For the Kalakriti event, my friend and I were selected as the hosts for the drama competition, which was held on Saturday in our school. The skills which i have learned are how to take responsibility in front of audience. Our role was to introduce and anchor the drama performances of children coming from different schools, which made the experience even more exciting and meaningful. At the beginning , I felt nervous because speaking on stage in front of people was completely new for me. However, as the event progressed, I slowly became more confident and comfortable with my role. The overall experience was very encouraging , not only for me and my partner but also for the children who participated, as we helped create a positive and engaging environment for them .

Through this experience, I developed the learner profile attributes of being a Communicator and a Risk-taker . I improved my communication skills by speaking clearly and confidently while hosting, and I showed risk-taking by stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something completely new .

LO1 – Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth Screen reader support enabled :
During the Kalakriti event, where I hosted the drama competition with my friend, I was able to identify both my strengths and areas for growth. I realized that communication has little bit became my strengths, as I became more confident and clear while speaking and managing the event.
However, I also noticed that public speaking is an area I need to improve. At the beginning, I felt nervous but As the event continued, I gradually became more comfortable and confident. This experience helped me step out of my comfort zone .

LO2 – Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken , developing new skills :
During the Kalakriti event, I faced several challenges as hosting was a completely new experience for me. One of the main challenges was speaking confidently in front of a large audience without feeling nervous. At the beginning, I was unsure about how to present myself and how to maintain the flow of the event. However, by practicing and actively participating, I gradually improved my confidence and communication skills. I learned how to introduce performances clearly, manage my voice, and engage with the audience effectively. This experience helped me develop new skills such as public speaking, stage presence, and event management, which I had not experienced before .

LO4 – Show perseverance and commitment in CAS experience :

I showed perseverance and commitment throughout the Kalakriti hosting experience. Even though I felt nervous and scared at the beginning, I did not give up and remained dedicated to my role as a host. I stayed focused during the event and continued to perform my responsibilities properly, such as introducing participants and maintaining the flow of the program. As the event progressed, I pushed myself to stay confident and not let my fear affect my performance. By staying committed and continuing despite my nervousness, I was able to successfully complete my role and gain confidence in public speaking .

LO5 – Demonstrate skills and benefits of working collaboratively :
During this experience, I worked closely with my friend, who was my co-host, and this helped me understand the importance of collaboration. We practiced together, divided our roles, and supported each other throughout the event to ensure everything went smoothly. While hosting, we coordinated with each other to maintain the flow of the program and helped each other whenever needed. This teamwork made the experience easier and more enjoyable, as we could rely on each other for support. Working collaboratively not only improved our performance but also strengthened our communication and teamwork skills, making the event successful .