An Introduction for Parents and Students

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Inquirers - They develop their natural curiosity, have the skills to conduct research and actively enjoy learning.

Knowledgeable - They explore a broad range of concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance.

Thinkers - They exercise initiative and make reasoned, ethical decisions. Communicators They express information creatively and work effectively in collaboration with others.

Principled - They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of justice.

Open-minded - They evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring - They have a personal commitment to service, and show compassion towards the needs of others.

Risk-takers - They approach unfamiliar situations with courage and are articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced - They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to well-being.

Reflective - They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations.

IB Learner Profile

CAS is one of three essential elements in the IB Diploma Program experience

Creative: arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking

Action: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work

Service: an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit

What is CAS?

CAS aims to develop students who are:Reflective thinkersWilling to accept new challenges and

new rolesAware of themselves as members of

communities with responsibilities towards each other and the environment

Active participants in sustained, collaborative projects

Balanced

What are the goals of CAS?

At ISK we are dedicated to excellence in both academics and PERSONAL development.

CAS enables students to enhance their personal learning through experiential learning.

The CAS program is challenging and enjoyable- it is a personal journey of self-discovery!

Explore your mind, discover yourself, then give the best that is in you to your age and to your world. There are heroic possibilities waiting to

be discovered in every person. - Wilfred Peterson

Why is it important?

Many components and aims will continue: plan, act, reflect; and the goal of creating a better and more peaceful world.

Emphasis for younger students was on developing an awareness of community, but in CAS there is growing involvement in service to the community, in line with students’ maturity and autonomy.

Students will have more opportunity to take responsibility for their experiences, take risks, and challenge themselves.

How is CAS different from other service learning?

Over the next two years I will work with you to plan, do, and reflect in order to achieve the eight specific CAS outcomes:

Increase your awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth

Undertake new challenges

Plan and initiate activities

Work collaboratively with others

What is my role?

Show perseverance and commitment in your activities

Engage with issues of global importance

Consider the ethical implications of your actions

Develop new skills

To know the road ahead, ask those who are coming back.

- Chinese proverb

Email – s.smith@takapuna.school.nz

Facebook – TGS IB CAS group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/tgs.ib.cas/

Wordpress http://tgscas.wordpress.com/

Managebac – how the students plan, track and record their activities. They can take you through this.

Communication

Plan, do, reflectUndertake at least one interim review and

one final review with meTake part in a range of activities, including at

least one project- some of which you have initiated yourself

Keep records of your activities and achievements

Show evidence of achievement of the eight learning outcomes

What is expected of the student?

Creativity:Form a band and schedule a

performanceOrganize a talent showPaint with a group at a mentally

disabled facilityPhotography Organize a city beautification project

Examples of Successful CAS Projects

Action:Give dance lessons at a

community centerTeach football to youthGive swimming lessons to

underprivileged childrenJoin a new team sport (or

individual) with which you are unfamiliar

Examples of Successful CAS Projects

ServiceRead to the blindServe meals at the city missionTake your pet to a home for the

elderly for ‘Pet Therapy’Organize an environmental clean-

up dayTutor a younger / older person

Examples of Successful CAS Projects

The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump

in and scramble through as well as we can.~ Robert Cushing ~

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.

In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are,

what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.

~ Maya Angelou ~

Thank you!

The IBWSC is Hosted in a creative and inspiring university setting, IB students from around the world collaborate to develop innovative solutions to global issues.

Students hear from inspiring speakers, engage in thoughtful inquiry focused on the conference theme in small sessions, and participate in excursions and recreational activities

These experiences encourage building meaningful relationships with peers and developing international understanding and leadership skills that benefit participants far beyond the conference week.

International Student Conference

University of Queensland, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA6-12 July Empowering Diversity: exploring ways to make an impact in all communities

University of Bath, UNITED KINGDOM

27 July- 02 AugustUrban Planning: Building the city of

the future

Students register for the conference and pay direct to IB for this portion of the conference (US$925)

This covers all costs from landing at the conference to leaving the conference.

Flight costs are extra and will be booked as a group with one teacher chaperone.

UK - $2800, Australia - $750 (approx)

Costs

So… what is the next step ?Some of you have emailed me

already to say you are interested in one of the conferences.

Please fill in the handout available and return the permission slip to me in the social sciences office – top floor of the Ralph Roberts building.

Some photos of the Hong Kong IBWSC

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