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09Jun

Xavierians unraveling the mysteries of space at NASA
  
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St Xavier's High School, Gurgaon, organised its first ever overseas trip to NASA which was not only rejuvenating but also made the students engage in activities and excel in the best of joys. 12 students from grade fifth to eighth revelled in what this trip had to offer and it surely gave them the experience of a lifetime. The trip was packed with great learning opportunities for the scholars of the school as they visited New York, Orlando, Washington DC, and Buffalo. The trip to the Statue of Liberty left the students awestruck as they witnessed one of the seven wonders of the world. The next day was filled with yet more exciting activities like watching the shark and dolphin show at the Sea World Museum and a visit to J. F. Kennedy Space Center, where the future astronauts could find answers to all their queries about the all encompassing space. The students explored the hidden stories of the universe and were shown related documentaries. They were delighted at the thought of having their lunch with the astronaut Ms.Wendy Laurence, besides having watched a 3D film at IMAX studio. Post the NASA visit, the students spent some time at Cocoa beach, enjoying nature's serenity. The charm of the United States was magnetic; it had fun of the Central Park, the thrilling Shark show of the Sea World, shopping at Premium Outlets, some amusement of the theme park and the much awaited visit to the Times Square in New York. The trip served as an enriching learning experience to the young scholars who had not one but many takeaways from this ten- day trip and will surely hold all that they learned while in the United States close to their hearts for the rest of their lives.

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