Sacred Heart Convent Sr.Sec School Sahnewal School organized an educational trip to the charming city of Singapore from April 28, 2019, to 4th May 2019. Students of classes VII to X visited the Republic of Singapore, an exquisite island country in South East Asia spread in 137 Kilometers.
Being a global commerce, finance and transport hub, it has the third-largest foreign exchange market, third-largest oil refining and second busiest container port. The students arrived in Singapore at Changi Airport on 29th April 2019, thereafter, they savoured lunch and checked into Aqueen Hotel on Lavender Street Singapore which became their humble abode for the next 4 days.
Post lunch, they visited the famous Mustafa centre, that offers a unique market style shopping experience. Products are in abundance at low prices with everything from textiles to watches and electronics on sale.
Day 2 included Singapore city tour which encompassed a ride in Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest observation wheel that offers a magnificent view of the spectacular scenery of Singapore, parts of Malayasia and Indonesia as well. The city tour also included the Merlion, an unofficial mascot of Singapore, Explanade Bridge, Fullerton Bay and Merlion Park that provided a breathtaking view of the city. Enroute, the students also witnessed Little India, Suntec City and City Hall. Soon after a scrumptious lunch, everyone visited the well known Chocolate Factory to collect fresh and delicious chocolates and keyed up for Santosa Island tour - It included the cable car experience that let them witness the captivating Island from miles above. Thereafter, they had the unique experience of visiting Madame Tussauds, the famous wax museum. The museum also unravelled the history of Singapore with a captivating theatrical presentation that described vividly the various stages of development in Singapore. All were clicking selfies, making videos creating this trip memorable.
Late evening returned to the hotel.
The icing on the cake was the light and water show-‘Wings of Time’, that left everyone spellbound. The show was set in the majestic open sea. The spectacular show mesmerized everyone with the awe-inspiring display of water, laser, fire effects and music.
The 3rd day saw the students brimming with excitement to experience the thrilling rides at Universal Studios. Universal Studios is South Asia’s first and only universal studio theme park featuring 24 rides, shows and attraction in seven themed zones. The students experienced the world’s first Transformer ride – The Ultimate 3D Battle, World’s Tallest Duelling Roller Coasters, Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic Park etc. They also witnessed the remarkable shows at Universal Studios such as Water World Show, Shrek 4D Adventure Show, Madagascar Ride and finally the Giant Roller Coaster Journey. The thrilling day was full of bumps and rides that ended up with a quite dinner and sound sleep.
Day 4 was the day of science and discovery, innovation and invention, as the students visited the National Science Center and Imax Theatre that let them explore the world of technology, discovery and advancement. The centre made science accessible and engaging for the young modernities. The students assimilated all the information and knowledge gained at the centre throughout the day.
The final day called for a heart-wrenching goodbye to the city of dreams. The visit that culminated the entire tour was made to Jurong Bird Park- Asia’s largest bird paradise that is home to over 5000 free-flying aviaries in the world. The tram ride took everyone to the world of colourful feathers belonging to the most exquisite and unique species of birds in the world. The students also witnessed a show presented by the exclusive birds that left everyone fascinated.
After breakfast left for city tour shopping at Little India and shopping mall. Purchased Singapore specially for their loved ones before they boarded the flight to India, bidding farewell to Singapore. The students landed in Amritsar at 9.20 pm with a kaleidoscope of cherished memories and a profound and enriching learning experience. It was a wonderfully organized, well planned and amazing trip.
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