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The MYP Community Project takes place over an extended period of six months during Year 3 of the MYP [Year 8 at Scotch College]
TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION
WHAT DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE?
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Your work throughout the MYP Community Project will be assessed against defined assessment criteria and not against the work of other students.
- Criterion A - Investigating [8 Marks]
- Criterion B - Planning [8 Marks]
- Criterion C - Taking Action [8 Marks]
- Criterion D - Reflecting [8 marks]
The points for each criterion are added together to give a criterion level total for the MYP Community Project [32pts maximum]
Your Community Project levels and comments will be included on your Semester 2 school report.
Criterion A: Investigating
Maximum: 8
In the Community Project, students should:
i. define a goal to address a need within a community, based on personal interests
ii. identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project
iii. demonstrate research skills.
(IB, 2014, pp. 36-39)
Criterion B: Planning
Maximum: 8
In the Community Project, students should:
i. develop a proposal for action to serve the need in the community
ii. plan and record the development process of the project
iii. demonstrate self-management skills.
(IB, 2014, pp. 36-39)
Criterion C: Taking Action
Maximum: 8
In the Community Project, students should:
i. demonstrate service as action as a result of the project
ii. demonstrate thinking skills
iii. demonstrate communication and social skills.
(IB, 2014, pp. 36-39)
Criterion D: Reflecting
Maximum: 8
In the Community Project, students should:
i. evaluate the quality of the service as action against the proposal
ii. reflect on how completing the project has extended their knowledge and understanding of service learning
iii. reflect on their development of ATL skills.
(IB, 2014, pp. 36-39)
WHAT NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED
Students must submit the following elements for assessment across the 4 criterion:
- Poster (Digital Format)
- Process Journal (Digital Format)
- A Reference list
- Signed Academic Honesty form
FAQ
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Can we advertise events on social media? Should you wish to advertise an event that you are holding on the Scotch premises, we would advise that you resist the urge to advertise using social media such as Facebook, X [Twitter], Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat or any other such platform. This form of advertising can all too easily get out of control and numbers can become unmanageable. Contacting local newspapers and/or local radio stations is a safer alternative.
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Can we hold an event at school? Any event held on school grounds or using Scotch College facilities will need the express permission of the Head of Middle School, Mr Gill. You will need to apply in writing to the Head of Middle School should you wish to pursue this path with regards to your project. To help with this process, the Event Logistics form is available from your Community Project Coordinator. This must be submitted no later than the Tuesday of the final week of Summer Term for consideration by the Head of Middle School. You are not to proceed with any events or fundraising until you have confirmation that your proposal complies with the school’s operating procedures.
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Can we promote our project on Social Media? Social media platforms can be useful for ascertaining people's opinions, crowdfunding, or organising the collection of items, but must be used responsibly. The following list provides examples of how social media can be used to benefit your Community Project: - Facebook/X [Twitter] - Seeking feedback to assist with decision making (ie. ask locals to identify an area of need in their local community, or contact an expert via Twitter) -Pinterest/Instagram/Tumblr - ask for comments or suggestions -Crowdfunding - research the most suitable platforms. Check the terms and conditions carefully to see what currency the donations are made in, if the platform will make payments to people/organisations in Australia, whether you need a parent to sign up on your behalf, etc. - Change.org - Create a petition to gain public support - YouTube/TikoTok - upload educational/instructional videos you have created to teach/inform a global audience
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Should I document / record evidence of my Service as Action? Yes. Use your Process Journal and OneDrive folder to document/save evidence of your service action.
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What is included in the 15hrs of service action? - Direct service to your charity - Working on your website/poster/movie/making a display for an event you're running to support your organisation - Research that is the service you are providing for an organisation - Working on your presentation for the Showcase
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What isn't include in my 15hrs - Research to find out about your topic and ideas and to help your planning - Emailing, teachers or organisations
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When must the service hours be completed by? Term 3 school holidays to allow for reflection on the project and preparation for the Showcase presentation.
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Who will help me? You will have a mentor who you will meet with at least once a term. You are to be in regular contact through email or Teams with your mentor detailing updates on your progress and any queries. Depending on your project, you may also choose to seek the guidance of a person of your choice with experience or expertise in your chosen field of study. You may also run ideas and drafts by trusted friends, relatives and teachers. Please note that the work must be all your own (see referencing page regarding academic honesty).
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Can we fundraise? Students at Scotch often consider fundraising for a worthy cause as part of their project. This is a caring and thoughtful approach to the project. For your Community Project, we strongly encourage you to consider an alternative project other than fundraising. Scotch already has fundraisers scheduled for the year, and they are consciously limited. If a whole lot of Year 8 Community Project students also tried to hold fundraising events, the community would likely feel ‘fundraiser fatigue’ where both participation and donation decreases. if you still feel a fundraiser would be the best option, you must schedule a meeting to speak with your Community Project mentor. If, in special circumstances, you are allowed to hold a fundraiser, there are a number of things that will need consideration.
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Considerations for fundraising You may like to consider looking to the wider community—the local area in which you live, sporting clubs, church groups, associations to which you belong, to name but a few—to help you with your fundraising or event. As part of the International Baccalaureate’s philosophy, students are encouraged to be global citizens by considering the bigger picture and the impact their project has on the local and international environments. This includes looking to use resources that may be available to you outside of the Scotch community; after all, our students are aiming to be balanced risk-takers who strive to achieve their best by completing a project that may involve the wider community.
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Can we use Scotch Branding [Logo etc} The Scotch College logo is the foundation of the School’s visual identity. It has been designed to encompass the many and varied facets of Scotch College and represents the School in all visual applications and in all media (e.g., printed publications, websites, advertisements). As the School’s most important visual identifier, the logo cannot be altered or adjusted. You are NOT PERMITTED to attempt to redraw, rearrange, or alter its colour in any way. There are minimum size and spacing requirements, as well as logo placement, orientation and colour requirements, should you wish to use the School’s crest in any way in your Community Project. Electronic copies of the official logo are available upon request from the Marketing Department.