Date: 15th November 2025

CAS Strand: Service

SDGs: 1, 8 and 17

During the Children’s Day Carnival, our school invited around 500 to 700 students from government schools. My friend and I managed a financial literacy stall combined with a basketball shooting game. When students scored a basket, we asked them a simple question related to saving, spending, or budgeting. After they answered, we explained the concept in a quick, fun way. Many of them had never heard these ideas before, so teaching them basic money skills at such a young age felt genuinely meaningful.

LO1 – Identifying strengths and areas for growth

I realised that I am quite comfortable explaining concepts in simple language. However, I noticed that I need to become more patient when large groups crowd around. Sometimes I rushed explanations because more children were waiting. This experience helped me understand the importance of pacing and clarity when teaching younger students.

LO2 – Undertaking challenges and developing new skills

Managing such a large number of excited children was a challenge. I learned how to organise the flow of the game, how to direct them politely, and how to adjust explanations depending on their age. I also learned to think quickly and tailor questions so they remained fun yet educational.

LO4 – Showing commitment and perseverance

Throughout the event, we repeated the same activity many times, but I stayed committed to ensuring each child understood the concept. Even when the crowd was overwhelming or when children became impatient, I kept going. This consistency helped me deliver the activity fairly and enthusiastically from start to end.

LO7 – Considering the ethics of choices and actions

Since we were teaching financial literacy, it was important to give honest, practical, and age-appropriate information. We made sure every child got a chance, and we never favoured anyone. Treating the government school students with respect and patience reminded me that ethical behaviour is an important part of service.

The event showed me how powerful learning can be when combined with fun. Teaching financial literacy through a simple game made the day meaningful not only for the children but also for me. It strengthened my belief that even small efforts can create awareness and inspire responsible habits in young minds.