Volabo and opportunities for volunteering

Last week we visited Volabo, an association that helps minors to find places and organizations to volunteer.

It was a fruitful experience. The main opportunity was given through this website: http://www.volabo.it/sayes/ where we can find a list of possible organizations  to volunteering.

Please, have a look and ask for advise if you need it!

Isabella playing guitar

Thanks to Isabella (Grade 11) for performing in front of us yesterday during homeroom time. As some of us said, it was a pity that the audience was very limited...hope next time will be a crowd!

Well done Isa!!

Here you can listen one of her songs: https://www.ivoox.com/isabella-cas-audios-mp3_rf_22599325_1.html

World AIDS Day

The first of December the world celebrates the AIDS Day. Here some info: https://www.worldaidsday.org/

Some ideas for CAS? What about making some red ribbons? It is simple and easy but the message is strong:

Here some ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvelLvUnW9s

WHY DON'T WE WORK TOGETHER ON IT DURING HOMEROOM TIME?

Why do we volunteer?

I think is very important that we reflect about volunteer and why we do so.

Please, check this website (specially the Social Media guide) and introduce a reflection on your portfolio.

Thanks


http://www.rustyradiator.com/social-media-guide/

Creating network

Dear all,

We have the opportunity to be in contact with the Tema International School of Ghana so...if you have a Twitter account clik "Follow on them" and...if you don't...what are you waiting for? They are doing amazing experiences and to be in contact with them can be very inspirational!!


TIS Ghana

Tema International School of Ghana

Ideas for Service and Creativity

Dear all,

Ms Nikanjam has passed me this video Greenhouse and...Ok we can't have a greenhouse like this in our school but...what about this? You could cultivate different plants for Science or other plants and to explain the growing process and timing of nature to the small child! We already have a "vegetable pitch" in the garden but he is very sad and alone and, with no help he will die soon...He is screaming for help...

Grade 12: What is CAS explained by Ben and Will

Have a look to this video it is very inspirational and...yes grade 12! I really would like you to prepare a video  altogether like this because it can be very useful for the next Grade 11 and it could be an amazing final project as a whole CAS group.

PS:  It is a suggestion for now but, if you are not good volunteers, it could be compulsory...

What about submiting one at the end of November? Shall we meet during lunch time? Break time??

What is CAS?

CAS trip pictures

Thanks to Mr Thurstan, Ms Exler and Stefano (the guide) and all the G 11 eleven students that have made this great effort to become a beautiful experience!! Great (team) job guys!

Do you need help?

Dear CAS students,

I've just found this community were you can ask things regarding the IB. I would like to highlight the possibility to communicate with other CAS students all around the world. If you think it can be helpful to join it can be interesting:


IB survival

Also some clarification between Experiences and Project:

Experience vs. Project

Advocacy and CREATIVITY

WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIGHT FOR/AGAINST SOMETHING?

DO IT WITH CREATIVITY!!!!

Sport, Creativity and Service

The idea of the German Catholic church: the 2 euros of each game will be used to promote the sport between young people in Rwanda and South Africa.

How to make advocacy

Hi! Maybe some of you are thinking into make advocacy as part of your SERVICE so here two online tools that can be useful:

Online petition

Lancia una petizione

Opportunity for SERVICE

Hi everyone!

I would like you have a look to this webpage. This organization is a link between Onlus and young people that would like to volunteer. At the end of October grade 11 students will have the opportunity to visit them to be illustrated about many possibilities of volunteer in Bologna but, in the meanwhile you can have a look to their site and maybe you can already develop some ideas or even to find a place where to start your service! If that happen please, come to ask me!

SaYes

Grade 11, nervous about your first interview? Here some notes:

During the interview:

The purpose of the interview is to ensure the basics of CAS "nuts and bolts" are met but MOSTLY it is to encourage real reflection.

Be prepared to talk about WHY you have chosen the experiences you are doing for CAS and how you think these experiences will help you meet your personal goals and the CAS learning outcomes. As the programme continues, you can modify your personal goals to show progress and learning from your experiences.

