Co-authored by students as part of EdTerra's Young Authors Program — an on-journey skill-building program.

2. Dr. Ruchi Seth
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
'S DESK
At Lotus Valley International School, Noida, we believe
that there is no substitute for ‘Education through Action’
and that, exploring people, places, cultures, economic
opportunities, and technological advancements
through travel, complements and completes the
educational experience.
This philosophy matches our endeavor to create
responsible and dynamic global leaders and global
citizens by bringing the knowledge of the world to the
classroom as well as encouraging students to go out
into the world. These two methods are critical to create
the three pillars of international success in the modern
inter-connected world: empathy, understanding and
international collaboration.
In line with this mission, our students recently journeyed
to Singapore under a program titled, Singapore -
Island State Metropolis. Our students visited beautiful
locations within this great nation. To augment the
broader program, we selected the Young Authors
Program, which ensured students’ engagement
and immersion. This Student Travel Chronicle is an
outcome of this collaborative and exploratory module.
It captures the entire journey in students’ own words
and photographs. It even showcases their learning
from the intense, five day interaction, with one of the

3. world’s most enigmatic nations.
I would also like to recognize the efforts of EdTerra
Edventures; a Truly Educational School Trips company
that is well aware of co-curricular and extra-curricular
goals and developmental needs of students. We
acknowledge the contribution of their staff, especially
their on-journey educators. Their professionalism made
for an effortless, safe and enriching travel experience
for our students and teachers.
Lastly, we extend a heartfelt thanks to the students,
who participated and engaged with the program
enthusiastically. Our willing learners had an enriching
experience, the enduring benefits of which they will reap
all through their academic life and career. Each parent
may feel proud of this highly demonstrable publication
that will keep reminding their daughters and sons of
their achievement and capabilities, all life long.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruchi Seth
Principal
Lotus Valley International School

4. MESSAGE FROM EDTERRA
A journey to foreign soil is always replete with learning
and excitement for any young and inquisitive mind.
When the destination is as rich as Singapore, one can
only imagine the myriad ways in which Indian students
may absorb and construct learning out of the many
differences and similarities that mark the cultures and
people of these two great Asians nations.
For EdTerra, an educational journey is about enabling
students to construct knowledge through a meaningful
encounter with a new culture, without diluting their fun
and excitement or restricting their wandering, curious
minds. EdTerra achieves this through its Program
Development Team (PDT), which is comprised of both
Indian and international experts. The PDT carefully
designs culturally neutral tools that enable students
to meaningfully observe, record and articulate their
impressions. These tools are deployed through a
process that encourages teamwork, meaningful
discussions, recording observations through digital
media and finally synthesizing all this into a media
product that showcases the ideas and learning of the
students.
Christine Massey

5. This publication, ‘Singapore - Island State Metropolis’,
is one such media product that captures the five day
journey of learning of the gifted students of Lotus Valley
International School, Noida. This beautiful book serves
as a window into Singapore for those students, peers
and parents who could not be a part of the journey. It
showcases the intellectual and creative capacities of
the students, credit for which is rightfully due to their
parents and school.
EdTerra Edventures would like to thank Lotus Valley
International School, Noida,, for their efforts and
support which made this journey of discovery possible,
with a special mention of the Principal, Dr. Ruchi Seth,
for guiding us throughout the process of finalizing
and undertaking the journey. EdTerra would also like
to thank the accompanying staff, for their sense of
adventure and dynamism that the French call ‘joie
de vivre’. Their energy made our jobs easy, and more
importantly, made for a more memorable journey for
the students.
We encourage you to read on and re-live the learning
and adventures of these students through the words
and photographs that follow.
Sincerely,
Christine Massey
Senior Manager
Program Development Team

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Sentosa Island
Universal Studios
EdTerra Moments
About the Authors

10. money independently and even bought presents
for friends and family back home. Orchard Street
has so many amazing malls and high-end stores
selling almost everything anyone would like to buy.
After the day’s shopping was done, the excitement
continued when we went for the Night Safari.
It was thrilling to know that we could see more
than 2,500 animals from 350 species at the Night
Safari. With enough excitement for one day to fire
up our dreams, we finally retired for the day and
went straight to our hotels.
The next day we visited the Science Center. It has
850 exhibits spread over eight exhibition galleries.
There, we witnessed interesting illusions along
with a mirror maze which was very confusing. The
observatory in the Science Center is one of the
few observatories in the world located near the
equator.
After learning that science could be fun too, we
went to Sentosa Island, the most awaited place. It
had beautiful beaches and we managed to catch
a beautiful sunset there. We had a great time in
Singapore.
