Field Trip to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vaastu Sangrahalay and Jijamata Udyaan by Grade 3, 4, and 5 students

Saturday 19^th June, saw hordes of excited children thronging the lobby of Rustomjee Cambridge International School. The children had gathered for their first field trip for the academic year 2010-2011.

As one of the best museums in India Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya has three main sections: Art, Archaeology and Natural History. The museum was a learning experience as the children poured over the Indus Valley Artifacts, the Harappan civilization and ancient coins and paintings – as part of their history project.

Then the bus moved on to the Jijamata Udyaan at Byculla. The zoo was lush green and housed a variety of flora and fauna. However, the animals in the zoo were in a poor state, their dilapidated bodies speaking of neglect. The children were touched and thought they would send a referendum to the zoo authorities on providing better amenities to the animals.Tired and spent but with a twinkle in their eyes, the children returned home, promising to take up the cause of the animals.