My extra-curricular activities at OSC

Room To Read Talent Show

Over the last few weeks, the Room To Read service group has been planning for our annual talent show, set in December in order to further raise funds for our project in building a library in the Vidyaloka School. Over several service meets my group and I spent many hours planning to have a successful night…

Gym Progress

For the last four months, I have consistently gone to the gym to improve my health and life, become more confident, and create a disciplined mindset. I was hugely inspired by my brother’s dedication to the gym for the last 7 years, and this motivated me to start working out with his guidance. At first,…

Atlas Labs Visit

Fortunately, my family was able to help me visit Atlas Labs in Sri Lanka. Atlas Labs is a research and development business based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It focuses on providing technology-based solutions that help organizations optimize their asset value. Atlas Labs is active in a variety of sectors, including smart cities, construction, aviation, and…

Friday Family Service

Over the past two months, my mother and I have embarked on a deeply fulfilling project to support and appreciate the hardworking individuals who contribute tirelessly to keeping our city safe and clean. Every Saturday, we procure approximately forty packets of rice from a quaint local store near us. This gesture is our way of…

The Bookworm’s Bazaar – Room To Read’s Literary Festival

Just around two weeks ago meand my service had worked incredibly hard to host our very own literary festival. We had quite a successful one last year and were hoping this time it would run just as smoothly. Over several weeks of planning we were able to come together to host our festival once more….

Unwinding on Jaffna’s Shores – Week Without Walls – Northern Narratives

This trip was by far one of the most interesting and adventurous trips I have been on in my time in OSC. First off I had many of my close friends joining me on this trip who definitely made it much for enjoyable for me. Our trip was based up north in Jaffna, I picked…

Vidyaloka’s Got Talent – OSC & Room to Read’s Joint Concert

Room to Read was looking for a creative way to raise money. Inspired by previous events such as literature festivals and karaoke evenings, we chose to collaborate with Vidyaloka on a performance. We often showed our skills in a number of ways at OSC, but we soon discovered that not all schools had the same…

Beyond the Classroom Into the Rain Forest (Group IV Science Trip)

The DP group science trip was something I will never forget, especially given the risks and hardships I encountered along the way. The thought of having to go through a deep, muddy, damp, and insect-infested forest did not excite me, the fact that most of my friends were there with me calmed me and helped…

Room To Read Second Quarter (First Few Lessons)

We had a lot to work on when we returned to service as the second quarter began. Our primary target is to earn enough money to create a library at the Vidyaloka School, therefore we needed to think of new ways to raise funds. We’ve recently been attending several school events where we put up…

Art Club First Quarter

For the past few weeks, I’ve been consistently attending art club every Tuesday. This activity allows me to explore new media and help find new ways to create art. The art club helps me to further develop my skills as an artist and to further explore the subject, which allows me to improve my work…