CAS plan for autumn term

After this week's introduction to the IB Diploma Programme and the element of CAS, I and my fellow classmates set off to create our blogs. Prior to beginning my experience of CAS blogging, I would like to develop a plan of action for the upcoming term in order to keep myself organised and contribute equally to all three criteria: action, creativity and service.

Creativity  

This term I will indulge myself with various creative activities, including guitar playing and composing music. Having taken an interest in music in my early years, I would like to learn to play classical guitar; last year I was unable to achieve that, however this time I'm dead-set on mastering that skill. I will be having guitar lessons twice a week, every Monday and Thursday, and I will post video accounts of all new pieces that I will learn to play. 

I will also attend composition lessons in order to develop my skill of appreciating and composing music. Primarily I will be composing for the piano, although once I'm more or less acquainted with the guitar, I may begin to compose for that instrument as well. Every Wednesday I will attend that class and review my progress with the pieces which I will be writing, as well as film myself perform them once they're completed. It is indeed a challenging art, however I would like to develop that skill to be able to enjoy my experience of music even more.

Action

I have always enjoyed swimming, yet I've never properly learned the different styles available in that sport. This term I will try to improve my crawl ability, as well as learn another style of swimming. I will attend the pool at least once a week in order to achieve that, as well as keep myself in good shape; as a dedicated swimmer, I will show great commitment to this activity.

I will also walk my dog at least once every week; it isn't a necessity as such since he has enough space to run free around the territory of the house, although frequent trips to the forest will allow him to enjoy the nature and they will, hopefully, help me keep up both his and my physique. Being a loving dog owner, I would like to make the bond between myself and my dog even stronger, as well as help him maintain a healthy lifestyle. I may, in fact, try to leash train my cat too, who knows...

Service

For this final criteria, I will help out both the local community at my school as well as the community of the city. Concerning the school, I will help organise upcoming events such as Sports Day and International Day; that will not only enable me to help out the school, but also to work collaboratively with my classmates and teachers. Outside of school I will try to aid abandoned animal shelters and the Roma community in Hungary by helping out with whatever necessities may be required, as well as by raising money for both causes. 

Outside of what has been said above, I will grasp every opportunity that I receive to be creative, active and to aid those around me that require assistance. Above all, I will consider the ethical implications of my actions carefully in order not to disappoint those that I will be interacting with. Hopefully everything will go according to plan and the first 'season' of my progression through CAS will be successful.