The Mallya Aditi Kindness Initiative: My Journey as a Student Leader
In the academic year 2024–25, I, Ronan Vasanth, had the incredible opportunity to serve as the Class Representative of 10 IGCSE, alongside my fellow rep, Jaiveer. Together, as part of the High School Student Council at Mallya Aditi International School, we were entrusted with leading something truly special—The Kindness Initiative.
The vision behind the Kindness Initiative was bold and powerful: to actively increase the level of empathy and kindness among peers across the entirety of high school. Not as a one-time event or a fleeting campaign—but as a sustained, culture-shaping movement. Each student council representative was asked not only to advocate for kindness, but to design and implement an interactive, original kindness activity in their class. And that’s where Jaiveer and I stepped in with something we believed could spark real change.
Our Class Activity: A Weekly Ritual of Reflection and Action
After several brainstorming sessions, we came up with an idea that felt both meaningful and manageable. Every Monday, a random student in our class would pick a kindness-themed quote—something thought-provoking, something that could act as a guide for the week. Then, on Friday, five students, picked randomly, would share how they personally applied that quote in their lives during the week, specifically in the school environment (We used a chit based system).
This structure gave students space to think, act, and reflect. And over time, it transformed into a deeply respected classroom tradition. We heard stories of small, beautiful moments—comforting a peer, resolving conflicts with compassion, noticing when someone felt left out, or simply choosing patience in difficult situations.
Week after week, these reflections not only deepened our understanding of kindness—they built an atmosphere of trust, vulnerability, and genuine camaraderie. The classroom felt lighter, more connected, more human. Kindness became a language we all started speaking—without being told to.
The Impact: Beyond the Four Walls of 10 IGCSE
What started in our classroom didn’t stay confined to it. Teachers noticed the change. Other classes heard about our weekly ritual and began implementing similar versions. We even contributed content—quotes, student stories, and visuals—to the High School Kindness Bulletin Board.
This project wasn’t just successful; it was transformative. I genuinely believe it changed the way many of us viewed each other. It reminded us that school isn’t just a place to learn subjects—it’s a place to learn how to be.
The Assembly: Sharing Our Story
At the end of the year, Jaiveer and I had the honor of presenting our project at the High School Assembly. We shared what we had done, the impact it had, and why kindness needs structure if we want it to stick. We showed photos, played snippets from the year, and ended with a call to action—urging students from all grades to make kindness a habit, not a hashtag.
The response from our peers and teachers was deeply validating. Many called it one of the most meaningful student-led initiatives of the year. For me, it was a defining part of my high school experience—a reminder that leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, but about amplifying the quiet power of kindness.
Looking back, I’m proud of what we built. And even more proud that we proved something simple: when students lead with empathy, schools become better for everyone
The following are some of the many videos that we had collated over the academic year for the Mallya Aditi Kindness Initiative 23-24: