Over three weekends, I participated in a community service initiative, teaching arts and crafts to children from government schools. The goal was to create a fun and engaging learning environment, helping the kids explore their creativity while also promoting resourcefulness. One of the activities I guided them through was “Best out of Waste”, where they […]
Month: March 2025
Reflection on ISSO Basketball: Growth Through Sport and Strategy
Introduction Participating in the ISSO (International Schools Sports Organisation) Basketball Tournament was an incredible experience that went beyond just competing on the court. It was a journey of personal growth, teamwork, and resilience, where I had to analyze situations critically, adapt strategies, and push my physical and mental limits. During this experience, I gained fundamental […]
Night Tournament
I had participated in one of my school’s Night Tournament, which was a really fun experience with a lot to learn. I and most of my friends really played one sport which was basketball. It was a really good experience, since I got to learn many other things which only comes with tournament experiences. Even […]
CAS Reflection Blog: Lit Fest – Decor Team
Having a place in the Lit Fest Decor Team was quite satisfying and creative yet challenging. Our task was to prepare decorations reflecting literature, thereby generating an engaging and immersive ambience for the festival. I feel that this experience helped me develop new skills, manage my time effectively, and collaborate with my team while ensuring […]
BAL MELA
CAS Blog – Teaching Kids Football at Bal Mela Spending the day at Bal Mela was a completely new and exciting experience for me. I had the opportunity to teach little kids how to shoot a football into a goal, which turned out to be both fun and challenging. It wasn’t just about kicking a […]
University Fair Volunteering – (Service)
As an 11th grader preparing for college applications, all the information about colleges and universities is invaluable, and helps take off the stress and anxiety bit by bit. The University Fair was a significant event that provided an excellent opportunity for prospective students to explore various higher education options, learn about programs, and engage with […]
Organizing a Math Trivia Contest : CAS project
LO1: Identify Own Strengths and Develop Areas for GrowthOrganizing the Math Trivia Tournament allowed me to assess both my strengths and areas for improvement. I realized that my ability to create engaging and challenging math questions was a key strength, as I ensured the difficulty level was balanced for all participants. However, I identified my […]
PI day – Creativity
Pi Day wasn’t just about celebrating a mathematical constant it was about making math exciting interactive and accessible to everyone. As the overall stall coordinator I had the responsibility of managing multiple booths while also leading hands-on demonstrations of math and physics simulators. Watching students engage with abstract concepts in a way that actually made […]
Cross Country: A Battle of Endurance
I participated in the Cross Country event organized by my school’s sports department. The event consisted of three races: a 5 km run and two 3 km runs. Each run challenged my physical and mental strength, pushing me to step outside my comfort zone. Completing all three races was a significant achievement, and the experience […]
ISSO volunteer
I recently got a great opportunity to volunteer for ISSO football U-14 girls for the school. I was volunteering in the escort team, in which we were responsible for assisting the participating students, helping them with any queries or concerns they may have ensure their needs are met effectively. This experience improved my understanding of […]