tx community coffee morning
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Why Community Service?
BIS Community Service Projects
Introduction
Thank-you for comingMeet The Team - TX Parent Community
Service RepresentativeWhy we are here this morningNot just an overview but more “Why” do we
do it?Please try to keep questions to the end
The Community Service Team
•Community Service Project Manager: Emma MorrisIan Wilson
•AP2 Community Service Campus Co-ordinator: Daphnee Deleporte•AP1 Community Service Campus Leader: Julie Fisher•TX Community Service Campus Leader: Heather Robinson
•AP2 Community Service PTG Rep: Jay Nielsen•AP1 Community Service PTG Rep: Abi Miguel•TX Community Service Parent Rep: ???
AP1 Campus Service Group
AP2 Campus Service Group
TX Campus Service Group
Community Service Project Group SMT
Today’s Presentation ObjectivesOur Vision statement‘Why’ we have a Community Service ProgramPreparation Action Reflection AcknowledgementProgression through the Community Service
ProgramThe Value of Community Service on a local and
global scaleClub provisionContactsQuestions
Our Vision Moving away from the focus of purely fund-
raising Emphasis on giving time and energyOpening doors and creating opportunitiesDeveloping positive characteristics - empathy,
care, consciousness, respect;Taking responsibility towards - people, the
environmentOn a Local and Global scale
Our Commitment as BISProvision of Staff
full time office (manager & assistant) Campus co-ordinators
Transport – for our children & partners
RefreshmentsResourcesCPD – Inset days for all staff
PTG A full Curriculum and Clubs program across
the spectrum
FOBISIALeading Community Service within the federationChairing the FOBISIA Executive Annual CPD Conferences Regional opportunities for students
Eg. Garden International School visiting from KLDeveloping the FOBISIA connection to Eco-
Schools Leading the way with commitment to training
inspectors
CharacteristicsIB characteristics:
inquirers knowledgeable thinkers communicators principled open-minded caring risk-takers balanced reflective.
CharacteristicsConfidence:
Social confidenceCreativityAble to think on your feetFlexibleDynamic
Overcoming:language barrierssocial barriersability or asthetic barriers
Hart’s LadderRoger Hart, a sociologist for UNICEFThe Ladder of participationFirst three rungs to represent forms of non-
participation. First rung generally represents the threat of “attend or fail”
Rungs 6, 7, and 8 generally represent “young person/adult partnerships”, programs designed to foster authentic engagement in communities.
The rungs of the Ladder can help students and teachers identify how are currently involved in communities, and give them goals to aspire towards.
PreparationIn class discussions
Background information on the community partnerOur partnershipPhotos and video of previous sessions with the partnerWhy we connectWhat to expect - sensesWhat to expect – emotionallyGrowth MountainDeveloping understanding of impacts on partnerActivities, scheduleWhat to bring
Role playPreparation of resources or activities
P.V.C - which were you? A Prisoner, Vacationer or a Changemaker?
PrisonerI am not enjoying this experience and wondered….when will this be over?
VacationerEnjoying the experience, positively making the most of it and cruising along….
ChangemakerEmbracing the experience, being conscious, asking questions, considering what you can do to make a change, thinking how you can make a difference…being a leader…
Growth MountainWhere would you place yourself?
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Reflection – Why?Reflection allows you to connect with your
experience, to observe, consider and conclude on:Your behaviour, feelings and thoughts. on the behaviour, thoughts, emotions and the
feelings of others. Reflect means to observe and consider and
concludeTherefore you will become more conscious,
aware of others, your surrounding, how you engage and make positive change
Reflection – How?Wide angle, microscope, MirrorSpeaking: in small groups, in large groups,
one-on-one, oral reportsWriting: essays, diary entries and journals,
guides for future volunteers, advertisements, articles, songs
Activities: role-play, teach others, create a puppet show, hold a celebration party
Drama and Art: photo essays, paintings, drawings, collages, dances
Growth MountainWhere would you place yourself?
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challenging but okay.. Pan
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Elements of The ProgramAll projects span the following areas:The Environment AnimalsPeopleScaling:Local Regional Global
Current Aims of the TX ProgrammeRange and balance in current projects
people, animals, environment, disability
Raising the profile of Community serviceimprove general understandinggreater awareness through continued reporting
in newsletters and other mediaincreased participation in clubs
Use of BISCAT booklets throughout the schoolEco-Schools – Green Flag Award application
The TX Curriculum OverviewTX Campus 2013-2014
EYFS ARC (Animal Rescue and Care)
Animals
Yr 1 Binh Trieu School People, Education
Yr 2 Tran Khanh Du School People, Education
Yr 3 Thien Phuoc People, Disability
Yr 4 PdV (Poisseurs de Vie) Film project
People, Education
Yr 5 EAST (Endangered Asian Species Trust)
Animals, Environment, Education
Yr 6 PdV (Poisseurs de Vie) Art project
People, Education
EYFSRespect and care for
animals;
Year 1 – Binh Trieu SchoolPeople;Education;
Year 2 – Tran Khanh Du SchoolPeople;Education;
Year 3 – Thien PhuocPeople;Disability;
Year 4 - PdVPeople;Education;
Year 5 - EASTAnimals;Habitat/
Environment;Education;
Year 6 - PdVPeople;Education;
The AP2 Curriculum OverviewAP2 Campus 2013-2014 (ILS)
Yr 7 Green BeansMadagui Charity School
Yr 8 Overcoming Disability –Thao DienKhiem Thinh School - Lam Dong, Dalat
Yr 9 AIP - Helmets for Kids(Media Focus)
Yr 10 Mai Tam Presentations and Activity Sessions
Yr 12 – CAS Lessons Binh Tho School Swimming Football Tournament (Sports Leaders)
Yr 12 – Community Service Committees
KonTumVinaCapital Heartbeat FoundationOperation SmileProject Aware
Progression through the programBrief overview of AP2 shows how students
can develop through service learning throughout school careerSimilarities in focus but introducing new topicsNatural progession but more student ledMore suitable projects for older children
End goal is by Year 12 students are taking ownership & organising their own projects within community
Clubs – the BasicsWhat?
A voluntary extension of community serviceWhy?
To give students more opportunity to develop the characteristics already discussed
How? What needs to take place:1.Teachers to volunteer to lead it2.Students to sign up (via CHQ) to attend3.Partner to link with and join with us
Clubs - current position & aimsNumbers – number of clubs and students
involved growing year on year, term on termChoice – offer appealing clubs to all year
groupsAdaptation – willing to change to cater for our
students and partners needs and suitabilityEvents
Not all students can attend community clubs weekly
Opportunity to join in events such as Football Tournament, Seasonal parties, Pagoda visits and more!
Clubs Overview
These clubs normally run after school and therefore compete with all the other available clubs/sports for your Children’s attendance
Day Name
Monday Eco-Warriors
Wednesday
Arts & Craft Club with Poussiers de Vie
Eco Warriors & Scouts
TX Centre Club (still to be confirmed)
What can you be involved in?BISCAT – home activityCurriculum Discussions with your children at home about their
Community experiences
Clubs & Events Volunteers welcome Get your children involved
Donations & Fund-raising – formal or informal
How to get involved?First point of Contact:
Heather Robinson – [email protected]
For more general school enquiries:Ian Wilson – [email protected] Morris – [email protected]
TX Parent Community Service Representative: ???
