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PARENT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

ALT Lab

Date : August 15, 2019

CREATIVITY IS THINKING UP NEW THINGS. INNOVATION IS DOING NEW THINGS” In an endeavor to inculcate Scientific Temperament in young learners St. Xavier’s High School, Vapi has set its steps towards knowledge enhancement. It was a proud moment for St. Xavier’s High School, Vapi on 15th August 2019 as they witnessed the Inauguration of the coveted ATAL Tinkering Lab. We are the one among those few, to proudly avail of the grant from the Government of India to create a noble environment to foster Scientific Temper, Innovation, and Creativity among students with the setting up of the ATAL TINKERING LAB. The lab was inaugurated by Mr. Milind Karidikar, Sr. Scientist, National Informatics Center (NIC), Dadra Nagar Haveli, Silvassa. The inauguration commenced seeking the Divine Graces through Prayer and Bible Reading. Our Principal, Mrs. Salma Pathan explained the vision and form of the lab, after which the dignitaries proceeded to symbolically inaugurate the lab by cutting the ribbon. In his inaugural address, Guest Mr. Karidikar urged students to make the best use of this lab and wished all the success for their future endeavors. The dignitaries and others then went around the lab where the students explained to them few innovative models they created within a day. They were impressed with the 3D printers and ‘Do-it- Yourself-Kits’. With this the dignitaries, students, and invitees took home a delight to their five senses, caring forth a profound zeal for better learning.