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Overall, my CAS experience has dramatically catalysed my goal towards becoming a better leader, a more persistent learner, as well as refining my ability to critical think. From activities like Culturama teaching me how to abandon my anxiety or self-doubt in the performance, to services like Repair Kopitiam that not only revealed that there are always situations within communities that can be improved, but also bridged the gap between my academic learning and real-world impact.

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REFLECTION NEEDED

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This is a photo of when we were presented with the task of repairing a fan, without knowing what was malfunctioning. To repair the fan, we needed to critically analyse each component of the fan and test them individually. Ultimately, we were able to repair the fan successfully and the client was very pleased with our work.

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We travelled out to the Repair Kopitiam Hub located at Our Tampines Hub to observe the local manifestation of our service and help out by applying the knowledge we acquired through the service. This experience was vital for our service because we spend the majority of our time working in a confined space with minimal connection to the real-world impact of what we are doing.

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Culturama Final Lead Creator Application Answers

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Culturama Final Lead Creator Application Answers

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How are you developing the UWC  Mission Competencies through CAS?

Through activities such as Culturama and Kahaani, I am developing the missino competency of Interpersonal and intercultural understanding as I engage with cultural diversity to build inclusive spaces. Leading Culturama has also helped me to develop essential literacies because I had to learn to adapt how I communicate in order to effectively lead.

In addition, my commitment to Gymnastics this year helps me in developing self and community well being. Not only do I prioritise my physical and mental well being during training, I also make meaningful connections with other members of the team and foster a sense of community.

How are you bringing action to the UWC Mission through CAS?

In my service Repair Kopitiam, we are often encouraged to develop our ability to evaluate a situation autonomously without guidance. This helps me bring action to the UWC mission because it shows that the education provided to me allows me to create a sustainable future where we reduce waste.

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Round Off Double Back Tuck (2 October 2023)

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Round Off Double Back Tuck (2 October 2023)

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Celebrating UWC, the school gymnasts were asked to perform some acrobatics as the assembly started. Building up to this event, I was very nervous and stressed about the assembly. However, as I participated in the event, I realised that my worries and concerns were unnecessary and I had a really fun time with my fellow gymnasts.

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Initial Conversation (19 September 2023)

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Initial Conversation (19 September 2023)

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Reflection:

- Feelings of interest and curiosity towards newer activities and services this year

- Content with the pace of starting CAS

- Need to double check whether or not cheerleading counts towards creativity.

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Skill Connection Practice (18 September 2023)

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Skill Connection Practice (18 September 2023)

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I wanted to train my ability to connect one skill into another so I decided to try a front tuck into a handspring step out into a round off back tuck. This attempt was the best one out of the few I tried today but I want to perfect the form and make sure I keep moving in a straight line.

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For our Culturama dance representing Japan, I have been asked to do an acrobatic skill during the dance and so this is a clip of me practising for the performance day.

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In the early stages of teaching the choreography, I found my confidence proved to be one of the main challenges. I needed to shift my mindset into a teacher's mindset rather than as a fellow student.

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For Japan in Culturama 2023, I was tasked with the challenge of portraying Japan's modern culture by utilising the hip-hop genre. This experience was quite creatively challenging as there was no foundation to create choreography off of.

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Working with a fellow grade 11 student (Maho Noguchi) and a 9th grader (Kazuma Shiokawa), we considered the cultural heritage of Japan in regards to the theme of "Our Cultural Memory" and got accepted to represent Japan in Culturama 2023.

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Culturama Lead Creator Application Answers

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Tsukahara Pike Vault (14 September 2023)

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Tsukahara Pike Vault (14 September 2023)

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Previously, I had only done the Tsukahara tuck vault and thus I was a bit afraid to attempt this skill. Fortunately, the techniques of both skills are very transferrable and ultimately, I succeeded in landing the skill (with terrible form).

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Double Back Tuck Dismount Parallel Bars Attempt (11 September 2023)

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Double Back Tuck Dismount Parallel Bars Attempt (11 September 2023)

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Starting the year off with attempting a completely brand new skill. I had to overcome any hesitation or doubt I had and tried the skill to the best of my ability. Evidently, my first attempt did not end up too well, however I hope to refine it and land it eventually.

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As I was very comfortable with this skill on the gymnastics floor prior to the start of the school year, I decided to experiment with the skill on hard ground. To my surprise, I managed to land it pretty easily and I succeeded in avoiding any injury of my legs.

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After having trained my double front on trampoline for a couple weeks, I decided to attempt it on an air track. This was one of the best attempts and I am eager to try the skill on the floor moving forward.