Antarctica. Treverton College student, Kai Broom, is one of five matrics chosen to go to Antarctica to learn about conservation and sustainable practices.
Kai is a grade 11 student who has been chosen to go to Antarctica with Riaan Manser this December. Matrics in Antarctica went around South Africa to find five Matrics to join renowned explorer Rian Manser in the coldest, driest and harshest of continents, Antarctica. After receiving hundreds of applicants, a stringent process ended with five students being chosen for this life-changing adventure. Candidates were also encouraged to display courage, perseverance, a champion attitude. They also should have the ability to tackle obstacles with enthusiasm. Out of the five candidates chosen, Kai is the only student from Kwa-Zulu Natal. Two candidates are from Gauteng and also two from the Western Cape.
“Treverton has exposed me to multiple disciplines, instilled a love of the environment and outdoor pursuits and has also taught me how to persevere” says Kai. “Without this grounding, I would never have been able to take on this incredible adventure.”
Matrics in Antarctica website says “You may be asking why a trip to Antarctica? The simple answer is that this great frozen landmass is vital to the ecosystem. Not only does it deflect some of the sun’s rays from Earth, but it is also home to a number of species of sea life. Antarctica is also directly affected by global warming. In turn, the melting of these sheets of ice is causing sea levels to rise. This is a problem that many adults today will not have to contend with. This is why it is so important to educate our young people about conservation and sustainable practices”.
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