GOALS

Now that we have finalized what this site is about, let’s understand what activities I’m currently involved in; and what goals I want to pursue to complete before the end of the year. I’m currently involved in mostly service activities as I haven’t yet opened myself into experiencing other categories, which I hope to do very soon.

Service Category

The IB Diploma program of OSC has definitely broadened my perspective when it comes to service. From being leader of the Community Service project, ‘Hope for Kids,’ and then developing my own Mother care clinic; I have been able to develop the courage and confidence in order to accept new challenges and roles. During this two year period, I have been intellectually interested in involving myself in outside projects as I feel that there is much that can be done, without regarding everything to school. By being a participant and member of the Inner Wheel Women’s Club, Rotary Club, Kiwani Club and recently the Zonta Club, it enhances the opportunity on meeting new people and developing a new service.

Goals for 2013 – 2014

I want to spread awareness of my clinic by introducing a Diabetic and Cancer Awareness camp in the village site. This will be enable the patients of the Nithulemada village to have a full checkup by the organizers (Dr. Niamal Perera of the Colombo General Hospital). This event will most likely be held in the month of November.
I also want to initiate a new service that involves Street Children, by enhancing their school life through the means of education (having English classes) and also with outdoor activities (sports). In order to do this, I will be getting in touch with Ms. Raina due to her already having prior exposure in this area. By the end of December, I should have already planned an event, such as a 'donation of books' for the children.
Lastly, I would like to create more exposure for Hope for Kids by inroducing our service to outside groups, even the Rotary clubs would be practical. Plus, for this final year, there should be one last event that would be able to interact all international schools and make them join for a worthy cause. My idea would probably be a sports event. My goal is, by the beginning of January 2014, I would have been able to communicate with the doctors at the hospital, and donate the money we have raised from all our sponsored events.

Creativity Category

Creativity can be forecasted through various means; it’s never necessarily applicable to an art project, or a musical criterion; but mainly focuses on one’s imagination. Personally, I benefit more from when working alone as it proves to more beneficial and results in the ‘creative endeavors.’ By being a musical person, I have been able to participate in ‘The Royal Academy of Music exams,’ and been invited to play at concerts as well. From music, I transfer the curiosity into photography as well; making it a passion. I have been involved with basis of ‘environmental photography,’ and also photo-shoots, but there is much more to cover.

Goals for 2013 – 2014

Some people say, ‘Music needs to be heard…’ I say that, ‘Fingers need to be played, Music needs to be created.’ It doesn’t mean that everyone should hear what you’re doing…it’s for your own benefit. With that in mind, I hope to expand in the music world.

My earlier goals were to at least play the piano once a week, and it was definitely achieved; but it became an expectation to attain rather than a passion to love. This year, I’m interested in rebuilding that enthusiasm by playing music which I personally like to hear and then hopefully perform it in one of the concerts. I do want my performance to be a bit difference; in the case that I have a technology backup of beats and remixes. My goal is to perform in one of the concerts at school, preferably between January and February. I would like to perform a piece by myself and also with an accompaniment, such as a singer. I would be undertaking a new challenge if I do achieve that goal.
Since I’m now in DP 2, I don’t have the greatest privilege to perform in the secondary production, and with our Drama course, there aren’t many opportunities for practical work. With that in mind, I should get involved in a Drama activity (that maybe outside my comfort zone). It could be an outside school drama competition or just an afterschool activity; mainly to get intact with my drama roots as there is no point of talent going to waste. My goal, during my whole DP year is to be commited to drama activities, in and outside of school and take part in drama competitions, in order to work collaboratively with others. An example would be, the CBB Anual Inter-School Drama Competition.
With photography, I am keen an interested in learning the technical aspects, specifically working with the ISO, which is basically the film speed; and investigating on the light settings as well. I am deeply motivated in taking high clarity pictures than what I have right now. My goal is to create an album with all my recent pictures and advertise it to the outside community, and maybe sell it. The goal starts from now to probably the end of July 2014.

Action Category

When it comes to action, it’s no surprise that I’m not involved as much as I want to be. Last year, I was relying with the treadmill and getting involved in some dance activities. I know that running on a treadmill may not reach the highest expectation when it comes to Action, however, it is still strenuous. Nevertheless, I do have some objectives for this year.

I’m currently signing up for a training program in a Tennis Club. As being a previous athlete in the sport, I thought of vising those roots again. The goal is to at least train one a week, most probably on the weekends for atleast 1-2 hours.

Secondly, for sure, I will be signing up for the SAISA football program. Last year, I was distracted with some family issues and was unable to involve myself but I’m definitely positive that I will be trying out this year.
I also want to revert back to my old skills in tennis. I use to play the sport, very actively when I was young but haven't been able to touch it up fully since. My goal is to once again go for classes in order to be taught the basic techniques and be prepared to play more advanced tennis when attending university. The class would be fixed to be held once a week.