Officer cadets wrote exams twice a year while at military college, once in December and again in the spring.
These ceremonial flags were flown on parade, carried by a colour guard.
Hatley Castle was used as an administration building during the military college era. Note the naval flag standard in front of the castle.
Commandants of the three military colleges, 1960, left to right: Captain JAT Marcel Jette, College Militaire Royale; Brigadier WAB Anderson, Royal Military College; Group Captain AF Avant, Royal Roads Military College.
Military cadets who passed all their exams went on a week-long camping trip at the end of their academic year. This trip, known as "Operation Northbound" was held at Portland Island, just off Sidney in British Columbia.
Recruits are being marched in September 1960. Front row, Dave Robb, now LCol retired, David Axis? Raais?, Navy Captain retired; Mike Miller - pursued a civilian career, is on board of Royal Roads University; Cadet Wing Commander Scott Clements (Lt Gen retired) is standing in front of other cadet officers.
Cadet Flight Leader EE "Ted" Daves addressing recruits assigned to Cartier Flight, Sunday in September, 1960. First three in front row from left: Brian Ailey - now retired as a CP air pilot; Paul Bruyea - left college after a couple of months; James Bradbury (donor of image); just visible at left behind Ailey is Rob Boadway - a Rhodes Scholar and Dean of Economics at Queen's University.
Monday in September, 1960. Second day of college for recruits. Cadet Flight Leader Davie is conducting a tour of Royal Roads grounds for Cartier flight recruits. Note haircuts!
Class photograph. Whereas recruits were assigned alphabetically to flights, classes were a mix of surnames.
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Cartier Flight lined up prior to start of recruit obstacle course. First challenge is to undertake the course with jackets worn backwards!
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. In this photo, the ramp is greased. It takes teamwork to get over it.
Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Photograph taken during recruit obstacle course some weeks after recruits arrived at the college. The obstacle course finishes across the lower pond in the gardens.
Upon completion of the obstacle course, "recruits" are then referred to as "first year cadets".
Completion of the obstacle course is celebrated by a mess dinner. On the left is John Leach who retired as a Major Genera. Naval officer is Dave Elrix.
Publicity photo of naval cadets on a military training weekend. Familiarization trip on HMCS Jonquire.
"Value of Training" sign which still hangs in the gymnasium on campus.
First year cadets are given a tour of the naval museum.
First year cadets tour the naval museum
Physical training was an important part of military college life, and this image shows exercises completed in the gymansium.
Royal Roads rugby team wore white, HMCS in gold/blue. It is believed that this was the annual "Admiral HIbbard Trophy" game.
This is a publicity photograph of a cadet taken for his hometown newspaper. The donor adds, "Ocdt Bradbury ready for Christmas holidays!! Those weren't my suitcases.
Christmas exams marked the end of the term for cadets. This image shows them writing them on the Quarterdeck in Grant Block.