Grow. Discover. Dream.

Parent Information Fair

Thursday 30 August 2018 6.30-7.00pm

Introduction to DP & CP(with focus on CAS & Service Learning)

IntroductionsBrian McCann

Vice-Principal / IB DP Coordinator

Jonny TateCAS Coordinator

Emma NeuprezIB CP Coordinator

DP Results

Class of 2018

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DP Results May 2018

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33.9

35.334.8

35.3

30.0

27

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33

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37

DC 2014 DC 2015 DC 2016 DC 2017 DC 2018 Worldwide*

Mean number of points for IB Diploma Students

R² = 0.86

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Actual to Predicted Correlation (2018)

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MYP / 63

MYP to DP Correlation (2018)

R² = 0.80

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Y12 to Final DP Correlation (2018)

Privileges

• Senior students, leaders in school• Treat like adults, behave like adults• Transition from School to University

– Non-uniform– Free/study periods– Study Centre– Exit Pass

• Privileges can be revoked at any time

Student Support

Academic• Subject Teacher• EE supervisor• LDT Staff• Librarian• Head of Department• Vice-Principal

Personal/emotional• Counsellor/social worker

Pastoral• Learning Advisor• Dean• Vice-Principal

Careers / HE• HE Counsellor

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Introduction to CAS

Presentation overview

• What is CAS?• Why is it important?• How is the programme structured?• How can parents help?

DP Curriculum model

CAS - “A shining

beacon of our values”

What is CAS

• Experiential learning

• An opportunity for students to engage in collection of

meaningful experiences that they develop, participate in

and reflect upon

• Core of the DP - one of three essential elements in

every student’s DP experience

• Students decide what experiences they wish to pursue

• Completed outside of school timetable

The CAS Strands

CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE

Programme Requirements• Show evidence of achievement in all 7 learning

outcomes• 18 months continued involvement• Involvement in a CAS project • Record involvement• Show impact of participation• Experiences adhere to CAS experience guidelines• Some balance across C, A and S

Working towards success.

Students work towards achieving success in the 7 Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify strengths & develop areas for growth 2. Undertake new challenges, develop new skills 3. Plan and initiate CAS experiences 4. Work collaboratively with others 5. Show perseverance and commitment 6. Engage with issues of global significance 7. Consider the ethics of choices and actions

Students should achieve at least one learning outcome in each experience… and all learning outcomes at the end of the programme.

Students need to provide evidence of their achievement in through reflecting in their CAS portfolio.

Why is CAS important?

IB mission statement:

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Discovery College mission statement:

Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.

Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.

Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.

Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.

Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.

Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.

Why CAS?• Personal growth• Understand rights and responsibility as a global citizen• Healthy mind, body and soul• To complement academic studies• Stress release• Fun• Pursue interests and hobbies

Essential 21st Century Skills• Accountability and Adaptability • Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills • Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity • Information and Media Literacy• Critical Thinking • Communication Skills • Social Responsibility• Self-Management

Monitoring CE

• Learning Advisor monitors involvement.

• Qualitative rather than quantitative.

• Sharing involvement and learning

• CAS Portfolio and presentations / discussion during

learning team

How can parents support

•Develop an understanding of the programme

•Encourage and discuss involvement

•Seek opportunities

•Facilitate participation

WHAT IS THE IBCP?

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IB Career-related Programme

The CP is the newest IB programme.

It began in 2006.

As of 1 August 2018, there are 218 schools offering the CP in 23 countries.

5 ESF schools are offering it.

Page HeadingFirst Year of IBCP at DC

4 students: 2 at SCAD (Sham Shui Po) & 2 at APA (Pok Fu Lam)

Main differences between DP & CP

DP CP 6 DP subjects 4 DP subjects

Career Related Studies at SCAD or APA (twice a week)

CAS SL = Service LearningEE RP = Reflective ProjectTOK PPS = Personal and

Professional skills

Main similarities between CAS & SL

- Same philosophy and objectives- Should be enjoyable, significant experiences- Should focus on area of interest- Should be challenging- Importance of reflections- Must have an impact on others and the student- Must show regular involvement during 18 months - Must have evidence of all learning outcomes- 1 SL project (CP & DP students can work on the same

project)- Use Ding for portfolio- Use DC site to find opportunities

Main differences between CAS & SL

CAS (DP) SL (CP)

7 learning outcomes 5 learning outcomes

3 strands: creativity, activity, service

Focus on service + need to be linked with career-related studies

Min. 2 in each strand + 1 project

Minimum 3 experiences + 1 project

CAS tracker in DING SL tracker in Ding

CAS Q&A