As part of IB curriculum at Kanakia International School – IB, Chembur, we encouraged our higher grade learners to explore their emotions and thinking process by penning their goals, aspirations, and resolutions for the new year in a short & sweet blog post. Mentioned below is one such unique entry by our grade 8 learner – Ms. Kiara Mehta.
A new year is like a fresh start. It allows me to think about the past year and what I want to achieve and improve in the coming year.
Academically, my goals are to improve and excel in every subject. I want to manage my time more efficiently and be organised. This is because I realised that studying last minute would only increase stress and does not help me understand the concepts properly. This year, I want to focus on understanding the concepts deeply so that I can apply my knowledge with confidence. Improving my writing and thinking skills is also a very important goal for me, as I know it will help me in all the subjects.
Apart from academics, extracurricular activities are also significantly important to me this year. I want to develop new skills, discover my interests and become even more confident. I want to participate in school events and activities. Whether it is joining clubs, taking part in competitions within or outside school, helping organising fun events, I want to be more involved. Participating in these activities will help me step out of my comfort zone and express myself more freely, improving my communication and social skills. This will help me become more disciplined and dependable because it requires patience and commitment. These activities help us learn teamwork, responsibility and leadership which are not only useful in school, but also in life.
This year is also about my personal growth. I want to become more disciplined and open-minded. Sometimes life can be stressful, but I want to ensure I remain calm and focused. The past year has taught me many lessons, and I want to use them to grow, improve and move forward with confidence and effort.
As the new year begins, I want to make this year extremely meaningful with goals and resolutions, a positive attitude and dedication. I believe that I am ready to work hard, learn new things and make the most of the opportunities that come my way!