The Merlion is the official mascot of Singapore.
It is an imaginary creature which is half lion and
half fish, combining a lion’s head with the body of
a fish. The name is a combination of two words,
‘mer’ meaning the sea, and ‘lion’. The fish body
represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village.
The lion head represents Singapore’s original
name—Singapura—meaning ‘lion city’.
Singapore has so many fantastic places to visit
that it offers a completely unique experience.
There is the Singapore Flyer which is the second
largest Ferris wheel in the world, after the High
Roller in Las Vegas. There is a difference of only
2.6 meters between the two Ferris wheels and
the Singapore Flyer was an incredible experience.
The Fountain of Wealth in Singapore is the largest
fountain in the world. It is in one of Singapore’s
largest shopping malls, Suntec City.
We went to the Jurong Bird Park, which at 50 acres
is Asia’s largest park and houses more than 5000
birds from 400 species. The bird show was also
great fun. Perhaps the most enjoyable part of part
of Singapore was Orchard Street, a 2.2 km stretch
of fabulous shopping! On this trip, we learned to
take on new responsibilities. We learnt to deal with
AARUSHEE,
GEETIKA,
ISHITA,
JASONBIR,
PALAK,
PRANET,
SANYA
OUR JOURNEY

11. Our Journey
The stunning Marina Bay Sands welcomes us!
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12. Feeling spectacular at Gardens By the Bay
OUR JOURNEY
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13. The proud icon of Singapore, the Merlion
OUR JOURNEY
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14. Sentosa Island was filled with amazing artwork
Soaking in the ambience of Marina Bay Sands
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15. The Singapore Airport has so much to see and do
Full tummies translate to happy people!
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18. hunt as mighty eagles, falcons and hawks showed
off their moves during the Kings of the Skies show.
At the High Flyers show, we saw the talents of
several of our winged friends and realized how
intelligent they are. We especially loved Birdz of
Play, the bird-themed water playground, where
we had a soaking good time under the giant
tipping bucket, zipping across the flying fox and
playing arcade games. A visit to the amazing bird
sanctuary is guaranteed to sweep you off your
feet.
We clicked a lot of pictures and had a lot of fun.
Everything was so colorful, bright and happy
at Jurong Bird Park that it gave flight to our
imagination too. We also learnt about the principle
of 3R’s i.e., Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. These
principles are the ones we should always follow in
our lives in order to make this planet a beautiful
place to live in.
As dusk falls, the shutter opened for the Night
Safari, welcoming you to the world of nocturnal
creatures and their dimly lit homes. Opened in
1994 and located next to the Singapore Zoo, the
Night Safari is the world’s first safari park for
nocturnal animals.
After a lovely breakfast on a beautiful sunny day,
we were all set to visit the Jurong Bird Park. The
Jurong Bird Park was established on 3rd January
1971. It is Asia’s largest park and home to more
than 5000 birds across 400 species. The park
offers visitors an immersive experience with large
open concept displays that teach us many things.
Planet earth is home to us humans and to animals
too. Therefore, it is our responsibility to respect
Mother Nature in all her glory, birds, animals, fish,
insects, trees, water bodies and air.
There are various star attractions across the park.
Jurong Bird Park was a fantastic place to see
exotic and unique species of birds. After observing
the beautiful birds, we realized that nature is full of
a variety of colors, and there are so many birds we
had never seen before. There is a Flamingo Lake
with hundreds of birds and a Pelican Cove close
to it.
With the world’s most complete collection of
pelicans, the Pelican Cove houses spectacular
species like the American white, African pink-
backed and the Asian spot-billed pelican among
many others. We were entertained by the majestic
creatures of flight. We witnessed the heat of the
AADITEE,
ANANYA,
ANANYA
GIRDHAR,
KRRISH,
SAUMYA,
SHIVIKA
Wildlife Attractions

19. Excited about spending the day at Jurong Bird Park
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Wildlife Attractions

20. We were in awe of the variety of birds, animals and shows we got to see at Jurong Bird Park
Wildlife Attractions
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21. In Flamingo land!
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22. Engrossed in a bird show
Taking a break from the wildlife
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Wildlife Attractions

23. The performances by the birds had us enraptured
All aboard the Night Safari
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26. On the Space Next show, we learnt about outer
space, meteors and planets. It had many mirrors,
rotatable and of different shapes…we enjoyed
clicking pictures there. We played several games
there and one in particular, taught us that
sometimes the army (military) can use invisible
rays to attack their enemies.
We visited all the five halls. Others felt like the
world of science is massive and there was so
much more to discover. We realized that the
Omni Theater is the only IMAX dome theater in
Singapore, which is located in the Science Center
itself. This visit to the Science Center inspired
many of us to consider becoming astronomers or
scientists in the future because everything there
was so interesting. Besides interactive screen
games such as the Cloud Maker, where you can
create your own cloud, there is also a Sunshine
Recorder that measures the duration of sunlight
shone on your birthday.
On this visit we discovered alot about climate
change and its negative impacts, ways to reduce
our carbon footprint, sustainability and recycling.
We thank EdTerra for including Science Centre in
our journey.
On 5th June 2018, our entire tour group visited the
Science Center. We all were really excited about
starting our day with this and when we entered
the Science Center, it looked really colorful and
amazing. It has over 850 exhibits spread over
eight exhibition galleries and gets over a million
visitors a year.
The Science Centre was inaugurated on 10th
December 1977 and has not become dated even
so many years later. A competition was organized
by the Science Center Board in 1970 to find a
suitable design for the center. Young architect
Raymond Woo, who won the competition, said he
had thought of Egypt’s pyramids to come up with
its spaceship look. The design aimed at enticing
young scientists and school children.
We started exploring the space by first entering
the mirror maze and we thoroughly enjoyed trying
to find our way out. Then there were many fun
activities which taught the practical applications
of what we have been learning about mostly in text
books. It was fun to visit the Phobia room, though
we all got scared in the lift itself!
ANYANT,
AYUSH,
MANYA,
TANVI,
TATHAGAT,
VYOMIKA,
YAGN
HEMANT
RUPARELIA
Science center

27. The Science Center was the perfect place for our curious minds
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28. In the quest for knowledge at The Science Centre
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29. Exhibits galore at The Science Centre
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30. Exploring the different exhibits
Time for some ‘horror’ fun!
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31. We would love to be a ‘Scientist for a day’!
Art at The Science Centre
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34. PRABHLEEN,
RAUSHANI,
TIA,
TUSHYA,
VASU,
VISHAL
towards the so-called calm waves. As we were
busy posing and clicking pictures of each other, the
calm waves turned bigger and surprised us all by
submerging us in sea water. Some frowned while
others laughed. However, the laughing faces too
soon changed to frowns when our friends realized
that they didn’t have dry clothes to change into.
We could see ports and ships in the distance
and it seemed as if Instagram-worthy pictures
were being clicked every minute. After having a
thoroughly relaxing time at the beach, we headed
for the famous Light and Sound show, ‘The Wings
of Time’. Nobody could have guessed what
wonders were awaiting us at the normal looking
stone structure. This award winning spectacular
show is set against the majestic open sea and tells
us a story about two friends who went through
time with the help of a magical bird. The lights,
water fountains, lasers, 3D effects and fireworks
left us all in awe.
Sentosa Island, even though small in size, was a
supreme example of cleanliness and co-ordination.
Its size is inconsequential because it packs quite a
punch and has something for everyone!
All of us were very excited and enthusiastic about
our visit to Sentosa Island. Sentosa is the fourth
largest island in Singapore, which has a total of
63 islands. The word ‘Sentosa’ means peace and
tranquility in Malay. We were all looking forward to
having a wonderful time there. We rode the cable
cars to reach Sentosa and the view beneath was
spectacular. When we looked down from the cable
cars, we realized we were really high up and even
some of the bravest amongst us were scared
on the ride across. We saw our first view of the
Merlion of Sentosa from the cable cars.
We used the Sentosa Express to get to the Beach
Station. It was truly a unique vehicle and even
though we didn’t get place to sit before we reached
our destination, it was worth it. We spent about an
hour at the Sentosa Beach and it was great fun.
In the blink of an eye (maybe even less), we had
taken off our shoes and headed towards the
beautiful waves. Our feet sinking in the sand
gave us a unique feeling of relief and calmness.
After shopping till we dropped the day before, our
feet deserved this beachy heaven. Such was the
attraction of the waves that even those of us who
are generally scared of water jumped in and moved
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35. SENTOSA ISLAND
The Merlion towers over us
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36. It was fun using public commute
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37. Sentosa girls!
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38. Fun at the beach
Pretty girls make for a pretty picture
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39. Stunning views from the cable car
This is called the ‘Sentosa vibe’
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42. inhabited this amazing space and it was fun to be
around them!
Each of the seven zones in the park is based
on a blockbuster movie or a television show,
featuring their own unique attractions, character
appearances, dining and shopping areas. The food
choices were varied, and it was all very tasty.
Hollywood is the main entrance area of the park.
It is a replica of the Hollywood Boulevard and
even has the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Madagascar zone was the most thrilling. It
had the biggest attraction, ‘Madagascar: A Crate
Adventure’ which is a state-of-the-art river boat
ride with animatronics, surround sound and
projections. The voices of all the characters from
the movie Madagascar spoke to us during the ride.
There was also a zone called Ancient Egypt with
attractions like pyramids and pharaoh’s tombs.
It had some fun filled rides too. By the end of our
day there, we had seen and met characters from
Sesame Street, Shrek, Madagascar, Transformers
and been transported to worlds we had only
seen in movies. It was all like a dream come true.
In short, Universal Studios was a magical and
wonderful experience.
Universal Studios, Singapore’s only movie theme
park is located in Sentosa Island. We were all so
excited on the morning that we were going to the
park because most of us were looking forward to
it since the trip began. When we walked through
the gates of the park, we were all grinning from ear
to ear. It combined entertainment, rides, shows,
food and shopping options and we felt like one day
would never be enough for us to try everything!
The theme park features 24 attractions including
a pair of dueling coasters that brush past one
another in several near misses in their aerial
combat. It is inspired by the Battlestar Galactica
series. Thrill–seekers can choose between a
waster where they are seated or other rides
where you are suspended mid-air. Exciting loops,
sudden turns, breathtaking drops and thrilling
near-collisions will make you scream your heart
out. The rides were thrilling, and somewhat scary
too. People were screaming out of excitement and
so were we. Adrenaline was pumping through our
veins and it was simply awesome.
In Universal Studios, there are 18 attractions
created or redesigned for Singapore. Dinosaurs,
lemurs, ogres, Egyptian mummies and more
ADITYA,
IKJOT,
JAI,
JAIRAJ,
SHADAN
HASAN,
TRINABH
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

43. universal studios
The Universal Globe with the promise of universal fun!
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44. Hollywood’s future stars right before you!
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45. Loving every moment of being in Universal Studios
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46. Friendship is universal!
Perfect spot for a click!
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47. We watched some brilliant performances
at Universal Studios
Hanging out in Universal!
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54. Aaditee
Sharma
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Hey! I am Aaditee Sharma. I am 15 years old. I love
my family and friends and I also love travelling. All
thanks to EdTerra Edventures for combining the two
things I love. I had never really gone on a school trip,
but I was happy to go to Singapore as I have stayed
there for seven years. I am a good public speaker
and love to explore new things. EdTerra Edventures
had not only organized a great trip, but also helped
us think beyond our capabilities and learn and grow.
I loved seeing so many colorful birds and the lovely
show at the Jurong Bird Park even though I was tired
by the end of the day. I loved the Human vs. Cylon
roller coaster at Universal Studios. I would like to
thank Karishma Ma’am and Sumedha Ma’am for
taking such good care of us.
Hi! I am Aarushe Pathania, a 14-year-old who studies
in Class 10 at Lotus Valley International School. I had
been waiting for this trip for more than three months
and the wait finally ended. Those five days on the trip
were the best days I ever had. We travelled so much,
and I still don’t remember the last time I was so tired.
But it was so much fun! We visited a lot of places
like Sentosa Island, Universal Studios, 10 malls
and Jurong Bird Park. I learned a lot from this trip
like being responsible for my own things, spending
money wisely on things and being good all the time. It
was amazing, and the best school trip ever and I am
very happy I went for it.
Aarushe
Pathania
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55. ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Hey! I am Aditya Batra, a 15 year old student living
in Noida and studying in Lotus Valley International
School, Noida. I love the outdoors and enjoy being in
nature. I play cricket and football is a big favorite too.
When I grow up, if I had to choose between the two, I
would like to become a cricketer. I am a good public
speaker and a good listener too. I also have a keen
interest in technology. At Universal Studios, I tried the
Cylon roller coaster as it was very exciting. At the end
of the trip, I could think of only one word to describe
it…amazing!
Hey! I am Ananya Bansal, a 15 year old student living
in New Delhi and studying in Lotus Valley International
School. I was overcome by the pressure of studies and
board exams and was looking forward to something
exciting in life. Thanks to EdTerra Edventures for
planning a school trip to Singapore. This trip helped
me form stronger bonds with my friends. We visited
Sentosa Island, Universal Studios, Jurong Bird Park
and several other places. EdTerra Edventures did
not just take us to see places but also made us learn
about Singapore and its traditions. Altogether, it was
wonderful trip and I enjoyed it a lot.
