Designing a Netflix-themed yearbook was a rollercoaster of ideas and rejections. I started with countless themes—”Retro Arcade,” “The Great Outdoors,” and more—but none felt right. Inspiration struck while scrolling Netflix; its diverse genres mirrored our school’s experiences perfectly. I created templates inspired by Netflix’s interface: a “home screen” intro, “Top Picks” for achievements, and “Trending […]
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Karuna club
Karuna club This past month, I had the opportunity to volunteer at prayas, a local animal shelter, as part of our CAS experience. The sound of barking dogs, clucking chickens, and chirping birds filled the air. Our mission was simple: take care of these animals as best as we could. LO4 – Show perseverance and […]
Rural immersion
In December, we went on a seven-day trip to Dhanpari, Gujarat, for a rural immersion experience that was completely different from our regular, comfortable lives. No phones, no technology, no cozy beds, and definitely no fancy food. We were camping out in the wilderness with the bare minimum—basic hygiene, simple meals, and a lot of […]
HDP ps
I chose table tennis for my PS, thinking it was a simple sport that didn’t require much effort to win. However, after my first match with other students, I quickly realized how wrong I was. Table tennis involves a wide range of techniques, skills, playing styles, and even specific hand and leg movements. LO1 – […]
HDP AS
For this semester’s HDP (Holistic Development Program) I chose Personal Finance & Investments. Honestly, who doesn’t like money, right? It was a subject I’d always been curious about, and it made me feel more financially independent. Back What really caught my attention was learning about different ways to invest. We got into studying what causes […]
Community service.
In August 2023, I had the chance to participate in a CAS project, teaching ICT to underprivileged kids from Surat’s outskirts. At first, I thought it would be easy—just basic computer skills—but quickly realized how little access they had to technology. We had to slow down and simplify everything, from turning on the computer to […]
2 day trek(Igatpuri)
I participated in a three-day trek program from September 15 to September 17 in Igatpuri, Maharashtra, a region renowned for its towering mountains and breathtaking scenery. This experience was part of the Activity and Service components of my CAS journey and offered a thrilling combination of adventure, community engagement, and environmental conservation. The trek itself […]
Online courses
I recently took a course from NJ FLAP (Financial Literacy Awareness Program), and it was another game-changer for me. This course focused entirely on financial literacy and personal finance management, something that is so essential but often not taught in schools. It was a great follow-up to the course I did earlier, and helped me […]