HELPING FISCAL PINTAG

Number of hours: 15

Years 12 and 13 led by the CAS coordinator organised a service project: helping a school near ours. We helped them to restore desks and tables by painting them again. We also fixed the courtyard and some classrooms by organising them, cleaning them and adding some new furniture. We also gathered materials that could be used in the school like books, pencils, rulers, etc.

I hoped that through this project we could help this school develop and offer a better quality of resources, infrastructure to students so they can access a better education. I believe the project was successful as we repaired many of the school resources. However, we encountered some problems, especially the lack of funds to buy materials we needed to finish the project. Through a variety of fund-raising events, enough money was gathered to buy materials and resources for the school.

I learned to work in a team, cooperate with anyone in anything I can contribute. Moreover, I learned to have a positive attitude even if I am tired because this encourages others to continue working, and the children who attended the school got enthusiastic. Their enthusiasm made me work harder, acting as my motivation to work harder.

This project benefited the school, as it can offer a better infrastructure to students who attend school. This improves education quality in public schools.

Next time, we could raise more money so we can make a greater change.

I learned to use the resources effective, using wisely the funds. I also learned construction skills that I can use in the future.