President of Media Club
In April 2023, I was appointed as the President of my CCA, responsible for Photography. When I received this news, I was elated, knowing that all the hard work and effort I had put into the media club had been recognized by my teachers and CCA mates. With this great leadership role, however, came great responsibility. I couldn't imagine going from managing myself to overseeing more than 90 people overnight. Nonetheless, I embraced the challenge and began to lead my CCA alongside a few other presidents in similar roles.
My vision for my presidency seemed smooth sailing at first, but it was not. I faced numerous challenges, particularly in uniting the CCA as a cohesive community and learning to coexist harmoniously. I strongly believe that for a CCA to succeed, we need to build team spirit, camaraderie, strong bonds, and mutual trust. Humans cannot thrive individually; we need to depend on and support one another.
My first major decision was to organize a team bonding session for all levels, from Secondary 1 to 4. I arranged activities like dodgeball, captain’s ball, and soccer—games that require teamwork. After this “intense” session, I noticed that we were becoming more united and proposed regular team bonding events.
In addition to fostering unity, I evaluated how the Media Club functioned, particularly in managing the school's AV system during morning assemblies. I found the existing SOP outdated and ineffective. With the support of my CCA teachers, I proposed and implemented a new SOP. I then conducted comprehensive training sessions for both juniors and seniors on the new AV routine and SOP.
The plan worked well. During a morning assembly, the principal remarked on the increased effectiveness of the Media Club’s AV operations, noting a significant reduction in errors. Whenever a particular level instructor was unavailable, I took the opportunity to share my knowledge with my peers, which was immensely fulfilling. Teaching my peers and seeing them gain knowledge from me gave me a profound sense of satisfaction.
Looking back, if asked whether I regret taking up the challenge, my answer is clear: I do not.
