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| What is CAS ? |
The IB guidelines say the following:
Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) is a fundamental
part of all diploma student’s programmes.Each programme
must include a balanced mixture of the three elements:
Creativity:
arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
Action:
physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme.
Service:
an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected. |
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| What is Not CAS ? |
Generally, CAS is not taking place when the
student is in a passive rather than an active role. There should
be interaction.
Examples of inappropriate activities are listed below:
Any class, activity or project that is already part of the
student’s Diploma Programme course.
An activity for which a student is personally rewarded either
financially or with some other benefit (unless this benefit
is passed on in full to a worthy cause).
Doing simple, tedious and repetitive work, like returning
school library books to the shelves.
Working in an old people’s or children’s home
when the student:
- has no idea of how the home operates
- is just making sandwiches
- has no contact at all with the old people or children
- actually does no service for other people
A passive pursuit, such as a visit to a museum, the theatre,
art exhibition, concert or sports event, unless it clearly
inspires work in a related activity in which a student is
already engaged.
Work experience that only benefits the students.
Fund-raising with no clearly defined end in sight.
All forms of duty in the family.
An activity where there is no leader or responsible adult
on site to evaluate and confirm student performance. |
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| Why CAS ? |
There are four good reasons: "Education neither begins or ends
in the classroom" |
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CAS is a right and a privilege. Most students never get
a chance to experience the number of different opportunities
you are given at Le Rosey.
The IB is hard work. It is vital that you counter-balance
your studies with other interests for your health and your
enjoyment. CAS provides a stimulus for this diversification.
When applying for universities, you will find that as well
as looking at your academic record, they are interested
in your other activities. CAS will help you keep up those
activities you enjoy and perhaps encourage you to try something
new.
CAS is a way of allowing you to evolve and develop into
a fully well rounded individual and is an essential and
integral part of the IB programme. Each IB diploma is accompanied
by an Annex detailing the student’s CAS activities. |
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| Is CAS Evaluated ? |
YES! Students must show evidence of the 8 Learning Outcomes throughout the 2 yrs of the diploma programme. The programme is graded pass or fail. There are two types of assessment in CAS:
Supervisor’s assessment taking into account: THE EIGHT LEARNING OUTCOMES.
Self-Assessment
The evaluations are based on:
- weblog entries
- journals, podcast
- final CAS essay at the end of the entire CAS programme |
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Why a Weblog? |
A weblog containing written evidence of your involvement is the best way to keep an accurate account and to “reflect” on CAS activities and projects. |
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| How much time should be spent ? |
CAS is not about counting
hours and just fulfilling a minimum requirement but about becoming
involved in a wide range of activities.
The IB guidelines state that, "Students are expected to
devote the equivalent of one half-day (that is about four hours)
each week on CAS during the two years of the Diploma programme." |
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| Group or Individual Activities ? |
| In general, CAS activities should involve the
social dimension and group work as much as possible. At the
completion of all CAS activities over the two years, a majority
should have been spent in activities where the student works
cooperatively with other people. |
