Our participation in the Global Odyssey event, a student-led initiative celebrating cultural diversity, was part of the Creativity and Service strand of CAS. My group and I set up a football fun stall.Alongside other groups presenting music, food, and cultural displays, our goal was to provide a fun emotion to every student. We aimed to […]
Community service (Arts & Craft) – Service
Volunteering for community service brings about a positive social change, while simultaneously guiding you in the personal growth journey. To fulfill the requirements of my CAS Service strand, I conducted four workshops on arts and crafts (over eight days) for children attending a government school in Surat. The primary objective was to inspire creative imagination […]
Bal Mela
Bal Mela is a one-day event focused on engagement and interaction through various activities, particularly with unprivileged students who participated in the event. As a volunteer for the dance segment, my role was to guide students in following simple dance steps and encourage participation. This experience involved working with a large group, adapting to different […]
Shilpi School
Visiting Shilpi School was a unique and eye-opening experience. The school caters to special needs students of all ages, ranging from children to adults, and my role as a volunteer was to engage with them through conversation, games, and interactive activities. The experience was not just about spending time with them but about fostering a […]
Rural Immersion (Creativity, Activity, and Service)
Learning Outcome 2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills Adapting to an unfamiliar environment can be challenging, especially when one lacks prior exposure and experience. One such challenge I faced during my trip was when we were tasked with painting the walls of a local school. However, there was a catch: the […]
rock climbing
In four sessions of rock climbing, I took on?a physical challenge that required me to step outside my comfort zone. I focused on training my strength,?endurance, and, developing problem-solving skills that came with overcoming advanced climbing routes. My goal was to boost my confidence in facing physical challenges . It was also?during these sessions that […]
Garba Fest
For the Garba Fest, I was part of the decor team, responsible for transforming the event space into a vibrant and festive environment. One of the main attractions that we decided to focus on was creating a large peacock sculpture made entirely of cups and paper. Initially, this seemed like a huge challenge—designing and assembling […]
Bal Mela
The Bal Mela event at our school was a vibrant celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community engagement. Public schools from across Surat came together for a few hours of fun-filled activities, with multiple stalls offering games, crafts, and interactive experiences. I had the opportunity to host a stall where I organized a game of musical […]
Grade 12 Farewell
The Grade 12 farewell was a special event to celebrate our seniors as they finished school and got ready for the next chapter of their lives. I was part of the team that helped make the farewell look amazing by creating decorations. The best part was that we had to follow specific instructions and themes […]
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is more than just a physical activity; it’s a mental and emotional journey that pushes you to your limits and beyond. When I first started rock climbing, I saw it as an opportunity to challenge myself, not just physically but also mentally. Each time I climbed, I made it a point to increase […]