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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!

 

These are resources that will help you understand Service As Action and the Reflection Requirements

 

 This is what you MUST complete:     

 

School and Community Planned Service Options:

Join the Walker IB Wolf Pack Team: https://events.arthritis.org/team/36882

Keep jingling this season for a great reason: CHANGE THE FUTURE OF ARTHRITIS TODAY. Arthritis is the nation’s #1 cause of disability, affecting nearly 60 million Americans, including 300,000 children. Join our team, raise funds, and help us make a difference in their quality of life today and help researchers ultimately discover a cure.
Walker Families, Teachers, Friends, and Furry Friends are welcome to join our team! to an external site.
We will be wearing Walker Spirit Shirts and Holiday Gear...hats, jewelry, socks...! This will be a fun holiday event and an opportunity to fulfill some of your Service As Action hours by raising awareness of arthritis and by raising money for research.
 
Event Schedule
Sunday, December 15, 2024
9:00 a.m. - Registration & Check-In Opens and Festivities Begin
9:00-9:45 a.m. - Costume Contest Entry
9:30 a.m. - Warm Up & Opening Ceremonies
10:00 a.m. - 5K Run Start
10:05 a.m. - 1-Mile Walk Start
10:30 a.m. - Post-Race Party
10:45 a.m. - Juvenile Arthritis Family Meetup
11:00 a.m. - Winners Announced
11:15 a.m. - Kid’s Dash
11:30 a.m. - Silent Auction Closes
 
Event Location
George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner Drive
Tampa, FL 33614