After being invited to participate by the Royal Navy's Youth Engagement Team, cadets and volunteers from our very own Sea Cadet unit TS Temeraire toured key areas of the ship, including the bridge, accommodation blocks and the flight deck, gaining a unique insight into life and careers within the Royal Navy.
They also participated in a range of activities led by serving personnel, including STEM challenges and firefighting demonstrations. The experience allowed our young people from participating schools such as Holcombe Grammar School, Maritime Academy and The Victory Academy, to explore future pathways and engage directly with Royal Navy professionals.
Trevor Eaton LT(SCC) RNR, Commanding Officer of our Medway Victory Sea Cadets unit, reflected on how visits like this help our young people broaden their horizons:
"This was an absolutely outstanding experience for our cadets. HMS Prince of Wales is one of the most advanced and capable warships in the world, and being able to explore the ship, meet serving personnel and learn about their roles provided an incredible learning opportunity.
“We’re extremely grateful to PO Andy Redgate, the Royal Navy Youth Engagement Team, and the officers and crew of HMS Prince of Wales for their generosity, professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the day. The welcome we received was exceptional, and the visit has undoubtedly inspired many of our young people”.
Sea Cadets continue to play an important role in helping young people across Thinking Schools Academy Trust, as they benefit from enriching learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
As a growing number of students engage with our unit in Medway, we see the impact first-hand in our schools, as young people gain transferable skills for their learning.