For our CAS trip, we visited Ambapani near the Dang and Purna rivers for six days. Each day came with new activities that pushed me out of my comfort zone and explored all three strands of CAS — creativity, activity, and service. We trekked through forests and hills, tried traditional art forms like Warli painting, […]
Freshers Dance
As a Grade 12 student, I had the opportunity to take part in the Freshers’ Day celebration, a long-standing tradition in our school that warmly welcomes the incoming Grade 11 batch into the IB Diploma Programme. This event is not only about performances but also about fostering a sense of belonging and community across grades. […]
Global Odyessey Team Leader | Project |
On January 31st, the Global Odyssey event provided business and economics students with hands-on experience in running a business. As a team leader for the photo booth stall, my role was to ensure that both groups under our brand were well-prepared, coordinated, and aligned with the event’s theme, “Pink Lemonade.” I managed logistics, pricing, decor, […]
Sanitary Pad Making and Awareness – CAS Project
For my CAS project, I worked on an initiative that focused on menstrual health, hygiene, and sustainability. The project began with visits to two organizations that approached pad-making differently. First, we visited Shakti Foundation, where we learned how sanitary pads can be made from plastic. Then, we visited Kamakhya, an organization that focuses on producing sustainable and reusable […]
Althan Biodiversity Surat Van Plantation Drive
Althan Biodiversity is a long-term environmental project focused on creating a forest ecosystem. Their goal is to plant 35,000 trees over the coming years to establish a thriving biodiversity hub for birds, animals, and native plant species. I have always been passionate about planting trees and contributing to nature, which is why this service experience […]
One Day Trip
Spending a day trekking in Ahwa turned out to be both physically demanding and mentally rejuvenating. The trek cutting through forests and hilly areas of the Dang region, pushed my endurance and tested my willpower. At the same time, the serene landscapes provided moments of calm reflection and a refreshing escape from daily routines which […]
CAS Trip – Rural Immersion
CAS Blog: Ambapani Trip The trip to Ambapani was an enriching and eye-opening experience. Over six days, I got the chance to step away from routine life and immerse myself in activities such as trekking, mud lippan, basket weaving, Warli painting, visiting an Ashramshala, plastic collection, and bird watching. Meeting the village sarpanch gave me […]
Barista Course – Creativity
The Barista course was an exciting and hands-on experience where I learned both the theory and practice of coffee-making. We began with the history of coffee, farming methods, and different types of beans, before moving on to practical training with espresso machines. I practiced grinding, brewing, and even latte art, while also tasting how small […]