Welcome to 351 Silver Star Squadron!

Training

We are 351 Silver Star, Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Our regular training takes place Thursday evenings (1830 hrs to 2130 hrs) at Bur Oak Secondary School, Markham.

Recruiting for the 2023-24 training year will take place mid-September. Please check back for the date and time of our recruiting session.

The 351 Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is located in the vibrant community of Unionville, within the City of Markham, Ontario.

If you are between the age of 12 to 18 and are interested in joining us, please visit our Join page. Feel free to visit one of our Thursday training nights. to see what we are all about!

All of our cadet activities are supervised by screened adults. In order to continue to provide a safe and encouraging environment for our cadets, we need your help. Many of our staffs are parents of cadets with no previous experience. Contact us now to get involved.

Visit these pages to find out more.

Join as a CIC Officer
Join as a Civilian Instructor
Join as a Civilian Volunteer

We rely on local supporters in many ways to help run the squadron smoothly. Please visit the supporters page to see how you can contribute to our success.

Announcements

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TrgO
19 Sep 23
 

The 2023-24 year will start next Thursday, September21, 2023 for cadet Level 2-5.
Timing:      1830-2200

Location:    Bur Oak High School

Dress:         C3B

If your uniform requires exchange please contact supply. Do not wear your uniform if it does not fit properly, civilian dress is black pant and white shirt.
24 Sept 2023 Fall Gliding Signup
19 Sep 23










351 will hold a gliding day on 24 September for all returning cadets only. AM (15 spots) and PM (15 spots) are available for sign-up. 

Please submit by 20 Sept. Nominal roll will be posted by 21 Sept. 

Sign-up Link: https://forms.office.com/r/xxtM75hZFF (Please copy and paste the link into your browser.)

Warning Order: 20230924_WarningOrder_Fall Gliding Day.pdf
Admin
19 Sep 23





We are no longer accepting new applications for this training year. Applications already received will continue to be finalized.

Information Session & Document Verification

New cadets and parents will be required to attend one (1) of two information sessions:

18 Sep 2023 1900-2100hrs, Bur Oak Secondary School (Cafeteria)

21 Sep 2023 1900-2100hrs, Bur Oak Secondary School (Cafeteria)

Document verification will follow the information session.
TrgO
19 Sep 23
 




Date: 28 September 2023

Time: 1830-2200

Location: Bur Oak Secondary School

Dress: White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Pants, Black Shoes (no athletic wear or jeans permitted)

Note: You must be a fully registered cadet with the squadron prior to attending.

14 Sep 23
 




The 351 Drill Team is back!

Practices will be on Friday evening:

Starting:     29 Sep 2023

Location:    Franklin Street Public School

Time:          1830-2030hrs

Drill team is open to cadets Level 2-5, sign up form will be posted shortly.
Expires: 15 Oct 23

13 Sep 23
 

Band practice for Levels 2-5 will be held on Monday's:

Starting:      25 Sep 2023

Location:    Franklin St Public School

Time:          1830-2130hrs

The band intake program for first year cadets will take place in the fall.
Expires: 15 Oct 23
351 Spirit Wear
3 Aug 23



We are excited to announce that our squadron store is now open!

Browse on line 351 Shop for your favorite clothing, customize it with the squadron logo and personalize it to be uniquely yours.

Squadron Team Gear will continue to be ordered separately and as a group bulk order. Please see your CPI/OPI for details.

Make sure to check back regularly for sale events and promotions.
CO
30 Jul 23
SUMMER BREAK

Staff and cadets will be on summer break from 01 July to 01 Sep 2023.

We look forward to seeing you in September.
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Supply

EXCHANGE: Cadets with ill-fitting uniform parts can submit requests for exchange for a size that fits from the dashboard: Click Exchange at the bottom of the dashboard under Supply.

RETURN: Cadets no longer with the squadron should return their washed uniform to supply. Returns are accepted every Thursday during regular training at Bur Oak Secondary School. Please include the return form. 

Cadets with outstanding supply requests are to follow up with the Supply WO.

DRESS STANDARDS

Mandatory Training

Cadets are required to attend the following Mandatory Training Activities:

Aircrew Survival Exercise (FTX)
   14 & 15 Oct 2023
Marksmanship Day (attend 1 of 2 days)
   04 Nov 2023
   05 Nov 2023
Remembrance Day Parade
   11 Nov 2023
 Annual Cadet Review (ACR)
   02 Jun 2024

* Other mandatory training as announced in the year

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