Report on visit to the National Science Centre

“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” – Albert Einstein

Keeping in view the aspiration of an interface with Science and its activities, the school planned a visit to the National Science Centre at Pragati Maidan, Delhi for students of classes VI to VIII on Monday, 28 November 2022 and IX to XI on Tuesday, 29 November 2022. Around 500 students from these classes visited the Science Centre across two days.

We entered the center, and began our tour with the gallery, “Water: The Elixir of Life”. Here, we were told about the critical importance of water in our lives, the current rate of depletion of the water table and the need to educate citizens, in regard to the current crisis. Next we came upon the Energy Ball, where nylon balls were lifted to a height of fifty feet, which armed them with potential energy and then dropped, letting them travel all kinds of paths, expending the potential energy into other forms of energy.

In the series of galleries, next came the “Heritage Gallery”, a rich preserve of our precious heritage. It contained exhibits about India’s profound and contribution to Astronomy, Mathematics, Chemistry, Medicine, Metallurgy, Art, Craft and Architecture. Next was the gallery of “Human Biology-The Miracle of Human Life”. It explained the human body in all its aspects, namely, anatomical, physiological, biochemical, structural, systemic and functioning. It was exciting to make a skeleton move to our commands!

We saw animated models of extinct species like dinosaurs in the gallery, “Pre-historic life”. We then went to the Information Revolution gallery which displayed the evolution of Communication Technology over 6,000 years in India. The Digital Information gallery was also similarly informative. Finally, we went to the Emerging Technologies’ gallery which introduced us to a range of sunrise technologies which promise to change human life in the coming decades. We also visited the most fun gallery of the center, “Fun Science”. A whole world of wonder and amazement awaited us here with 137 interactive ‘hands-on’ exhibits. A seat of nails, actually comfortable to sit on and a pin screen were some of the many exhibits there. We wanted to try each one!

A visit to the National Science Centre Museum of New Delhi is a great way to arouse curiosity in the minds of school students. Possibly even helping build an initiation amongst us into the field.

Visit to Surajgarh Farms

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Picnic and Excursions help students to develop a love for nature and to acquaint them with the real happiness in the outside world. It also provides us with an opportunity to rebound enthusiasm and positivity which is vital to ensure our regular routines to fall in place. Keeping this in mind Queen’s Convent School, Rohini organized an excursion for the students of classes IV to XII to Surajgarh Farms on 3 December 2022.

Surajgarh Farms provided an opportunity to the students to experience the rustic village life amidst the cityscape of Delhi. The picnic was full of fun and frolic. Around 480 students visited the farm. The activities comprised of games and sports, adventure activities like camel cart ride, bullock cart, pottery making, puppet show, folk dance, etc. The highlight of the trip was zipline. Instructors were assigned to groups of students who led them in various activities. Students enjoyed each type of activity with full enthusiasm. The students discovered the vibrant culture of a typical Indian village indulged in scrumptious food. The students were served breakfast and lunch in a buffet. The menu comprised of poori aalo, prantha, dal, etc. Afterward, students danced to foot-tapping music in the DJ area. Towards the end, students were taken back to buses and they reached the school in the evening. The excursion ended with a lot of memories to last a lifetime and learning while having fun.

A Report on Visit to National Science Centre

Queen’s Convent School, Rohini organized an educational visit for the students of class X to National Science Centre on 23 August 2019.

The main objective of this trip was to engage, educate and entertain the students through thematic exhibitions, interactive educational activities and outreach programs .The concepts delivered to the students were supporting curriculum based education at school and also encouraged inquisitive minds to inculcate innovative ideas. Students raised their doubts, actively asked questions and inculcated Scientific Awareness & Scientific Temper. Fun zone was a small game zone, where students enjoyed the most and acquired knowledge.

The visit concluded with multiple demonstration on Conservation of Energy in a mini workshop organized specially for our school. It was headed by Mr. Rakesh Tripathi, Educational Officer National Science Centre. Students answered all questions being asked in the workshop and actively participated.

Overall it was great platform for students to learn and explore.

Queen’s Convent School , Rohini organized a picnic to Lohagarh farms on 2 February 2019 to expose our children to the ethnic village set up, . 182 students were accompanied by 18 teachers.

1. It is a place for those who seek solitude and peace far from maddening cities, who are looking for authentic real experiences to refresh their memories.
2. Lohagarh farms provided a trip down the memory lane of childhood and authentic rural experiences to refresh the memories of the students as well as the teachers.
3. The fun activities comprised of games and sports, adventure activities, team building activities, rural activities and instructor-led activities.
4. The picnic was full of fun and frolic. Instructors were assigned to the group of students who led them in various activities.
5. Students had a great time exploring these activities. They enjoyed each type of activity with full enthusiasm.
6. The highlight of the trip was camel, bullock and tractor ride. Everyone danced merrily to the tunes played by the DJ.
7. Gradually the students discovered the vibrant culture of a typical Indian village indulged in delectable local food, uncovered traditions and way of rural life, rejuvenated their spirit with the folk music and dances.
8. The highly energetic day ended in the evening with lots of memories.

Picnic to Kidzania

Report on One Day Picnic to Kidzania

A one day picnic was organized for the students of classes I-VIII to Kidzania on Friday, 03 August 2018. A total of 680 students and 40 teachers went to Kidzania in 16 fully air conditioned buses. The students reached the venue by 10:30 am and returned to school at 5:30 pm. Lunch was provided to the students at the venue. Students took part in many role playing activities at Kidzania. These activities helped the children realize the importance of labour and to respect each profession. These activities are principled at the maxim ‘learning by doing’.

Overall it was a great experience for all the students.