1. Introduction to CAS 2018

2. IBO Mission Statement
The IBO aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
This mission statement complements the IB Learner Profile. CAS provides the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the IBO and College mission statements, for ourselves and the benefit of others

3. CAS Promotes life balance – CAS activities complement academic studies
Promotes organisation
Promotes commitment
Reflections are recorded on Managebac
CAS advisors monitor student progress; checked by co-ordinator
External providers have Working With Children Checks; parents are asked to formally consent
Satisfactory completion of CAS across the two years, meeting the 7 learning outcomes is required to earn the diploma.
Creativity (drama, music, planning a project, art and craft, practice not allowed), Action (sport, team/individual outside curriculum, project), Service (community [school or wider community, peer support, yr 11 committee) = overlap not allowed, can’t count hours twice. Students to complete plan of activity form…

4. Aims of CAS The CAS programme aims to develop students who:
enjoy and find significance in a range of CAS experiences
purposefully reflect upon their experiences
identify goals, develop strategies and determine further actions for personal growth explore new possibilities, embrace new challenges and adapt to new roles
actively participate in planned, sustained, and collaborative CAS projects
understand they are members of local and global communities with responsibilities towards each other and the environment.

5. CAS Learning Outcomes
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
Worked collaboratively with others
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance
Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions
Student reflections must relate to one or more of these learning outcomes
#3 refers to the CAS project which all students must undertake

6. Creativity
Ongoing Creativity – a creative pursuit you are already part of and will continue either at the College or in the wider community
School-based Creativity – a new/additional creative pursuit offered through the co-curricular program or private tuition at the College
Community-based Creativity – a new/additional creative pursuit offered in the community beyond St. Leonard’s:
cooking, knitting, community centre programs, beautification project, performances

7. Activity
Activity includes anything which improves physical well-being and which requires sustained physical effort
Ongoing Activity – an active pursuit you are already part of and will continue either at the College or in the wider community
School-based Activity – a new/additional active pursuit offered through the co-curricular program at the College Hilary Challenge, Run Club, yoga
Community-based Activity – a new/additional active pursuit offered in the community beyond St. Leonard’s:
dance, gym, archery, tai chi, orienteering, community centre programs

8. Service
Ongoing Service – a service activity you are already part of and will continue either at the College or in the wider community
School-based Service – a new/additional service activity offered through the co-curricular program at the College Lenny’s Van, Birthing Kits, Sacred Heart, Bangladesh Kinda
Community-based Service – a new/additional service activity offered in the community beyond St. Leonard’s:
St. John’s Ambulance, coaching/mentoring

9. Types of Service
Direct Service – hands-on, face-to-face immediate impact
Indirect Service – raising funds, designing and promoting events and causes
Advocacy – published writing and public speaking promoting and representing the merits of service causes
Research – collecting and organising data sought by service organisations

10. CAS Activities: External!
CAS Activities: External
Sacred Heart Meals Program
IB Service Squad (commitment to a range of service activities)
Weetbix TRYathlon support
Zonta birthing kit project
Bangladesh kindergarten group
Brighton Library Device Advice
Brighton Toy Library
Live Below the Line
Noble Park English Language School
STL Link - Assessment: External CAS experience approval form

11. Successful Completion
The 7 Learning Outcomes are met via approved reflections
Complete CAS weekly for 18 months with a reasonable balance between the 3 Strands of Creativity, Activity, and Service
Develop the attributes of the Learner Profile
Connect a CAS experience to something you are learning in the classroom (this is called Service Learning)
Completion of a CAS Project, which includes evidence of all 5 required stages (see next slide)
Reflect meaningfully in Managebac
CELEBRATE that you have made a difference in the world!
Creativity (drama, music, planning a project, art and craft, practice not allowed), Action (sport, team/individual outside curriculum, project), Service (community [school or wider community, peer support, yr 11 committee) = overlap not allowed, can’t count hours twice. Students to complete plan of activity form…
Would like students to share their CAS experience with next year’s 11s during Transition; at SS assemblies

12. CAS project CAS Project
A CAS project is a planned, collaborative venture which realises new skills, learning experiences and development of self for the benefit of others.
You must be involved in at least one CAS project over the 2 years
Can address any single strand of CAS, or combine two or all three strands.
Involves collaboration between a group of at least 2 other students or with members of the wider community.
Must be of at least one month’s duration and include all five stages:
Investigation
Preparation
Action
Reflection 
Demonstration

13. Managebac Log in: First.Familyname@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Password: xxxxxxxxx
To enter a CAS Experience:
IB Manager (LHS) →
CAS →
Add CAS Experience
See. Ms. Hawkins if any log in issues

14. Note: Project Box; hover over Type of Service to confirm whether direct, etc.

15. Sample Description and Goals
Ask students about (1) quality of sample descriptions as linked to LOs. Ask whether appropriate LOs have been selected.
NOW show live example

16. Reflections After CAS Experience has been approved: Click on Activity
Select Add Reflections/Evidence – these may be ongoing or one-off depending on the CAS experience
Complete CAS Completion Form at end of activity

17. Applying for Externally Supervised CAS Activities
Learning → IB → IB General Information

18. External Supervisor WWCC

19. Parent Approval Form
St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and well-being of students in all elements of school life. The College has zero tolerance to child abuse and is compliant with the Victorian Government Child Safe Standards.
This form is to be completed when a student undertakes a CAS experience that is not a College Cocurricular activity or an activity supervised by a College staff member
NB This form must be submitted for approval prior to commencement of the CAS Experience

20. What Now?
Complete an audit of everything you already undertake which could align to CAS. Eg. Senior sport team, choir, musical, fundraising, lifesaving etc.
Arrange these under the headings:
Creativity – pursuits in the arts & creative thinking
Activity – physical pursuits
Service – giving of yourself for the betterment of others – philanthropy
Start loading possible experiences for approval into Managebac
Where are the gaps? Consult with your family, CAS advisor, friends, mentor and anyone else who could help with ideas for filling in those gaps.

21. Your one-stop Reference
CAS Handbook
Read it!
Your one-stop Reference
Learning -> Core Requirements

22. Upcoming Opportunities
Weet-bix TRYathlon – confirm now!
International Women’s Day Breakfast
Community Day Fair
Food stall (egg & bacon or curry)
CAS Promotion Booth
Bangladesh Kindagarten
Birthing Kits
NPELS – involve Global Scholars
Sacred Heart Mission
Bayside Device Advice
Hot Cross Buns
Bayside Library Device Advice
Coordinators required for CDF service opportunities, including staffing set up, roster and pack up

23. CAS Advisors

24. Questions?