Page 12 - VIS - Newsletter

October/2023

A TRIP TO KOVALAM BEACH

Life Skills:

Beyond academics, a beach trip is an excellent
opportunity for students to develop life skills.
They built sandcastles, participated in beach
games, and worked together to clean up litter.
They developed life skills like teamwork and
cooperation. They also learnt how to manage

themselves in a crowded place. These
experiences help forge bonds among classmates
and teach valuable lessons in collaboration.

Sometimes the most important lessons in

education are learned outside of a traditional
classroom setting. One such learning experience
for the students was a trip to Blue Flag Beach,
Kovalam. The beach was a perfect location for
interdisciplinary learning. This article explores
the benefits of taking students on a beach trip and
highlights the unique opportunities it offers for

both academic and personal growth.

Learning Through Exploration:
Students were engaged in hands-on activities like

beachcombing, identifying various species of
marine life, and even collecting samples for
memories. These experiences instill in the
students a sense of wonder and an appreciation
for the beauty and complexity of the natural
world.

Environmental Awareness and Responsibility:
In an era of growing environmental concerns, the

trip helped develop a sense of responsibility for
preserving our natural treasures. Encouraging
students to leave the beach cleaner than they
found it reinforces the idea that everyone plays a Mahaveer
role in protecting the environment. Deputy Academic Coordinator, VIS.