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Cadet Parade 2026 Program

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Mission

An Anglican community inspiring every learner every experience every day

Vision

To be a leader in Christian education that is characterised by a global vision that inspires hope Values

Commitment

Compassion

We acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Barker College, Darkinjung Barker, Ngarralingayil Barker and Dhupuma Barker stand. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging of the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu nations and extend that respect to other Indigenous people within the Barker College community.

Barker College Cadet Unit

126th Annual Ceremonial Parade

Reviewing Officer

LTCOL Christopher Mathieson

Host BCCU Commander-in-Chief

Mr Phillip Heath AM

Head of Barker College

Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Colonel (AAC) Justin Langley

Parade Commander

CUO Louisa Heritage

BARKER COLLEGE CADETUNIT

Order of Ceremony

1. Welcome to Country

2. The Unit assembles on Barker Oval.

3. At 1000 hours, the Regimental Sergeant Major posts the markers.

4. The Bugler sounds On Parade and the flags are raised on the Parade Ground.

5. The Unit marches on and forms up on the inspection line.

6. The Guards are dressed by the drums.

7. The Regimental Sergeant Major hands over to the Parade 2IC.

8. The Parade 2IC posts the Officers.

9. The Parade 2IC hands over to the Parade Commander.

10. The Parade Commander orders the marching on of the Colours. Spectators and members in uniform should stand for the march on of the Colours. Members in uniform should salute when the Colours are in position and the Senior Ensign orders the Escorts to Present Arms (The Band plays the salute ‘Point of War’).

11. The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Justin Langley, arrives and receives a salute from the SUO.

12. Head of Barker College, Mr Phillip Heath AM, arrives and is accorded a General Salute.

13. The Reviewing Officer, LTCOL Christopher Mathieson arrives and is accorded a General Salute.

14. The Unit Chaplain offers Prayers for the Unit.

15. The Guards 1 and 2 are inspected by the Reviewing Officer.

16. The Parade marches past in quick time. Spectators should stand as the Colours are marched across the front of the Parade

Ground. Members in uniform should salute as the Colours pass directly in front of them.

17. The Parade advances in Review Order and accords a General Salute to the Reviewing Officer.

18. Head of Barker College welcomes the Reviewing Officer.

19. The Parade is addressed by the Reviewing Officer.

20. CO announces special awards.

21. The Australian National Anthem is played (Salute to Australia). Spectators should stand (indicated by the announcer). Those in uniform should salute on the last movement of the Present Arms and complete the salute on the last movement of the Shoulder Arms.

22. The Reviewing Officer departs the Parade.

23. Head of Barker College departs the Parade.

24. The Commanding Officer departs the Parade.

25. The Colour Party marches off. Spectators and members in uniform should stand for the march off of the Colours. Members in uniform should salute as the Band plays ‘Point of War’ only.

26. The Year 12 Cadets form up prior to their march off.

27. The Parade Commander hands over to the Year 11 Parade Sergeant Major.

28. The Year 12 Cadets march off.

29. The Unit marches off.

30. The Parade concludes. (1110 hours)

31. Special awards are presented in the Marks Pavilion. (1115 hours)

At the conclusion of the Parade you are invited to Morning Tea in the Marks Pavilion. Cadets will receive their certificates and reports at the conclusion of the Parade.

