Sunday, October 9, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Oh, the possibilities!!!
Just had a chat with my friend Sam, the Peace Corps volunteer, who some of you may remember from the leadership training we did last year. She said that CFSPI is eager to have volunteers come again to work with their girls.
When: Saturdays or Sundays for an hour or two
Where: Suello Village (ask Anito or Mrs. Maner)
Who is served: girls are age 7-17 and are mostly victims of abuse
Who serves: YOU, go with a classmate if you don't want to go by yourself
Transportation: you must provide your own transportation
ICT/Computer Lessons
There are several computers and you could implement an ICT class with a small group of interested girls. I can help you plan and prepare for this.
Piano and Guitar Lessons
CFSPI has a piano and a couple of guitars that you could use to teach the girls music lessons.
Dance and Drama
Teach a play/skit/dance to a group of girls to help them improve their self-confidence and have fun. This is also an option.
English Conversation
Practice speaking English is another type of activity that would be good for the girls at CFSPI. This could be as formalized or informal as you wanted.
Homework Help
Most of the girls at CFSPI go to school and could use some tutoring and extra help with their homework. You could commit to helping them once a week.
When: Saturdays or Sundays for an hour or two
Where: Suello Village (ask Anito or Mrs. Maner)
Who is served: girls are age 7-17 and are mostly victims of abuse
Who serves: YOU, go with a classmate if you don't want to go by yourself
Transportation: you must provide your own transportation
ICT/Computer Lessons
There are several computers and you could implement an ICT class with a small group of interested girls. I can help you plan and prepare for this.
Piano and Guitar Lessons
CFSPI has a piano and a couple of guitars that you could use to teach the girls music lessons.
Dance and Drama
Teach a play/skit/dance to a group of girls to help them improve their self-confidence and have fun. This is also an option.
English Conversation
Practice speaking English is another type of activity that would be good for the girls at CFSPI. This could be as formalized or informal as you wanted.
Homework Help
Most of the girls at CFSPI go to school and could use some tutoring and extra help with their homework. You could commit to helping them once a week.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Teaching Kids Science with Fun Experiments
This is just one of MANY fun and easy science experiments that you could do with a group of kids at CFSPI (Sam's NGO), a Gawad Kalinga site, Dreamer School, or Mabini Elementary.
The following is a screenshot from the website www.sciencebob.com/experiments.
The following is a screenshot from the website kids.nationalgeographic.com.
The following is a screenshot from the website www.squidoo.com.
The following is a screenshot from the website chemistry.about.com/od/madscientistlab.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Global Issues: What are they?
The IB CAS Guide states that students may look at the twenty global issues identified by World Bank economist Jean-François Rischard in his book High Noon: 20 Global Problem, 20 Years to Solve Them.
Global Issues Network Conference
Similar to MUN, but different. This year's Global Issues Network conference will be held at International School Manila. If you initiate a GIN group at Brent, you can participate in the conference.
Click here to learn more: http://earcos-global-issues-network.org/
Check out the program from last year's GIN conference in Jakarta.
This year's conference speakers include these guys among others:
Slam Poetry Update
This is the format of the Slam Poetry competition at Mt. Coud Bookshop.
"Baguio is dead. Long live Baguio at 102!"
Sept 24, 2011 at Mt Cloud Bookshop, Casa Vallejo,Upper Session Rd, Baguio City.
Mechanics:
Round 1: Perform a Baguio Poem. Participants will be informed what poems may be performed for this round (check this page for updates).
Round 2: Contestants perform an original poem.
Round 3: Contestants will be given 10 minutes to write a poem they will perform. Topic to be determined by the judges.
Registration: P 100
Joint project of Mt Cloud Bookshop and the Baguio Writer's Group
Check the Mt. Cloud Facebook page for more details.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255890361099280
"Baguio is dead. Long live Baguio at 102!"
Sept 24, 2011 at Mt Cloud Bookshop, Casa Vallejo,Upper Session Rd, Baguio City.
Mechanics:
Round 1: Perform a Baguio Poem. Participants will be informed what poems may be performed for this round (check this page for updates).
Round 2: Contestants perform an original poem.
Round 3: Contestants will be given 10 minutes to write a poem they will perform. Topic to be determined by the judges.
Registration: P 100
Joint project of Mt Cloud Bookshop and the Baguio Writer's Group
Check the Mt. Cloud Facebook page for more details.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255890361099280
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Slam Poetry - CREATIVITY Opportunity
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| Image credit: lessonplanet.com |
Can't sing? Try spoken word!
Just saw this post and thought that SLAM POETRY could be a great CAS Creativity opportunity. Mr. Wright says that he will be a supervisor if anyone wants to do this.