The interview should be a fun and interesting discussion and positive experience where you learn a bit more about yourself, not simply a box-ticking session.

HERE SOME INTERESTING QUESTIONS YOU CAN USE (BOTH, ADVISOR AND STUDENT):

CAS questions for 1st interview

After the interview

• You may also choose to write some notes developing from the discussion you have had with your CAS advisor and change some of your goals. Remember, CAS is a work in progress - it is GOOD to show how your ideas change and when. You should not expect to think the same things at the start of year 12 as you will at the end of year 13 and CAS is a great opportunity to document this journey.
• Make any corrections or updates needed to your CAS portfolio.
• Carry out any tasks suggested during the interview - starting a service project out of school or work on LO 3, for example.

Doubts about the learning outcomes?

Here a useful webpage that can help you to understand better the LO:


Learning outcomes

CAS archive

Here a copy of the document Grade 12 has to edit by Friday. Thanks!

CAS archive

Project circle

Hey Grade 12! Doubts about how to develop your project? Here a diagram that will help you:


Project circle

Deadline

Would you like to practice Yoga or to learn how to speak on radio?

Here a website where you can find some courses!

Corsi

Creativity contest!!

Would you like to participate in a contest in which you can show your creativity? Here an opportunity:

To destroy stereotypes and to create an art product with the idea: Different from who?/Diverso da chi?

The deadline is the 3rt of october!!!C'mmon

Contest

Our advisors talk about their experience

CAS advisors in ISB

Ready for our CAS trip?

This year from the 27th to the 29th of September we will be walking the ancient path that links Bologna to Florence. Some things you will need in your trekking bag:

• Comfortable hiking boots (better if water resistant). You shouldn't wear new boots but some that you are use to ;
• comfortable trousers. They should be "tech" trousers, easy to get dry;
• 6 pair of tech socks;
• rechargeable water bottle (at least 1 litter);
• a cup;
• sun cream;
• sunglasses;
• snacks;
• rain jacket (very very important);
• Compeed for the possible blisters.

You should look more or less like that:

CAS opportunities

• Would you like to write in a magazine? Here a group of people that need people for their magazine :

http://bologna.bakeca.it/dettaglio/volontariato/cerchiamo-aspiranti-giornalisti-3vxt67960507

• If you are interested in cooking what about learning how to make fresh pasta? There is a place in the city centre where you can follow a course, click the link below for more info.

Learn how to make fresh pasta

• There are many possibilities regarding painting, handicraft, street art...if you are interested to some of the courses and you don't know how to contact the centre/teacher or the course is finished but you really want to do it, please, come to talk to me and we will figure it out!

Creative courses

• Or... would you like to DANCE!! Here a dance academy where you can learn hip hop, classic, modern or contemporary dance!

Dance academy

• Would you like to develop your musical side? Here a place to do it. They have also online courses:

Music Academy


Record your voice! Advocacy for the UN

Advocacy Human Rights. Through this website you can learn how to spread the message of the importance of defending and respecting Human Rights. Why don't you create a group?


Save the Amazon

New advisors' profile!

Some of the ISB teachers have already sent me their CV. Here you will find the link. I think it is a good idea you start reading and deciding if maybe one of these can be your advisor. If yes, do not hesitate into contact this person and to make an appointment to ask if he/she can take you as a CAS student.

Mr Lloyd

Ms Martelli

Ms Nikanjam

Ms Reid

Ms Elena

Mr Urban

Ms Dell

Student handbook updated

Link to read the handbook

Learning outcomes

Learning Outcome	Explanation	Practical Example
LO 1:  Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
LO 2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
LO 3: Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
LO 4: Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
LO 5: Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
LO 6:  Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance
LO7: Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Old CAS students experiences

Here you can listen the interview to our grade 12 students telling about their CAS program.

Giorgia (Español) http://it.ivoox.com/es/17802120

Veronica (Italiano) http://it.ivoox.com/es/17802088

Alessandro (Español)  http://it.ivoox.com/es/17801542

Gizem (English) http://it.ivoox.com/es/17834384

Giovanni (Español) http://it.ivoox.com/es/17834412