Parade Appointments

Reviewing Officer

LTCOL Christopher Mathieson

Host and BCCU Commander-in-Chief

Mr Phillip Heath AM Head of Barker College

Commanding Officer

LTCOL Justin Langley

Executive Officer/Parade Marshall

CAPT Rod McGibbon

Parade Administrator

LT Elizabeth Moore

Announcer

MAJ Phil Gordon

Parade Commander

CUO Louisa Heritage

Parade Second-in-Command

CUO Josh Gates

Regimental Sergeant Major

WO1 Luke Mantis

Colour Party

Senior Ensign CUO Phoebe Hancock

Junior Ensign CUO Ben Jaksetic

Senior Escort WO2 Toby Horton

Junior Escorts WO2 Harrison Payne

SGT Henry Butler

Regimental Marching Band

Director of Bands Mr Andrew McWade

Drum Major CPL Freddie Grimes

Lead Snare Isabel Li

Bass Drummer Joshua Weatherall

Bugler Louis Withford-Cave

Replacement Parade Positions

Yr 11 Parade Sergeant Major

SSGT Billie Lane

Orderlies and Parade Assistants

Escort to the Inspecting Officer SSGT Max Whicker

Escort to the Head of School SSGT Susannah Mead

Flag Raiser WO2 Mattis Otypka

VIP Greeter CUO Gracie Anderson

Guard Commanders, Officers, Sergeant Majors & Markers

Commander & Officers

CUO Tim Henry

Guard Sergeant Major Markers

SSGT Leo Alvarez

SGT Alex Lackenby

CUO Harry Rushby SGT Hamish Gidley-Baird

CUO Marcus Woodward

WO2 Alexander Qin

WO2 Joshua Pellarini

WO2 Angelina Barnsdall

CPL Kate Toomey

WO2 Sam Santone

WO2 Samantha McDonnell

WO2 Cameron Barnett

CUO Giorgio Giancaspro

SSGT Charlize Funk-Andrews SGT Oliver De Villiers

CUO Min Stanton SGT Max Sherrard

CUO Peter Starodubstev

WO2 Hamish Parry

WO2 Duncan Hunziker

SGT Tilly Hanlin

SGT Beau Forrester

SGT Taylor Grayson

SSGT Jerry Yin

CUO Thomas Han

CUO Shawn Liang

SSGT Javier Blom

SGT Anna Piper

CUO Olivia Klockman SGT Oliver Downing

WO2 Daniel Gibson

WO2 Tristan Pomeroy

SSGT Akira Orfanos

WO2 Luke Hogben

WO2 William Blades

WO2 Emanuel Biggart

CUO Matthew Peden

SSGT Maya Glynn SGT Ruby Ottawa

CUO Logan Ting SGT Sam Gates

WO2 Kai Sheppard

WO2 William Flick

WO2 Alex Chung

CDT Charlie Phillips

WO2 Daniel Tapner

WO2 Sienna Rughoober

WO2 Hamish Reeve

Biographical Details

Lieutenant Colonel Christopher David Mathieson, RASIGS G6 of the 2nd Australian Division

Lieutenant Colonel Christopher David Mathieson, RASIGS, joined the Australian Army in 2006, completing a Bachelor of Science at the Australian Defence Force Academy before graduating from the Royal Military College in 2009. He transferred to the Royal Australian Corps of Signals in 2012.

Throughout his career, Lieutenant Colonel Mathieson has held a range of command and staff appointments from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel across the 145th Signal Squadron, 2nd Commando Regiment, and 1st Combat Signal Regiment. He is currently serving as the G6 of the 2nd (Australian) Division. His experience spans the full spectrum of Australian Defence Force activities, including tactical operations, strategic planning, emergency response, and Whole of Government support.

In a recent role within Army Headquarters, he was involved in operational planning and strategic decision-making, working closely with joint and land components to design the Joint Force Land Component and support Exercise PACIFIC SENTRY 23. This required coordination across Headquarters Joint Operations Command, Joint Components, and Army Headquarters to align capability milestones and synchronise theatre-level tasks. He also contributed to planning for Operation BEECH, supporting the Australian Government response to the Hamas-Israel conflict through advice on the employment of Land Forces.

In 2020, Lieutenant Colonel Mathieson deployed as Officer Commanding Expeditionary Communications Squadron - Ten, where he commanded eight communication nodes across the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of dispersed command, he successfully oversaw the retrograde of three headquarters and planned the transition of remaining nodes in line with Defence guidance.

Lieutenant Colonel Mathieson holds a Bachelor of Science (Physics), a Master of Space Operations from the University of New South Wales, and a Master of Military and Defence Studies from the Australian National University. He is married with two children and enjoys camping, running, cycling, history, and science fiction.

Phillip Heath achieved a First Class Honours degree in Reformation History and taught at Trinity Grammar School Sydney and King’s School Ely (UK), before becoming Deputy Head of The William Clarke College in Kellyville, and then Headmaster of St Andrew’s Cathedral School, Sydney, where he formed the Gawura Campus for Indigenous inner city children.

Author of “Trinity, the Daring of Your Name”, and numerous journal articles, Mr Heath became the fifth Principal of Radford College ACT in 2009 and the school received the Order of Australia Association (ACT) Award for Community Service twice under his leadership. He was made a Fellow of the ACT Branch ACEL in 2011, in 2018 was awarded as a Member in the general division of the Order of Australia for his service to education and his commitment to creating greater opportunities for Indigenous students and was awarded the Australian School Principal of the Year at the 2023 Australian Education Awards.

Mr Heath was appointed as the Head of Barker College in 2014, and in 2016 it was announced that the School would transition to be fully coeducational by 2022. In 2016 Mr Heath formed the Darkinjung Barker Campus for Indigenous children on the Central Coast of New South Wales and in 2020 the Ngarralingayil Barker Campus for Indigenous children in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. In 2021, following the signing of an MOU with the Yothu Yindi Foundation,

Dhupuma Barker commenced as a school for Indigenous children On Country in North East Arnhem Land.

In 2024, Mr Heath introduced the Marri Mittigar, special assistance school for children and young people of refugee experience. This school within a school, is a response to the need to help provide educational environments where refugee students feel safe, seen and supported.

Mr Heath has served on the NSW Board of Studies representing the Independent Sector (2000-2009) and is also a past National Chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (2013-2015). He is currently working on an unpublished manuscript titled “One Life at a Time”, exploring his journey and work to create greater educational opportunities for Australia’s First Nations people.

Phillip is married to Alison, who is also an educator with expertise in English literacy and language acquisition.

After graduating from high school (1994), Justin Langley was accepted into Sydney University’s Bachelor of Science Course and majored in Biology (1997), Chemistry (1998) and Biochemistry (1998). He then completed his Masters of Teaching degree, with a six-month internship at SCECGS Redlands (2000).

In 2001 he started full time work at St Aloysius’ College and began the next stage of his cadet involvement as a Volunteer Adult Staff (VAS) member. Under the guidance of Major (AAC) David Clancy he formed the Scouts platoon, consisting of a small group of senior Cadets undertaking reconnaissance missions.

His commitment to the AAC was furthered in 2005 in obtaining his Officer of Cadets rank in fulfilling the Basic Officers Course, followed with the ‘Administration’, ‘Logistics’ and ‘Training’ modules. In 2008 he was promoted to Lieutenant. LTCOL Langley continued to serve the AAC through his move to Shore School in which in 2010 he was posted as Bravo Commanding Officer. A career highlight is seen in his promotion to 2IC of the Shore cadet unit in 2011, a posting that integrated his logistics and pastoral training. In 2014, LTCOL Langley began work at Barker College, and after working with Charlie Company (2014), the Pioneers (2014-2015) and Bravo Company (2016-2017) was appointed Commanding Officer of the BCCU in late 2017.

Justin is married to Dr Natasha Langley, who is a Senior Chemistry teacher, and the proud father of Charlotte (11) Chloe (9) and Ruby (3).

Program of Music

March On ‘The Unit’

March On ‘The Colours’

Waltzing Matilda

Barker College Drum Corps Point of War (Salute)

Arrivals

Commanding Officer

Head of Barker College

Reviewing Officer

Sword (Salute)

The Duke of York (Salute)

Scipio (Salute)

Inspection It’s a Long Way to Tipperary

March Past Pack Up Your Troubles

Advanced in Review Order

Salute to Australia

Departures

Reviewing Officer

Head of Barker College

Commanding Officer

British Grenadiers

Advance Australia Fair

Scipio (Salute)

The Duke of York (Salute)

Sword (Salute)

