Creativity, Action, Service
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My fellow current and future IBers! I guess being a volunteer for London 2012 will be an unforgettable time and also help you a lot with CAS hour. The application process will start from July so sign up if you're interested and still doing IB in 2012 and you -this is from the official site: Key dates of the volunteer recruitment process 27 July 2010 Online applications open for pre-identified applicants for specialist roles – for example doctors, sports specialists, doping control officers and press operations staff. Applications also open for special interest groups such as 3,500 Personal Best graduates and members of a number of pre-identified disability organisations…
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There's some confusion at my school, as it's our first year doing it. Is the CAS period from the summer before IB1 to Spring of IB2? or is it from September IB1 to April IB2? Thanks
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I have an interest in both of these, but only time for one. Which do you think I should do? Breakdancing seems more..legit, as you go to certain dancing schools to learn. and these two can both count towards Creativity, as I haven't done both before, and action, right? In your opinion, which seems better? Thanks
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Hello, I am running into a problem.. My CAS coordinator said she will give me an L for CAS... For first year... Does this really mean i wont get the diploma... or is there any chance of me getting some sort of time to fix it due to the fact that i am not as advanced and need more time studying so i dont have time to get around CAS
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I had a few ideas of things I'd like to do as well as things I'm going to be doing this year and I was wondering if any of them might count for CAS: - I'm in my school's book club, and we discuss a book each month. Could this count for creativity? - Could hikes with Environmental Club count for active? - I know that activities advocating a religion don't count (such as teaching religious education at my church), but could making the lessons plans for this count for creativity, or is any religious-related activity not allowed? - Learning an instrument - would this be allowed for creativity, if it was outside of school? - If I took a language course at a college over the s…
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My friend wanted to tutor me Math and teach me piano so she could get service hours, but my CAS coordinator said we can't...He said the IBO won't allow it, and I've heard of other people doing it in other schools. I'm just wondering if anybody here has done this for service.
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Hey guys, I'm conducting a meeting at school tomorrow for the Diploma juniors about the Major Project we have to do next year. I'm going to have some seniors on hand so they can describe what they did for their projects and help give some examples/ideas. But can anyone give some background information on the Major Project that you feel is important to know? I'd like to present some basic facts and background and provide them with a good, understandable introduction to it. Thanks SO much! =D
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You guyz...i know its MY fault...but im dying for hours...its INSANE,.....i need 47 hours of service and 38 action...its crazy:( im tunisian in oman,...there isnt much to do in here:S:S:S...and yeah..i admit it..i concentrated much more on my studies...like bio HL ...chem HL...etc..etc...and im struggling now....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaany simple things u guyz did....tht u think is doable(sp?) globally? cuz seriously..if im failing my diploma..it would ONLY be cuz of CAS....!!!!everything else is perfect!thnk god aany ideas...would be more than grateful.. and oh..this is my IB2...:S:S
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At my school, we have 20 hours of CAS due on Wednesday of this week. I haven't covered action (the 'A' in CAS) or ethics (#7 of learning outcomes). I haven't started anything yet. Advice please! I've been taking ballet class (4 classes a week) since January. The CAS advisor says I can't use this for action unless I develop some kind of program that I teach to the class or something to that end. Never mind her, is there any way I could write taking ballet class up on the CAS forms to make her accept it for action? As for the ethics, she said I could do an additional 5-hour project on just ethics. Any ideas for this that I could get done before Wednesday? Or a 20 hour proj…
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Say I did yoga at home and rode bikes with my parents for action, can my parents sign for supervisor? What about handcrafts that I did at home?
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Private Pilot's License
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Hey, I started taking lessons to obtain my private pilot's license not too long ago. So far, it is only theoretical (class-room learning), so I was wondering what you guys thought of this. Does it count as creativity or not? My coordinator says "Hmmm I don't know" but then I reminded her of how she allowed people to learn how to play the flute for CAS. Essentially, isn't learning the flute the same as learning how to fly? You are getting an experience and learning a new skill. Any input would be great! Thanks
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Hey, I've just started (partial) IB in February and in regards to the CAS hours, I already have 100 hours from football earlier this year. Can I use just those hours or do I need variety? Thank you all, Matt
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For the community service part of our cas, can we just have a copy of the community service sheet (not the ib handouts, but the standard school issued ones) as proof that we did our community service?
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my task is to observe these departments at a hotel for CAS. can this count for CAS under developing new skills. thanks
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Is it ok to finish the service hours with one or two things that i do continuously? Or would it be better to do diverse short-term services? I have lots of service hours already (Grade 11) and it will soon be over the expected amount but the problem is that I kinda feel worried that my service wasnt diverse enough because i only did 2 kinds In a way, it sounds better to stick to some things and do them continuously and in a way, it sounds better to venture diverse service activities what do u think is better?
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Service Hours
by Guest sparkic- 13 replies
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Can someone please give me some ideas for service hours..like what do other people do for their hours?
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Our CAS coordinator (and I think also the IBO) says that you should write down every single CAS activity you do on your CAS diary. Does somebody actually do that? In our cases, we mostly have too many hours (over hundred, especially those who play instruments) and therefore just don't write some down. It would take ages to keep track of them all (it would not be a diary, but a book) and we probably are too lazy to do that... Are there any other people doing the same thing like we do? Or is it not really allowed at all to not note down your CAS activities? I mean we are at least not falsifying them...
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Okay, it's nearing the time for CAS to be handed in and I'm going to try and finish most of it within the next week or so. I just wanted to ask what kind of stuff needs to be put into the folders, as our school hasn't helped out much.. As far as I know, we basically need to do a small-ish report on each project (does that include projects which only give you a few hours, or is it just for the big ones?), get signatures from supervisors and provide some other media related to the projects (so photos, sheet music for musical activities, etc). Do we need to log all of the dates on which we did the activities? And is there anything else I've missed?
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I have only these 2 outcomes left: PLanning and initiating activities Issues of global importance what activity can fulfill one of these which is a major 25 hour group project that takes place in schooll please i need ideas ----------
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I have just finished CAS, however, my IB Coordinator has just informed me that my activity supervisor must be affiliated with an organization. I had a different IBC last year and he told me that does not need to be the case. As an example, I taught piano for free to another student at my school. I documented the hours, however, my current IBC has told me that I can not count the hours because the activity supervisor (her parent) is not affiliated with any organization. But when I asked my previous IBC last year about starting this activity, he said that it would be fine. So I'm wondering, who is right?
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One question. Our year group has put together a fashion show (and got $8000) and we're organising a golf tourney now.. and like i've put sooo much into the organisation, etc etc HOWEVER, the funds are for our grad party... can the hours still be used as CAS? probably not.. but still checking just in case.. hah a xxB
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Hello all, I was wondering as to whether any one had any ideas for a form of 'action'- I am awfully uncoordinated, I couldn't play for a team (oh, I tried- but it went dreadfully)...hence, I wondering if there is anything aside from engaging in some form of physical activity that could count for action. Each time I speak to my coordinator she merely suggests playing a sport Thank- you, Pathos
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I was talking to my CAS advisor about how I could get some more Action hours since my school wants us to have 50 hours in each category. I already have all of the Creative hours I need from theatre/drama and all of the Service hours I need from a number of various activities, but I don't play any sports so I'm having trouble getting Action hours! I asked her if activities like rock climbing, bike riding, weight lifting, etc. would count as Action hours, and after talking with our school's IB Coordinator she determined that these hours would only count if they were geared towards bettering the world in some way, such as doing a walk-a-thon to benefit cancer research or…
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So, I've recently learned that I have to do 150 hours of CAS! Would really appreciate some ideas as to what I should do. What are you doing/did??? What I currently do: Creativity- I have played violin for 7 years (am terrible). Can I count lessons or anything towards my CAS hours even though it's not a new activity? I learn Japanese outside of school with a uni student tutoring me. Does it count? Action- I have played netball for 5 months of the year outside school for a number of years... again, can I count it even though I've done it before? Ideas please! Service- Ideas please! I have been thinking about studying Law post-IB... is there any way I can count relevant work…
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I'm helping out at a hotel in various departments (business/finance, reservations, admin) can this count for 'developing new skills' or 'ethical implications of my activity' I am observing and assisting there thanks
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Hey people, Look, I really need ideas on how I can display all my CAS data....I mean some of my friends are doing it in a scarpbook, etc. but I want something out of the ordinary...Please reply if you have any ideas..!! Thank you!
