Lynette Sequeira
MUMBAI, OCTOBER 24, 2009: The First Term exams drew to a close on October 9, 2009 and that very evening, a group of 75 students from Class X, accompanied by 10 members of the staff from Don Bosco High School, Borivli made their way to the land of the sun and sand, Goa, on an Educational Tour. Coming immediately after their exams, this trip proved to be a real stress-buster for the boys. Considering that the months ahead will be packed with a lot of studying, this trip gave the boys an opportunity to relax and divert their minds a little, so that they could come back recharged to face the year ahead.
The journey by train was thoroughly enjoyable and the students had a fantastic time right through the trip. The tour gave the boys a chance to visit some historical world heritage sites. Playing football on the beach helped them release a lot of the pent up energy. The cruise along the Mandovi River presented an opportunity for the boys to view some traditional Goan and Portuguese dances and also allowed them to shake a leg while on board.
This tour also enabled the teachers to get to know the boys a little more and the interaction between the students also added to the fun quotient of the trip. The songs, the mimicry, the games of antakshari and dumb charades played on the platform at Thivim station while waiting patiently for the arrival of the train, were all moments which helped the students and the teachers bond with one another. The fact that the train was delayed both during the arrival and departure, didn't manage to put a damper on the enthusiasm of the boys.
The staff and students are grateful to the Principal, Fr. George Carlos for accompanying them on the tour and the Tour Operators, Ashish Holidays, for looking after everything that needed to be taken care of right through the trip.