I spent around 2 hours each day for 3 weekends to teach a group of children from different school calisthenics skills. I, along with my group, taught the children stretches, exercises, and proper technique to increase muscle mass and strength while doing bodyweight workouts. This includes pullups, planks, pushups, squats, dips, crunches and more. As […]
Month: January 2025
Community Clean-Up Drive(Service)
I participated in three of the weekly community clean-up drives organized by the school outside of the campus premises. The first site was on the precipice of a local river. I was dismayed at the sight of trash flowing into the very water body that provided potable water to thousands of homes in Surat. People […]
Rural Immersion Trip to Kilad Campsite (Creativity, Activity, and Service)
I had the opportunity to visit the Kilad Campsite and immerse myself within its vicinity. Participating in rural immersion meant that I had to forego almost all comforts of life and conform to the new environment of sleeping in dormitories, surviving on simple food, and engaging in some sort of physical activity on a daily […]
Volunteering at the International University Fair hosted by the Launchpad Program
I was a volunteer at the International University Fair hosted by the Launchpad Program. Hosted at an external venue, the fair welcomed over 100 universities across the world including reputable names from India and Europe. As a volunteer, my role warranted an acute sense of awareness when tending to the needs of the representatives whether […]
CAS Trip
From December 16 to December 21, our CAS journey took us through a mix of creativity, physical challenges, and community service. This blog reflects on how the experiences align with the seven CAS learning outcomes of the IB program. 1. Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth. The rock climbing and rappelling […]
Garba Fest- CAS Project
This year, I had the incredible opportunity to help organize and actively participate in our school’s Garba Fest, a vibrant celebration of traditional Indian dance. This event brought our school community together in a spirited display of culture and teamwork, and I’m grateful for the learning and growth it provided. As a CAS project, Garba […]
Hearts of hope- Food Drive
The Food Drive by Hearts of Hope also included the donation of Vada Pav, a popular and affordable snack, to provide quick nourishment to those in need. Volunteers organized the preparation and distribution of these freshly made Vada Pavs to underserved communities, including migrant workers, homeless individuals, and low-income families. This initiative aimed to offer […]
Community service – Service
Community service is something that our school does every year by reaching out to the government / under-privileged schools near the area and engaging the young students into different activities that take place in our school. Activities like Fun with math, Art and craft, Frisbee, Dance and many more. Students of grade 11 and 12 […]
Monsoon Musing: Safarnama -Creativity
*Safarnama* is a lively literary gathering that encourages writers, poets, and speakers to express and explore their creativity. People can share their ideas, feelings, and contemplations in an open and inviting environment, which is frequently sparked by the season’s evocative quality. Participants can go on literary adventures that connect with both themselves and their audience […]
LIT Fest
I recently volunteered in the logistics team during the LIT Fest, an event celebrating creativity and literature. My role was to maintain decorum in the Atrium and assist students in the book cover-making activity. This required me to guide students from Grades 7 to 12, ensure they had the necessary resources like paper and paints, […]