Core: Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) CAS makes up a part of the IB Diploma Core and is compulsory to achieve the IB Diploma. What is the significance of CAS? CAS is a range of enjoyable and significant experiences, as well as a CAS project. Students will participate or lead weekly activities of their choosing, involving Creativity, Activity and Service. Creativity is exploring ideas leading to original interpretive product/performance. Activity promotes healthy lifestyle or wellbeing. Service is a collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need. CAS is an experiential journey of self-discovery, reflection, collaboration and most importantly, fun. Students will learn about themselves, about working with others, and about the world around them in real-life experiences. It is also an opportunity for students to take what they learn in their subjects and apply this knowledge into the real world. How is CAS structured? Students will design a personal CAS programme, which needs to be completed over 18 continuous months. Students are encouraged to participate in fun and meaningful activities that will challenge them, but also allow them to keep a balance between each CAS aspect. Each CAS experience should last for a minimum of 1 month, allowing the student to reflect and grow from their experiences. Students need to reflect on their learning, emotions, growth and experiences throughout the time of the IBDP, and on how their CAS experiences and CAS project have met all of the compulsory seven learning outcomes. How is CAS assessed? CAS is assessed as a pass or fail. There are no IB points available, but completion is necessary for the Diploma to be awarded. In order to pass, students must: • • • •
Record their CAS experiences on Managebac, with evidence and meaningful reflections showing how they have grown from their activities. Have a balanced CAS profile. Complete at least 1 CAS project. Complete CAS for 18 continuous months.
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For Further Advice Contact Alistair Marshall, CAS Coordinator: Alistair.Marshall@dulwich-seoul.kr
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