ICARE 2025
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WHAT IS ICARE?
WHAT IS ICARE?
ICARE (International Community Actively Responding to the Environment) is a wonderful experience for all high school students, allowing students to contribute positively to their community, the environment and learn more about the Philippines and Filipino culture. ICARE embodies many of the school’s aims and CAS requirements.
The school offers both Metro Manila and provincial sites for four days in December. Over the four years in High School, where possible, a student will attend four different sites, experience a wide range of activities and work with many different students. ICARE encourages students to move out of their comfort zone and accept new challenges.
Students have the right to attend ICARE; all other choices must be considered as privileges. Students with the support of their ICARE chaperones will be empowered to direct and shape their ICARE experience. All students will have to submit the relevant CAS documentation for their ICARE trip.
THE AIMS OF ICARE
THE AIMS OF ICARE
Increase awareness of oneself, the Philippines and Filipino Culture
Undertake new challenges e.g. building, trekking, interacting with children, teaching
Plan and initiate activities e.g. preparing lessons, organizing work teams, preparing reflection sessions
Work collaboratively e.g. working well with students from different grades and cultures, outside of the usual friendship groups.
Show perseverance, resilience and commitment e.g. building, painting or digging for a sustained period of time
Engage in Issues of Global Importance e.g. building houses, working with marginalized people or understanding and responding to environmental impact
Consider the ethical implications of their actions e.g. reflecting upon own motivations and impact upon ICARE partner
Develop new skills e.g. learning how to build and / or paint, prepare lesson plans, teach and care for children with special needs; thus, breaking down social barriers
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