Over the past six months, I have been volunteering regularly at government school. The main activity involved coordinating food donations from my school and assisting the students in teaching and playing with them. This experience has helped me meet several important CAS learning outcomes. I was able to observe firsthand the inequality in educational possibilities […]
Month: April 2024
Cross Country Marathon
Over the past few months, I have undertaken a cross country marathon as part of my CAS experience. Cross Country is a running event where people run long distances in nature. Being physically fit is just as important as doing well in school, but when I switched from MYP to DP, I didn’t focus much […]
Rural Immersion – Sankheda
For me, the rural immersion trip was really memorable since it was the first time I had ever experienced and learned about the different aspects of rural life. We were there for the duration of 6 days. I wasn’t really excited about the trip when we heard that we will have to be in a […]
PI Day [CS]
The event was held on March 14th to celebrate math. However, it took over a month to prepare. Yet, knowing this I participated on my own accord due to my burning love for math and its complexities. Hence when I signed up for math PI day I quickly got myself the Jeopardy stall which let […]
Sports Climbing [S]
Rock climbing is a taxing process that requires a lot of commitment, courage and perseverance to get it right. However, it is an extremely rewarding experience as it feels rejuvenating and the view from the top is definitely something worth it. Furthermore, as I have Acrophobia, the thrill of being on the highest point of […]
Rural Immersion [CAS]
We assume most of the time that because we live in the urban areas, have gone to posh schools and have more money that we hold up the society and are the kings of the society. However, the true kings of our modern society are the farmers and all the people who live in the […]
Anand Utsav
Gathered together in a spirit of gratitude and camaraderie, we students organized a heartfelt performance dedicated to the hardworking staff of our school. From January 20th to February 3rd, 2024, our school became a hub of creativity, service, and appreciation as we honored the dedication and commitment of the staff members who tirelessly support us. […]
Animal Shelter Volunteers
Embarking on my CAS journey at the Surat Animal Shelter has been a profound and rewarding experience, igniting a passion for service and compassion within me. From the moment I stepped through the shelter’s doors, I knew that I was embarking on a transformative journey—one that would not only enrich my own life but also […]
HDP PS
Over the year, I participated in the HDP Personal Sports program at school, focusing on football. As a defender, my goals were to enhance my passing skills, improve agility, speed, endurance, and resilience. The program aimed to develop individual skills within a team context, emphasizing personal growth and collective achievement. Learning Outcome 1: Identifying my […]
Global Odyssey Event
Our participation in the Global Odyssey event, a student-led initiative focusing on showcasing diverse cultures, fell under the Creativity strand of CAS. My group and I set up food stalls representing various cuisines from around the world including Momos, pizza, french fries, mohito e.t.c. Alongside other groups presenting bands, games, and cultural displays, we aimed […]