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Hey, So, I need to find ways to get some more creativity. I have some for guitar playing, but it's just not enough. Sooo.. Anyone have any ideas for activities that aren't 'artsy' in the traditional sense (I don't like painting, drawing etc. It's just not me)? Something that might be offered as a weekend camp sort of thing would be great. I've looked at first aid courses, but I can't seem to find any offered near me. Anyone?
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So i am starting IB in a few months question: Creative - what sorts of things can you do? Action - is this like sports? Service - volunteering? thanks
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YOGA for cas 1 2
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Hey everyone!is it possible to do yoga for action or creativity?has anyone done it for cas? my friends and i have been trying to convince my teacher to allow us to do it.If you have any ideas that i can use to convince her,please feel free to share it with me! THANKS A LOT!
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Hello fellow sufferers, Yesterday I started to think of a good activity part for my CAS and found skateboarding. As to learn to skateboard. I also sent an email to my coordinator to ask if it is ok ? She replied that no because the public wont benefit from it... But to be honest I know 3 guys who do gym for activity and cannot find any benefit for the society from it. How could i make her understand that this is the equivalent to or even better than the gym? I myself think that this learning more benefital to me than going to gym... Thank in advance for your advice.
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Or does anybody know if they have InterCAS in other places too?
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Just wondering who's doing DECA around here Maybe we could all share tips and ideas on how to succeed? I joined my school's DECA club for the first time last year, in the Buying and Merchandising category. Didn't take it seriously at all, bs'd my way past regionals, and completely failed at provincials. What about you guys? Any really successful people who've made it to internationals here?
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I participated on an international work camp a few weeks ago. This, if anything, is an excellent way of getting those precious CAS hours. Here's how it works (or at least worked with my school) So I listed myself as a volunteer through an agency (I would post a link here but the agency is Finnish so it would probably help only small minority of you guys )- The fee for this was about 120 €. Then I was sent on a voluntary work camp in Germany (yeah, I was on an international work camp in Germany, laugh it up...). I went on this gorgeous little island called the Sylt. My work consisted mainly of getting rid of harmful plants, putting up fences, digging, etc. Now, how is the …
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So I've left CAS to the last minute. The due date for all evalutations and the essay etc is in 8 days. And I have 18 service hours to do. I talked to my coordinator..who didn't suggest anything realistic. I'm going to do some beach cleanups but that'll only get a few hours, won't even get me down to 10 probably. My supervisor for things like this will probably be my dad. Any other ideas? I just want easy things that I can do by myself, like beach cleanups.
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Hi there, ;] There's a problem that bugs me all the time: action hours. Throughout the previous year this section was the one containing the smallest amount of hours (while creativity and service had more than enough). So, I'm asking for your help here. What kind of good and recognised activities are known to earn plenty of cas hours every month? Just brainstorm them randomly. ;]
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I am starting the IB in September '09 and I recently inquired about the IB to a friend of mine. She said that the IB CAS system had changed for newcomers that, instead of the hours system, it has now installed a 'quality over quantity' system which I'm not sure is correct?! If so, could someone please explain this to me?!
