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Calor Ireland partners with Samaritans Ireland
In 2020, Calor Ireland and Samaritans Ireland began a charity partnership. Samaritans Ireland are a charity that provides emotional support to those who need it most; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365…
For most of the students who live in Ibbalur village, a trip outside their area is very rare. Therefore, they eagerly anticipated the visit.
The first stop was at the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP). JNP is equipped with a large 15 metre dome and a state-of-the-art hybrid projection system installed and commissioned in 2017.
As the show began, children were amazed to see the huge ceiling of the auditorium turn into the night sky with stars. They were taken on a journey around the Solar System to see the planets asteroids, comets and satellites in space. They learned about prominent scientists who contributed to our knowledge of astronomy.
After the show, the children had hands-on experiences with various science models, including a model of the Solar System.
The next stop was the beautifully verdant National Military Memorial Park. The children received a gift that contained glow stars (that can be placed on walls) and a drawing book with a set of colours. The children sat down and drew about their experiences. They enjoyed interacting with the SUPERGAS team who took a keen interest in their drawings.
Finally, it was already the evening and time to sit in the open-air amphitheatre of the park. The children watched a mesmerising show with water fountains dancing to musical tunes and colourful lights.
“Children need a childhood with dirt, mud, puddles, trees and greenery. SUPERGAS Foundation believes that anything we teach in an indoor classroom can be taught outdoors in ways that are more enjoyable for children.”
Sreeman Kadali, Trustee & Secretary, SUPERGAS Foundation
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