CCF at @RydeSchool, a co-educational, independent day & boarding school for pupils aged 2½-18.
Ryde, England
Joined January 2019
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CCF | Ryde School retweeted
An amazing privilege to be able to organize and host a @RoyalNavy #InternationalWomensDay event at @HMSPresidentRNR yesterday.
Inspiring stories from Servicewomen and Young Students shared throughout the day ⚓️
@NatashaMDay @vkinkaid11 @BxFys @RNReserve @navy_women @RN_LGBTQ
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Welcome back home @HMSDuncan!
The T45 destroyer is back in @HMNBPortsmouth after spending six months in the Eastern Mediterranean leading #NATO’s premier security mission in the region.
HMS Duncan sailed more than 35,000 miles and spent 270 days of 2023 deployed.
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
The eve of the battle. Proud to reflect on what my father and the incredible Toms of @2PARA_HQ achieved. A peerless feat of arms.
“He fought and died in the manner which he lived.” 🗣️
Major General (Ret'd), @rupertthjones reflects on the extraordinary actions of his father and @2PARA_HQ during the #BattleofGooseGreen.
Get more on #Falklands40 here 👉 fal.cn/3oYEw
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Congratulations to our able cadet Annabel B who finally (due to Covid!) completed her Junior Leadership course last weekend and smashed it! 💪
#FutureLeader
@navy_women
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
RIGHT NOW in 1944, this is the scene in the English Channel as the Allied invasion armada steams for Normandy. #DDay
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
6/6 They will be remembered today with the dedication of the @britishmemorial overlooking Gold Beach, honouring 22,400 Commonwealth casualties in Normandy (one in ten were Royal Navy or @RoyalMarines) @HMS_Spey is acting as guardship for proceedings, beginning at 10am. #DDay #WW2
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
#OnThisDay 1944 #DDay Operation Neptune landed 156,000 Allied troops on 5 beaches in Normandy as part of the invasion of Europe under Operation Overlord. 6833 ships used including 5,300 warships and landing craft, 78% of which are British under @RoyalNavy Planned by Adm Ramsay
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
On ANZAC Day we remember the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fell at Gallipoli in WW1. @NZArmy @AustralianArmy #ANZACDay2021 #LestWeForget #StandAtDawn
Read more: army.mod.uk/news-and-events/…
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Great news! The Royal Navy Wildcat Demo Team will be returning for the 2021 display season.
Here is a quick taster; follow @825nas for more information on Wildcat training.
@rnasyeovilton #flynavy #royalnavy #aviation
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Today, on the first national #DayofReflection, we know many of us are reflecting on incredibly tough times but please take heart and hope by remembering the words of Captain Tom
"We will get through this and come out stronger."
#TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Sailing has become a core part of our school sport and this month the Royal Yachting Association have published an wonderful article about our success in sailing. #rydeschoolsailing #rydeschoolsport #rydeschoolcommunity #anIslandschool
rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/P…
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Today is World Mental Health Day Sqn Ldr Lou Hall said: "Sometimes the circumstances we find ourselves in, or the environment around us, or just part of who we are, means at times we need support. It's okay to ask for help. We are #OneFamily."
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay - remember:
1️⃣ It’s ok to not be ok
2️⃣ It’s good to talk
3️⃣ Check in on your mates
Keep your eyes on our feed today for some top tips on maintaining your mental wellbeing 👀
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
📣 VJ DAY FACT OF THE DAY
Less than 15% of the 14th Army hailed from Britain.
Victory in the Far East was a combined effort, brought about by men and women from the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond.
See our map below for more details 👇
#VJDay75 #NeverForgotten
ALT A map detailing the nations that fought under British Command in the Far East and the Pacific, 1941-1945
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
"The war is over." King George VI Broadcast on 15 August 1945.
Today is the 75th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WW2. We remember all who laid down their lives for freedom from tyranny and all who endured the loss of those they loved. #VJDay75 #NeverForgotten
![Civilians and service personnel in London's Piccadilly Circus celebrate the news of Allied Victory over Japan in August 1945. [Image: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EfJ6t5fWsAEzy6o.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Civilians and service personnel in London's Piccadilly Circus celebrate the news of Allied Victory over Japan in August 1945. [Image: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer.]
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Today is #VJDay75, look out today for our coverage of this historic event and find out more about the role played by #YourArmy in the war in the Far East here: ow.ly/RVcm50AVfBy
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
#ThursdayMotivation a privilege to sign the certificates
of #WHITTALL Division who pass out @DartmouthBRNC today, alongside Officer Cadets, for the first time in our Naval History. Good luck #WHITTALL it’s been a privilege to have been your first @RoyalNavy Captain
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
For the first time in history Officers and Ratings have passed out together at BRNC today. A fantastic and special day, with all delighted that the First Sea Lord, @AdmTonyRadakin, was here to take the salute. @RoyalNavy @HMS_Raleigh
CCF | Ryde School retweeted
Two @RAFBBMF Spitfires flew over Dame Vera Lynn's funeral today, to celebrate her incredible life & legacy.
One of these Spitfires actually flew in the Battle of Britain, which started 80 years ago on 10 July 1940.