Ib options eve cas presentation new 2015

What is CAS?The best bit of the IB Diploma!

It’s about:•Trying new things•Learning through experience•Personal development•Understanding your capacity to make a difference to others

What do you actually have to do?

•Be involved in CAS activities for 18 months•Undertake at least one project•Take part in community service•Balance your activities•Attend formal CAS meetings•Reflect on your experiences regularly

Show evidence that you have achieved these 7 Learning Outcomes:

1. Increase awareness of strengths and areas for growth2. Undertake new challenges, develop new skills3. Plan and initiate own activities4. Work collaboratively with others5. Show perseverance and commitment 6. Engage with issues of global significance7. Consider the ethics of choices and actions

How do you pass?

What sort of activities count

for CAS?

Creativity

‘Arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking’

Art, drama, dance, music Creating a website Any form of teaching Photography Learning a new language Planning a project Model United Nations Uplands Student Council

Crystal Family Home English programme

Activity

‘Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle’

Cycling Scuba diving Horse riding Golf Building projects Beach cleans Football, netball, swimming Jungle trekking, expeditions YogaDance

Sabah!

REACH – Cameron Highlands

4PAWS

Service

‘Collaborative and reciprocal community engagement in response to an authentic need ’

Do Something Society Primary Homework Club Building a village volleyball shelter Volunteering at 4Paws animal shelter Environmental work at REACH Relay for Life Art sessions for refugee children Painting SPCA Reading programme for local children Organising a Talent Show to raise funds for charity

Shan Home Swimming Lessons

Why is CAS important?

• Harvard University recognises that:“Students with good CAS performance have qualities and skills that other students don’t possess”.

•University•Life!