Self Reviews

Year 12 Self Review

Regarding the IB learner profile, I currently consider myself to be principled because I am responsible and respect others’ feelings and opinions. Furthermore, I feel I am open-minded as I appreciate other peoples’ cultures and personal histories whilst also being caring as I show respect towards the needs and feelings of those around me.

Throughout the course of these next two years I aim to better myself through covering all aspects of the IB learner profile. I feel that I need to work on being more of a risk-taker by participating in activities which I may not normally partake in. I also need to work on reflecting on the activities which I am involved in and become a better communicator in order to express my ideas more confidently to others.

As far as CAS goes, I believe that I already to quite a lot of Service and Adventure. I feel that Service is a great way to give back to your local community in additions to being a great learning experience for oneself. I have participated in the Koh Phi Phi project where we are building a new community centre for the locals on the island who were affected by the tsunami in 2004. I have also visited the Fountain of Life and the Mercy Centre (schools for the street children) to teach English.

Over these next few years I intend to continue these Service projects. I feel that I need to engage more in creative activities and to do this I plan to get involved in the school production or to maybe learn how to play a musical instrument. For adventure I will participate in our Koh Chang Challenge. 

Year 13 Self Review 

IB Learner Profile Statement	What are you already doing that matches this attribute? Give examples...	What type of activities could you get involved in this year to help you achieve this attribute? Give details and list them as Creativity, Action, or Service (or as a combination)	How will you know you have achieved? Set yourself some goals...	Which of the 8 Learning Outcomes does your planned activity match the most?
Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.	During barazza group discussions at school I am actively engaged and often ask questions about the matter being discussed. Often, I also help to lead during the barazza groups.	At the RSIC this year there will be several motivational speakers from whom I am excited to learn from. I will also continue to attend barazza discussions. This is part of the Creativity aspect of CAS.	To ask more questions during barazza sessions when there’s something I don’t understand or want to know more about. To take notes and learn from the speakers at the conference.	Engaged with issues of global importance and  Working collaboratively with others.
Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.	Again, I feel that during barazza discussions I have learnt about issues of global importance through discussion with other students.	This year I will be I will be a barazza leader at the RSIC 2010 in which I will be actively participating in discussions regarding issues of global importance with others my age. This is part of Creativity.	To take good notes during key note speaker speeches at the RSIC. To actively engage in barazza discussions during the RSIC.	Engaged with issues of global importance.
Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.	I feel I have been an active thinker during barazza discussions as we raise issues of concern and then try to come up with solutions through brainstorming and discussion.	I will continue to be a barazza leader this year and will actively involve myself in discussions by sharing my ideas and attempting to solve problems. This is part of Creativity in terms of CAS.	To create brainstorms during barazza sessions to clearly map out everyone’s ideas and thoughts.	Considered the ethical implications of your actions and Shown perseverance and commitment to your activities.
Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.	To be an effective communicator I have been part of the Student Steering Committee where I have both listened to and shared my ideas during meetings and through email. I have thus had the opportunity to work with many new people.	Through volunteering to emcee at the conference’s formal opening ceremony, I will be communicating to a group of roughly 1,000 people, mainly in English with a few Thai phrases. I will also be speaking Thai to community partners both of which are related to Service.	To improve my Thai speaking skills as to ensure effective communication with our community partners.	Working collaboratively with others and planned and initiated activities and shown perseverance and commitment to your activities.
Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.	Last year I voted for the people running for the various leadership positions at our school. I also pitched ideas during student steering committee meetings knowing they may get rejected and not used.	This year I will again take action and vote for the different leadership positions at school. During barazza groups I will make sure that everybody gets the chance to speak and share their ideas.	To convince people to vote. To allow everyone an opportunity to speak up during barazza group discussions.	Worked collaboratively with others.
Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.	As the Service Pillar Leader of our school I feel that I have obtained a strong appretiation for other’s cultures and backgrounds. Also, through all the service projects I have participated in e.g. the Koh Phi Phi Tsunami Relief project. I also took part in International Day.	This year I will be attending the RSIC and will therefore be meeting people from all around the world so will experience many cultures. At the conference I will be working with the local Koh Pai nursery where students have very different backgrounds to mine. This is Service related.	To take time to learn about other people’s backgrounds at the conference. To try new foods at the conference’s International lunch buffet.	Engaged in issues of global importance and Considered the ethical implications of my actions.
Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.	I am heavily involved in Service as I am the Service Pillar Leader of our school and have participated in many service projects such as the Koh Phi Phi Tsunami Relief project, organizing Jester’s Fair and visiting the Mercy Centre and the Fountain of Life.	This year I will get involved with the conference and participate in both the Service days in which I will be going to the Koh Pai nursery. I will also help to organize the annual Jesters fair charity drive.	To overcome language barriers with the younger Thai students I will meet at the local orphanages. To continue to organize service projects and fund raising events to the best of my ability as a Service Pillar Leader.	Engaged in issues of global importance and Undertaken new challenges.
Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.	I applied for Service Pillar Leader and to be on the Student Steering Committee for the RSIC 2010. Also I applied to be the secretary of this committee. From an action point of view, I signed up for several sports fixtures.	To continue to be a risk-taker I will sign up for both the volleyball and basketball teams. I am also planning on attending the annual Fobissea Senior games. These activities all apply to the Action aspect of CAS.	To improve on my shooting skills in basketball and to take more shots during matches. To improve on my serving skills in volleyball.	Undertaken new challenges and Developed new skills and Increased awareness of your strengths and weaknesses and areas of growth.
Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.	I feel that I am well balanced as I engage in a variety of different activities form sports to drama to debates to costumes design to planning service projects and International conferences.	To continue to be balanced I will make sure to leave time for both my academics and any extracurricular activities, covering all aspects of CAS.	To engage in activities which cover all three aspects of CAS. To balance school work with my social life and any hobbies with I have.	Developed new skills And Increased awareness of your strengths and weaknesses and areas of growth.
Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.	During barazza sessions I have reflected on various topics of knowledge. Also during all the student steering committee meetings we reflect on previously made decisions.	This year I will continue to reflect through both barazza groups and steering committee meetings which relates to the Creativity aspect of CAS.	To identify strengths and weaknesses through reflection. To learn and improve from my mistakes.	Planned and initiated activities and Considered the ethical implications of your actions.
Reflection 1.     How has your opinion of your activity choices changed since your experiences on Koh Chang? 2.     What changes would you make to your planning of activities? 3.     How realistic were your goals?	Since beginning CAS last year after Koh Chang, I now get involved in a variety of different activities ranging from Creativity to Action to Service. Previously I was not very highly involved in Service but once I started to engage in more Service projects and bond with our local community partners, I really developed a love and a passion for it. So mu so that I applied to be the school’s Sevice Pillar Leader. Overall, I feel that I am now more well-rounded and open-minded when it comes to picking activities. I am more open to trying new and challenging activities. When planning and undertaking new activities, I now realize that I need to leave some free time to get all my academic work done and to just relax occasionally. Could I do it again, I would have tried to spread my activities out in terms of sports, academics, service etc. I did not manage to reach all of my goals from year 12 unfortunately. I found some of them to be far too difficult. I think it is good to challenge yourself with goals but not to set anything with is unachievable. I did manage to achieve many of my goals though, such as learning to do a layup shot in basketball.