The ceremony was held at the Banjul City Council (BCC) hall on Friday.
In her statement, Mayoress Lowe described the expeditions as an important initiative for children as it will help them to develop new skills, build social connections and experience the world outside of the classroom.
She indicated that school expeditions also provides a unique opportunity for students to develop their personal and social skills, such as independence, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
"Being away from their familiar environment and having to adapt to new situations can be a challenging yet rewarding experience."
On the personal growth, she maintained that students can develop independence, self-reliance, and self-confidence, adding that they can also learn to step outside their comfort zone and take on new challenges.
This initiative, she believes, would greatly help students to learn how to communicate, work in teams and above all develop empathy and responsibility.
Mayoress Lowe revealed that this new experiences will also accord students the chance to visit places they might not otherwise experience and cherish memories that will last a lifetime.
Saffiatou Secka - Bah, from the Minnesota City Brooklyn Park, said this initiative would go a long way in creating opportunities for both cities.