WHAT: Poetry Slam
WHEN: September 24 (but starting now)
WHERE: Mt. Cloud Bookshop
Watch this video: (seriously! she's awesome and it's really informative)
Want more inspiration?
Here are some awesome videos of the 2011 National Slam Poetry champions Slam Nuba:
"Volume Knob"
"Animals"
"What We've been Given"
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Photography: Opportunity for CREATIVITY & SERVICE
365 Project
Taking one photo a day for a year with the purpose of improving photography skills and creatively documenting life.
- Why do Photo365 project? (and tips)
- 11 Tips to Succeed with Photo365 Project
- Reflection of Photo365 Project experience by the guy who started it all
- Weekly Themes
Green Photography
See how photographers are using their images to raise awareness around environmental issues.
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| Midway, Photo by Chris Jordan |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Brent Broadcasting - CAS CREATIVITY
Korean International School has a pretty impressive weekly news broadcast. You could INITIATE a project like this at Brent Baguio.
Talk to me or Mr. Nichols to find out how to get involved.
Talk to me or Mr. Nichols to find out how to get involved.
Unusual Creativity Projects - Video Production
Today I announced the possibility of doing some kind of broadcasting and video production club for a CAS project. Please contact myself or Mr. Nichols if you are at all interested in learning about how to produce videos.
The following are all CAS projects of IB students at other schools that you might not have thought about.
Making a music video:
Making a dance music video:
Making a stop animation/claymation video:
The following are all CAS projects of IB students at other schools that you might not have thought about.
Making a music video:
Making a dance music video:
Making a stop animation/claymation video:
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
How to Write a Killer CAS Proposal (Re-Post)
The CAS coordinator at Brent Subic has created a sample CAS proposal that might be helpful to those of you who struggle with this step. Take a look:
CAS Proposal (SAMPLE)
CAS Proposal (SAMPLE)
If you are thinking about joining volleyball, proposals must be written on your blog AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Winning ISAC must not be your only goal. Your goals must be related to at least one of the 8 learning outcomes and they must be personal and individualized.
*Think about specific skills you want to improve, your own physical fitness, how you work with teammates, your own coachability, etc.
Talk to your coaches to get ideas on creating specific goals.
Friday, June 10, 2011
I'm just sitting here watching CNN...
...and I see a high school in Korea
You can too.
With a paper airplane...
or by uploading a creative iReport video/image here.
Raising awareness IS a form of SERVICE.
You can too.
With a paper airplane...
or by uploading a creative iReport video/image here.
Raising awareness IS a form of SERVICE.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Freedom Climb 2011
ACTION & SERVICE
Climb a mountain, set a world record, and plant some trees = perfect CAS activity!
INFO for Northern Luzon region HERE
Climb a mountain, set a world record, and plant some trees = perfect CAS activity!
INFO for Northern Luzon region HERE
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
CAS Opportunity in Seoul
Are you going to be in Korea June 23-25?
WHY?
- This is an exciting and unique CAS opportunity.
- You can meet other students who are interested in global issues like human rights.
- Human trafficking is a horrible problem in southeast Asia! (You should know something about it.)
- You might learn about a project you could bring to Baguio to do as your CAS project later on.
- It's not free but it's not that expensive considering the opportunity and where the money is going.
The website says that the Korea "Backyard Abolitionist Academy" is an introductory course so it is good for students without very much experience or knowledge about these issues. You will receive a certificate of completion.
Email me if you have more questions. Or go ahead and register on the website above and write a PROPOSAL.
Twitterers - Follow @NFS_Students
Information from the Website:
BACKYARD ABOLITIONIST ACADEMY
2011 Academies
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: JUNE 23-25
- Cost: $139 for students; $189 for all others (includes lunches)
- Location: Kintex Center; Daehwa-dong Ilsan-seogu; Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; Tel: 82-31-810-8114; Fax: 82-31-810-8083; kintex.com
- Lodging: Discounted rates available at Book City Jijihyang Residence Hotel (jijihyang.org). To reserve a room, please email admin@onnurienglish.org or call 82-2-3215-3685. Free roundtrip shuttle service to and from the convention center will be provided.
- Course Tracks: (See Below; All offered except Effective Healthcare)
- Three-Day Agenda: (See Below)
- Registration: Click Here
- To register via South Korean wire transfer, email: admin@onnurienglish.org
- Directions: Click Here
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Initial Self-Review for Class of 2012
Copy and paste this into your newly created CAS blog. Title the new page "Initial Self-review".
