RILI visits Calamba, Seriland, Science Discovery for educ'l tour

Students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) spent a day of fun and learning during their educational tour held Sept. 30. Despite the onslaught of typhoon Pedring just a few days before the tour, the sky seemed to favor the event and let the sun shine for most of the day.

RILI students stood in awe of Rizal's tallest monument.

Three buses filled with students and parents left RILI at around 5am. First stop was the Rizal Monument at Calamba City. Standing 22 ft., it is the tallest monument of Dr. Jose Rizal in the Philippines.

There, students, parents, and teachers took the opportunity to have their photos taken at the foot of our national hero's newest monument.

Next stop was the Chips Delight factory in Canlubang, Laguna. Students observed how biscuits they see, and eat, everyday are made. Students also learned the importance of cleanliness in food preparation and packing. Parents, on the other hand, shopped for biscuits at discounted prices.

About to enjoy a 3D movie.

The buses then took the students to Seriland at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila. All students are sent in to learn how 3D movies are made and shown. They then watched a 3D cartoon movie. Most students are experiencing a 3D movie for the first time. A mix of squeals, screams, and laughs filled the theater as students felt like they were actually within the movie.

How many real students are here?

Preschool and elementary students then played in Seriland's play area while high school students found themselves lost in a mirror maze. Students, parents, and teachers also had their pictures taken at Seriland's Trick Art Museum.

Final stop was at the Science Discovery at SM Mall of Asia (MOA) where students found themselves immersed in the wonders of science. Students watched a short film about our Earth's place in the universe in Science Discovery's special dome-shaped screen placed at their theater's ceiling. The theater reverberated every student's "oohs" and "ahs" as they watched the film which felt like the audience themselves are traveling through space. They also enjoyed other interactive stations.

Students eagerly waiting in line
to watch the film.

After Science Discovery, all were allowed to shop at SM MOA to bring home pasalubong to friends and family.

The tour was capped with a dazzling fireworks display at the bay area in front of MOA. After that, all were on the way home back to Laguna.