SA & CAS

SERVICE AS ACTION

HOW TO FIND YOUR PASSION AND COMPASSION?

During the Year Level Meeting, Year 8 students exercised mind-mapping their passions and compassions as part of the Service as Action process.

Service as Action is a tool for students to exercise their sense of caring, an open mind, and collaboration when helping other people in need to support a sustainable life. Based on their passions, they exercise compassions.

Firstly, Year 8 students learned to identify something that they enjoy doing, which grows stronger every day and talks about endlessly. Next, they thought about who inspires them in the topic above. Lastly, based on their enjoyment, they listened to their hearts and chose one aspect of life where they want to do nice things to other people without expecting anything in return.

creativity activity service

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is designed for students to explore their interests, develop new interests, and develop the attributes of the IB Learner Profile in real-world contexts through individual experiences and collaborative projects. When given proper attention and time, CAS is often the highlight of students’ DP journeys. While the requirements of CAS are more difficult to fulfil during the current pandemic, there are still many ways students can grow through this process. Each month, we will highlight the CAS experience of a different GJS student. This month we showcase Reuben Alamea Danisworo from 11D.

Reuben chose to do cycling, as part of the Activity strand of CAS: “physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle”. (CAS Guide). From this CAS experience Reuben wanted to improve his health and endurance, and set his goal to cycle up to a total of 1000 km by the end of the school year. He started on October 3rd, and has been cycling for up to 40 KM each week. Keep up your good work, Reuben!