As part of the IB diploma program Year 12 students are involved with Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) alongside their academic studies. CAS is defined by the IB as “a personal journey of self-discovery” and it was with this quote in mind that the students embarked on a challenging hike from the Refugio de Juanar with the aim of reaching the summit of La Cruz de Juanar. The route up the mountain was a chance for the students to take a break from city life and enjoy the nature of the Sierra Blanca mountains. Although the route was challenging for both the students and teachers it was a credit to the Year 12 class that they made it to the summit with a positive attitude to match the fantastic views from the top of the mountain looking back down towards Aloha College. The experience will be one that the students will reflect upon and hopefully use as motivation for the challenges they will face as they move towards the final years of the IB program at Aloha College and as they embark on their next steps towards University.
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Language and Literature (Language A). Students take their studies in a language in which they are academically competent.
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Language acquisition (Language B). A modern language course with an emphasis on understanding another culture through its language.
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Individuals and Societies: Provides for the development of a critical appreciation of the nature and activities of human activities in history and the physical, economic and social environment that people inhabit.
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Experimental Sciences: The exploration of concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these, develop their understanding of the scientific method.
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Mathematics: The development of mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles and the development of logical, critical and creative thinking.
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The Arts: Students develop their understanding of the dynamic and changing nature of the arts and explore the diversity of arts and learn to express themselves with confidence and competence. Students may opt to study an additional science, individuals and societies, or languages course, instead of a course in the arts.