Completing your 150 hours of CAS at PSI isn't about getting a stamp of approval from the IB, or about padding your resume; it has nothing to do with achieving things you are proud of and can then be arrogant about. The pride you may derive from completing at least 150 hours of CAS over the 2 years of the IB Diploma program, is merely a nice bonus to helping others. Because helping others, is really what it's all about.
CAS stands for Creativity, Action and Service and it is every IB student's duty, to complete 50 hours within each category .
"Creativity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities as well as the creativity
students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects" (IBO.org).
"Action can include not only participation in individual and team sports
but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects " (IBO.org).
"Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities.
Some examples include helping children with special needs, visiting hospitals and working with refugees or homeless people " (IBO.org).
These three aspects of the CAS requirements create a fundamental part of the IB Diploma programme and revolves around the significance of one's life outside of their academic studies. The focus is to meet 8 learning outcomes at least once; it may be a challenge for some, but it is nonetheless possible. After their 2 years of mandatory CAS, Students will have:
All in all, the IB CAS programme adds an invaluable layer to one's education.
