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Ice maiden visits Lewis Girls School

News | | Published: 18:00, Wednesday July 18th, 2018.

Army Reservist Lance Sergeant Sophie Montagne was one of the ‘Ice Maidens’ who completed a gruelling trek across Antarctica.

Pupils from Lewis Girls Comprehensive School have received an inspirational speech from Army Reservist Lance Sergeant Sophie Montagne.

Montagne was one of the ‘Ice Maidens’ who completed a gruelling trek across Antarctica on January 21, to become the first all female team to ski coast to coast across the continent.

The formidable challenge which took 2 months to complete, covered 1,000 miles in temperatures of -50°C and wind speeds of over 60mph.

Elizabeth Philips, Acting Head Teacher of Lewis Girls Comprehensive School said: “We often invite speakers in to school to raise aspirations and try to motivate students and this presentation from Sophie was one of the most successful yet.

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