Grade IX F Student Reflections on CAS Activity

Grade 9 students of Oakridge International School have done CAS community service at Government School Manikonda by teaching them English, Math and Art— they spent almost half day with the Government School students. Here are some student reflections:

An Oakridger – On the 25^th of November, we the students of Class IX F visited the Manikonda Government School as a part of our CAS activity. We were divided into 5 groups, each with a team of three members, and each group taught one class.

We taught the children of the Government school, some of the activities like drawing, colouring, and helped them with the basics of English. We imparted some of our knowledge to the government school students who took in everything they were taught with a great deal of enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

We were shy at first, but the students had such a bombastic nature we were bound to open up sometime. They introduced themselves at first and started to open up to us too. Many students sang and danced eager to redeem themselves to their seniors taking autographs from us at the end as to get souvenirs of our time together. We really hope to visit soon and can’t wait to get to know them better.

Sindhura – CAS was really extraordinary. We interacted and socialized with the students of Manikonda government school. Teaching these kids was a great experience. Their faces were full of joy when we met them which warmed our hearts to the core. We really hope we get such opportunities to teach them again.

Shikha – CAS was an amazing experience. We really learnt about the hardships of the less privileged children. When we realized that the fourth graders of that school did not know the basics of English, I felt very privileged and gifted. We felt good helping them learn.

Muskaan – CAS was a good experience. We had a lot of fun teaching the students of Manikonda School. We all were really happy to see those students who are joyful and geared up! It was a great experience. I hope we get another opportunity to go there and help them.

Jayadeep – CAS was a great experience for all of us. I am really proud to be able to go and teach the less privileged children. I am glad to be part of Oakridge for conducting such exciting activities giving us opportunities to help those less fortunate.

Kashyap – I had fun teaching the children. The children were attentive and they listened to us. It was fun interacting with them and they had so much fun and learnt everything with great enthusiasm.

Sushanth – CAS was a good opportunity to teach the less privileged children. I am glad that Oakridge gave us such an opportunity. It was a great experience and we hope to go there again.