L’chelle Bester, a smart and eco-conscious teen from Hillcrest, is off to Antarctica! She was picked from thousands of young people across Africa to join explorer Riaan Manser on an awesome adventure on the southernmost point of the planet!
Hillcrest, South Africa (09 December 2024) – L’chelle Bester is making waves as an environmentally conscious changemaker! The young innovator is one of only five students selected from across Africa to join explorer Riaan Manser on the Students in Antarctica expedition this December.
The exciting competition sees eco-minded young people from the continent submitting a video about an environmental sustainability project they’re working on.
The top 20 are shortlisted, then the top 10 finalists are announced, and finally, the top 5 are selected to join Manser on his annual expedition.
L’chelle’s passion for the planet is out of this world. She’s already working on a cool app to help her schoolmates track their community service hours, inspiring them to see the impact of their efforts on the environment.
The Curro Hillcrest Grade 11 learner’s dream is to create a beach-cleaning robot that targets microplastics, combining technology and innovation to fight climate change.
The trip aims to show the top 5 learners why Antarctica is such an important ecosystem that impacts the world and its environment.
“I’ve been following Students in Antarctica for three years now, just waiting for my turn to come around,” enthuses Bester.
“Not only will it be the experience of a lifetime, but I believe a trip like this is something you can’t return the same from. That’s what I’m seeking – growth.”
She and the other top 5 learners were selected for demonstrating the qualities of authenticity, analytical thinking, willingness to learn, love for their own communities, practicality about affecting change in their backyard, and optimism for creating positive change.
From December 11th to 20th, L’chelle and four other lucky winners will experience the icy beauty of Antarctica, learn about climate change, and work together to protect our planet.
Her school congratulated her on her amazing achievement, noting that through her creativity, passion, and dedication to environmental causes, L’chelle has shown that she is ready to represent South Africa on this transformative journey.
Sources: Supplied
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