We started a Miyawaki mini-forest on a small unused plot to restore native biodiversity and reduce local heat. With guidance from local botanists, we selected appropriate native species and prepared the soil before organizing a planting day with students, and community volunteers. LO4 – Show perseverance and commitment in CAS experience. After planting 400 saplings, […]

I have never been someone who considers themselves particularly athletic. PE lessons were something I endured rather than enjoyed, and heights were, quite frankly, something I preferred to avoid. So when our school announced it would be running rock climbing sessions on the school climbing wall, my first instinct was to give it a miss. […]

There is a moment in Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away where the protagonist, Chihiro, watches her parents transform into pigs after consuming food that was not theirs to take. The scene lasts barely two minutes. Yet in that brief sequence, Miyazaki employs dramatic irony, mythological allusion, visual symbolism, and a sharp social commentary on greed — all without […]

LO3 – Initiate and plan a CAS experience Over six months I initiated and planned a community learning program in Surat to teach basic English and math to underprivileged children (ages 8–14). After assessing needs with local NGOs, parents, and teachers, I set measurable objectives, created weekly 90-minute lesson plans with small-group rotations, designed simple […]

Type of CAS: ActivityLocation: Bhavar Kada Waterfalls, Dang Having the chance to test both my physical and mental readiness during one of the toughest treks I have ever attempted was an unforgettable experience. On July 25, 2025, I eagerly took part in my first trekking adventure—a journey to Bhavar Kada Waterfalls in the Dang region. […]