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FINAL REFLECTION ON CAS EXPERIENCE

Throughout my CAS experience I enjoyed witnessing my own improvement and ability to stay focused over time. Whether it was in physical activities, creative projects, or service , I appreciated the way I grew to learn preservierence and determination.

My greatest challenge in CAS was maintaining dedication and persistence. There were times when motivation wasn't quite there, and I felt the urge to give up. However, I overcame these difficulties by reminding myself of my goals and the value of consistency. Developing a logical plan, setting smaller goals along the way, and focusing on my progress helped me stay on track and commit to my activities.

Through CAS, I achieved personal growth. Beyond simply completing the required hours, I developed a sense of responsibility and self-awareness. Now i realize the impact of my actions on both myself and my community. Additionally, I gained confidence in my abilities, learning to embrace challenges with a growth mindset.

The abilities and skills I developed included self-discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving. Whether it was improving my physical condition in fitness activities, improving my artistic expression, or engaging in teamwork during service projects, I learned a diverse skill set that will continue to benefit me in the future.

Among the learning outcomes, I naturally enjoyed setting and pursuing goals. However, developing new skills posed a greater challenge, as it required stepping outside of my comfort zone and learning that failure is a part of the learning process. Nevertheless, this struggle made my achievements even more meaningful and fulfilling.

Overall, CAS has been a great experience that has taught me the importance of persistence, self-improvement, and giving back to the community. The lessons learned through this journey will undoubtedly stay with me beyond the IB program, shaping my future and personal growth. CAS was not just an IB requirement, it was also an opportunity for lifelong learning.

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9. Evidence of reflection on significant CAS experiences. 

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5. Evidence of commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences (LO4).

Two examples of LONG TERM (stretching for at last half a year) CAS experiences with links to appropriate blog posts.

6. Two examples of CAS experiences that involved the collective action. If you don't have any other collective CAS experiences, give links to CAS project posts, that showing you working together with other students.

7. Evidence of engagement with issues of global significance (LO6).

8. Evidence of recognizing and considering the ethics of choices and actions (LO7).

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1. Evidence for completion of CAS project.

Name: reading an english book to preschoolers

2. Evidence of identification of strengths and areas for personal growth (LO1).

My pilates classes:

3. Evidence of undertaking new challenges and developing new skills in the process (LO2).

4. Evidence of initiating and planning a CAS experience (LO3).

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Service - Ronalds Mcdonalds Foundation

Description:

I spent time sharpening colored pencils and putting up fresh colored paper on the boards. It was a pretty simple task, but it made a difference in keeping the space neat. Making sure the pencils were sharp and the boards looked fresh helped create a more inviting and organized space for everyone.

Reflection:

Thanks to this I realized that even small tasks like these contribute to a better experience for others. It felt good to know I was helping in a way that might go unnoticed but still made things easier. Plus, it gave me a new appreciation for all the little things that go into keeping a space welcoming.

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Creativity 2/2: portrait

Description: Today during my art classes I decided to also create a portrait however do it a little differently than I did the last time. Here, I tried showing a woman's creativity, potential and knowledge through various techniques and colours.

Reflection:

I am satisfied with work and extremely happy as I had the opportunity to work with paint, pastels, ink and college, which all contributed to helping my artistic abilities.

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Activity 2/2: gym

Description:

Today I decided to go to the gym. I haven't gone to the gym in quite a while so it was a refreshing experience to finally come back. I decided to work on my stomach and legs.

Reflection:

This experience at the gym made me feel refreshed and motivated to keep pushing myself. The exercises themselves weren't incredibly hard bt they became very difficult after having to repeat them a couple of times. In conclusion, I am happy that I went and got to excercise however I still need to work on my form.

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Creativity 1/2 : Linocut

Description:

Today during my art classes I decided to create a linocut series highlighting bees’ critical role in our ecosystem. It shows how every single bee makes a difference, emphasizing the animal’s crucial role in pollination and the planet’s survival.

Reflection:

This piece took a long time to create and finish. Thanks to this experience I got to explore a new technique (linocut) and voiced a topic on the importance of bees to humanity and our planet.

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Activity 1/2 : running

Description:

Today I decided to go on a treadmill and see how much I can run and how much energy it would take me. Throughout this run I was extremely tired and sweating, however I managed to pull through.

Reflection:

This run showed me that I have to improve my condition, however, it also proved that I have great determination and strong will that pushes my boundaries and motivates me to pass my comfort zone.

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SERVICE - wośp

Description: This year I decided to participate in WOSP (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy). As I was sick I decided to create an e-skarbonka through which I collected money to help this great cause.

Reflection:

Through persistence and persuasion I managed to collect 851 zlotych from 14 people. This experience taught me how a couple of hours of my time can bring important and great outcomes while also contributing to others.

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Creativity 2/2 - Cooking

Description:

Today I visited my aunt and decided to cook her my spaghetti that I tried cooking last time. I followed a similar recipe, however, I added more spiced and tried to make the sauce and the spaghetti in logical proportions. I also tried to make them both at the same time so the food wouldn't be cold.

Reflection:

This time my spaghetti turned out just perfect. I conclude that the more time I spend perfecting my sauce- the better the pasta. This cooking experience improved my culinary skills, time management and multitasking.

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CREATIVITY 1/2 - creating a portrait

Description:

Today during my art class I was instructed to draws a portrait. I decided to not take inspiration from any specific person. Instead, I chose to depict a woman in black and white with no distinct characteristics with the words "I AM" in order to showcase how women do not have to prove themselves or seek validation from anyone to be considered a human being. They are - and that's enough.

Reflection: This word expanded my creativity and helped me understand how a seemingly easy artwork can have a deeper and up to date meaning. It also helped me improve my technique with working with dry pastels.

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Activity 2/2 - Skiing

Description:

To the end of my second week, we challenged ourselves by mostly taking slopes that went through a forest or had an unusual curved path.

Reflection:

Even though these slopes were a bit more challenging as they were quite narrow, I managed to practice my quick turns and rhythm of turning. This skiing trip helped me improve my coordination and my technique.

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ACTIVITY 1/2 - Skiing

Description:

During our two weak break, my friends and I left Warsaw for a skiing trip for Italy. I looked forward to this activity as I haven't been skiing in over a year and I looked forward to revisiting the slopes again and practicing my technique.

Reflection:

The first couple of days I struggled with keeping up the pace with my friends. However, after some time I managed to improve my speed and simultaneously focus on my technique. The most difficult part was bending my knees and leaning forward as I have a tendency to lay backwards on my calves.

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ACTIVITY 2/2: Swimming

Description:

Today, I went swimming to stay active and get fitter. I worked on different strokes and tried to build up my endurance in the pool.

Reflection:

Swimming was both tough and relaxing because it challenged me but also made me feel calm. I really enjoyed the rhythm of it and how it cleared my mind after a busy day. All in all, it was a fun and refreshing way to stay healthy and improve my swimming skills.