EDUCATIONAL CAMP REPORT - 2016-17
Class: I & II
Date: January 25th, 2017
Venue: Vasad Ravines, Anand District, 22 km from Vadodara
Organizer: Ahmedabad Nature Lovers Association [Anala Tours and Travels]
Timings: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
No of students: 75 (Total No. of students in Grade I and II: 173)
No of teachers: 8
- Ms. Naina Parmar - Team Leader
- Ms. Saloni Khanvilkar - Class teacher of Grade I A
- Ms. Vaishalee Desai - Class teacher of Grade I B
- Ms. Siji John - Class teacher of Grade II A
- Ms. Sabeena Pillai - Class teacher of Grade II B
- Ms. Priti Sadhu - Assistant teacher
- Ms. Chetna Gida - Assistant teacher
Guide: Mr. Darpan Pandya and team
Housekeeping staff : Ms. Ramilaben and Ms. Bhavnaben
Educational camp charges per student : Rs 700/-
Breakfast provided: : Bread butter, Poha
Lunch provided : Puri, Paneer Sabji, Green peas, Jeera Rice and Dal, Gulabjamun
High Tea : Lime juice and Bhel
Objective of the Educational camp:
- To foster strong bonds of friendship among students and teachers.
- To create an appreciation of nature in students.
- Acquire useful application of the “inquiry based learning approach” where, data and information are converted into useful knowledge.
- To provide students with real life experiences outside school.
Pre Educational camp activity:
- Students were made aware about different activities to be performed by them in educational trip.
- Availability of water, breakfast and food were taken care as per the strength of students.
- Ground staff support during trip time was given appropriate attention.
- Parents were pre-informed about trip time, departure and arrival time through Between Us portal.
- Head counts as per the final list of participants were done before departure of buses from school and also before leaving the place of educational trip.
- First Aid box and its usage by bus attendants and teachers were taken care.
Educational camp:
- Students and a team of teachers started their journey at 9:00 am.
- Students enjoyed Dumb-charades and songs in the bus.
- Students reached the destination at 10.00 a.m.
- Students were divided into groups.
- Students went trekking to the banks of Mahi River, under the invigilation of guide and teachers.
- On the way, team was able to see variety of birds and blue bulls.
- The organizer enriched the children with useful nature education.
- Lunch was a culinary treat with everyone sharing the lip-smacking delicacies.
- The children were then awe-struck by magic show.
- There were many breathtaking adventure activities for the children to enjoy and the company of their friends was simply icing on the cake.
- The different adventure activities were tyre wall, climbing the ladder, crawling, Ladder Bridge, swings and rope wall etc.
- Housekeeping didis ensured that all the belongings of the students were taken, before leaving the site.
- The buses reached the school at 6:15 pm.
- Head counts were taken by the class teacher and the wards were handed over to the parents, already waiting at the school.
Post Educational camp Activity:
- Class teachers interacted with the students about their enjoyment and learning through Educational camp.
- Class teachers also discussed feedback of Educational camp with parents and took their views on students’ reflections at home after the day out.
Parents’ Feedback
Dear Ma'am,
It was a very pleasant experience for 1st picnic of Shush Pandya. He enjoyed playing at lake and giggling. His experience of magic show is talk of town at our society.
He enjoyed his food and he very much enjoyed his day with his friends and teachers... you all made his first picnic very enjoyable and memorable.
Really thanks a lot for very kind attention.
Regards,
Kriuti Pandya
(Shubh 1-A)
Greetings of the day!
I would like to thank Podar for such indicative ideas to explore the talent of pupils by different means. No doubt picnic is one of them.
When I saw the face of kid Mikshita when she came back from Picnic, she was extremely happy to explain what she did there.
1- The food provided was awesome.
2- In tracking they were guided by experts and experience knowledge of hurdles.
3- Guidance and communication was clear with parents.
4- Timeline to disperse students was on time.
So again, I would thanks to Podar family for such a big opportunity.
Thanks a million!
Best regards,
Kshitish Mohanty
Father of Mikshita Mohanty, Class I B
Dear madam,
Good evening, here is a synopsis of what Sanjana felt about the one day trip to Ravines nature park.
"It was exciting to go on a picnic trip with friends. The trip started with (name of convener, she doesn't know his name) describing to us about the meaning of Ravines. He also explained us about the growth of plants & importance of conserving nature. We were shown a magic show, which was very nice. The magician even taught us to do some simple tricks. We participated in all the adventure activities. It was a very active & fun filled day we had with our friends. The food was good and healthy. The Ravines nature park trip was interesting, educational as well as a memorable fun filled day I had with my friends. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity."
I hope this satisfies the feedback purpose.
Thank you madam for taking good care of our kids.
Yours sincerely,
Lalitha (Sanjana's mother), Class I B
The trip was amazing. Aryan learned trekking and climbing. He saw blue bulls and many birds. His finest memory was climbing a tree house. It was fun learning. We were informed about the arrival and dispersal. Teachers provided information about the place and animals around. It was amazing to play with friends in different rides.