Aditya
Batra
Ananya
Bansal
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56. Ananya
Girdhar
Hi! My name is Ananya Girdhar and I am a student of
Lotus Valley International School. I like to dance and
travel. Studies bore me. I needed a change from all the
studying and would like to thank EdTerra Edventures
for organizing this trip. The trip was educational, but it
was fun at the same time. We visited Jurong Bird Park,
Orchard Street, Universal Studios, Science Center and
Sentosa Island. The place which fascinated me the
most was Universal Studios. The trip taught me how
to be more organized and responsible. I think we had
a wonderful trip and it was truly great fun.
I am Anmol Bajaj, a 15 year old student living in
New Delhi and studying in Lotus Valley International
School, Noida. I love playing video games. My favorite
video game is Fortnite. Acting is my passion and I
have acted in a movie with Ayushman Khurana. I am
a good public speaker and a good listener too. The
trip to Singapore was my best trip ever. We went to
so many beautiful places, enjoyed ourselves so much
and ended up creating some beautiful memories
together. I will always treasure this trip for all the fun
we had with friends.
Anmol
Bajaj
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57. Singapore was the best trip ever because with friends
for company, every trip can become extra-ordinary.
We enjoyed ourselves a lot. The first day was a little
boring because of the long flight but afterwards it was
just fun. The two places I liked the most were Sentosa
Island and Universal Studios. We went to the beach
at Sentosa Island and saw a light and sound show. It
was awesome. We learned that discipline is a must in
life in order to have fun. It was the greatest adventure
of my life which I will never forget. My friends made
this trip especially memorable.
Hi! I am Ayush Tyagi and I study in Class 10 at Lotus
Valley International School. I like playing cricket. Our
trip to Singapore combined education and adventure
in the perfect ratio. We visited tourist hotspots like
Universal Studios, Sentosa Island and the Marina
Bay. I am also a big fan of Science so I loved the time
we spent at the Science Center. I would love to visit
Singapore again with my family and would like to
know more about the culture of the country. The only
downside of the trip was the weather at Singapore. It
was so humid and hot there. The EdTerra Edventures
team helped us a lot through the entire trip.
Anyant
Chadha
Ayush
Tyagi
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58. Geetika
Sehgal
It is not about the destination, it’s all about the journey.
Hello! This is Geetika Sehgal, a student of Class 10 at
Lotus Valley International School. This journey has
given me a lot. On the trip, I learnt to make new friends
and came back feeling more responsible and mature.
It has brought me tremendous happiness right from
day 1 of the trip. Although I had visited Singapore
earlier, this trip along with friends and teachers was
totally different. Visiting Sentosa Island, Universal
Studios, Jurong Bird Park, Orchard Street and all the
other places gave me the best feeling ever. It was
indeed a great trip in the company of the best people.
Hey! I am Hardit Singh, a student of Class 10 at Lotus
Valley International School. I love to play football and
I also like graphic designing. When I first heard of
a trip to Singapore from school, I was very excited.
The flight was long and made our first day feel pretty
tiring. Singapore is a very beautiful country. It is very
green and clean. This trip was a learning experience
for us all. Universal Studios was absolutely magical.
It will always be a special memory for me because I
overcame my fear of going on a roller coaster at the
amusement park. This was my first international trip
and I enjoyed every moment of our time in Singapore.
Hardit Singh
Bhatia
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
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59. Hello everyone! I am Ikjot Singh and I study in Class
10 at Lotus Valley International School. I like to
play squash. EdTerra Edventures planned a trip to
Singapore for my school and I liked the schedule and
the itinerary for the trip. Over the five days that we
were in Singapore, they took us to many places of
interest. At Universal Studios, I especially enjoyed all
the rides. Whichever ride I tried at the park, I was super
impressed by the design, build and maintenance of
the rides. I like to do adventurous things and enjoyed
the thrill of the transformer ride, the roller coaster and
the water rides.
Hey! I am Ishita Thapliyal and I study in Class 10 at
Lotus Valley International School. We had a wonderful
experience on our school trip. We spent time with
our friends and learned how to spend money wisely,
which for me, was the best part. This was my first trip
abroad without my family and I was eagerly looking
forward to it for a long time. By the end of the trip,
I realized that I had become more responsible since
I had to manage everything without my family to
look after me. We learnt many different things about
Singapore which made us more knowledgeable about
the country and so many other things.
Ikjot Singh
Chauhan
Ishita
Thapliyal
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60. Jasonbir
Singh
Hey! I am Jasonbir Singh and I study in Class 10
at Lotus Valley International School. I like playing
football and would love to become a footballer when I
grow up. I live in Noida and I love the beauty of nature.
