My life has always involved cycling. Cycling has been my absolute favourite form of exercise for about 8 years. I don’t have much time to start riding again though because of my hectic academic schedule and additional employment. Cycling not only helps me stay active and healthy, but it also makes me feel lighter and […]
Month: October 2023
Basketball
When I was in grade 10, I recently developed an interest in basketball after seeing several of my classmates play. I so made the decision to take up basketball as my CAS activity experience. I enrolled at an academy to study it. I’ve been a member for six months, and I still go there every […]
Learning Bhangra
I learnt a new dance form “Bhangra”. I come from a punjabi family and our folk dance is bhangra. So I decided to learn bhangra which helped me not just learn a new dance form but also explore and learn more about my culture. I joined Downtown Bhangra, Surat’s well known and famous Bhangra Studio. […]
Being in the OC of farewell- Creativity and Activity
The process of preparing my band for live performances was exciting, creative and teamwork. I spent hours rehearsing, perfecting the band’s setlist, and synchronizing the performances. This process taught me the value of collaboration, dedication, and the joy of sharing music with the school community. The farewell concert was a great success and the memory of the night will remain in our hearts forever as a proof of our togetherness and passion for music. LO1-Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth “Preparing for my musical performance was a journey of self discovery where I had the opportunity to discover my strengths and areas for growth. However, I also realized that better time management and permission were needed for the show to be successful. This experience taught me personal evaluation as both a musician and a leader.” “taught us the importance of development.”The process of preparing my music for live performances was exciting, creative and teamwork. We spent hours rehearsing, perfecting our setlist, and synchronizing our performances. This process taught us the value of collaboration, dedication, and the joy of sharing music with the school community. The farewell concert was a great success and the memory of the night will remain in our hearts forever as a proof of our togetherness and passion for music. LO2-Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process “Preparing my music to take to the stage at the farewell competition was an important lesson in showcasing skills and realizing the benefits of collaboration. Together we combine our own talents, develop our music and promote the power of collaboration. Through repetition and creativity. Dialogue not only supports our musical skills, but also trust and friendship “We also establish a relationship. This collaboration not only guarantees good memories, but also teaches us that we can achieve success together by collaborating on long-term goals.” LO3-Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience Preparing my music to play at the going away party is a prime example of how to begin and prepare for the CAS experience. It started with a clear vision and purpose: to create unforgettable performances. In music, we begin the process by setting goals, determining roles, and assigning roles. We plan carefully, taking into account song selection, rehearsal schedule and logistics. This experience shows the importance of thinking, leadership and teamwork at CAS, because we create not just a creative project, but also responsible work. LO4- Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experience I have always been playing in major events as I […]
Trekking and Rock Climbing
During a school trip, I had the opportunity to go trekking in a nearby mountain range. At first, I was a bit apprehensive, as I had never gone trekking before, but I was excited to try something new and adventurous. The trek was challenging, with steep inclines and rough terrain, but the stunning natural scenery […]
CAS project-: Learn Abode
For the CAS project, we decided to conduct a bootcamp to introduce and give exposure to children about the existing basic computing environment and coding. We contacted a NGO called DISHA and got in touch with a few kids who were keen about learning computer and coding. LO1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for […]
Composing a song- Creativity
“My songwriting is a creative process that begins with a moment of inspiration. I create emotional songs that express my thoughts and experiences from the beginning of sound. For each chord and melody, I weave a musical tapestry that reflects my musical style.” I encountered challenges along the way, but with dedication and passion I turned my idea into a song that made me feel like a part of my soul was supported by music. This process was both liberating and comforting; It reminded me of the power of music to capture the essence of human emotions. Songwriting is not only a creative journey, but also a journey of self-discovery and connection with others. “. It took me 3 months to complete this song.m LO1-Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth “Writing music has been a journey of selfdiscovery that has made me aware of my strengths and areas where I need to improve. However, I also realized that I needed to improve my musical knowledge and skills in order to improve my songwriting. In specific, my strengths are lyrics writing and melody composing and my weakness are production and software usage. LO2-Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process Writing music is a difficult process that pushes me to develop new skills. I have overcome obstacles along the way, from writing meaningful lyrics to mastering difficult music. Each challenge turned into an opportunity to develop my creativity and sharpen my ideas. My musical talent and eventually a song that shows my development as an artist create. LO3-Demonstrate how to initiate and […]
Donation Drive
I made the decision to devote my time to providing food, water, and blankets to homeless persons on the streets for a number of weekends in a row. It all began as a random act of kindness, but it soon turned into a habit. Each week, I made sure to prepare ahead and gather enough […]
Orgaizing Cricket Tournament ( CAS Project – Service)
As our CAS Project, me and a few of my friends decided to host a cricket tournament. This was a perfect opportunity for us to experience handling a project of such a scale with different types of skills into application. Our goal was to call the maximum number of teams into our tournament and earn […]
Performing for fundraiser to donate to food bank- Service and Creativity
I and the rest of my school band were offered to play at Nomads Restaurant and cafe. We grabbed the opportunity and played at the occasion. We were offered money in return of the performance and we took it in order to donate it to a food bank. We donated the food to a food […]