Yasthika Narainsamy

I prioritize being a highly detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. I have the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. By occupying leadership positions throughout my high school career, it allowed me to become a well-rounded individual who can motivate and encourage others, act as a role model for other students and perform under pressure. I hold myself to high standards and strive for excellence in everything that I do. My vast skill set and involvement in various school-based and extra-curricular activities equip me with the skills to balance important tasks and continue to achieve. I have the relevant 'soft skills' to ensure that teamwork is effective and everyone can contribute equally. I also consistently aim to keep improving and expanding my skill set to make sure that I can make an effective contribution to the workforce and various institutions in the near future.

• Collaborated with TAFTA ( The Association For The Aged), and organized a community collection drive to provide clothing, non-perishables and other pre-loved items such as knitting needles and yarn as well as useful appliances including wheel-chairs and electrical appliances. (2025)
• Placed 9th in The South African National English Olympiad and was invited to the Awards Ceremony and National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. (2025)
• Achieved the Eden College White Honours Blazer for achieving 3 full colours in the respective categories: Academics, Eco and Olympiad. (2025)
• Participated in the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programme (2025)
• Participated in the 2019 AUSC Region 5 (Zone 6) Southern Africa Karate Championships at the age of 10 and thus achieved Protea/National Colours (2019)

• Sketching and other technical art forms
• Chess
• Karate
• Creative writing
• Reading