Activity
Active participation in events that require students to engage with the world around them and develop new skills. This includes events such as tournaments or personal recreational activities.
AISAA Football Tournament 2024
Learner Outcomes
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Identify their own strengths and develop areas for personal growth
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Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
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Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
Participating in the AISAA Football Tournament 2024 was a thrilling experience that brought together teams from international schools across Bangkok, such as Berkley, ASB, Mahidol, Concordian, and more. The tournament provided an opportunity to showcase how my and the Wells football team's football skills had grown and push our limits against talented teams.
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During the tournament, we faced many challenges, most notably, a lack of team members due to several factors. This hampered the team as there was only one substitute for the entire tournament, resulting in fatigue setting into the team at the early stages. Despite this, however, we collectively pushed forward and although we did not manage to get first place, the team of only 9 players beat all the other talented football teams and came second.
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The AISAA Football Tournament 2024 was a memorable experience, which taught me valuable lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience. It provided a platform to showcase my growth in football ability, make lasting memories with my teammates, and push myself to my peak.
Muay Thai
Learner Outcomes
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Identify their own strengths and develop areas for personal growth
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Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
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Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
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Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
Throughout 2023 and 2024, I have begun training in Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing. This has helped me retain my cardio, as well as have fun with my friends, who also train in the sport. Furthermore, it has shown me my flaws in terms of my athleticism. I have discovered that due to a lack of stretching during exercise, my body is now very stiff and lacks fluidity when I kick or punch
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Participating in Muay Thai training has been a transformative experience that has improved my physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall well-being. It has taught me about discipline, focus, and perseverance. Additionally, as it was an outside hobby I chose to pursue, I had to learn how to adequately plan the experience around my busy IB schedule, especially during mock exams.
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ASAC Football Tournament 2023
Learner Outcomes
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Identify their own strengths and develop areas for personal growth
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Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
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Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
throughout the end of April, I was invited to play in the ASAC football tournament(2023). Participating in the ASAC tournament was an exhilarating experience that allowed me to develop valuable skills in collaboration and teamwork. As part of the football team, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the sport I love, as well as compete against other teams, grow as a member of a collective effort, and better my football abilities.
The tournament provided plenty of time and space for my growth. During the tournament, I gained a better understanding of teamwork, especially in high-stress situations. Additionally, putting myself in more high-stress scenarios allowed me to further my quick-thinking skills and decision-making abilities. Furthermore, many hardships were faced. Despite training for several months beforehand, and fighting hard toward the finals, we only managed to secure a second-place spot. This was difficult to take in as all of the hard work the team and I put in was not enough to achieve the first-place spot. However, it has shown me areas for growth and improvement and I have learned how to better face against hardship and grow from adversity.
Weight Lifting
Learner Outcomes
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Identify their own strengths and develop areas for personal growth
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Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
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Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
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Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
For the majority of High School, I have begun to lift weights as a means to get in better shape, as well as stay fit despite the lack of movement from studying for the IB. Weightlifting has significantly improved my physical well-being. I have witnessed a noticeable increase in my overall strength and endurance. Additionally, I have managed to gain a lot of muscle mass that has helped with my self-esteem and confidence. In addition to the physical and mental benefits, weightlifting has also provided me with an opportunity for personal growth. It has become a space for me to challenge myself and push my limits, as well as relax and relieve stress. Through weightlifting, I have learned how to better stay patient, as lifting large and heavy weights takes time, and building a body that looks 'aesthetic' can take years. Moreover, It has taught me resilience and the importance of a growth mindset, where failures or setbacks are viewed as valuable learning experiences.
