As I reflect on my experience volunteering at the Bal Mela function organized by my school, I realize that it was a valuable learning opportunity for me. The event provided a platform for students from government schools to participate in various games and activities, and my role was to facilitate a game where participants had […]
Month: February 2023
Bal Mela
Bal mela was a one-day event held by the school for the government schools. Children from all the schools and of different age groups came together and tried different activities which included creative as well as physical learning. I was in charge of the live stage where I and 2 volunteers along with me taught […]
Gym – Activity
Working out was something I kept on doing on and off for years. I would workout at home for 1-2 weeks then get demotivated and stop. This made me make zero progress over the years as doing something once and doing something consistently is very different. However, this year I was extremely motivated to make […]
Learning volleyball
As part of my CAS experience, I chose to learn volleyball, a team sport that requires a combination of physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork. In this commentary, I will reflect on my learning experience using the IB’s learning outcomes (LO) 1, 2, 4, and 5. LO 1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth […]
Trip to Manav Sadhna, Ahmedabad
Nimesh Patel, also known as “Nimo,” is one of the founders of Manav Sadhna, an NGO in Ahmedabad. His life’s mission is to contribute as much as he can to society, and he is committed to doing whatever it takes to do so. He works full-time as a volunteer for this Organisation and encourages others […]
Volunteering at a children’s shelter home
Giving underprivileged kids the chance to learn new skills they might not otherwise have access to was my goal behind choosing this activity. I had never taught children before, which is why I knew that this was going to be challenging for me. Education inequality is the topic I have chosen to concentrate on. During […]
Participating in the GDGISMUN
I have never been a very communicative person, although writing has always been my voice. This MUN was a way to help me express myself and prepare me for the future where I would be able to speak up but also have the comfort of writing. During this MUN, I was a part of the […]
International Literacy Day Celebration Volunteering
Every year on September 8th, we celebrate International Literacy Day to raise awareness of the value of literacy as a matter of human rights and dignity, as well as how it benefits us. In order to encourage resilience and guarantee a high-quality, fair, and inclusive education for all, this year’s topic, “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces,” […]
Programming Club
In school for my AS option i chose to join the programming club. I participated in it from the beginning of school till the end of the first term. I had learned a new language which is java. The club offered interactive lessons and challenges that helped me develop my programming skills. The lessons were tailored […]
Creative mela
I volunteered at a creative mela that was organized in our school. Creative mela is a meeting of students from all grades where they get an opportunity to engage in several activities that improve everybody’s skills. LO-1 ( Identify your strengths and develops an area of growth) I taught origami because I had good […]