Students from the pre-primary section of Apeejay School, Kharghar recently embarked on an educational field trip to explore and learn about their neighbourhood. Aimed at fostering know-how about their locality, respect for different religions while promoting a sense of community among young learners, the theme of the trip was “Our Neighbourhood”.
The tiny tots began their day by visiting places of worship, including a church, temple, mosque, and gurudwara. They observed the unique architectural features and rituals associated with each place of worship, learning first-hand about the diversity present in their neighbourhood.
Further, the students embarked on an exciting visit to the local fire station, where the firemen demonstrated various exercises and techniques used during emergencies. The young learners were enthralled as they witnessed the fire-fighters in action, learning about their brave efforts to protect the community. This visit not only educated the students about fire safety, but also instiled a sense of admiration for these courageous individuals.
Overall, the pre-primary students had an eventful and memorable educational trip to their neighbourhood. They gained a deeper understanding of different religions and cultures, fostering respect and acceptance. Furthermore, witnessing the dedicated work of the fire-fighters left a lasting impression on the young minds, inspiring them to value and appreciate the efforts of emergency service personnel.
While expressing her views, Basabdatta Barui, Pre-Primary Coordinator at Apeejay School, Kharghar said, “Field trips provide authentic hands-on experiential learning opportunities where students can connect what they are learning in the classroom to a
real-world context. A field trip is an educational outing that helps students explore and experience the outside world, thereby gaining valuable real-life information. It is an activity that helps children come out of the four walls of the classroom and observe the world outside.”