Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) Programme for IB

At RIS Rome our CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme stands as a cornerstone of holistic education, enriching students' academic journey with experiential learning and community engagement. CAS empowers students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and make meaningful contributions to society.

Under the guidance of dedicated mentors, students immerse themselves in a diverse range of activities spanning arts, sports, and service projects. Whether it's organising charity events, participating in cultural exchanges, or leading sustainability initiatives, CAS fosters personal growth and social responsibility.

The programme's ethos extends beyond the classroom, encouraging students to embrace challenges, collaborate with peers, and reflect on their experiences. Through hands-on projects and real-world interactions, students gain invaluable insights into global issues and develop empathy and leadership skills.

CAS at RIS Rome is not just about fulfilling requirements; it's about instilling a lifelong commitment to service and personal development. As students navigate their CAS journeys, they emerge as well-rounded individuals equipped to make positive contributions to their communities and the world beyond.

The IB CAS programme at Rome International School has been amazing. With Mrs. Orellana's help, I created a music project tutoring younger students. Supporting them was incredibly rewarding, seeing their enthusiasm and progress made me proud. The biggest challenge was planning and adapting lessons to different needs. This experience taught me planning, perseverance, and collaboration, skills I'll carry forward in my studies and beyond.

Elena, Class of 2024

Elena M., Class of 2026

Organizing bake sales to raise money for “ Race for the Cure” and “Casa Internationale delle Donne” is one of the most satisfactory activities I did throughout the IB course. This is because I managed to include, within my studies, an activity that would help organizations dealing with a real-world issue. This allowed me to not only focus on my school stuff, yet to make a change outside of the classroom. I chose to organize this activity so that I could mix one of my hobbies (such as making food and organizing it) to doing some good (such as helping women in difficult and uncomfortable situations). Fortunately, I didn’t face too many challenges; however, I had to be very organized as it may have happened that I had both a test and a bake sale on the same day. Therefore, the night before, I had to deal with both studying and cooking. Nevertheless, I always managed to balance these two situations and did it with immense pleasure. Through this activity, I learned how to cook certain desserts, such as the bundt cake. I also became aware of the organization's “Race for the Cure” and “Casa Internationale delle Donne,” which I look forward to helping again, outside of the school programme. I am thankful for the need of a CAS project as it gave me an opportunity that I wouldn't have considered if I wasn’t forced to due to the IB programme.

Elena M., Class of 2026

Filippo C., Class of 2026

Our‍‌‍‍‌ Bake Sale was an amazing opportunity to unite and extend our hands to the needy. We decided to donate the money we raised to Race for the Cure and Casa Internazionale delle Donne because both these organizations are doing the right thing to help and nurture the health and rights of women. We have learned through this experience that even small gestures, like baking and sharing sweets, can have a very big impact if they are done with love and the spirit of the team. It was not always easy to plan everything and ensure that it went smoothly, but the dedication of everyone made us feel great. What made it most worthwhile was the fact that our effort could bring a little bit of help and hope to others, and we wish that younger pupils would be so touched as to follow suit and find their own ways of doing ‍‌‍‍‌it.

Filippo C., Class of 2026

The IB CAS programme at Rome International School has been incredible. With my friend Andrea's help, I created a project teaching basic Chinese to fellow students. The biggest challenge was planning engaging lessons and recording videos, especially when balancing my studies. Overcoming these hurdles taught me perseverance, effective communication, and valuable technical skills in video production. It was incredibly rewarding to see the younger students' progress and enthusiasm. Sharing my culture and helping them learn has equipped me with the skills and confidence to tackle complex projects and collaborative efforts in my future university studies and beyond.

Stephen, Class of 2024

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