the meeting of the representatives of the cas in april 2006 saw the introduction of a cadet drill competition, suggested by helen clarke of knox grammar school and gordon barkl of the barker college school council. this was intended to further enhance the links between the six cas schools. in june 2006, the cas committee initiated the first joint-scholarship programme for academic performance. awarded annually, the student attaining the scholarship is granted six years of secondary education at any of the six cas schools.