Missing From School

As an 11-year-old, I often get asked the standard question, "Which grade are you in and which school do you attend?" While most kids would simply reply without a second thought , I've found replying to that question a bit more complicated. Why, you may ask? Well, that’s because for the last 8 months I’ve been Missing From School... Welcome to my first blog post. I hope you enjoy reading about this incredible journey that I'm on. It all began with a trip to Antarctica! Thanks to my parents, I've been travelling from a very young age. In December 2019, we visited our 7th continent, ANTARCTICA. It was an extraordinary place and a life-changing experience.  I was just 8 at the time and we were on a 20+ day journey with Quark Expeditions . Now, it was no fancy cruise! And instead of entertainment, the focus was on learning, exposure and education - at least to me. Our expedition team was made up of experts, many with different areas of specialisation and experience. ...