I am a good public speaker and a good listener too. I
am quite fond of Mathematics and am very interested
in all things related to technology. My school trip to
Singapore was the best. On the trip, I got to know
how to spend money wisely and how to behave in a
foreign country. It made me feel more responsible.
I am Jai Kapoor, a 15 year old living in New Delhi
and studying at Lotus Valley International School,
Noida. I love being in nature and outdoor sessions.
I play cricket and football. I am athletically inclined
and am quite fond of going to the gym. I am a good
public speaker and a good listener too. Technology
interests me a great deal and I enjoy singing as well.
Our school trip to Singapore was very nice. I had a lot
of fun. It was a great experience and I would love to
go with EdTerra Edventures again.
Jai
Kapoor
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61. I am Jairaj Dalwani, a 14 year old student living in
Noida and studying in Lotus Valley International
School. I loved the outdoor sessions and nature. I
play tennis and basketball. I am a good public speaker
and a good listener too. I am quite fond of English
and technology interests me a great deal. I want
to become a tennis player when I grow up. On the
Singapore trip, I loved being on the Singapore Flyer.
The view from the top was simply amazing. I was
impressed by Universal Studios as I hugely enjoyed
all the rides. In all, it was an amazing trip and I wish
that I can go to Singapore again.
Hey! I am Krrish Manchanda, a student of Class 9 at
Lotus Valley International School, Noida. Going on a
school trip with EdTerra Edventures was very special
for me. While on the trip, I learnt several interesting
facts about Singapore. That it is one of the most
expensive cities in the world. I also learnt that the
north-south and east-west extent of Singapore is
only 27 km and 50 km respectively! For me, the most
beautiful thing in Singapore was the Merlion. It was
simply awesome. I truly enjoyed the trip and I hope
that EdTerra Edventures takes us to other beautiful
places in the future too.
Jairaj
Dalwani
Krrish
Manchanda
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62. Manya
Wadhwa
Hello everyone! I am Manya Wadhwa and I am a
student of Class 10. I live in New Delhi and I study in
Lotus Valley International School, Noida. I like nature
and I really enjoyed visiting a place like Singapore
which was very clean and beautiful. It was an
educational trip but at the same time we enjoyed
ourselves through it all. From eating different cuisines
to shopping and while visiting exciting places like
Singapore Flyer, Universal Studios, Sentosa Island,
Jurong Bird Park and Night Safari. The Science
Center was also a great learning experience. I loved
the Sentosa beach and the Light Show. I am very
happy as I visited such an exciting place and that too
with my friends. I think that this trip was perfect as
we visited all the places I wanted to visit in a country
like Singapore.
A person who loves to travel was surely very happy
and excited when her teacher told her about a trip
to Singapore. Hi! I am Palak Arora and our journey
across Singapore was a unique experience. We
waited patiently for at least 3-4 months for the trip
and finally, the moment arrived. Singapore was a
beautiful country where everything felt perfect. Going
to Universal Studios, Sentosa Island and Orchard
Street was like a dream come true. The trip was not
just fun, but I also learnt a lot from it. I learnt how to
deal with money independently and being responsible
for my own belongings. It surely was one of the best
trips I have been on till now.
Palak
Arora
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63. I am Prabhleen Kaur and I study in Class 10 at Lotus
Valley International School. EdTerra Edventures, a
well-known student travel company, planned a trip
to Singapore for my school. When I got the form, I
was really excited. We visited places like Sentosa
Island, Orchid Street, Mustafa Center, Science Center,
Universal Studios, Jurong Bird Park and the Night
Safari. It was a great experience. Especially the
shopping time was the best. Though I did not like the
food in Singapore, we learned many new things about
Singapore, Sentosa Island and all the other places
we visited. It was a great experience and I would like
to visit the place again on another trip with EdTerra
Edventures for sure.
Singapore is a wonderful place full of adventure. Hi!
My name is Pranet Kapoor and I would like to tell you
about my experiences. The trip was amazing, and the
time spent with my friends was truly valuable. When
I came back, I missed everyone, even my teachers!
Universal Studios and Sentosa Island are places
worthy of a visit at least once in a lifetime. Even the
Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park was enjoyable. And
the shopping…how can I forget that!! It was too much
fun. I hope I can go on another trip next year.
Prabhleen
Kaur
Pranet
Kapoor
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64. Raushani
Chopra
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I love travelling. Travelling long distances in buses
with my music for company makes any trip really
special. Hi! I am Raushani Chopra and I never thought
that I would like a bird park and a wildlife park, but
it was a beautiful experience. Science Center made
even my least favorite subject seem interesting. The
beach was like the icing on the cake. I am definitely
going to convince my family to go to this breathtaking
place next year, so we can all enjoy what I have already
experienced. While I feel bad about coming back so
soon, I actually brought back a bagful of memories to
keep me happy.
