I joined the Hindi Immersion Event in 2025-26, and I found myself in a dramatic performance where all the dialogues were in Hindi. I took up the role of an elderly man a character who strongly believes in respecting and conserving their native tongue in this increasingly globalized world. I prepared for this drama by […]
Category: Grade 12 – Sangfroid
Mokhamal Dang (Rural Immersion)
Introduction As part of my CAS experience, I had the opportunity to travel to Mohamal, Dang — a remote tribal region in Gujarat — for a 7-day rural immersion trip. Before leaving, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. I had grown up in a city, surrounded by comfort and convenience, and the idea of […]
FS Got Talent
For FS Got Talent, I performed a fusion piece on the sitar alongside a friend playing the electric guitar. We combined elements of classical Indian music with contemporary style and presented it in front of a live school audience. The goal was to create a cohesive performance that blended two different musical traditions while maintaining […]
Rural Immersion Trip (Mokhamal)
In December, our school took us on a Rural Immersion trip to Mokhamal in the Dangs. It was completely different from city life; no malls, no fast food, and barely any cell service. We stayed in a village, did farm work, and interacted with with the locals. Living without my usual comforts gave me a […]
Garba Fest
The Dabeli stall was my idea, which meant I had no one else to blame when things went wrong–and things did go wrong. My friend and I planned the stall together, got help from our parents, and spent time going around Surat looking for the right ingredients and supplies. The induction cooker we brought did […]
Cross Country Run
I signed up for a three-day cross-country run–3km, 3km, and 5km–not because I was confident I could do it, but because I was not sure I could, and that felt like a reason to try rather than a reason to avoid it. What happened across those three days was not dramatic by any external measure. […]
University Fair – Volunteering
I have always been more comfortable with ideas than with rooms full of people. So when I signed up to volunteer at the university fair, I was not entirely sure what I was walking into. My task was simple: escort delegates, set up stalls, manage the flow of students who came in and left, sometimes, […]
CAS (Service): Bal Mela(Fountainhead)
LO 1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth During Bal Mela, I realised that I am good at interacting with children and making them feel comfortable. I helped guide them during painting activities and encouraged them to participate in dancing. I also took videos of the event to capture their creativity and energy. […]
CAS (Service): (Government Saturday School, Bhestan, Surat-Navsari Road)
LO 2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process Teaching the students can be challenging because each child learns at a different pace and has different levels of focus. I have to adjust my explanations and activities so everyone can participate and understand. Through this experience, I have developed better […]
CAS (Creativity)- Kalakriti – Interschool Competition(Fountainhead)
LO 1: Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth Through my role as the Emcee at the Kalakriti Inter-School Competition, I became more aware of my personal strengths and areas for growth. I recognized my strengths in confident public speaking, clear communication, stage presence, and the ability to manage the flow of a large […]