MiSchool: Treverton College in the Midlands challenges schools to contribute to conservation

Jarred van Alphen and Kai Broom were selected after they completed another gruelling hike, the Grand Traverse in the Drakensberg, earlier this year. Supplied image.

Jarred van Alphen and Kai Broom were selected after they completed another gruelling hike, the Grand Traverse in the Drakensberg, earlier this year. Supplied image.

Published Mar 6, 2023

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Johannesburg - Treverton College in the Midlands has challenged schools to contribute to conservation.

Kai Broom and Jarred van Alphen, two matric students at Treverton College, recently completed the Rhino Peak Challenge in fourth and fifth position at 3:15:00 while in Grade 11. The driving force behind their grit and determination is a cause that is close to both of their hearts: the continuation of conservation in the Drakensberg mountains. Both keen adventure enthusiasts, Kai and Jarred have many incredible feats beneath their young belts, having recently completed the Drakensberg Grand Traverse in 12 days.

Having raised close to R50 000 in donations for the various conservation initiatives associated with the Rhino Peak Challenge, Kai and Jarred are not yet done with this particular challenge. They have their eyes set on a greater cause, rallying other high school students to pick up the bar and rise to the cause of conservation by applying to be ambassadors in the Rhino Peak Challenge 2023. Kai and Jarred are keen to see other high school teams on the trail next year, contributing to this great cause.

**Situated on a unique 270-hectare campus in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Treverton College is a Christian boarding school catering for boys and girls from Grades 000 to 12. An independent private school, Treverton is in membership with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.

Treverton provides an educational environment like no other and is dedicated to giving young adults a head start in life which is relevant and appropriate to today’s fast-moving, ever-changing world. Come and visit our beautiful campus and experience all that Treverton offers!

For further information please visit www.treverton.co.za.

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