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’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015 October 12-16 ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 MaD Making a Difference to self or others in a local or global context ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Our Learning Contexts The World Hong Kong Our Learning Filters Sustaining our Planet Sustaining our Societies Sustaining Ourselves SIS Our Skills Framework Using initiative to make a difference Working with and relating to others Managing myself and my learning ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 What is Making a Difference? We aim to develop an awareness and compassionate mindset in our students and school community. We aim to change ourselves, other people’s lives, and the environment for the better. This begins with the school community, and widens to include the local and global community. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Why Make a Difference at SIS? We believe it is an important aspect of learning that should permeate all areas of the school community. It is our responsibility as members of society to raise social awareness and to demonstrate this in all aspects of our work. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 SIS Goes MaD Framework Yr 7 – MaD Week Local $1,000 Yr 8-10 – Local OR Global $0 to $18,000 Yr 11 – Work Experience No Cost Yr 12 – Global $5,000 to $20,000 Yr 13 – Revision Week No Cost Yr 13 – HKAYP Cost TBC ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Important Registration Highlights • October 12-17, 2015 – Everyone must go. Part of the Curriculum (i.e. CAS. Some may have a piano exam, etc.) – Must travel as a group (ie. Do not ask to stay behind) • You & your parents have financial responsibility • Leavers: Mark as “Leaver” on the Gateway registration • Registration simultaneously will not ensure you go with your friends • New ‘SIS goes MaD’ web site: http://sisgoesmad.wix.com/sis-goes-mad ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015: Important Dates March 13 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015 SIS web site goes live http://sisgoesmad.wix.com/sis-goes-mad March 18, 10:00am Current Y11 students: Enrolment via Gateway commences. March 26, 9:00pm Enrolment via Gateway closed. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015: Important Dates March 27 Deadline for deposit. Amount: HK$5,000 Failure to submit deposit on time may result in student being removed from trip. April 24 Trip allocation announced via the Gateway ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015: Important Dates June 12 Deadline: Request of changes to allocated activities. Balance payment due. Failure to submit balance payment on time may result in student being removed from trip. August 28 Student medical information updated via parents’ Gateway login. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Pathbrite Portfolio All students are to record their ‘SIS goes MaD’ experience on their Pathbrite Portfolio: •Learning targets e.g. what is your motivation to get involved in this activity? •Learning experience e.g. describe the activity and your part in it •Learning outcome e.g. How have you made a difference to yourself and others? •Provide evidence ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 How to Enrol on the Gateway • Enrolment is ONLY accepted via the Gateway at the “Activity” module. • Only Students can use their Gateway login to enrol. • Students should study details of trips in the ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015 web site, and discuss their options with parents. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Enrolment Steps Follow same procedures as enrolling for other school activities, BUT… Step 1: At the Gateway “Activities” module: •Click “Activity” •Select “SIS goes MaD 2015” ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Enrolment Steps Step 2: •Select chosen activities: Max. of 4. •Click “Register Now”. Step 3: •At “My Activity”, select order or preference: 1, 2, 3 or 4, by using up/down arrows. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ Forms • Parent Consent Form o Students are required to hand in ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015 parent consent at start of 2015-16 school year. Details will come with the start-of-year package. • Student Medical Form o Parents to update student medical information via parent login on the Gateway by August 28. o Any change to medical condition after August 28 MUST be relayed to trip leaders & Mr. Slethaug directly. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Trip Allocation • Student records on the Gateway on at on March 26, 9pm are taken as their final choices. • Allocations on a first-come-first-served basis. • Students are considered for their 1st choices. If 1st choices are full/cancelled, their 2nd, 3rd, 4th choices will then be considered. • Allocations will be announced via the Gateway. ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015: Trips • • • • • • • • • China: Conghua (Guangdong Province) China: Xi’an (Shaanxi Province) China: Xiamen (Fujian Province) China: Yangshuo (Guangxi Province) Indonesia: Tasikoki (Sulawesi) Laos: Luang Prabang Malaysia: Kota Kinabalu Nepal: Kathmandu Philippines: Bacolod ’SIS goes MaD’ 2015 ‘SIS goes MaD’ 2015 Have fun discussing your options with your parents. Remember to think about what is going to Make a Difference.