CAS @ MLC SCHOOL

CAS Planning Form

Student Name: Gabriella Melhem

Activity Name: Volunteering at a child care centre

CAS element(s) involved:

C A S --------- Group

Description of Proposed Activity:

Working at a day care centre/pre-school, I would be expected to assist staff members by

interacting and caring efficiently for the needs of the children, including health, hygiene
and safety. This could include, preparing food, helping children during lunchtime, assist
in classroom clean up to ensure it is up to safety standards, reading books, supervising
outdoor activities such as sport, assisting and guiding the children in craft sessions and
other activities that generally take place on a daily basis. I may also have to assist the
teachers with naptime routines. I will also have the opportunity to foster relations with the
children and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds. This service will give me the
opportunity to be encouraged to be attentive to any parent concerns and develop further,
my leadership skills. I could also assist in any emergencies as I have completed my First
aid and CPR certificate.

Proposed Activity Supervisor:

Owner of Preschool

What challenges and/or new skills will this activity provide?

This activity could provide me with many skills, such as conveying information and
following specific instructions and procedures, multi tasking, time management, problem
solving, ability to work under pressure, meeting deadlines, all of which will assist with
character development, human endeavour and overall develop a good work ethic. I will
build on my leadership, communication skills and the ability to work with other
individuals, who could assist in benefitting my teamwork proficiencies, a necessary and
essential aspect in the IB. I will also have the opportunity to work with staff members that
are older than me which will be very benefitting when I apply for jobs, providing me with
prior understanding on how to work efficiently with adults. These skills could also
potentially assist one day by contributing to a future employers company growth and
success. This service activity could also have long-term advantages, stipulating me with
knowledge on how to take care of children or a child, which could also prove valuable for
when I have settled down later in life and make the choice to have kids. This activity may
also arise a new interest and spark satisfaction that could potentially provide me with
part time work or perhaps encourage me to instigate a small baby-sitting business. A
challenge I anticipate could be one of testing my patience in looking after young
dependant children for many hours and perhaps get a better understanding of just how
much work it takes in looking after such young kids. It will be an opportunity to apply a
sensitive and patient approach when dealing with kids. It will undoubtedly give me a
sense of empathy, appreciation and respect for my own mother.
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What do you want to achieve from your participation in this activity?

I want to have gained more confidence when working with adults as well as
learn/strengthen new inter personal skills, patience, organisation etc that are beneficial
in life, by the end of this CAS experience.

What evidence could be appropriate for this activity?

- Process journal
- Photographs/videos displaying commitment and interactions
- Certificate from organisation stating I spent time there doing service

Which learning outcomes may be appropriate to reflect on for this activity? (NB You do not
have to meet every outcome for each activity. All seven must be achieved over the duration of the CAS
Program and before you are signed off)

LO1 Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth

Students are able to see themselves as individuals with various abilities and skills, of
which some are more developed than others.

LO2 Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the
process
A new challenge may be an unfamiliar experience or an extension of an existing one.
The newly acquired or developed skills may be shown through experiences that the
student has not previously undertaken or through increased expertise in an established
area.

LO3 Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

Students can articulate the stages from conceiving an idea to executing a plan for a
CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. This may be accomplished in collaboration
with other participants. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on a
previous experience, or by launching a new idea or process.

LO4 Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

Students demonstrate regular involvement and active engagement in CAS.

LO5 Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively
Students are able to identify, demonstrate and critically discuss the benefits and
challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences.

LO6 Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance

Students are able to identify and demonstrate their understanding of global issues,
make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the issue,
locally, nationally or internationally.

LO7 Recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Students show awareness of the consequences of choices and actions in planning and
carrying out CAS experiences.
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Reference: CAS Guide 2016, IBO, published March 2015, pages 11 and 12