On Sunday the 4th of March, the Cadet Band Division participated in Clean Up Australia Day by cleaning up the block from St John Casuarina Centre up to Casuarina Square covering both Dripstone Road and Rowling Street. We collected about 150 kilograms of rubbish including 44 gallon drums, a car tyre and battery, lots of food wrappers, cigarette buts and even a needle and syringe.

Although it was monsoonal weather, we had 15 Cadet Band members participate in the Clean Up. Even with umbrellas and raincoats we were still soaked by the end. The Cadets, Juniors and adults involved did a great job. Not only is Clean Up Australia a great opportunity to do something for the environment, it is a wonderful team-building exercise that benefits both the individual and the group as a whole.

We're already looking forward to Clean Up Australia 2008!