As part of my IB CAS experience, I embarked on a year-long adventure into the world of cricket. I was initially drawn to the sport because of its fast-paced gameplay and strategic complexity, but I soon discovered that this experience would not only enhance my physical fitness but also make a significant contribution to my personal growth and character development. Throughout the year, I worked on three primary learning outcomes: identifying my strengths and areas where I need to develop, showing persistence and commitment, and overcoming obstacles while building fundamental cricket skills like batting styles, bowling precision, and fielding quickness. LO 1: […]
Author: Shaurya Jariwala
PI Day
Regarding the PI Day in my school this year, I took part in the group of decor team members. Our role was to conceptualize, design and install decorations that would turn the place of the event into an active and entertaining sight related to the theme of a study in mathematics, in particular, the series […]
Rural Immersion Trip to Mokhamal, Dang
As part of CAS experience, we went on rural immersion to Mokhamal village in Dang, Gujarat, where we were able to experience and learn about rural life. The purpose of the trip was to allow us to study the lifestyle of tribal people, their income generation, living conditions, education system, and traditional practices. We toured […]
BM Shark Tank
As part of my IB CAS experience, I was privileged to participate in a Business Management Shark Tank activity. This activity compelled me to be creative, work effectively in teams, and build entrepreneurial skills as my team and I developed a creative business concept and presented it to a judging panel. From the brainstorming stage of ideas to the careful building of a convincing business plan, our team put a lot of effort into developing our idea, thus making it feasible and impactful. This involved a careful examination of market trends, financial feasibility, and selling points, while developing strong communication skills to convincingly present a convincing pitch. standing before the judges to present our business idea was an experience that was nerve-racking yet exhilarating. However, […]
Global Odyssey
I got the chance to operate a food stall with my friends during Global Odyssey 4.0, a fun event organized by our Business and Economics students. We planned and ran the stall together, ensuring an efficient operation and interacting with the school community. This experience helped me achieve several IB CAS learning outcomes, particularly by demonstrating the skills and benefits of working collaboratively and taking initiative in planning and executing a CAS experience. LO 3 – Initiate and plan a CAS […]
Bal Mela
One of the activities in my IB CAS experience involved an interesting and challenging task where I had to throw a sponge ball at a tower of glasses and topple it over. The activity challenged my accuracy, coordination, and determination and provided me with the opportunity to learn new skills and work together with others. At first, the task was easy, but when I tried to throw the target with precision, I found it needed a lot of concentration and control. I needed to study the angles carefully, modify my throwing style, and practice my aim to enhance my rate of success. With repeated efforts, I learned to adjust and improve hand-eye coordination. LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skillsOne of the most difficult things for me was attaining accuracy […]
Fountainhead school knockout Tournament
As part of my IB CAS experience, I was fortunate enough to be involved in a cricket tournament, an experience that challenged my skills, teamwork, and perseverance. Cricket is my favorite sport, but this tournament challenged me out of my comfort zone, and I improved as a player and as a person. From intense practice camps to tough games, every minute was taxing in terms of commitment, determination, and collaboration. From planning with the team members, improving batting and bowling skills, or managing the pressure of competition, the tournament was a platform for development and learning. This experience enriched my cricket technical capabilities and taught me important life lessons about discipline, sportsmanship, and perseverance. In this blog, I shall describe my experience, the obstacles I […]
Alumni Connect Session(CAS project)
For our CAS project, We took the task of hosting an Alumni Connect Session within our school. The aim was to bring in alumni to brief students on what it is to experience, making them aware of the IBDP journey, college life, and career lines. This took a lot of planning, involving coordination with the teachers and a lot of working together to be able to get it done. In spite of the difficulties we encountered, our commitment, diligence, and teamwork made the event a worthwhile and informative experience for alumni and students alike. Through this CAS experience, I was able to develop as an individual, learn necessary skills, and consider the effect of our actions and decisions. Identifying Strengths and develop Areas for […]