March Off ‘The Colours’ Point of War (Salute)

Barker College Drum Corps

March Off ‘The Year 12 Cadets’ Auld Lang Syne

March Off ‘The Unit’

Waltzing Matilda

2025 BCCU Awards

Most Efficient Cadet in a Platoon

A1 CDT Lachlan Funke-Andrews

A2 CDT Matthew Lander

B1 CDT Tom Nye

B2 CDT Curtis King

B3 CDT Lilly Stahmer

B4 CDT Charlie Radjadhyaksha

C1 CDT Isaac Biden-Kumar

C2 CDT William Brunacci

C3 CDT Emma Flick

D1 CDT Samantha Henry

D2 CDT Darcey Iioa

D3 CDT Zac Kudric

E1 CDT Leah Miller

E2 CDT Yanis Pellegrin

E3 CDT Angus Ridley

F1 CDT Finn Sumner

F2 CDT Straif Tonge

F3 CDT Anna Zhao

Pioneers CPL Eva Kunce

Tech PR CPL Jimmy Fay

Signal CUO Thomas Han

Medics WO2 Kai Sheppard

Most Efficient Cadet in a Company/Wing

Alpha CDT Max Phillips

Bravo CDT Dani Froggatt

Charlie CDT Penelope Evans

Delta CDT Max Mornane

Echo CDT Micah Mills

Foxtrot CDT Emma Van Son

Operations CDT Maximillian Willoughby

Most Efficient Junior NCO in a Company

Alpha CPL Christopher Sturrock

Bravo CPL Meg Mayman

Charlie CPL Hamish Gidley-Baird

Delta CPL Isabel Bown

Echo CPL Freddie Grimes

Foxtrot CPL Ellis Biedlingmaier

Operations CPL Oliver Fearnside

Most Efficient Senior NCO in a Company/Wing

Alpha SSGT Leo Alvarez

Bravo SGT Edward Riordan

Charlie SGT Evelyn Beeston

Delta WO2 Hamish Parry

Echo SSGT Javier Blom

Foxtrot SGT Ruby Ottawa

Operations SGT Beau Forrester

Senior Service Award

CUO Min Stanton

SSGT Maya Glynn

The Lucy Leonard ‘Funster’ Award

CPL Joey Wildblood

Perpetual Awards

The ‘Golden Shoe’ Award for Most Efficient Recruit Platoon

Charlie 1 - WO2 Angelina Barnsdall

Wilson Memorial Award (Inter-Platoon

Competition)

Foxtrot 3 - WO2 William Flick

Captain Khong Cup for Soldierly Spirit

Charlie Company

Shield for the winner of the Recruit

Tactical Exercise

Delta Company

Alpha Company Spirit of Adventure and Leadership Award

CUO Ben Jaksetic

Lucas Wood Memorial Award for Service to Bravo Company

CUO Josh Gates

RG Jenkins Award for Service to Charlie Company

CUO Timothy Henry

Award for service to Delta Company

CUO Giorgio Giancaspro

Max Nugent Memorial Award for Service to Echo Company

CUO Shawn Liang

Captain Tony Young Award for Service to Foxtrot Company

CUO Matthew Peden

Captain Andrew Smith Pioneer Award for Service

WO2 Toby Horton

I.S. Campbell Cup for Most Efficient Platoon Commander at Annual Camp

WO2 Joshua Pellarini

Commanding Officer’s Award for Conspicuous Service

CUO Gracie Anderson

Special Awards

The Sean Kazandjian Memorial Award

SSGT Billie Lane

The Partially Blinded Soldiers’ Association of Australia Memorial Award for Outstanding Conduct and Teamwork

CDT Lily Stahmer

The Sydney Legacy Award for Most Efficient Cadet

CDT Alistair Machon

Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Award for the Regimental Sergeant Major

WO1 Luke Mantis

DJ Cooper OAM Award for the Senior Under Officer

CUO Louisa Heritage

Barker College Cadet Unit Sword of Honour CUO

CUO Timothy Henry

Seaberg Memorial Award for Greatest Contribution in Senior Years

CUO Josh Gates

Parade Regalia of the Cadet Unit

The Sword being carried by the Parade Commander was presented to the Unit by the 1969-1970 Cadet Under Officers and their fathers. Each CUO has his name engraved upon the blade.

