Ice, Exploration & School Children

Posted March 8th, 2010 by Rupert Baddeley

Well I did it! 55 children between ages of 6 and 8, and they were enthralled by what I had to say.

They had been studying Shackleton and ice this term and could describe quite eloquently that “Antarctica is made of mountains, but the Arctic is just floating ice” – one of the kids even described the Norwegian flag accurately! The best question was how “how do I go to the toilet” so showed them the special zip, which they found very funny.

Overall it was a very uplifting and emotional experience to see these young minds so engaged in history and what we’re doing. Two of them asked if they could join us, so I said why don’t you do your own when older “aw, what a great idea!” was the response.