Pupils follow in Crean’s footsteps on Antarctic voyage

EIGHT secondary school students are packing their bags for the adventure of a lifetime in which they will retrace the journey of Antarctic explorers Robert F Scott, Ernest Shackleton and Tom Crean.

The expedition will be led by explorer Pat Falvey and it is being organised to heighten awareness among teenagers about global warming and other environmental issues.

Eight scientists will lead the expedition which commences on November 7. The party will return on December 3.