The club's recent photowalk encouraged a deep dive of beloved, local architectural gems, with their experience captured in a treasured collection of photographs

The shutterbugs of the FilmIT club of Don Bosco High School Panjim went on a memorable photographic expedition on September 23, 2025. Over 40 students from Class V to X explored the Old Goa church complex under the guidance of teachers Grisha Paiva, Hayden Gonsalves, and Julius Fernandes. This year’s expedition was also mentored by photographer Lynden Barreto.

Equipped with their personal cameras, students were encouraged to capture architectural elements, human activity and still moments that were visible in the heritage precinct. While these were familiar sites for the students, they were guided to explore the arena through the creative lens of their budding photography skills. With eager eyes and fresh minds, the students captured one heritage site after another, enhancing their skills with each single click.

The walk covered significant landmarks such as the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, notable sites around the Archeological Museum, Chapel of St. Catherine, St. Cajetan Church, Convent of Santa Monica and Chapel of Weeping Cross, and Ruins of the Church of St. Augustine. The teachers as well as mentor Barreto guided the students to observe and notice hidden details as well as the everyday life unfolding around the heritage complex. Students were also given feedback after each capture, which allowed them to refine their skills on the spot.

Looking back at their captures, students shared good insights on what they had learned on the walk. For example, student Aarav Redkar of Class VIII A offered the following caption for one of his images:

"The lone St. Augustine Tower rises like a timeless sentinel, its weathered bricks whispering forgotten tales of Goa's golden past. Mirrored in a rain-puddle, it seems to stand twice—once in history, once in memory." After this enriching expedition, the FilmIT club returned to the school campus with a treasure trove of photographs. Here’s a preview of this year’s memorable photowalk.