In a bid to kindle curiosity and wonder about the cosmos among young learners, Orchids International School, a prominent K12 school chain in India, hosted an enthralling Space Camp at Nature Hunt Campsite in Khopoli from November 6th to 8th. This unique initiative allowed students to engage with celestial wonders through a reflecting telescope, transforming their Astronomy class into an immersive and enjoyable space camp experience.
During this memorable camp, under the canopy of the starlit sky, students were granted the opportunity to gaze at celestial marvels through a reflecting telescope. The stargazing session enabled them to behold captivating celestial objects like Saturn with its Moon Titan, Jupiter with its four largest moons, the Orion Nebula, Cassiopeia, and Venus. In addition to this, students received guidance on operating telescopes, identifying planetary stars, and more during the Constellation session. Over 750 students from various branches, including Nigdi, Chinchwad, Sus Rd, Hinjewadi, Tathawade, Kharadi, Undri, Ambegaon, and Manjiri, actively participated in this engaging field trip, expanding their horizons beyond the confines of the classroom.
Sumitra Goswami, VP Academics of Orchids The International School, Pune, expressed, “This stargazing field trip is poised to spark a passion for Astronomy and leave our students with a sense of wonder and curiosity that will endure a lifetime. In simpler terms, our students will explore the marvels of the universe through this hands-on experience. With over 750 students from diverse Orchids branches, this field trip offered a unique opportunity to step outside the classroom for an extraordinary adventure.”
Orchids International School maintains its commitment to nurturing the spirit of inquiry within every student by providing experiences that transcend traditional classroom learning, fostering a lifelong love for knowledge. The school’s Astronomy curriculum equips students with practical, hands-on experiences using astronomy tools, helping them gain a deeper appreciation for the relevance of astronomy in their daily lives. With these objectives in mind, the field trip left an indelible mark on each participant, igniting a lifelong passion for the mysteries of the night sky.
