A SCHOOL’S flag is set to fly high at the South Pole as part of a record-breaking exhibition.

Antarctic adventurer Baz Grey has joined forces with Colne Engaine School for his next project.

The explorer visited the school to talk to the children about his adventures completing ‘Challenge Antarctica’ and the best ways to rise to a challenge.

The school will be in contact with the former British Marines Commando during his second world record-breaking trip, which will take place next winter.

He is bidding to become the first person ever to successfully cross the entire Antarctic continent, starting from the north side to the South Pole and then continuing to the Ross Ice Shelf via the Shackleton Glacier and on to the edge of the ice in 90 days.

Headteacher Julie Sarti said: “The school community are delighted that Baz has extended his connection with them.

“The children will design a flag for him to take with him to the South Pole and will be in satellite telephone contact with him during the challenge.”

Baz, from Devon, got involved with the school through a parent who had seen him speak at a corporate event.

During his visit to the school, Baz led an assembly and answered questions about his trip.

Baz is an extreme cold and mountain survival expert, and has been responsible for training and teaching thousands of people in the harshest of conditions.

He is also a tireless fundraiser for charity and uses his skills and experiences to help children learn about, life, adventure, resilience and to never be afraid to think outside the box.

Pupils at Colne Engaine School raised £137 for Baz’s charities, including one supporting children’s mental health as part of a “wear a woolly hat” day.

Mrs Sarti added: “This was an amazing opportunity for our school community to meet such an inspirational role model.

“Our children will learn a great deal about aspiration and determination and the skills it takes to fulfil such a challenge.”