On Saturday 25th November the cadets and Officers of Penrith Girls Squadron visited the Penrith Observatory at Western Sydney University for a fascinating talk on the future of space travel and to view the heavens through their telescopes.
The conditions were perfect and the cadets were able to view many sights including the Moon, globular star clusters and a chance to see the planet Pluto!
It was a great evening and we hope to do it again next year!
On Thursday night (28th November) the Squadron will have a bowling night to mark the final parade night of 2019. We will be attending Penrith Zone Bowling at 62-72 Batt St, Jamisontown NSW 2750 at 7.30pm – don’t be late! Cost is $19.95 for 2 games and shoe hire – see you there!
Congratulations to the cadets of Penrith Squadron, winners of best small Squadron and third place for best small Flag Party at the recent Keith Smith Wing Parade!
On Sunday, 22nd October, we will be visiting Camden Airport for a Flying Day at the Air League’s Air Activities Centre. The cadets will have the opportunity to undertake an Air Experience flight, and the Squadron will be sponsoring part of the flight to ensure all cadets get to experience a flight. Parents and family…
Due to changes requested by Government House the details of the 2021 New South Wales Group Ceremonial parade have changed. Please find here the updated notice which covers the new parade. Changes are as follows: Form Up Location is now Hyde Park near the Archibald Fountain Arrival time is now 11am Form up time is…
The annual NSW Group Recreation camp will be held on the 26-28th March and is great fun for the cadets! Details can be found at the link below
2020 was a year of challenges for all, yet despite all this the Penrith Boys Squadron finished the year on a high last night with annual Presentation Night held at Melrose Hall, Emu Plains. Despite the need for social distancing and a year of disruptions, the Squadron kept operating with cadets meeting online through video…