The Sword being carried by the No 2 Guard Commander was presented to the Unit by the 1983 Senior Cadets. Their names are engraved on the blade.

The Sword being carried by the Regimental Sergeant Major belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Pont. It was presented to the Unit by his son Ian (1963) and grandson Brendan (1998) in 1998.

The Sword being carried by the Senior Ensign of the Colour Party is the Unit Centenary Sword, which was presented to the Unit by the 2000 Senior Cadets to mark the Centenary of the Unit.

The Sword being carried by the Junior Ensign of the Colour Party is the Gallipoli Sword. Presented in 2000 by Dr Kefford AM (Headmaster 1996 - 2013) and Mrs Kefford in recognition of Mrs Kefford’s great uncle, Dr Lyle Buchanan, a medical officer at Gallipoli and her grandfather, Mr Bill Shave who served in the British Army at the Western Front.

The Sword being carried by the No 1 Guard Commander is the School Centenary Sword which was presented to the Unit by the 1990 Senior Cadets to mark the Centenary of the School.

The Sword being carried by the Parade Second-in-Command is the Bravo Company Sword. Given in 2004, it was the gift of the Cadet Under Officers of Bravo Company in 2003-4 under the leadership of Cadet Under Officer Oliver Peterson. Their names are inscribed on the blade.

The Sword being carried by the No 3 Guard Commander is the 1997 Sword. Presented in 1997, it was the gift of the Cadet Under Officers of the Unit in 1997. Their names are inscribed on the blade.

The Sword being carried by the No 4 Guard Commander is the 2011 Sword. Presented in 2011, it was the gift of the Year 12 cadets of the Unit.

The Rifle being carried by the Senior Escort of the Colour Party was the gift of Mr Wolf Hofbrucker. The donation brings the Unit’s historic collection of original 303 Ceremonial Rifles to four, allowing the BCCU to carry out Catafalque Parties and other ceremonial duties in the community.

The Rifles carried by the Junior Escorts to the Colour Party, are part of the BCCU Historic Collection. They are original 1910 Lee Enfield 303 Rifles.

The Regimental Sergeant Major’s Pace Stick was presented to the Unit by the Regimental Sergeant Majors of 1964-1979 (Campbell’s RSMs) in 2001.

The Queen’s Colour (Australian National Flag) being carried by the Senior Ensign was presented in 2000 by the Council of Barker College in celebration of the Unit’s centenary.

The Barker College Cadet Unit Colour being carried by the Junior Ensign was presented in 2000 by Mr Hugh Thomas in celebration of the unit’s centenary. It is representative of the 92 Barker Boys who paid the supreme sacrifice in both World Wars.

The Nickel Plated Sword Scabbards being carried by the Colour Party Ensigns and the Regimental Sergeant Major were the gift of the Year 12 Cadets of 2002.

The Colour Pikes and Spears, white slung sword belts and buckles, white ceremonial belts and white rifle slings being used by the Colour Party were the gift of Year 12 Cadets of 2010.

The Bugle being carried and played by the Bugler was the gift of the Year 12 Cadets of 2003.

The Inter-Platoon Sash is being worn by the Platoon Sergeant of the Champion Platoon. It was a gift to the unit by Stuart Johnston and Chris Mansfield in 1973 in recognition of the Most Efficient Platoon in the Unit. This coincides with the Wilson Memorial Award.

The Drill Sash is being worn by the Platoon Sergeant of the Platoon credited with winning the RSM’s Drill Competition

The Sam Browne Belt being worn by the No 4 Guard Commander was donated to the Unit by the Crowley brothers, Christopher, James and David in 1987. It had belonged to their grandfather during World War II.

