Recently I had the chance to be part of an amazing event called Bal Mela where hundreds of underprivileged children from government schools visited our school. They got the opportunity to experience a variety of activities like arts, sports, and just pure fun. It was heartwarming to see their faces light up as they participated in these activities and I was lucky enough to be part of the fun by dressing up as a paper plate monster mask.

LO 3: Initiate and plan a CAS experience

Being a part of Bal Mela taught me a lot about how to plan and organize a CAS experience. From setting up the activities to making sure all the kids had the materials they needed there was a lot of preparation that went into it. I realized how important it is to plan ahead and coordinate with others to make everything run smoothly. I took an role in guiding the children helping them explore different colors, ideas and pattern. Through this I learned that good planning and encouraging them to share their thoughts was important.

LO 6: Engagement with issues of global significance

Bal Mela also made me more aware of a bigger issue the lack of opportunities for underprivileged children. Many of the kids who came to the event don’t have access to activities like arts or sports in their everyday lives. During this experience I saw how something as simple as a fun day at school can bring happiness and new experiences to these kids. It made me realize how lucky I am to have so many opportunities and it showed me that even small things, like organizing events like this can really make a difference in the lives of people who don’t have the same chances.

LO 7: Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Bal Mela really made me think about how important it is to make good choices in what we do. While planning the activities we had to be sure everything was respectful of the kids backgrounds. We wanted the kids to feel important and valued not just have fun. This experience helped me understand how much it matters to think about how my actions affect others especially when working with people who may not have the same opportunities as me.