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CAS#9

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International Women’s day

Why is equality such an important issue?

-Gender equality has always been a problem. Although it has been improved a lot, it still has not changed the thinking of some people’s gender inequality. Women and girls occupy half of the world’s population and therefore also the world’s potential
half of the force. But nowadays, gender inequality is widespread, and it can stagnate social progress. Gender equality can bring economic development, promote development, and the process of achieving gender equality is also a process of human social progress.

In terms of group nature, it is a fact that men are stronger than women because women have worse physical strength than men and are less aggressive than men. This is physiologically determined, not prejudice. Just because of a person’s gender, they will be treated unfairly, and this unfairness is more serious for women.

In terms of values, justice is our ultimate pursuit. Equal treatment is not equal to justice. If only men and women’s toilets are set in the same place, women’s toilets have to be lined up. This is not equal. In the case of equality, when men and women have the same amount of food in the famine, men are hungry, which is not fair. Equality is not justice. We can never stop at equality and give up our efforts in the direction of justice.

CAS#6

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100 days in 100 words—What’s your win?

Because of the course selection, I have learned a lot of new knowledge, such as psychology and design technology which are all very interesting and very helpful for the future. Probably I would like to say I improve language skills a bit more, like the term of using appropriate grammar, use of professional terms, etc.

 

Animation reflection(LO5)

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This is the video I recorded for the final product we created during animation activity time, we used the tag tool app on Ipad to make an animation based on the topic- Christmas. Our aim was to design and create a background for the school music event, the main theme was Christmas so in the video, you can see Santa and snowman sort of things. In the video, the scene was after the music event, we reflected the animation on the big wall of our school main gate so that visitors and guests could see the drawing after they had a wonderful experience in the music show.

Dance showcase 2020 reflection (LO1)

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This year I joined the dance showcase again with 4 different dances-

  • Grease
  • Saturday night fever
  • Aladdin
  • Footloose

This year’s theme is movie, the background music and themes for all the dances are from classic movies of different eras, such as Aladdin and singing in the rain.

In the picture on the left, it is a dance movement in Grease shot by the photographer, and it is also a picture of me showing my full face in the dance showcase.

 

What previous experience have I had with an activity like this?

  • I joined dance showcase and culturama before, Culturama allows each person to choose only one dance. Danceshowcase allows each person to do as many dances as they are interested in, showing off their charm.

What would I like to improve?

  • Because I chose more than 1 dance, sometimes the practise time would come at the same time which means I have to make a choice between whether go to the first dance or attend the second one, I would be absent from some dances, so I would miss the parts and the position that I was supposed to do. Maybe next time I will try to arrange my time so that I won’t miss so many practise time.

SGM music with children LO6

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What impact have my actions had on this global issue?

I joined one service called “music with SGM children”, our mission is to play the music with children there, the main purpose of our service is to play with children, and the theme of playing is around music, so we usually play music for children to dance, or play small games like musical chairs, and we finish the service on one day by reading a storybook for them.

On the SGM Murni website, the childcare centre’s objectives focus on:

  • Offering a holistic approach encompassing cognitive, aesthetic and moral development.
  • Developing each children capability as a unique individual who learns and develops on his/ her own rate.
  • Providing creative learning experiences for young children.
  • Enhancing the curriculum that provides interesting and varied activities based, within thematic modules.

We went there as student volunteers, we focus on the global issue about children’s good health and well-being, we help them build confidence, show them the importance of collaboration and team-work, they are happy to learn all the talents during music games time.

Karate-reflection(LO4)

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Karate is a very good exercise method, and lots of people love it, at ordinary times many people will practice karate, we can through karate exercise method to enhance the physical quality, it is a very healthy sport way.
Karate is very good to our health, first through karate can enhance the physical condition of exercisers and increasing strong physique, also can increase a person’s patience, responsibility, self-confidence. More valuable are that through the strict training in karate can cultivate people’s a fearless psychological quality, for us to keep healthy psychology, it can also let us develop a good state of mind. In karate practise at the same time, the need to maintain a strict karate etiquette education and the specific etiquette rules can not only learn karate technology but also with a good etiquette education, cultivation of personality, form the correct outlook on life, develop the habit of respect for others, manners and social morality.

And because the karate is a competitive combat sport, demand practitioners have the strength, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, endurance and explosive force, such as physical quality, can cultivate people’s bravery, tenacity, perseverance, fearless of the will and good psychological quality, it can not only help us exercise quality, but can also let us have a good state of mind, is helpful to our health, and it requires the correct posture, the body upright, shoulders back, and pull to keep the body strong and healthy, so it is suitable for our take karate exercise.

Karate exercise is very good for health, insist on karate exercise will be helpful to our health, not only can let us exercise a healthy body, but at the same time karate can also let us have a good mentality

How did I show perseverance, resilience and commitment in this activity?

  • I have been taking part in karate training since the first year of high school, and now I have got the green belt. I go to this activity on time every time although the exercise is very tired.

How did I maintain my motivation for this activity?

  • I signed up for this activity because of my friend. In the beginning, I didn’t think of signing up for karate. In the following training, because my friend trained with me and the teacher praised me, I was motivated and fell in love with this sport.

Service-Music with SGM children-reflection(LO7)

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Music for All with SGM Murni is a service that connects the child and us together, we go there as kids’ friends and teacher to play with them with music. The children there are very cute, this service has been going on for quite a long time, the bond between us and the children is getting deeper, and they are looking forward to our arrival every Monday. Usually, we use a computer or mobile phone to connect to a Bluetooth speaker to play music for them, and sing and dance or play games with them while playing music.

The first few times we went there, the first thing that we did was an active atmosphere, such as “head, shoulder, knees and toes” to attract children’s attention, and then sing and dance with them.  Last time we played “grab a chair”, there was music while the play and kids were standing between several chairs. When the music stopped, they should go to a stool, otherwise, they would lose the game. Children have a strong desire to win or lose, but some children are unhappy because they lose the game.

Danceshowcase/culturama LO1

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Post a pic that best describes how your skills are developing


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-for example, dancing practice.

How do you feel about this?

-Any skill needs to be trained. As far as dance is concerned, I will actively participate in every dance activity. This time I participated in the Italian dance in culturama. Although I didn’t get photos, I still participate in rehearsals every time. Give the audience a good side, but also let me exercise the stage experience.

In other respects, like dance, I will actively participate and strive to do my duty and responsibility. As I said before, every skill needs to be exercised. No one is perfect in life.

CAS #1

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What aspects of CAS are you looking forward to?

  • Creativity and activity.

How might you plan your year of CAS in order to maintain balance?

  • I chose only each one subject for the three projects of Service, activity and Creativity, I didn’t choose too many, so I think I will not feel too difficult or tired for the whole school year. And time management is good for me, so I have free time to study or relax after Tuesday and Friday.