This site is for Harry Ainlay students enrolled in the full IB Diploma Program along with their parents or guardians.
The International Baccalaureate Program aims to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. As such, CAS is the natural extension of academic learning into students's lives. It allows your creative, active, and service skills to flourish and evolve, positively impacting yourselves and your communities.
You will find here a few resources to support your CAS program and clarify what this journey looks like at Harry Ainlay School.
CAS Introductory Presentation: Here you will find an overview of the aims and requirements of CAS as well as a timeline for the 2 year program.
Harry Ainlay CAS Handbook: Here is a detailed description of program aims, expectations, and timelines.
CAS Reflections: Here is an overview of ways to reflect, questions to shape your reflection, and expectations around reflection - REMEMBER that it should be ONGOING!
SOME DEFINITIONS:
Creativity—experiences involving creative thinking; exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance
Activity—physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle
Service—collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need; these are unpaid and voluntary experiences that respect rights and preserve dignity of all involved
Experience — anything you do that applies to either Creativity, Activity, Service requirements