overview: The project Donate4Needy was a project directed at assisting the needy communities through food insecurity and unavailability of the basic learning facilities. The program involved four key components, which were food kit donation, enrichment activities, establishing a food stall to fundraise, and a two-week social media awareness programme on food waste, hunger, and education. […]
Author: Kirtan Vekariya
Rural Immersion
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a rural immersion trip to Dang — a place I had heard of but never truly imagined visiting. The experience opened my eyes to a completely different lifestyle and gave me a deeper understanding of the daily challenges faced by people living in rural communities. We explored […]
HDP PS – Table Tennis
As part of my CAS experience, I participated in Physical Special (PS) slots for table tennis under the HDP program at school. These sessions, held four times in a six-day cycle for 45 minutes each, provided an opportunity to refine my table tennis skills alongside other students. Having played the sport for several years, I […]
Visit Shilpi school(school for specially abled people)
Experience Overview Volunteering at Shilpi School was an insightful and meaningful experience. The school supports students with special needs, ranging from young children to adults. My role involved engaging them in conversations, games, and interactive activities, like art and craft and football creating an environment where they felt included and comfortable expressing themselves. This experience […]
Garba fest food stall
Strand: ActivityLocation: In SchoolDate: 11 October 2023 LO3 – Initiate and Plan a CAS Experience As part of the Garba Festival at school, my friends and I took on the exciting challenge of organizing a food stall. This opportunity allowed us to contribute to the event while also enhancing our planning and teamwork skills. Our […]
wetland clean up drive
Participation and Experience As part of my CAS experience, I participated in three community clean-up drives organized by my school. Each location highlighted different environmental concerns and reinforced the need for cleaner public spaces. The first clean-up was along a local riverbank, where I was shocked to see trash floating in a water source that […]
Barista course
Strand: CreativityLocation: KokoroDate: 14 September Enrolling in the Barista course at Kokoro was an enriching experience that blended creativity with hands-on skills. While my love for coffee has always been strong, this course introduced me to the intricate art and science behind brewing the perfect cup. It was more than just learning about coffee; it […]
Global Odyssey
Photobooth Booth. Strand: CreativityLocation: School front lawnDate: 6 Feburary My experience with the photobooth booth was a valuable experience as it has left me out of my comfort zone. It provided me with an opportunity to experience something new, cope with unanticipated difficulties, and develop personally and professionally. Between the initial planning and the actual process of making […]