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Hey everyone. OK, so my school is requiring us to turn in 15 hours of CAS by next month. I am a junior (11th grade) by the way. Anyways, I have done NOTHING in the way of creativity, action, or service. I'm going to talk to the coordinator tomorrow, but I need some questions answered. -We are fostering some stray kittens right now and are trying to find homes for them. This should count for C, A, and S if I can get someone from the local animal welfare society to sign for 'supervising adult', right? -Would volunteering with a political campaign count for C, A, and S? We have a Senate election coming up in 2010 and the candidate is obviously asking for help from his const…
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Would the following skills that are being learned be considered as action or creativity? The the Standard First Aid and Emergency First Aid courses include five core lessons (four hours). 1. Emergency Scene Management 2. Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting 3. Choking (Adult) 4. Cardiovascular Emergencies and One-Rescuer CPR (Adult casualty) 5. Severe Bleeding -I am learning new skills -There is a physical component Could it be counted as both? Thanks for your help guys.
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Basically, I'm just wondering if we need to use a certain paper to get a signature as proof that we completed some CAS hours or if we can use any piece of paper.
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I'm taking a NXT Robotics class at Tiger Woods Learning Center and I was wondering if that could count towards Creativity hours of the CAS project. We build robots and try to make them go through mazes and stuff in the class. It is a week long class, 12 total hours. Also, can helping the kids learn golf at TigerWoodsLearningCenter be counted as Action hours? I know it can be Service for sure, but not too sure about Action, and I need hours for Action. Thanks!
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My display name should indicate a hint to all... Please read the following. After my first year of IB, I have completed: Creativity: 600 hours Action: 350 hours Service: 500 hours Total: 1450 hours... I dare anyone to raise that number in the time period I have done my CAS in... Two words: Bring IT
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Online CAS? 1 2
by Eternalx- 21 replies
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Well i don't know if anyone else tried this but our school is going for Online CAS training. We also get an online cas diary as well.
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CAS completed? 1 2
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By the time of the second semester start of my second year I have got: Creativity:65 Service:215 Action: 116 hours. CAn anyone beat me in this?
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Hi guys, Does anyone want to get CAS hours, testimonials and certificates ? I am looking for people who would like to be in the main committee in charge of organizing the "Asian Pacific Wheelchair Basketball League". There are 2 types of volunteers I would like to look for : 1. Main committee members : students who are living in Singapore (because the event will take place in Singapore) 2. Communicators of international teams : students from any country which can help contacting their country's Wheelchair basketball association and get them involved in this League. The event will take place in September, in Singapore. So guys, anyone interested ?
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okay so i was assigned to do a personal project over the summer... it seems pretty easy. Except for the fact that I'm really indecisive. Has anyone done a personal project?? Topics For it?? Thanks!!
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After reading around on this forum and several other websites, I've found that I believe that my school is too harsh about the criteria for CAS. Our adviser tells us that CAS cannot benefit ourselves in any way whatsoever, so it is basically all service, and you have to fit helping people into the creativity and action. Our sports, drama, and band/colorguard each get a maximum of 20 hours over the two years (for each one). For mine, I used community theater shows for creativity, tutoring elementary students for service, and basically...nothing for action. I did a charity walk via National Honor Society, but so far that's all I have. I know they redid the CAS requirements…
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For our documentation, we have to put a certain amount of pictures to show proof. I am concerned on how many photos i should put, I am placing 5 photos where it shows all the criterias of CAS do you think its enough? should i put more? and how do your schools document each activity?
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I've been talking guitar lessons for the past few months and have logged well over 120 hours. Could I count some of these as creativity hours if my instructor were to sign me off??
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So here's the thing, in my school I practice soccer, volleyball and basketball but as I only practice but refuse to play matches, they say it does not count as CAS (only people in the team can use matches as CAS, but not practice)... But the thing is, if I do a sport outside school, can it be considered action hours? I've been practicing parkour (with an stablished group that has someone in charge, not just random friends fooling around) so I wanted to know if I could use that for extra CAS hours
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Hi people, I am overjoyed to inform that CAS has been moved online to www.caslog.com and there is no more the irritating paperwork. Its all done online, fast, fun and the safe way. Be sure to check it out and ask your school to register. This makes CAS more easy and fun!
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