As a Grade 12 student, organizing the Freshers’ event that exposed Grade 11 students to the Diploma Programme (DP) was one of my favorite CAS experiences. We got the academic year off to a lively start by encouraging activity and creativity via dancing, hosting, interactive activities, and cooperation. My perseverance and commitment during the event’s planning and implementation proved my commitment to its success and my fortitude in the face of adversity.

LO-3: Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

Putting together the Freshers’ event for Grade 11 students allowed me to demonstrate my initiative and experience in organizing for a CAS experience. Careful planning, teamwork with teachers and other students, and creative thinking were all necessary to produce interesting events. I actively participated in planning the event’s structure, setting objectives, and making a timeline to ensure that everything ran well from the time the concept was developed until the time it was implemented. Through this experience, I was able to hone my project management skills and learned how important it is to prepare thoroughly in order to successfully complete a project like this one, which strives to build a community.

LO-4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

My unwavering focus on the Freshers’ event demonstrated my dedication to the CAS experience and the smooth transition of the Grade 11 students into the Diploma Program. Notwithstanding obstacles and hurdles that arose during the stages of preparation and implementation, I remained steadfast in my resolve to turn the large event into a memorable experience for all those involved. This devotion demonstrated my resolve and fortitude in the face of difficulty, going above and beyond basic excitement. It made a lasting impression on the Grade 11 students as well as on my own growth as a Grade 12 student by emphasizing the value of commitment and tenacity in achieving objectives.

LO5 – Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively.

It takes a team to plan an event of this kind; cooperation between several people is necessary. This event’s success depends on efficient teamwork. It was a team effort, and it could not have been completed without the support of each and every one of us. During brainstorming sessions, each team member brought a distinct creative perspective to the table, and the combination of these varied ideas definitely helped us succeed. This unity and cooperation were clearly demonstrated in the organising and carrying out of the Fresher’s Party. We skillfully and efficiently planned the event, overseeing a variety of tasks, making sure the programme ran smoothly, and quickly resolving any issues. The affirmative responses we got from our mentors and participants confirmed that our teamwork was successful.