MYP SERVICE AS
ACTION Programme
Student Workbook
Grade 10 2016-17
Name:______________________ Homeroom:_________________ HR Teacher:_________________
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Table of Contents
SERVICE AS ACTION 3
WHAT IS A SERVICE AS ACTION PROJECT? 4
PROJECT CATEGORY ONE (ONLY CATEGORY IN GRADE 10) 4
THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVICE AS ACTION 5
IB SERVICE LEARNING OUTCOMES 7
SERVICE AS ACTION AND THE IB LEARNER PROFILE? 10
PROJECT CATEGORY ONE (ONLY ONE CATEGORY IN GRADE 10) 12
ENTERING A SERVICE AS ACTION PROJECT INTO MANAGEBAC 14 PLANNING YOUR SERVICE AS ACTION PROJECT 16 TAKING ACTION FOR YOUR PROJECT 20 REFLECTING ON YOUR SERVICE AS ACTION PROJECT 22 ENTERING REFLECTIONS AND EVIDENCE INTO MANAGEBAC 25 ROLE OF THE SUPERVISOR 27 GETTING APPROVAL FOR ACTIVITIES CONSIDERED HIGH LEVEL 28 MY SERVICE AS ACTION CHECKLIST 31
SERVICE AS ACTION AWARDS AND ACADEMIC HONOURS 32
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 33
LIST OF SERVICE AS ACTION POSSIBILITIES 34
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FUNDRAISING (MONEY OR GOODS) 36
HOW TO REGISTER A CHARITY IN THE UAE 36 APPENDIX 37
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SERVICE AS ACTION
Service as action is a vital part of the MYP Programme at Uptown School and
is a mandatory requirement for students to complete. It starts in the classroom
and extends beyond it, requiring students to take an active part in the
communities in which they live. Giving importance to the sense of community
throughout the programme encourages responsible citizenship and seeks to
deepen the student’s knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
The MYP Service as Action Programme provides an avenue for experiential
learning through a range of physical, service and community activities.
The emphasis is on
- Developing community awareness and concern
- Learning to balance social, academic, and recreational avenues in life
whilst maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Becoming independent - Developing the skills needed to make an effective contribution to
society including personal reflection, resilience and working
collaboratively.
Students are encouraged to make
connections between their intellectual and
social growth, thereby refining their
affective, creative and ethical as well as
cognitive development. This is achieved
through a process of discovery of self and
community, and reflections inside as well
as outside the classroom.
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What is SERVICE AS ACTION?
Action:Taking“action”onissuesinthelocal,nationalorglobalcommunity.Service: An unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for thestudent.Therights,dignityandautonomyofallthoseinvolvedarerespected.
What is a SERVICE AS ACTION project? Itisanactivitythatyoudecideyouwillorganizeorparticipateinoveraperiodoftimewithadesiredoutcomethathelpsothers.Itisnotonlyabouthowlongittakes,buttheimpactithasonthoseyouhelp.YoumustparticipateinatleastTWOprojectsthisyear.Simply:
Project Category One (only category in Grade 10)
• Grades6-10• Decideonanappropriateactivity.Itshouldtake6weeksfromtheinitial
planninguntilthereflectioniscomplete.Morecomplexprojectswillrequiremoretimeplanning,whereassimplerprojectswillrequiremoretimetakingaction.
• Youmayworkaloneontheactivityoraspartofasmallgroup(nomorethanFOURstudents).
• CompleteaproposalformonManagebac• Onceapproved,youwillbenotifiedonManagebac• Youmusthaveasupervisororpersontooverseeyourproject(thiscannotbe
aparentintheirroleasaparent)• Oncetheprojectiscompleted,youshoulduploadyourevidenceand
reflectionsontoManagebac.
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The importance of SERVICE AS ACTION
Yourhardworkbenefitsother people in theschool, local andinternationalcommunity
Aidingothershelpsyoutolearn about yourself andimproveyourself-esteem Engaging with the
communityencourages you torespect and showtolerance towardsothers
Meeting othersdevelops yourinterpersonalskills
Working withothers developsyour leadershipskills
Going outside ofyourcomfort zoneincreases yourunderstanding oftheworld
Largeprojectsallowyou to discovernew talents, skillsandinterests
It helps you toreflect on yourstrengths andweaknesses
Helping otherslooksreallygoodtouniversities andemployers
The rigour prepares you forthe demands of Creativity,Action and Service (CAS) inIBDiploma
State the THREEmost important reasonswhy youwill successfully complete the Service asActionprogramme
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IB Service Learning Outcomes Forstudentdevelopmenttooccur,ServiceasActionshouldinvolve:
• Real,purposefulactivities,withsignificantoutcomes• Personalchallenge—tasksmustextendthestudentandbeachievablein
scope• Thoughtfulconsideration,suchasplanning,reviewingprogressandreporting• Reflectiononoutcomesandpersonallearning.
TheIBhassetout7learningoutcomesaspartoftheServiceasActioncomponentoftheMYP. Each activitymust include at least TWO learning outcomes from the listbelow. It is recommended that one activity include a maximum of 3-4 learningoutcomes to ensure the reflections remain focused and demonstrate appropriatedepth.
Thenturnoveranddiscoverthe7learningoutcomesyoucanachieveaspartofyourService as Action project. Begin to brainstorm what activities could show eachoutcomeintheboxes.
Inyouropinion,whatisthemostimportantthingyoucanlearnfromcompletingaServiceasActionactivity?Explainwhy.
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1.IncreasetheirawarenessoftheirownstrengthsandareasforgrowthTheyareabletoseethemselvesasindividualswithvariousskillsandabilities,somemoredevelopedthanothers,andunderstandthattheycanmakechoicesabouthowtheywishtomoveforward.2.UndertakenewchallengesanddevelopnewskillsAnewchallengemaybeanunfamiliaractivityoranextensiontoanexistingone.Aswithnewchallenges,newskillsmaybeshowninactivitiesthestudenthasnotpreviouslyundertaken,orinincreasedexpertiseinanestablishedarea.
3.PlanandinitiateactivitiesPlanningandinitiationwilloftenbeincollaborationwithothers.Itcanbeshowninactivitiesthatarepartoflargerprojects,forexampleon-goingschoolactivitiesinthelocalcommunity,aswellasinsmallstudent-ledactivities.
Brainstorm one or more activities you could complete to demonstrate this objective
Brainstorm one or more activities you could complete to demonstrate this objective
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4.WorkcollaborativelywithothersCollaborationcanbeshowninmanydifferentactivities,suchasteamsports,playingmusicinaband,orhelpinginprimaryschool.5.ShowperseveranceandcommitmenttotheiractivitiesThiscanonlybeachievedforalonger-termactivitythatislikelytorequiresignificantplanningorrequireyoutoovercomeanumberofobstaclesalongtheway6.EngagedwithissuesofglobalimportanceProjectsthattackleglobalissues.
7.ConsidertheethicalimplicationsoftheserviceStudentsneedtoconsiderwhetherallaspectsoftheirprojectareethical,andwillnothaveanegativeimpactonanyoneinthecommunity.
Brainstorm one or more activities you could complete to demonstrate this objective
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SERVICE AS ACTION and the IB Learner Profile?
Inquirers: We use inquiry and research skills to learn about causes and charities, to find out how we can put our new knowledge to good use, and to take the initiative and do things by ourselves.
Knowledgeable: We broaden and deepen our knowledge in a variety of ways. Sometimes we learn about things for the first time and sometimes we learn new things about topics we are already familiar with.
Thinkers: We think critically and creatively during our projects in order to solve problems and make ethical decisions.
Communicators: We work effectively as part of a team and develop new communication skills in order to communicate effectively with outside organizations and the wider community.
Caring & Principled: We develop projects with the welfare of others in mind. We show empathy, honesty, integrity, compassion and respect for others throughout our projects.
Open-minded: We are open to trying new things with new people, in new and exciting ways. We respect other people’s values, traditions and opinions when planning and executing projects.
Risk-takers: We try things for the first time. We challenge ourselves in new ways, and take risks even though failure is a possibility. We are resilient no matter the outcome and we look for new ways to push ourselves in all aspects of our lives.
Balanced: We manage our social, academic, sporting and recreational lives in a balanced way. We manage our time, our stresses, and ourselves effectively.
Reflective: We reflect on all aspects of our lives in order to constantly improve both for ourselves and for others. We champion our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses, and find ways to improve both.
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Project Category One (only one category in Grade 10) Youmustchooseanappropriateactivitywhichischallengingforyouandwhichhelpsothers.Youshoulddiscusspossibleprojectswithyourparents,friends,teachersorotherfamilymembers.Theywillbeagoodresourceandcangiveyousomegreatideas.Yourprojectcanbeanindividualonewhereyouworkaloneoryoucanworkwithothers,butonlyuptoFOURpeopleinagroupproject.Eachpersonmustcompletetheirownreflectionbutyoucanshareyourevidencei.e.photos,research,etc.HereareafewServiceasActionprojectideas:Organiseeventsandactivitiesthatwillprovideaservicetosomeone
• Createan“EnvironmentalClub”atschoolthatcouldorganizeactivitiessuchascleaningparksorbeachesinyourlocalareaoveranextendedperiodoftime,andeducatepeopleaboutbeingenvironmentallyfriendlyandrecycling!
• OrganiseaPYPstudentassistantprogram• Organiseamothertonguereadingprogramfortheyoungerkids• BeinvolvedwithorganizingandparticipatinginInternationalDay
Volunteerforalocalcharityorcause
• VolunteeryourtimeatDubaiAutismCentreandhangoutwithchildrenwhohavespecialneeds
• Volunteeratthechildren’shospital
Raiseawarenessforacharityorcause
• Design,make&marketanappropriateproductyoucouldsell,withtheprofitbeingdonatedtoacharitywhilstraisingawarenessforthatcharity
• Organizeamarketstalltoselloldtoysandgames,withtheprofitbeingdonatedtoacharitywhilstraisingawarenessforthatcharity
GiveservicetopeopleinourDubaicommunity
• Collectanddrop-offnonperishablefoodforthelabourcampworkers• Coachasportsteamofsomekind• Givemusiclessons
Generally,thebestserviceactivityisonethat:• Meetsagenuineneed• Yougenuinelycareabout• Youunderstandtheissueorproblem• Involvesotherpeople• Hasaresponsiblesupervisorwhoisabletocommentonyoursuccess• Allowsyoutomeetyourlearningoutcomes
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Therearesomanyopportunitiestoworkwithindividuals,groupsofpeopleorlocalandinternationalorganizations.Soyouwillneedtodoalotofplanningbeforeyoudecideontherightprojectforyou.Asyoumustcompleteaminimumof1categoryoneprojectperyeartomeettheminimumrequirements,thinkcarefullyaboutyourproject.Ifyouchooseonethatendsafterashortwhile,youcandoanother.Remember,it’snotaboutthehours,it’sabouttheserviceyougiveandthehelpyougivetoothers.Themoreactivitiesyoudo,themoreoutcomesyoucancoverandthemorebalancedyouare!
MainIdeaUsethe5
sectionstohelpcomeupwiththebestidea–addtothecentre
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CanIgetagoodsupervisor?
BrainstormAnswereachquestion–youmayhavemorethanoneideafor
each
WhatlearningoutcomeswillItrytoachieve?Pages8-9
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Entering a Service as action project into Managebac
So you know what you want to do, you probably spoke already to yourhomeroom/wellbeingteacheraboutit.NowyoujustneedtoentertheprojectontoManagebac.Thisstepisveryimportant,asaprojectisnotofficiallyapproveduntilithasbeenapprovedonManagebac
1. ClickontheIBManagertabandselectSAtobegin.
2. YourC&SWorksheetwillappear.ClicktheAddSAActivitybuttoninthe
sidebar.
3. Completetheformthatfollows:
a. Ifyouarepartofanactivity'group'onManageBac(e.g.thefilmclub),youcanselectthegroupinthescrollmenuor'findanewgroup'.Otherwise,ignorethisandtypeinthenameofyouractivityintheActivityNamebox.Giveitarelevanttitle.
b. IndicatewhetheritisOut-of-SchoolorIn-School.c. Youcanaddhoursintotheboxesforhours,butyoudonothaveto.d. PickyourStartandEndDatefortheactivity.Thesemightnotyetbe
exact.Justtrytobeclose.Youcanadjustthemlater.e. AddyourSupervisor.Ifyouhaveselectedagroupfromthescrollmenu,
thisshouldfillinautomatically.Allactivitiesmusthaveasupervisor,andthiscannotbeyourparentintheirroleasyourparent.
f. IfyouplantoworkwithanOrganization,fillintheorganizationname.g. EnteryourActivityAim–whatyouhopetoachieveh. Checkoffwhichtargetedlearningoutcomesyouareaimingtoachieve
withthisactivity.Youshouldhave2-3targetsforoneactivity.i. Whentheformhasbeencompleted,clickAddSAactivityatthebottom
ofthepage.
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Onceyouractivityhasbeenadded,youwillbetakenbacktoyourSAWorksheet.YouractivitywillappearinyourchartwithaNeedsApprovaltagYourhomeroom/wellbeingteachershouldthenapproveyourproject.FormoreinformationandhelpwithServiceasActiononManagebacvisithttp://help.managebac.com/support?lesson=34659&manual_id=3613EachprojectonManagebacshouldincludetheplanning,takingactionandreflectivecomponents
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Planning your Service as action project
Youproject proposal has been approved. It is time to begin your planning. Ideally,youwillpreparethesedocumentsdigitallyanduploadthemdirectlytoyourproject,however,youmayalsochoosetocompleteyourworkbyhandandscanit.Whenplanning,itisessentialtoaskyourselfquestionsaboutthe‘who,what,when,where and why’ of your project to make it successful. Below are some guidingquestionsandoverthepageisaflowcharttohelpyougetstarted.
• Makingcontactwithpeoplewhoyouwillbeinvolvedwith• Willyoubeworkingaloneonyourprojectorinasmallgroup?• Whatresourceswillyouneeds,suchasequipment?• Ifyouneedtotraveltoalocation,howwillyougetthere?• Whenwillyouworkonyourproject?Afterschoolorweekends?• Whattimedoyouhavetobeatyourlocation?• Whowillbeyoursupervisor?• Ifyouarefundraising,towhomwillthemoneybedonated?• Howareyougoingtomarketandraiseawarenessofthecharity/cause?• Willyouneedanyspecialclothing?• Whenwillyouscheduletofinishyourproject?• Whatis/areyourgoalsfortheproject?
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Planning your Service as action project - f lowchart Here isa littleplanning sheet tohelpyouget started–youmay requireadditionaldetailsthanwhatcanfithere.Ifso,useadditionalnotes.
AmIworkingbymyself? Othergroupmembers
Name:_____________________Name:_____________________Name:_____________________
No
Contactinformationofsupervisor
Name:_____________________Email:______________________Phone:_____________________Org:_______________________
Yes
Isthereanotherimportantperson?
Contactinformationofotherimportantperson
Name(s):_____________________Email:_______________________Phone:______________________Org:_________________________
Yes
No
WillIneedresources?
No Yes
EquipmentDetails/costs
ClothingDetails/costs
TransportDetails/costs
OtherDetails/costs
WillIraisefunds?
Totalcosts:
Yes
No
HowwillIraisefunds?
Wherewillthemoneygo?
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Isthisaone-timeactivity?
NoYes
WhenwillIdothisactivity?
WherewillIdothisactivity?
WhenwillIdotheseactivities?
Willtherebemorethanonelocationfortheactivities?
No Yes
WherewillIdotheseactivities? WherewillIdotheseactivities?
WhatdoIwantthisprojecttoachieve?Whatisthegoaloftheproject?
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Youmayusethefollowingpageforadditionalplanning.RememberthatyouwillneedtoputallofyourworkintoManagebac.Youmaychoosetocompleteyourplanningdigitally,oryoucantakescansofthisbooklet.
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Taking Action for your project
Takingactionwillbe themost rewardingandmost importantstep in learning fromyour experience. Whilst it is exciting to experience helping others and make adifference,withoutevidencesupportingthegreatworkyoudo,yourprojectmaybemarkedasincomplete.Whentakingaction,remindyourselftodothefollowing:
• Recordtheprogressofyourprojectwithphotosandtext• UploadthephotosfromyourphoneorcameraintoManagebac• Describetheactivitiesyoucompleted• Describewhatchangesyoumade,ifany• Ifagroupproject,describewhattheothersdidandhowtheyallperformed• Rememberto‘tellthestoryofyourproject’
PrincessDianaofWalesisoftenconsidered‘themostphotographedwomanintheworld’andsheprobablywaspriorto‘selfies’andsocialmedia.HercommitmenttocharityworkandselflesssupportingofAIDS/HIVandlandminevictims ledPrincessDianaofWalestobecomeknownasthe‘People’sPrincess’followingherdeath.Look at the following images.Identify one or two images thatshow very well the action thatDiana tookandexplainwhy.Thenidentify one or two images thatwould not be good to use andexplainwhy.
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6. 7.
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Use this space tobrainstormwhatyoucandoandwhatyoucandocumentwithphotosorvideos
Continueyourresponsehereifneeded
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Reflecting on your Service as action project
Youhavedone thehardwork,madea realdifference in the lifeofanotherhumanbeingandwanttoshareitwiththeworld.Butwhatdidyoulearn?Reflectionisavaluabletooltoseparatethespecificmomentsyouareproudoffromthemomentswhenthingsdidnotgosowell. Itallowsyoutooutlineyour learningoutcomesandhowtheywereachieved.Importantquestionsforyoutoaskyourselfinclude:
• Whatweremyoverallthoughtsoftheproject?DidIplanwellandtakeactionappropriately?
• DidImanagetoachievemygoalsfortheproject?Mylearningoutcomes?• Howsuccessfulwastheproject?• IfIhadtorepeattheproject,whatwouldIdodifferently?• Howdidthegroupworktogether(forgroupprojects)?• HowcanIapplywhatIlearnedtoothersituations?
Evidence from small group projects can be the same as other group members;however, the reflections need to be your ownwork relevant to your own learningoutcomes
What does a reflection look l ike? Choice1–getcreative
Useyourwords!• Writeanarticleforthenewsletter• Createapodcast• Writeashortstory/play• Writeapoem• Writeanessayabouttheissue• Takepartinadebateandrecordit.
UseyourBody!• Actoutaperformance• Doapuppetshow
Usemusic!• Createandperformamusicaldisplay• Writeasongand/orsingabouttheexperience
Usespace!• Createabulletinboard• Createawebsite• Createaslideshowpresentation• Createapainting,mural,cartoon
Useyourownidea!• Ifthereisanotherwayyouwanttocreateareflectionpiecethatappropriately
addressesthequestionsabove,checkwithyourHR/Wellbeingteacherforapproval.
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Choice2–WritestraighttoManagebacYoucanwritestraight toManagebacanswering thereflectionquestions.Belowaresomesentenceframes.It isnotarequirementthatthesebeused–theyaresimplyheretohelpstudentsunsureofwhattowriteorsay.Itisrecommendedthatyougobeyond just ‘filling the gaps’ with one-word answers to complete a high qualityreflection.InthisactivityIdid(___activity(ies)___)on(___date(s)___)
OnethingIlovedabouttheactivitywas…
Duringtheproject,Ifeltreallygoodwhen…
Onethingthatfrustrates/frustratedmeaboutthisprojectwas…
DuringthisactivityIfeltchallengedwhen…
Oneadjectivethatdescribesmyprojectwouldbe_______because…
WhenIdisagree(d)withmygroupmembersinmyactivity,I…
OnewayItriedtomakemyprojectbetterwas…
Onethingourgroupdidtocommunicatebetterwas…
IfIhadputalittle/lotmoreeffortintomyproject,Ithink…
IfIlookcloselyatmyproject,Ithinkitwouldhavebeenbetterto…because…
Thisprojecthelpedmetounderstandthat…
Iwasreallysurprisedwhen…because…
IknowIworkedhardonthisprojectbecause…Forexample,…
Theworstpartabouttheprojectwas…
Thegreatestpartabouttheprojectwas…
Inthisproject,Ilearned/discovered/figuredoutthat…
NowIunderstand…
Iamdeterminedto…
Iammostproudof…
Mygoalwasto…andIachievedthisby…
Iwanttoknowmoreabout…
Icanusemynewskillof_____whenI…
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Reflection writing space
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Entering reflections and evidence into Managebac
For each project, you must reflect at the conclusion of the project. Furthermore,ideally, you shouldbeaddingevidencewith reflectionsduringyourprojectaswell.Followthestepsbelowtoaddyourevidenceandreflections
1. GototheSAtabunderIBManager,whichwillleadyoutoyourSAWorksheet.Selecttheactivityyouwanttowriteareflectionforfromthelist.
2. Afterselectinganactivity,selectReflections&Evidencefromthesidebar.
3. ClickAddNewReflectioninthesidebartoaddareflection.
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4. Ifthisisaninterimentry,notyourfinalreflection,youcanchoosetoadd
manydifferentthings,suchasjournalentries,videosfromYouTube,photosandothers.Youthenneedtoclickonatleastonelearningoutcome.Itispossiblethatyourinterimevidenceandreflectionsdonotcoverallofyourlearningoutcomes,buttheyshouldrelatetooneofthem.Whencomplete,clickAddReflection&Evidence. Ifthisisyourfinalevidenceandreflectionfortheproject,youshouldbeuploadingtherelevantfile,ortypingyourfinalentry.Thisentryshouldrelatetoallofthelearningoutcomes.Whencomplete,clickAddReflection&Evidence.
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Role of the supervisor
You must nominate a supervisor who is responsible to verify/check your serviceactivity. It is your responsibility to first ask if an older student/teacher/schoolemployee/externalcommunitymembercanbethesupervisor.Oncetheprojectisfinished,youneedtopresstherequestsupervisorreviewbuttonin Managebac. This will send the supervisor an email. The supervisor will thencommentonyourprogressandachievement. It isvery importantthatyouhavethecorrectemailaddressenteredintoManagebacforyoursupervisor.Ifyoursupervisorhasnotrespondedafteroneweek,contactthemdirectly.Asupervisormayconsideryourprojectunsatisfactorilycompletedif:
• Thesupervisorhasnorecordofyouparticipatingintheactivity,or• Thesupervisorcannotseeaconnectionbetweenyourprojectandyour
chosenlearningoutcomes
Yourparentsmayonlyactasyoursupervisor if theyareacting ina roleother thanyour parent. For example, if your parent is a teacher atUptown School, then s/hemayactasyoursupervisoriftheyalsorunanECAorclub.Anotherexampleisifyourparentisinvolvedincharityprojectsandwillactasyoursupervisor.If youarenotable to finda suitable supervisor, contactyourhomeroom/wellbeingteacherortheSACoordinator.
Onceyour supervisorhas commentedonyourprojectpositivelyas completed, youneed to ask your homeroom/wellbeing teacher to formally approve the project ascomplete. They will check that evidence has been provided of the activity, andappropriatereflectionhasbeencompleted.
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Getting approval for activities considered HIGH LEVEL
Ifyourplanningstages identifiedanyofthefollowingelements,youmustcompleteand submit the planning documents below in addition to your other planningevidence:
- Raisingmoney- Usingaspecificschoolfacilityotherthanaclassroom- Needingtouseschoolequipment- InvolvingprimaryANDsecondaryschool- Needingteachersupervisors/chaperoning- Usingtheschoolbefore7amorafter4:30pmorontheweekend
Level:High
For all other projects, continue to use the Managebac system for HR/Wellbeingteacher/SACoordinatorapprovals.Ifyouareindoubt,pleasespeaktotheSACoordinator.
ApprovalRequired:MYPCoordinator
Anyevent:• Involvingthehandlingofmoney• needingaspecificfacility(i.e.,
gym,footballpitch,canteen,library,swimmingpool)
• needingschoolequipment(i.e.,DT/Drama/Music/Sports/Scienceetc)
• involvingprimaryandsecondaryschool
• Heldatschooloutsideofregularschoolhours
ExamplesofpreviousHighLevelEvents:• TalentShows• Fashionshows• Schooldance• Movienight• SAFundraisers• Coachingonsports
fields
Advancednoticerequired:3weeks
Proposal Form filled in and returned
to office
Signed off by MYP
Coordinator
Apply to hold event
Events checklist signed off
Final permission
granted
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Uptown School Event Proposal Form – High Level Activit ies PleasecompleteandreturntotheMYPCoordinator’sofficeatleast3weeksbeforethe High Level event. By completing this form you accept all responsibility fororganizingtheeventandanyresourcesused.Name__________________________Homeroom_____Date_____________Whatisthepurpose/aimofmyevent?Whichstaffmemberissupervisingmyevent?(SignatureofStaffmemberrequired)PleaseprovidestartandfinishtimesfortheeventPleaseprovideacleardescriptionofalldetailsoftheevent.Whatsafetyprecautionsarerequired?Pleaseprovideacleardescriptionofallresourcesneededtoruntheevent:Facilities:Teacherchaperones:SecuritystaffCleaners:Schoolsupportstaff:Equipment:Other:How will I promote my event? (Posters, Uptown Blog, Morning Notices,Communicatoretc)Pleasedescribeanyotherspecialarrangementsthatmayberequired.SignedStudent_________________________Supervisingteacher___________________
OfficeuseonlyPermissionGrantedPermissionDenied
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Uptown School Event Proposal Form – High Level Activit ies Pleasechecktheboxwhereappropriatewith! Ihavefilledintheproposalformandbeengivenpermissiontoproceed �
Ihaveorganizedsupervision/Chaperones �
Ihaveprovidedcontactdetailsofsupervisors/Chaperones �
Ihaveprovidedmycontactdetails �
Ihavereceivedpermissiontousefacilitiesbyrelevantteacher/administrator �
Ihavepublicizedmyeventusingrelevantchannels �
Ihaveconsultedandarrangedforsecurity,technicalsupportandallnecessarysupportstaff
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My Service as Action checklist
InvestigatingThoughtofanappropriateprojectthatwilltake6weeksormore �Identifiedanappropriatesupervisorandrecordedtheirinformation �Myprojecthadanappropriateaim(Iworkedtowardssomethingclear) �Selected2-3appropriatelearningoutcomesfromthelistprovided �EntereddataintoManagebacandreceivedapprovalfortheactivity �PlanningDeterminedthedetailsortheproject,includingwhen,whereandresources �Recordedplanning,suchasthetemplateoryourownplanningdocuments �If applicable, completed the additional planning process for high levelactivities
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Uploadedevidenceofplanningtomanagebac �TakingactionCompletedtheactioncomponentoftheproject �Hadagreattime! �Takenphotographs,videosandcollectedanyartifactsofyouraction �AddedevidencetoManagebac �ReflectingDecidedonthemethodofreflection �Createdthereflectionpiece �Madesurethereflectionanswersmostofthereflectionquestions �Madesurethereflectionfocusesontheselectedlearningoutcomes �Checkedtheprojectcoveredsixormoreweeks �
UploadedoraddedthereflectiontoManagebac �
CompletionContactsupervisortomakesurethatprojectisfinished �Informedhomeroom/wellbeingteachertomarktheprojectascomplete �Feelgreatabouttheeffortyougaveandthedifferenceyoumade! �
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Service as Action Awards and Academic Honours ServiceasActionAwardsEachmonthduringthewholeschoolassemblies,awardsrelatingtoServiceasActionwillbepresentedtostudents.Thismaybeforoutstandingeffortsinplanning,takingaction and reflection, or for ongoing commitment to the Service as Actionprogramme.Furthermore, outstanding project presentations will receive an award at the finalawardsceremonyattheendoftheschoolyear.Therearealsomajorawardsforthemost outstanding contributions to Service as Action and to the Uptown schoolcommunity.AcademicHonoursUptown School aims to prepare all its students for success beyond school, andsuccessful students embrace and exemplify the IB Learner Profile. In order for astudent from Grade 10 to achieve Academic Honours for the 2016-17 year, thestudent must successfully complete ONE activity from project category one. ThisprojectmustbecompletedbyJune1st2017tobeeligibleforAcademicHonoursCompletionoftheMYPServiceasActionprogrammeIn order to satisfactorily complete theMYP Service as Action programme for yourgrade level, you must satisfactorily completeONE project from category on. Thisprojectmust be completed by June 1st 2017. Failure tomeet this requirementwillresult in an unsatisfactory result recorded on your end of year report card.Completion of the Service as Action programme is a prerequisite of entry into theDiplomaProgramme regardless of your grade level. Youwill also attend ameetingwiththeServiceasActionCoordinatorwithyourparent(s).
OF COURSE WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO BE INVOLVED IN MORE THAN 1
PROJECT ANYWAY!
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Frequently Asked Questions HowmanyprojectsdoIneedtocompletetoachievesatisfactory?Justlike2015-16,youmustcomplete1serviceasactionproject.However,younowalsoneedtocompletethehomeroomprojectaswell.Therefore,onecategory1projectandonecategory2projectisrequired.Howlongdoestheprojectneedtobe?Youshouldbeaimingtocompleteaprojectlongterm(6+weeksminimum).Thiswillincludetheplanningtime,generally2ormoreweeks,plustheaction,plusthetimeittakesforyoutocreateyourreflection.Iftheplanningisverysimple,thenmoreactionmayberequiredWhatifIamorganizinganeventthatwillonlygofor1day?Yesthat’sfine,ifyouplanitwell,andifyoureflectonitindetail.Planningshouldtakeyouafewweeks,aswillagoodreflection.Makesuretochecktheapprovalprocessforlarger“HighLevel”activities.Doesbabysittingorvolunteeringformoneycount?Yesitcan,butonlyifyoudonatethemoneyyouearnedtocharity.Ifyouplantoadvertisethisservice,makesuretoreadtherulesaboutfundraising.Babysittingimmediatefamilydoesnotcount;youmustbeprovidingaservicetosomeoneoutsideofyourfamily.Canhelpingmyparentsaroundthehousecount?No,becauseagainthisisonlygoingtobenefityourimmediatefamilyANDyoucannothaveafamilymemberasyoursupervisor.WhathappensifIdonotcompletetherequiredactivitiesbytheendoftheyear?YourreportonManagebacwillsay“Unsatisfactory”whichmeansthatyoudidnotpasstherequirementsfortheyear.ThismaypreventyouenteringtheDiplomaProgramme.YouwillalsoneedtohaveameetingwiththeServiceasActionCoordinatortogetherwithyourparent(s).CanIfailMYPifIdon’tcompleteServiceasAction?Yes,becauseifyoudon’tmeettheschool’srequirements,youwillnotreceiveyourMYPcertificateinGrade10.ServiceasActionismandatoryintheMYP.What’sthedifferencebetweenSAandCAS?SA(ServiceasAction)isthecurrentnameoftheprogrammewithintheMYP.CAS(Creativity,Activity&Service)istheprogramforstudentsintheDiplomaProgrammeinGrades11and12.Iwanttocompletemorethanoneproject,butIwantmoreoftheworksheets.WhatdoIdo?GototheSAsectionofManagebacandyouwillfindasoftcopy(.pdf)versionofthisguide.Youcanprintadditionalcopiesofthepages.
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List of Service as Action Possibilities Tiredofdoingthesameoldthingandlookingforanew,interestingchallenge?Leftitto the last minute and needing inspiration. The extensive list below is essentialreadingtohelpyouinvestigateyournextServiceasActionproject!GeneralIdeas:
• Sendcardstosoldiersservingoverseas• Readbooksorletterstoapersonwhoisvisuallyimpaired• Organizeawheelchairbasketballteam• Collectunusedmakeupandperfumetodonatetoacenterforabusedwomen• Helpdelivermealsandgiftstopatientsatalocalhospital
HelpingChildrenandSchools:• Tutorchildrenduringorafterschool• Organizegamesandactivitiesforchildreninhospitalsorwhoarevisiting
hospitalizedrelatives• Knitorcrochetbabyblanketstobedonatedtohospitalsorhomelessshelters• Collectbabyclothesandsuppliestodonatetonewparents• OrganizeaSpecialOlympicseventforchildrenandteenagers• Sponsorabike-a-thonandgiveawaybikesafetygear,likehelmetsandknee
pads,asprizes• Collectusedsportsequipmenttodonatetofamiliesandafter-school
programs• Volunteeratasummercampforchildrenwhohavelostaparent• Coachayouthsportsteam• Putonperformancesforchildreninhospitals• Givefreemusiclessonstoschoolchildren• Becomeavolunteerteensupportcounselor• Organizeaholidayreadingprogramtoencouragekidstoread• Createanewgameforchildrentoplaythatencouragesfitness• Organizeeventstohelpnewstudentsmake
friends• BabysitchildrenduringaPTAmeeting• Organizeareadinghourforchildrenatalocal
schoolorlibrary
HelpingSeniorCitizens:• Readtoresidentsatanursinghome• Teachcomputerskillstotheelderly• Makebirthdaycardsfortheelderly• Performaconcertorplayataseniorcenter
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HelpingAnimalsandtheEnvironment:• Takecareofcatsanddogsatananimalshelter• Planttrees• Startabutterflygardeninyourcommunity• Sponsorarecyclingcontest• Growflowersinyourbackyardthengivebouquets
tohospitalpatientsorpeoplewhoarehousebound• Updatethesignsalonganaturetrail• Helptrainservicedogs• Trainyourpettobeatherapyanimalandbringittohospitalsornursing
homes• Buildandsetupabirdhouse• Volunteeratanaturecampandteachkidsabouttheenvironment• Testthewaterqualityofalakeorrivernearyou
HelpingtheHungryand/orHomeless:• Volunteeratasoupkitchen• Offertobabysitornannyforfamiliesinneed• Prepareahome-cookedmealfortheresidentsofanearbyhomelessshelter• Helprepairorpaintalocalhomelessshelter• Helporganizeandsortdonationsatahomelessshelter• Babysitchildrenwhiletheirparentslookforjobs• BecomeaBigBuddyforchildrenatahomelessshelter• Takehomelesschildrenonoutings
ReducingCrimeandPromotingSafety:• Volunteeratapolicestationorfirehouse• Becomeacertifiedlifeguardandvolunteeratalocalpoolorbeach• Paintovergraffitiinyourneighborhood• Organizeaself-defenseworkshop• Organizeadrug-freecampaign• Startorjoinaneighborhoodwatchprogram• Teachahome-alonesafetyclassforchildren• CreateaTVorradiopublicserviceannouncement
againstdrugandalcoholuse
PromotingCommunityEnhancement:• Becomeavolunteertourguideatyourlocalmuseum• Participateinorhelporganizeacommunityparade• Produceaneighborhoodnewspaper• Createanewcomersgroupinyourneighborhoodtohelpwelcomenew
families• Petitionyourtownleaderstoimproverecyclingfacilities• Cleanupafteranaturaldisaster
**Itisnotguaranteedthatalloftheseideaswillbeapproved.Source:adaptedfromhttp://blog.prepscholar.com/129-examples-of-community-service-projects
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Important information – fundraising (money or goods)
Soyouhavedecidedyouwanttocompleteafundraisingactivity.Thatcouldbegreat,butitisimportantthatyouconsiderthefollowing:
• Isthereaneedtoraisemoneyorgoodsinthissituation?• AmIraisingthemoneyoraskingforthegoodsinanappropriateway?• AmIgoingtobepubliclyaskingotherstodonate?
TheUAEhasstrictlawsaboutraisingmoney,askingforitemsoradvertisinganycharity,andtheymightbeverydifferentfromyourhomecountryifyouarenotfromtheUAE.Providedbelowaresomepublicationsforyoutoreviewshouldyouwanttocompleteafundraisingactivity
How to register a charity in the UAE
MahakMannan|August28,2016SettingupacharityintheUAEcanbealongerprocedurethananticipated.7DAYSearlierreportedhowaBritish-Australiannational,ScottRichards,wasarrested for raising $500 for a US charity that aids a refugee camp inAfghanistan.WeattemptedgoingthroughthefirstfewstepsofsettingupacharityinDubaiwiththeIslamicAffairsandCharitableActivitiesDepartment(IACAD).Wecouldn’tseeclearlyontheIACAD’swebsite,www.iacad.gov.ae,howtoregisteracharityor,inourcase,setupafundraisingactivityforbreastcancerawareness.Withnoguidelinesontheweb,itwastimetocallupthedepartmentwheretheagentonthehelplineexplainedtheprocedure.Hesaid:“Dependingonthefundraisingactivityyouwouldliketodo,firstyouhavetodeterminetheparticularpersonororganisationtheproceedswillgoto.“All information should be clearly documented and then taken to one of the 12 licensed charitiesavailableonthewebsite.“Onceyoutakeyourcauseandeventtothem,theywilldetermineifthemoneyisgoingthroughtherightchannelsandtotherightpeopleandwillthendecidetosupportyourevent.“Iftheydoagreetopartneryourevent,theywillthengetintouchwithustoregisterthefundraisingactivity.Thiscouldtakeaminimumof14days,”headded.Following the procedure, we contacted the Dubai Charity Association, where the respective officialsaidtobookanappointment–easiersaidthandone.“You need to get an appointment and have a meeting with us to go ahead with a charity event.CurrentlywearenottakinganyappointmentsuntilSeptember18,”hesaid.Source: http://7days.ae/register-charity-uae/91589
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Additional References InternationalBaccalaureate,(2014),“MYP:Fromprinciplestopractice”.Mannan, M. (2016), “How to register a charity in the UAE”. Retrieved fromhttp://7days.ae/register-charity-uae/91589Ronalds,J.(2015),“ServiceasActionProgramme,UptownSchoolDubai”.Sarikas, C. (2015), “129 Great Examples of Community Service Projects”. Retrievedfromhttp://blog.prepscholar.com/129-examples-of-community-service-projectsImageshttp://cdn1-www.momtastic.com/assets/uploads/2013/05/file_101560_0_Baby_Mirror.jpghttp://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/every-group-project-the-hangover.jpghttp://www.britishroyals.info/diana/biography7.htmlhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/World_Aids_Day_Ribbon.pnghttp://www.thequotepedia.com/images/105/volunteers-a-gift-to-the-community.jpghttps://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/74/b9/bb/74b9bbf66a5fe4aad0b1e41658b9c8b1.jpghttp://jommagazine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/volunteers.jpg
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