Reflections

This week the grade 12s have started reflecting on their CAS experience as a whole.  They are making posters or illustrations to show how they have developed and what they have learnt through their CAS experiences.  Each student is endeavouring to think about what they have done and how they have worked on the skills from the IB learner profile:

Inquirers 

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

They also have to think about how the have met the 8 learning outcomes form CAS:

1.    Increased awareness of your strengths and areas for growth 

2.    Undertaking new challenges 

3.    Planned and initiated activities 

4.    Working collaboratively with others 

5.    Show perseverance and commitment 

6.    Engaged with issues of global importance 

7.    Consider ethical implications 

8.    Develop new skills 

Writing reflections is not easy when you have to think about all these aspects as well as consider the consequences or impacts of your activity.  Students don't find it hard to find activities to do but writing a meaningful reflection takes time and thought.  A good reflection doesn't just say what you did and provide some evidence of participation.  A good reflection shows how the activity has impacted on you and any others involved.  Not every activity will change the lives of everyone involved but it is possible to reflect on your experience as a learner and consider the future when writing an effective reflection. Some of the best reflections are about how you could have improved your participation and how that knowledge can be used the next time you start an activity.  Reflections do not have to be in writing but that is often the form students choose so we have decided to make a visual reflection bringing all the CAS activities together as we near the end of the IB2 students' year.

I look forward to seeing some of the interesting illustrations from the grade 12s next week.

Meetings and events week 12 - March 17th - 21st

Tuesday 10.30 Compassionate Journeys

Wednesday 10.30 Rhino Group

Wednesday 15.30 Annexe Council

Friday 10.30 "Breakfast" organised by the annexe council for grade 11 and 12 students in annexe C.

Friday 16.30 Film Club - film not announced yet - in annexe B