The fun I had volunteering at the Bal Mela cannot be expressed in mere words! It made for a good bonding session with the community and an opportunity to promote fitness, while also allowing kids to learn teamwork. The event organized by Fountainhead School for underprivileged children from government schools across the city involved me […]
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Rural immersion trip
For our Rural Immersion 2024, we went to Mokhamal in Dang from December 16th to 21st. In just seven days, I had an absolute blast doing a bunch of fun activities that covered all three parts of CAS: Creativity, Activity, and Service. From welding to Trekking, village interactions, helping children, cutting wood, grinding and more, […]
U17 Basketball Khelmahakumbh
Khelmahakumbh is a sports event organised by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, and includes various sports such as basketball, football, chess, track events and many more. I was selected for the U17 Basketball girls competition this year, representing FS. We toiled hard, and eventually secured the first position. LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop […]
Community service:
I invested around 3 hours each day for 3 weekends to teach dance to groups of children from various schools. Me and my group members taught them different choreographies on several types of songs. As a group we pushed them and helped them grow as they learned to express themselves freely which is an essential […]
Cross Country – Activity
I took part in a cross-country competition at my school as part of my activity. I was able to test my boundaries, acquire valuable skills, and reflect back on my development during this physically exhausting and personally enriching adventure. I was able to interact with several CAS learning objectives during this exercise, which aided in […]
Rock Climbing – Activity
The experience of rock climbing was thrilling and demanding, pushing my body and mind to the limit. I practiced belaying, learnt fundamental climbing methods, and improved my problem-solving abilities over the course of four lessons spread over two months. Climbing included more than simply getting to the summit; it also took patience, perseverance, and precise […]
Volunteering at ISSO Tournament (U-14/U-17 Girls)
For my Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) experience, I volunteered at the International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) tournament hosted by our school for U-14 and U-17 girls. This event brought together young athletes from different schools, and as a volunteer, I had the opportunity to assist in organizing, managing logistics, and supporting the teams. While I […]
Holistic Development Program PS (Football)
For my Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) experience, I chose to participate in the Holistic Development Program – Personal Sports (HDP PS), focusing on football. Football has always been a passion of mine, but through this structured program, I aimed not only to enhance my physical skills but also to develop my mental resilience, teamwork, and […]
Bal Mela
Service Bal Mela is an event where children from various schools visit ours for a day of fun activities. As a volunteer, I was initially assigned to the Sports section, but due to some last-minute changes, I was moved to Arts and Crafts an hour before the event. My activity was “Newspaper Flower Making”, which […]
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 […]