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FILM APPRECIATION - This year marked the THE ARDUINO AND CODING - The Club began
inaugural year of the Film Appreciation Club, where film enthusiasts with introductions to Arduino boards, their components, and the
came together to explore the art of cinema in depth. In addition to Arduino IDE. Students were introduced to breadboards, wiring, Arduino
deepen our appreciation for film masterpieces. This exciting journey pins, resistors, and basic coding concepts. Students explored a range of
consisted of a variety of activities through which members were able Arduino-compatible sensors and actuators, including ultrasonic
to develop a keen eye for techniques that bring stories to life. sensors, infrared sensors, LiDAR, motors, motor drivers, and servos.
Along with projects that helped students to develop wiring and coding
As part of the club, we engaged in multiple activities and fruitful skills, they also learnt about power management covering different
discussions: battery technologies and their applications. Students learned to use
• We screened films and analysed how directors of those movies multimeters to measure voltage, select appropriate power sources, and
used specific sets, dialogues, and intentional cinematography to manage voltage delivery efficiently. They also worked with motor
convey meaning. drivers and TT motors, gaining an understanding of H-bridges and
actuation. LCD screens and the I2C interface were also explored in
• We delved into a comparative analysis of movie scenes to challenges set. For their final project, students chose to develop an Air
understand how various elements, including lighting, framing Quality Monitoring system for the school. They worked with the MQ-135 sensor, integrating it with an Arduino and an
and music, create different levels of tension and emotions. LCD screen to display air quality readings.
• We explored the world of animated films and analysed their
storytelling techniques and how these techniques differ from
live action films. YOUR MONEY MATTERS - One of the key features
• We analysed short films and explored how the small duration of of our meetings has been our weekly “News of the Day” segment,
the film impacts the message conveyed. where a student presents a current event, sparking discussion and
• Our discussion engaged in directorial intent to examine how analytical thinking. This has helped members stay informed about
creative choices shape the audience's experience. global developments while enhancing their public speaking skills.In
addition, we regularly watch and analyze episodes of Shark Tank for 15
minutes, where students evaluate business pitches, dissect
investment strategies, and understand real-world applications of
entrepreneurship and innovation. These discussions have been
DEBATE - During the first term, the Debate Club instrumental in developing our critical thinking and business
thrived as student mentors guided mentees through a acumen.Beyond these structured activities, the club has also hosted
wide range of thought-provoking discussions. Students brainstorming challenges, collaborative storytelling sessions, and
were exposed to real-world debates, including the high- design-thinking workshops, all aimed at nurturing our
stakes U.S. Presidential debate between Kamala Harris creative instincts.
and Donald Trump, analysing rhetoric and strategy. The
students engaged in debates on pressing issues such as
"Should prisons be privatised?" and "Should schools
eliminate standardised testing as a measure of student
success?", which sharpened their critical thinking and COOKERY - Cookery Club has been one of the best in
confidence. They also debated topics such as "Does AI school experiences of the year. Every week we got to explore new
pose a greater threat or benefit to society?" and "Should recipes, try out different cuisines, and most importantly, have loads
social media platforms be held responsible for of fun while cooking together. It wasn't just about making food; it
misinformation?" These discussions challenged was about learning, experimenting, and enjoying the process
perspectives and encouraged nuanced understanding. with friends.
Through rigorous discourse, mentees refined their
articulation and rebuttal skills. Reflection sessions One of the most exciting parts of the club was discovering different
deepened their grasp of complex issues, fostering cuisines. From Mexican tacos to buttery shortbread cookies, every
intellectual curiosity. The sessions were lively, with session introduced us to something new. I loved making cheesy
passionate exchanges and moments of humour making vegetable pizzas, especially when we got to customize our toppings.
debates even more engaging. Ultimately, the club Learning how to bake was also an amazing experience. We made
radiated energy, and the mentees emerged more delicious jaggery cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and rich, fudgy
confident , well-informed, and eager to take chocolate brownies. The semolina cake was a surprise because I
on new challenges. never knew that semolina could be used for baking!
Another highlight was making savory dishes like garlic bread,
spinach mushroom puffs, and stuffed baked potatoes. The stuffed
MATH - The Math Club is a vibrant potatoes were my favorite because they were crispy on the outside
s p a c e w h e r e c u r i o s i t y m e e t s and creamy on the inside. We also learned how to make refreshing
collaboration. We tackle challenging drinks like mojito, which was perfect after a long day. The banana
problems as a team, breaking down chocolate chip muffins and chocolate chip cups were so much fun
complex concepts and exploring to bake, and they turned out soft and delicious.
multiple approaches to reach elegant
solutions. Each session pushes us Apart from the cooking itself, the best part was the teamwork and
beyond textbooks, encouraging critical laughter we shared. We helped each other, made a few mistakes,
thinking, logical reasoning, and and sometimes ended up in a mess, but that's what made it even
creative problem-solving. more fun. Cookery Club has taught me valuable skills, and I cannot
wait to try new recipes in the future!

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