Activities are starting this week for season 1 and here are my activities:

For creativity, I’ve joined with Aida, the musical production, which will end in a performance in January of 2019. I’m really excited for this as I had to audition for a part and everyone was incredibly talented. It will definitely be challenging and time-consuming but it will all be worth it to be able to experience working in an environment of excitement and passion for this project. The last time I acted in a production was 5 years ago and I’ve always found drama fascinating so looking forward to it.

I also play the piano so I’m taking piano lessons once per week as part of the ITP which is offered in school. I’m planning to take the grade 8 ABRSM exam at the beginning of next year. Maybe not looking forward to that as much because who likes exams? But I like playing piano.

For my activity I have chosen to do Culturama where there will also be a performance in October of this year. Again, this required an audition and I’m just glad I made it in. The country I am representing is China and I have been dancing Chinese dance since the age of 6 so being part of something that represents my heritage is an honour.

For service I have signed up for Support and Friendship with Riding with the Disabled (RDA). RDA is an organisation that offers free therapeutic horse rides for children and adults with disabilities. This helps improve their coordination and confidence. This is especially exciting because I’ve always loved riding and horses are probably the most majestic animals.

I have also joined a Global Concern called Smiles of China. In this GC we collaborate with a foundation called New Hope Foundation. They care for physically handicapped and abandoned children in critical health conditions in their child care centres in Beijing. What we do is support the New Hope Foundation by raising awareness of the specialist medical care that is required by children who are marginalised. This could possibly build international relations and knowing that I’m helping and making a difference for someone makes myself proud.

In general, there were too many activities to choose from but I’m incredibly happy with the ones I have chosen and looking forward to a great season.