As part of your CAS requirement you will be asked to write an Initial Self-Review. The questions in this worksheet are designed to give you some “jumping off points” for this written reflection. To be most helpful your answers should focus on basic CAS areas for growth such as physical activity, artistic pursuits, social situations, personal growth, service work, as these will give a better idea on where to focus your future CAS activities.
1. What is your greatest accomplishment so far? How has this affected your life? What did you learn from it?
2. What are you really good at?
3. Name one skill you have always wanted to develop in your life but that you haven’t yet.
4. Name one activity that you would like to try but that you haven’t yet. Why would you like to try this?
5. Name a person you admire right now. What qualities does this person have that you don’t?
6. What’s different about you now compared to what you were like when you were 10 years old?
7. Describe the kind of person you think you will be post IB.
ACTION:
1. List any clubs, organizations, sports, or other teams in which you are currently involved which involve ACTION: (varsity or club sports, dance, etc.)
2. How are you involved—as a participant, as an officer, do you have a leadership role? What gifts or talents do you contribute? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
3. How committed are you to the activity? Is it a substantial commitment? Does the organization, club, or team involve themselves in substantial, significant endeavors of which you are an active participant? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
4. What goals have you or will you set for yourself in terms of your performance and endeavors in each of these activities? Are these goals realistic and achievable? For each of the goals, what challenges do you think you might face? What new skills or new skill levels will you develop? Will these goals “stretch” you?
CREATIVITY:
1. Are you involved in any creative or artistic endeavors (orchestra, choir, GANZA, MUN, theater, etc.)? Do you use your creativity in helping to plan events/activities? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
2. How are you involved—as a participant or do you have a leadership role? What gifts or talents do you contribute? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
3. How committed are you to the activity? Is it a substantial, significant commitment? Do you take an active role in participation? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
4. What goals have you or will you set for yourself in terms of your performances or creative endeavors in each of these activities? Are these goals realistic and achievable? For each of the goals, what challenges do you think you might face? What new skills or new skill levels will you develop? Will these goals “stretch” you?
1. List community/national/global issues that concern you the most.
2. How have you currently involved yourself in these issues?
3. What issues would you like to learn more about?
4. What skill(s) would you like to develop or learn in your service endeavor?
5. Do you want to work directly with people? If yes, would you prefer to work with children, adults, or the elderly?
As part of your CAS requirement you will be asked to write an Initial Self-Review. The questions in this worksheet are designed to give you some “jumping off points” for this written reflection. To be most helpful your answers should focus on basic CAS areas for growth such as physical activity, artistic pursuits, social situations, personal growth, service work, as these will give a better idea on where to focus your future CAS activities.
1. What is your greatest accomplishment so far? How has this affected your life? What did you learn from it?
2. What are you really good at?
3. Name one skill you have always wanted to develop in your life but that you haven’t yet.
4. Name one activity that you would like to try but that you haven’t yet. Why would you like to try this?
5. Name a person you admire right now. What qualities does this person have that you don’t?
6. What’s different about you now compared to what you were like when you were 10 years old?
7. Describe the kind of person you think you will be post IB.
ACTION:
1. List any clubs, organizations, sports, or other teams in which you are currently involved which involve ACTION: (varsity or club sports, dance, etc.)
2. How are you involved—as a participant, as an officer, do you have a leadership role? What gifts or talents do you contribute? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
3. How committed are you to the activity? Is it a substantial commitment? Does the organization, club, or team involve themselves in substantial, significant endeavors of which you are an active participant? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
4. What goals have you or will you set for yourself in terms of your performance and endeavors in each of these activities? Are these goals realistic and achievable? For each of the goals, what challenges do you think you might face? What new skills or new skill levels will you develop? Will these goals “stretch” you?
CREATIVITY:
1. Are you involved in any creative or artistic endeavors (orchestra, choir, GANZA, MUN, theater, etc.)? Do you use your creativity in helping to plan events/activities? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
2. How are you involved—as a participant or do you have a leadership role? What gifts or talents do you contribute? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
3. How committed are you to the activity? Is it a substantial, significant commitment? Do you take an active role in participation? Explain your answers for each organization or activity.
4. What goals have you or will you set for yourself in terms of your performances or creative endeavors in each of these activities? Are these goals realistic and achievable? For each of the goals, what challenges do you think you might face? What new skills or new skill levels will you develop? Will these goals “stretch” you?
1. List community/national/global issues that concern you the most.
2. How have you currently involved yourself in these issues?
3. What issues would you like to learn more about?
4. What skill(s) would you like to develop or learn in your service endeavor?
5. Do you want to work directly with people? If yes, would you prefer to work with children, adults, or the elderly?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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