For our school’s Talent Competition, I helped organize and run a food stall with a few classmates. What seemed like a simple idea turned into a full CAS experience that involved planning, collaboration, problem-solving, and learning how to handle responsibility during a large school event. The amount that we earned was later donated to a successful organisations to help underprivileged kids started by of my grade mates.

LO2 – Demonstrate challenges undertaken and develop new skills

Running the food stall was more challenging than I expected. We had to prepare everything beforehand, manage the long queues during the event, and make sure every item was served safely. I learned practical skills such as handling food hygienically, managing money, restocking quickly, and organizing the counter to avoid chaos. These were all new to me, and the experience pushed me outside my comfort zone.

LO3 – Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

Our team had to plan the stall from scratch. This included deciding what food to sell, estimating portions, assigning roles, arranging materials, and setting up the space. I was involved in coordinating who brought what and helping schedule our tasks. Planning the timeline and negotiating responsibilities helped me understand what real event coordination feels like.

LO5 – Demonstrate collaborative skills and benefits of working together

The success of our stall depended completely on teamwork. We had to communicate constantly—who was serving, who was handling the money, and who was restocking items. When the line got long, we supported each other without arguing or panicking. This experience showed me how collaboration makes tasks easier and more efficient, and how important it is to trust others in a shared responsibility.

LO7 – Recognize and consider ethics of choices and actions

While running the stall, we had to think about hygiene, safety, and fairness. We made sure our hands were clean, used gloves, and kept food covered. We also discussed pricing to ensure nothing was overly expensive and that everyone had equal access to the items. Decisions about waste, cleanliness, and responsible service made me more conscious of ethical behavior in real-life situations.