REMEMBER - They need to APPROVE your Project BEFORE you start it.
The second CAS/SL interview is your chance to check in with your mentor and reflect on your journey so far. Together, you'll:
Confirm you're actively engaged in meaningful CAS/SL experiences
Reflect on what’s gone well and what’s been challenging
Make sure your portfolio shows consistent action and reflection
Ensure you’re on track to complete all requirements with balance and depth
☑️ [ ] I have completed or am actively involved in a collaborative project
🖥️ [ ] I have used the Collaborative Project Planning Slideshow
🔗 [ ] I have linked the slideshow in my Learner Passport
📊 [ ] I have demonstrated the following stages of Service Learning: [ ] Investigation [ ] Preparation [ ] Action [ ] Reflection [ ] Demonstration
⏳ [ ] I am working towards completing my 50 hours of Service Learning
📂 [ ] My hours are logged and evidenced in the Learner Passport (easy to see for my Mentor)
🎨 [ ] I have experiences in Creativity
🏃 [ ] I have experiences in Activity
🤝 [ ] I have experiences in Service
⚖️ [ ] My CAS portfolio is balanced across the strands
📅 [ ] I update my Learner Passport regularly
💭 [ ] My reflections follow the "What? So What? Now What?" model
What? – What did I do? What actions did I take?
So What? – Why does it matter? What impact did it have on me and others?
Now What? – What will I do next? What will happen as a result of my actions?
📸 [ ] I have added evidence (photos, links, documents) to support my experiences
This checklist helps guide your conversation during Interview 2. Make sure your Learner Passport reflects your efforts and growth so far!
"Looking at your documented experiences in the Learner Passport, can you identify a specific instance that highlights a personal strength or an area where you have grown?"
"Which CAS / SL experience pushed you outside of your comfort zone, and how did it help you grow?"
"How has identifying your strengths and areas for growth helped you set personal goals and challenges within CAS /SL?"
"Review your Learner Passport entries. Can you point to an experience where you overcame a challenge and developed a new skill? What evidence supports this?"
"Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to overcome an obstacle in a CAS / SL project. What did you learn?"
"How has overcoming challenges in CAS helped you develop resilience or confidence in other areas of your life?"
"Using an example from your Learner Passport, can you describe an experience where you led the planning and preparation stages? What documentation shows your initial steps?"
"What steps did you take in the planning phase of a CAS / SL project to ensure it was meaningful and achievable?"
"How has planning and initiating CAS experiences taught you skills that apply to your academic or personal projects?"
"Is there an experience in your Learner Passport that demonstrates your commitment over time? How does this entry show your perseverance?"
"Can you describe a time when you wanted to give up on a CAS / SL experience but chose to persevere? What motivated you?"
"How has sticking with your CAS / SL experiences taught you about goal-setting and staying focused over time?"
"Can you identify an entry in your Learner Passport where you collaborated with others? How does this example reflect your role and contributions in a team setting?"
"How did working with others contribute to the success of your CAS / SL projects?"
"What skills did you learn from collaborating with others, and how do you see these benefiting you in future team environments?"
"In your Learner Passport, do you have an experience that addresses a global or community issue? How does this documentation show your engagement with this issue?"
"How did one of your CAS / SL experiences contribute to addressing a global issue or community need?"
"How has working on issues of global or community significance changed the way you view your role in the world?"
"Can you point to a documented experience in your Learner Passport where you had to make an ethical decision? How did this reflection capture your thought process and actions?"
"Were there any ethical dilemmas you faced during your CAS /SL experiences? How did you handle them?"
"How has considering the ethics of your choices in CAS / SL influenced how you approach ethical questions in other areas of life?"
"Is there an entry in your Learner Passport that illustrates how you engaged with a different culture or language? How did this experience impact your international-mindedness?"
"How did interacting with different cultures or communities through CAS / SL impact your worldview?"
"How has engaging with different languages or cultures during CAS /SL helped you understand different perspectives, and how might this be useful in the future?"