The Staff carried by the Drum Major was given to the Unit by the parents of Daniel Libbesson in recognition of the re-raising of the Regimental Marching Band in 2001. Daniel was the first Drum Major to lead the Band in the Anzac March in 2001 after an absence of over 20 years.

The Drill Cane being carried by the Year 11 Guard Sergeant Major is named for George Wood. It was presented to the Unit in 1997 by Dr R.E. Kefford AM (Headmaster 1996 - 2013) to commemorate the service of his uncle, George Edward Wood who was captured when Singapore fell in World War II. He survived three years in Changi Prisoner of War Camp. The Cane will be exchanged for an RSM’s Pacestick as a symbol of ‘handing on the baton’ to the new Year 11 Senior Leaders.

The BCCU ‘Sword of Honour’ was the gift of the Old Barker Association to commemorate its Centenary 1908-2008. Presented for the first time in 2008, it is awarded to the senior cadet who has demonstrated consistent service above self in the traditions of the Unit.

The Bass Drum presented in November 2012 was the gift of the Year 12 Cadets of 2012.

The Snare Drums presented in November 2012 were the gift of the Frey family in recognition of their daughter Olivia’s service to the Unit as Drum Major 2011-2012.

The various Scarlet and University Blue Sashes have been individual gifts presented to the unit over the last 40 years to signify particular commemoration of family members and interest in the Unit.

History of the BCCU Awards

The Sean Kazandjian Memorial Award

The Sean Kazandjian Memorial Award honours the life and spirit of Sean who died from Leukaemia in 2015 as an 18 year old. It is a perpetual award introduced in 2016, sponsored by the Old Barker Association and is awarded to a cadet who contributes and inspires others through active and joyful participation in cadet activities as an effective team member, fostering high esprit de corps within BCCU.

The Partially Blinded Soldiers Association of Australia Memorial Award for Outstanding Conduct and Teamwork

The Partially Blinded Soldiers’ Association of Australia Memorial Award for Outstanding Conduct and Teamwork was introduced in 2013 at the behest of the NSW Branch to keep alive the memory of their members who have served their country with distinction during the past 100 years. It is awarded to a cadet, who has displayed outstanding conduct and teamwork, about to attend the Junior Leaders Course and who plans to continue with cadets during their final two years of school.

The Sydney Legacy Award for Most Efficient Cadet

The Sydney Legacy Award for Most Efficient Cadet was introduced in 2012 at the behest of Sydney Legacy with whom the School has a close relationship. The decision to award this to a cadet is based on one of the ideals of Legacy being to start at the beginning.

The ‘Golden Shoe’ Award

The ‘Golden Shoe’ Award is for the Most Efficient Platoon in the Recruit Companies at their Recruit Bivouac (first camp with cadets). The shoe represents ‘first steps’ and was the first school shoe of one of the companies’ officers. The award was presented for the first time in 2001.

Lucas Wood Memorial Award

The Lucas Wood Memorial Award for ‘Service to Bravo Company’ was the gift of Mr and Mrs R Wood in memory of their son Lucas. The award was presented for the first time in 1998.

R.G. Jenkins Award

This award honours the service of Captain Rochelle Jenkins, Officer Commanding Charlie Company from 1990-1999. First presented in 1999, it is awarded for ‘Service to Charlie Company’.

BCCU Award for Service to Delta Company

With the creation of Delta Company in 2002 it was felt that if all other companies have recognition of service for a particular member, then Delta Company should have a similar award. The award was presented for the first time in 2005 to recognise the commitment of senior rank to the company.

Captain Tony Young Award for Service to Echo Company

This award honours the service of Captain Tony Young, the longest serving Officer of Cadets in the history of the unit. First presented in 2008, it is awarded for ‘Service to Echo Company’.

Captain Andrew Smith Pioneer Award for Service

Pioneer Wing, like no other unit entity, commits itself to the support of the unit. Their actions have an impact on the Unit operations. This award seeks to recognise that member of Pioneer Wing who has most highly exemplified in their work in Pioneer Wing this quality of service to the whole Unit. The award was presented for the first time in 2005 and was renamed to include the 25 years of service of Captain Andrew Smith (1984-2009) in 2009.

