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Service As Action

Service As Action (SA) is doing something to help make the world a better, more peaceful place! Service As Action is part of being a Middle Years Programme (MYP) student.  Even more importantly, it is part of being a caring, responsible member of your school, local and global communities. In the MYP, service as action starts in the classroom and extends beyond it, requiring you to take an active part in the communities you are a part of.

At Walker, the expectation is that Year 1 students will complete 5 hours of service; Year 2 students will complete 8 hours of service, and Year 3 students will complete 10 hours of service + the required Community Project. 

Note: National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members must complete a minimum of 10 hours of service each year,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 
  • Read all of the questions BEFORE you start planning for service, so you know what you need to accomplish.
  • Complete the reflection form AFTER you complete your service.
  • IF you do NOT know the answers to the questions, DO NOT submit the form until you have an answer for each question.
  • Technology TIP: Answer the essay questions in a Word Document, then paste them into the Form when you are ready to submit!
  • NEW Creative Documentation Requirement 2024: The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) wants to know "how students are involved with planning, organizing and implementing service activities" and they want to know "what have you learned from your experience"? IBO wants students to be creative in answering this question. Creative options could include, but are not limited to:  
    • record a video:  news report or interview
    • PowerPoint, Sway. or other digital presentation
    • Poster, flyer
    • Brochure, Infographic, Cartoon
      • File number limit: 1 
      • Single file size limit: 1GB 
      • Allowed file types: Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, Image, Video, Audio

Enjoy your experience of serving others!

 

Presentations and Reflection Link:

Service As Action Presentation Video 2024-25

Service As Action Presentation Slides 2024-25

Service As Action Planning Sheet 2024-2025

Link to Required Reflection AFTER Service 2024-2025

Poster with Reflection QR link 2024-25

IB Basics Parent Series: Service As Action Sign Up for September 24 or 25 October 1 or 2 at 7:00pm 

 

School and Community Planned Service Options: