Hi! I am Sarah Modi, in my last year of the Diploma Programme at Fountainhead School, Surat. My curiosity is always overflowing and non-discriminatory – I love exploring the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind everything! I read many books and watch documentaries to increase the range of my understanding of various topics and subjects. I always […]
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Tutoring my siblings
I conducted support classes for my two siblings who are currently in Grade 7 . This was done by studying their syllabus, evaluating their proficiency in Math and English through pre-assessments, designing a plan of action and using various worksheets, videos and online resources to help them improve. I also shared the resources that I […]
CAS Project: Missing Anti-Trafficking Program
MISSING is a public awareness campaign that aims to spread awareness about the plight of millions of girls worldwide who are trafficked for sexual exploitation. I, along with four others, collaborated with Missing Link Trust to participate in their six-month program which entailed five engaging, intricate and thorough modules. Learning Outcome: 1 I found that I […]
Iyengar Yoga
I joined online Iyengar Yoga classes by the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute to improve aspects of my physical health such as flexibility and strength. Learning Outcome 1: During summer breaks, I had developed started waking up late. This made me feel lethargic throughout the day. It was essential for me to be productive in […]
5 AM Club, Home workouts and Nutrition
Introduction and Learning Outcome 1: My goals are usually quite ambitious and I try to create reliable action plans to achieve them. While I am great at knowing what to do and how to do it best, I often have trouble staying consistent. I decided to take my summer break as an opportunity to undergo […]
Collection Drive!
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the lives of individuals globally. Lockdowns severely impacted people from lower income groups since they rely on daily wages to fulfill their basic needs. To contribute in the relief efforts, my friends and I decided to team up with GOONJ, a non-profit organziation. We arranged a collection drive, wherein people could […]
Badminton Training
I have been playing Badminton as a family sport for what seems like forever. This had created a strong foundation which was waiting to be strengthened. My goal was to learn essential techniques and increase my skill level to improve at the game. Being a good Badminton player himself, my father coached me throughout this […]
Participating in English Essay Competitions!
I had always excelled at and enjoyed language and literature throughout Primary and Middle school. However, after choosing Science-based subjects, I stopped investing time in writing my own pieces. I did not want to lose my touch with writing and decided to participate in various online essay competitions for young authors. I specifically chose ones […]
Urban Cycling
I had always known how to cycle. But had never cycled for long distances, on actual roads, among other vehicles. After months of sitting around in my house due to lockdown, I was deprived of stimulation and tired of monotony. I wanted to move out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. So, when a […]
Biology Enrichment Programme
As someone who has taken all three pure sciences, I have always been fascinated by the study of living organisms. When the University of Queensland created their own ‘Biology Enrichment Programme’, I instantly signed up. Over two months, there were four live sessions conducted by a professor from the university and three self-learning modules with […]