Learning Outcomes

Completion of CAS is based on student achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes through a wide range of experiences. Some learning outcomes may be achieved many times, while others may be achieved less frequently.

LO1: STRENGTH & GROWTH - 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: CHALLENGE & SKILLS - 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 new experiences or through increased expertise in an established area.

LO3: INITIATIVE & PLANNING - Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

Students can articulate the stages from conceiving an idea to executing a plan for individual or collaborative CAS experiences. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on a previous experience or by launching a new idea or process.

LO4: COMMITMENT & PERSEVERANCE - Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

Students demonstrate regular involvement and active engagement in CAS.

LO5: COLLABORATIVE SKILLS - Demonstrate the skills and recognize 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: GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT - 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 either locally, nationally or internationally.

LO7: ETHICS of CHOICES & ACTIONS - Recognize 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.