The emphasis of CAS is on experiential learning, designed to involve you in new roles.

Creativity: Arts, and other experiences that involve creative or innovative thinking (which includes playing a musical instrument or learning an exotic language).

Action: Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme (which includes playing an active part in sports competitions).

Service: An unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student (which includes social interaction with underprivileged people and tutoring). The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.

At our school, the Service part is considered the most important.

The most meaningful CAS experience comes from spending time with others to build relationships and develop the self-worth of both server and served. The emphasis of CAS is on learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time.