I am Sanya Kapoor, a 15 year oldstudent living in New
Delhi. I study in Lotus Valley International School,
Noida. I enjoyed my journey across Singapore.
Simply put, I love to travel and shop and so Singapore
was perfect for me. I not only enjoyed myself but
also learned how to be responsible and take care of
money especially in a foreign country like Singapore.
Universal Studios was one of my favorite places. It
was quite magical. Even Science Center was worth a
visit. It made us learn new facts in a fun, interesting
way. Overall the trip was quite wonderful.
Sanya
Kapoor
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I am glad that I went on this school trip to Singapore.
It was like a celebration of life in the company of good
friends. I had a great time and shopped a lot too. The
main streets were busy, colorful and filled with the
inviting aromas of street food. The city of Singapore
lights up after dark and the stunning skyline reflects
off the Singapore river. I went to Universal Studios,
Sentosa Island, Orchard Street and other exciting
places. I enjoyed all the amazing rides and clicked
some amazing pictures at Sentosa Island. During the
trip, I learnt to be more patient and outgoing.
Hey! I am Shadan Hasan and I study in Class 9
at Lotus Valley International School. I like playing
football and enjoy the thrill of video games. When I
first heard about the trip to Singapore being organized
by EdTerra Edventures, I told myself that I just had
to go along. From Delhi, we had a connecting flight
to Colombo. From there, we flew to Singapore on
Sri Lankan Airlines. Universal Studios was the best
experience for me and the Mummy ride there was
awesome. The Singapore Flyer and Sentosa Island
were also amazing. The Night Safari had many
rare animals. Orchard Street was the best place for
shopping. My overall impression of Singapore was
very magical.
Saumya
Khurana
Shadan
Hasan
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66. Shivika
Gupta
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Hey! I am Shivika Gupta, a 15-year-old student living in
New Delhi, and studying in Lotus Valley International
School. I like dancing and painting. Exhausted by
academic pressures, I was looking forward to a
much-needed break. Thanks to EdTerra Edventures
for giving us the opportunity to enjoy one of the best
moments of life by planning a trip to Singapore. We
visited Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa Island, Universal
Studios and so many other exciting places. It was a
wonderful trip and I had a simply great time. I am very
happy and will always treasure my memories of this
trip.
Hey! I am Tanvi Varshney and I study in Class 10 at
LotusValleyInternationalSchool.Iliketoread.EdTerra
Edventures, a well-known student travel company,
planned a trip to Singapore for my school. When I
first heard about it, I was really excited about going.
Our journey was a unique experience as it combined
education and adventure in the perfect ratio. The
lifestyle in Singapore is totally different from India.
My overall impression of Singapore is awesome. I am
very happy. EdTerra Edventures made this trip very
interesting for us. In short, I am impressed.
Tanvi
Varshney
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Hi! I am Tathagat Panwar and I study in Class 10
at Lotus Valley International School, Noida. I like
playing tennis. Our journey across Singapore which
was organized by EdTerra Edventures, combined
education and adventure perfectly. We visited many
places like Orchard Street, Mustafa Center, Jurong
Bird Park, Night Safari and Universal Studios. Our
tour guide was also a very nice person who told
us many interesting facts about Singapore. By the
end of the trip, we had learnt so much and that too
without any pressure and with complete enjoyment.
The experience was awesome.
You never know what one trip can do. Sometimes,
it can change you into a different person. Hello
everyone! I am Tia Parswani from Lotus Valley
International School, Noida. My trip to Singapore was
the nicest trip ever, after the trip to USA. We got to
learn many things while having a lot of fun. It was
all so effortless. Whoever knew an educational trip
would be so much fun and so full of adventure. As
I sign off, I would like to mention that I would love
to travel with EdTerra Edventures again in the future.
Tathagat
Panwar
Tia
Parswani
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68. Trinabh
Manga
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Hi! I am Trinabh Manga and I am 14 years old. I
am a student of Lotus Valley International School,
Noida. Of all the sports, I like to play football. I liked
Singapore because it was full of wonderful surprises
at every turn. When one is in the company of friends
in such an exciting place, the trip naturally becomes
enjoyable. I am very sociable and have many friends.
At Singapore, I enjoyed watching the nocturnal
animals at the Night Safari and we had a lot of fun.
Other than that, the rides at Universal Studios were
the best part of this trip.