History of the BCCU Awards

I.S. Campbell Cup

The I.S. Campbell Cup honours the service of Major Ian Campbell, who was the Commanding Officer of the unit 1964-1979. The Cup is awarded for the most efficient platoon commander on Annual Camp. The award was first presented in 1986, and in 1991 Mr and Mrs P Benjafield donated a perpetual trophy, which now embodies the award.

Wilson Memorial Award

The Wilson Memorial Award for the Inter-Platoon Competition is the gift of Dr and Mrs T Wilson in memory of their son, Stuart, who won the Inter-Platoon competition with his platoon in 1993. The Wilson Memorial Award was first presented in 1996.

Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Award to the Regimental Sergeant Major

A gift of the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch, this recognises the position of Regimental Sergeant Major as the most senior non-commissioned officer, and the contribution that they have made to the Unit.

D.J. Cooper OAM Award to the Senior Under Officer

This award honours the service of Lieutenant Colonel David Cooper who was the Commanding Officer of the Unit 1980-2000. The award recognises the position of Senior Under Officer as the most senior cadet in the Unit, and the contribution that they have made to the unit. The award was presented for the first time in 2000.

The Old Barker Association - BCCU ‘Sword of Honour’

The BCCU ‘Sword of Honour’ is the gift of the Old Barker Association to commemorate its centenary 1908-2008. Presented for the first time in 2008, it is awarded to the senior cadet who has demonstrated consistent service above self in the traditions of the Unit.

Seaberg Memorial Award

The Seaberg Memorial Award is the gift of the Old Barker Association to commemorate the service to the unit of Sammy Seaberg, Commanding Officer for 26 years. The award is for the cadet who has contributed the most to the unit in their senior years. The award was first presented in 1968. The Seaberg Award is this Unit’s eminent award.

The Barker Bombardier

Awarded in 2019 to the BCCU staff member who has demonstrated service to the unit that is committed and exceptional. In striving ‘beyond the call of duty’ they have enriched the lives of many cadets in their efforts. This award is presented at the Dining-in Night.

