TODAY (Monday) many people were enjoying a relaxing Bank Holiday weekend.

However, that was not the case for the Polar Team at Lochgelly High School.

Oh no… Headteacher, Carol Ann Penrose, and ten of the school's superstar students were preparing for their expedition to the Arctic!

Said the school's depute rector, Sarah Wozniak: "We watched our Dream Team saying goodbye to family and friends and emotions were definitely running high!

"There was a mixture of excitement and nervousness from pupils and parents/carers alike with the odd tear being shed.

"Some students still couldn’t believe that that they were being granted the opportunity to undertake this life-changing experience.

"The adrenaline was clearly flowing as the bus departed and our messages of good luck were gratefully received.

"Thanks to all those who came along to wave off our exceptionally brave Arctic explorers, who will be led by Craig Mathieson, Scotland’s first Explorer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society - we know they’ll put his expertise to good use".

The group began their journey with a flight to Keflavik, in Iceland, and then transferred to Reykjavik. They then promptly journey onwards to Kulusuk, before beginning a helicopter transfer to Tasiilaq, Greenland, where they will commence their Arctic expedition.