John McCrystal

A few weeks ago in early May, a speaker called John McCrystal came to Milford School. He had gone to Antarctica with his toy bear, Shackleton bear and he came to Milford School to talk about his trip. He and Shackleton bear went to many places including an island that was once owned by kiwis (New Zealanders) but is now owned by Australians. They went on a biggish boat and almost hit an iceberg! John told us many stories including a story about a race to the north pole between a Norwegian and an Englishman. The Norwegian won because he ate his dogs when they died and the Englishman didn't.
Every one had a wonderful time!

John McCrystal and Shackleton Bear with a Milford School student (Sophie Paulsen)