Best Regards,
Ms. Maya Nair
Parent of Master. Aryan Nair - Class: II B
Class: 3 - 5
Venue: Jambughoda, Panchmahal, Gujarat [85 Km from School]
Organizer: Ahmedabad Nature Lovers Association [Anala Tours and Travels]
Timings: 09:00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m
No of students: 107 (Total No. of students 173)
No of teachers: 8
- Ms. Vidula Vyas - Class teacher of Grade III A
- Ms. Hetal Dohare - Class teacher of Grade III B
- Ms. Hitarthi Pitwa -Class teacher of Grade IV A
- Ms. Snehal Jani - Class teacher of Grade IV B
- Ms Nehal Suratil - Class teacher of Grade V A
- Ms. Tejal Bhatt - Class teacher of Grade V B
- Ms. Shraddha Gaikwad - Assistant teacher
- Ms. Roopa Singh - Assistant teacher
Guide: Mr. Harsh Bhatti - Anala Group
Housekeeping staff : Ms. Ranjanaben and Ms. Manjulaben
Breakfast provided : Sandwich, cup cake and frooti.
Lunch provided : Puri, Sabji, Salad, Jeera Rice and Dal, Gulabjamun
High Tea : Lime juice and Pasta
Educational camp/picnic charges per student: Rs. 700 /-
Objective of the Educational camp:
- To expose students to new experiences and increase their interest and engagement.
- To cater to their affective domains such as positive feelings, attachment with their peers, increases student-student and student-teacher social interaction
- To provide interesting and memorable experiences that can be cherished.
- To facilitate the learning of abstract concepts making learning more effective.
- Motivate students through increased interest and curiosity.
- Educational camps provide an opportunity to involve students, parents, and the teachers in the instructional program.
- Develops social awareness. Educational camps make students aware of learning activities in everyday life. For instance, visits to a "forest" like place is an excellent method of teaching students to observe, ask questions, and learn in the large classroom.
Pre Educational camp activity:
- Students were made aware about different activities to be performed by them at the Educational camp.
- Availability of water, breakfast and food were taken care as per the strength of students.
- Ground staff support during the trip was appropriate.
- Parents were informed about trip time, departure and arrival time through Between Us portal and circulars.
- Head counts as per the final list of participants were done before departure of buses from school and also before leaving the place of educational trip.
- The school prayer was sung before starting.
- First Aid box and its usage by bus didi and teachers were taken care.
Educational Camp:
- Students boarded the school buses along with their teachers and helping staff at 9.00 a.m.
- Head counts were taken by the class teacher and Anala volunteers.
- Students were informed about their destination.
- Students prayed to God before starting for the journey.
- Students enjoyed singing songs in the bus.
- Parents were updated through SMS, on arrival and departure from the camp site.
- Students reached the destination at 11.30 am and witnessed the clay models of birds and animals with their names written.
- Organizing committee briefed the students regarding the significance of ‘Save Wild Life’, ‘Save Environment’ and ‘Swachh Bharat’.
- Students were divided into groups by the staff of Anala and thereafter all the activities were taken care by the staff.
- Students were taken for trekking, through dry deciduous forest, comprising mainly of Teak, Mahua, Bamboo and number of trees which grow naturally and variety of birds.They halted at a water reservoir and were informed about its significance].
- Lunch was served at 1.00 p.m.
- During post lunch session, students were engaged in adventurous activities like Zipline and walking on rope.
- High tea and Pasta were served at 4.45 p.m.
- Head counts were taken by the class teachers and students boarded the bus at 5.05 p.m.
- Teachers and Housekeeping didis ensured that all the belongings of the students were taken.
- The buses reached the school at 7.30 p.m.
- Head counts were taken by the class teacher and students were handed to the parents.
- SMS were sent to the parents through Between Us App to keep the parents informed about their arrival at school. Anala group also informed the parents.
Post Educational camp activity:
Students and parents were asked to give feedback of the Educational camp.
Dear Ma’am,
Aryan learnt new things at the picnic regarding different types of plantation methods. He made new friends from classes 3rd and 5th. Overall the food was good. He has fond memories about the adventurous activities enjoyed at the picnic site. After the picnic, Aryan seemed to have become more independent.
Child’s Name: Aryan Ghode
Class: IV B
Dear Madam,
A trip is a lifelong learning experience. Podar World School arranged for an educational trip for class V to Jambughoda on 25th Jan, 2017.
The guide was of great help who showed them variety of trees and enriched them with knowledge. They could develop their cognitive skills and enjoyed with their friends. Exploration and discovery are vital to young children's cognitive development and also help in promoting and learning in multiple areas in multiple ways.
Safety aspects with regards to various events were taken care of. The teachers were always there to guide them, take utmost care of them, support them, thus enriching their learning experience.
Food was provided to them in time with proper quantity. We, parents, were informed about their reaching time and reporting time by SMS.
We were also updated with few photographs which enabled us to relax on seeing their smiles.
Thank you "Podar World School, Sherkhi", thank you to Respected Principal ma'am and adorable teachers for organizing this wonderful picnic with accurate pre -plans, Creative thinkers and trustworthy management.
GREAT FUN!!!!
WONDEFUL PICNIC.... WONDERFUL EFFORT...
“There’s something for everbody at picnic day...... I missing school picnic is like missing a beautiful chapter..."
Regards parents:
Ms. Chailati Paul (Parent of Ria Paul, Class V B)