BCCU Commanding Officers

1900 - 1904

1910

CAPT W Hudson

CAPT WC Carter

1911 LT R Henderson

1912 LT J Adams

1913

CAPT SW Coombe

1914 - 1915 LT ECH Taylor

1916 - 1918 LT RW Finch

1919 - 1927 LT LA Kelynack

1928 - 1929 MAJ LJ Danby

1929

CAPT PF Calow, MC

BCCU Senior Cadets

Senior Under Officer

2000 - 2001 CUO Jordan James

2001 - 2002 CUO James Newton

2002 - 2003 CUO Nigel Holdsworth

2003 - 2004 CUO Derek Brown

2004 - 2005 CUO Annie Clarke

2005 - 2006 CUO Simon West

2006 - 2007 CUO Steven Dawe

2007 - 2008 CUO Philip Watson

2008 - 2009 CUO Harry Agnew

2009 - 2010 CUO Stuart Kimbell

2010 - 2011 CUO Nicholas Bradbury

2011 - 2012 CUO Jock McDonald

2012 - 2013 CUO Andrew Fischer

2013 - 2014 CUO Timothy Berney-Gibson

2014 - 2015 CUO Mason Jenkins

2015 - 2016 CUO Annika Allen

2016 - 2017 CUO Campbell Jones

2017 - 2018 CUO Lucy Lake

2018 - 2019 CUO Matt Thrum

2019 - 2020 CUO Matt Nicholas

2020 - 2021 CUO Billy Highnam

2021 - 2022 CUO Eliza Evans

2022 - 2023 CUO Elizabeth Moore

2023 - 2024 CUO Hannah Angus

2025 - 2026 CUO Louisa Heritage

1930- 1931 LT TR Lee

1932 - 1958 CAPT SW Seaberg

1959 - 1961 CAPT FJ Erickson

1962 - 1963 MAJ AP Denness, MC

1964 - 1979 MAJ IGS Campbell

1980 - 2000 LTCOL DJ Cooper

2000 - 2013 LTCOL DR O’Keefe

2013 - 2017 MAJ TW Nye

2017 - Current LTCOL Langley

Regimental Sergeant Major

2000 - 2001 WO1 Timothy Steell

2001 - 2002 WO1 Daryl Diener

2002 - 2003 WO1 Thomas Hofbrucker

2003 - 2004 WO1 Adam Mahoney

2004 - 2005 WO1 Matthew Lyster

2005 - 2006 WO1 Jesse Ingle

2006 - 2007 WO1 Daniel Molesworth

2007 - 2008 WO1 Benjamin Studd

2008 - 2009 WO1 Dustin Gold

2009 - 2010 WO1 Oliver Wells

2010 - 2011 WO1 Shane Ivimey

2011 - 2012 WO1 Thomas O’Farrell

2012 - 2013 WO1 Ryan Henderson

2013 - 2014 WO1 Matthew Buffa

2014 - 2015 WO1 Hayden Clarke

2015 - 2016 WO1 Devlin Gunzenhauser

2016 - 2017 WO1 James Meek

2017 - 2018 WO1 William Philp

2018 - 2019 WO1 Arthur Samios

2019 - 2020 WO1 Benjamin Peden

2020 - 2021 WO1 Harrison Donehue

2021 - 2022 WO1 Nic McGibbon

2022 - 2023 WO1 Zoe Samios

2023 - 2024 WO1 Thomas Fearnside

2025 - 2026 WO1 Luke Mantis

Acknowledgements

The unit cannot function without the outstanding commitment and dedication of its’ staff. We are greatly indebted to the staff for what they do for your sons and daughters.

MAJ (AAC) Phil Gordon (2nd-in-command)

MAJ (AAC) Campbell Smith

MAJ (Retd) Kurt Stahmer (OC - Medics)

MAJ (AAC) Matt McQuilty (Abseil Specialist)

CAPT (AAC) Rod McGibbon

LT (AAC) Elizabeth Moore

CAPT (AAC) Cameron Dearn (OC - A)

2LT Zoe Samios (COY TRGO - A)

2LT (AAC) Nick Davis (OC - B)

LT (AAC) Henry John (COY TRGO - B)

LT (AAC) Ryan Griffiths (OC - C)

2LT Jammy Cameron (COY TRGO - C)

LT (AAC) Jonathan Dennis (OC - D)

2LT (AAC) Alex McConnell (COY TRGO - D)

LT (AAC) Dylan Croft (OC - E)

LT (AAC) Eamonn Browning (COY TRGO - E)

LT (AAC) Jules Millar (OC - F)

2LT (AAC) William Hunziker (COY TRGO - F)

LT (AAC) Nathan Dumbleton (OC - Tech/PR)

LT (AAC) David Cowley (OC - OPS)

LT (AAC) Travis Taylor (Quartermaster)

2LT (AAC) Henry Shortis (Quartermaster)

CAPT (AAC) Daniel Woolley (Abseil Specialist)

LT (AAC) Ben Christopherson

LT (AAC) Terena Holdaway-Clarke (Abseil Specialist)

2LT (AAC) Sienna Addario

2LT (AAC) Scott Hosford

2LT (AAC) Sophie Kovac

2LT (AAC) Alex Pottie

2LT (AAC) Anais Tomlinson

2LT (AAC) Zoe Tonge

DAH Thomas Fearnside

DAH Pete Gibson

DAH Zoe Johnson

DAH Darrelle Lines

DAH Danielle McGuinness

DAH Joel Newton

DAH Billy Papagianis

DAH Brett Pickup

DAH Jun You

CPL Robert Caddy

RN Arianne Tonge

Mr Alistair Pilley

We wish to thank the Maintenance and Grounds Teams of Barker College and the Barker Catering Team for their work behind the scenes, which makes today such a success.

We would also like to thank Foti Fireworks.

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