Hey! I am Tushya Manga and I study in Class 10 at
Lotus Valley International School. My school had
organized a trip to Singapore. The day we arrived,
I was very tired and did not like the food there.
However, as the days passed I got to know about
their culture and way of life. The second day we went
to Orchard Street for shopping which was amazing. I
began to like their way of doing everything. The city
is very clean as they recycle, reduce and reuse. We
also visited Sentosa Island, Mustafa Center, Universal
Studios and Science Center. I would like to come
again with my friends to Singapore to know more
about their culture because I found it very interesting.
Tushya
Manga
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Hey! I am Vasu Jain and I study in Class 10 at Lotus
Valley International School. I like playing badminton.
Our journey across Singapore was a unique
experience as it combined education and adventure.
I felt very nice when I interacted with the local people
as they were very polite. EdTerra Edventures did not
just make us visit places but also made us learn about
Singapore and its traditions. This was my best trip till
now as it was my first foreign trip with my friends. In
short, the trip was awesome. It made us feel more
responsible and we enjoyed travelling with experts
from EdTerra Edventures.
I am Vishal Bhardwaj, a 15 year old student of Lotus
Valley International School living in New Delhi. I
love the outdoors and for me, education combining
nature and adventure is the perfect match. The
school trip to Singapore felt really nice. I interacted
with very friendly people. We visited all the hot spots
in Singapore. Someone once said that a journey of a
thousand miles begins with a single step. This was
my first foreign trip with my friends which made
it even better than anything else. We learnt time
management, became more responsible and learnt
how to deal with money. It was an excellent trip.
Vasu
Jain
Vishal
Bhardwaj
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70. Vyomika
Saxena
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Hey! I am Vyomika Saxena and I study in Class 10
at Lotus Valley International School, Noida. I like
playing badminton. EdTerra Edventures, a well-known
student travel company, planned a trip to Singapore
for my school. When we landed there, I realized that
India and Singapore are so different. Comparing
both the countries, Singapore seems healthier,
greener and cleaner. EdTerra Edventures did not just
take us to see places but also made us learn about
Singapore and its traditions. This was my first trip
with EdTerra Edventures and I really loved it. I think
this trip was not just full of adventure but also made
us more independent and confident. I would like to
thank EdTerra Edventures for all this. Singapore is an
amazing country and I would like to visit it one more
time.
Hello! My name is Yagn Ruparelia and I study in Class
10 at Lotus Valley International School. I love playing
football. This school trip to Singapore was unique
and wonderful. We learnt a lot of things. One of them
is to adjust to the environment, even if we don’t like
it. It also taught us values that we don’t learn daily.
The lifestyle there was totally different from India’s.
Singapore is so much healthier, greener and cleaner.
And if the government sets any rules in Singapore,
everyone follows it strictly no matter what happens.
We Indians have a lot to learn from the Singaporeans.
Yagn
Ruparelia
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I am Parul Kapil, a senior Computer teacher at Lotus
Valley International School, Noida. The Singapore
trip was very delightful and enjoyable. The trip was
very well-organized, and everything was taken care
of. The students thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of
the trip and in the process, learnt a whole lot too. The
students enjoyed visiting Sentosa Island, Universal
Studios, the Science Center and various other places
in Singapore. Everyone had so much fun that by
the end of the fifth day, everyone from students to
teachers wished the trip could have lasted a few
more days.
I am Cherry Kapoor and I am a Science teacher in
Lotus Valley International School, Noida, for the past
11 years. The trip to Singapore organized by EdTerra
Edventures was delightful and a great learning
experience for both students and teachers. The
children thoroughly enjoyed the trip and got enough
exposure about the culture and disciplined life in
Singapore. The visit to the Science Center, Jurong
Bird Park including the Night Safari, Sentosa Island
and Universal Studios were the highlights of the trip.
The memory of this great trip will remain etched in
our lives. I thank our school’s Principal and EdTerra
Edventures for organizing this trip so beautifully.
Parul
Kapil
Cherry
Kapoor
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72. Rajeev
Sharma
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I am Rajeev Sharma, a senior Mathematics teacher
at Lotus Valley International School, Noida. I am not
an avid traveler and was really concerned about how
I would manage a rather large group of 30 odd Class
10 students on a trip to Singapore. To my surprise,
the students did a great job. They behaved in a very
mature manner and I felt that they can all someday
stay independently not only outside the comforts of
their homes but also across continents. I am used
to working with senior children and on this trip with
Class 10 students, I realized I could get along well
with them too. I particularly enjoyed the cable car ride
to Sentosa and the rides at Universal Studios.
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