IB/Enrichment
IB and enrichment programs emphasise inquiry, sustained effort, reflection, and real‑world application. The Award aligns naturally by providing a simple structure to document progress over time using evidence students already create. It reinforces reflection, consistency, and personal responsibility for learning while recognising growth beyond grades.
Building Your Award:
Find classroom examples to support activity planning
Class activities you can count:
Inquiry planning and research, drafting and revision, feedback cycles, presentations, independent study, portfolio or process work etc.
Example SMART goal:
Over the next 13 weeks, I will strengthen inquiry and communication by completing one focused work session per week and producing one artifact every two weeks (draft section, outline, slide, or reflection). I will apply feedback at least three times and note what improved.
Example Assessor: Teacher or mentor.
Example ORB log:
I refined my research question and improved how specific it is. Next week I will strengthen sources and outline my argument.
Class activities you can count:
PE participation with improvement goals, fitness routines or training plans, school team training, intramurals or sport clubs, outdoor conditioning etc.
Example SMART goal:
Over the next 13 weeks, I will improve fitness by completing three 30-minute sessions per week. I will track what I did and add a short weekly reflection on what changed and what I will adjust next week.
Example Assessor: Coach, PE teacher, or instructor.
Example ORB log:
I managed stress better after exercise and improved study focus. Next week I will schedule activity before heavy work days.
Class activities you can count:
Peer tutoring or academic support shifts
Mentoring or buddy programs (younger students, newcomers), Library or learning commons helper role, Supporting school events in a consistent logistics role, Service learning actions tied to class inquiry (planned, delivered, reflected), Ongoing environmental or wellbeing initiatives with defined responsibilities
Example SMART goal (Bronze, 13 weeks):
Over the next 13 weeks, I will complete 1 hour per week in a consistent service role at school (for example, tutoring, library support, or mentoring). I will complete a midpoint and final reflection on impact, responsibility, and what I learned, and I will use feedback from my supervisor to improve how I contribute.
Example Assessor:
Supervisor, teacher lead, librarian, or community partner.
Example ORB log:
This week I supported my role consistently and improved by preparing what I needed before the shift started. I also adjusted how I explained tasks after feedback so it was clearer. Next week I will take responsibility for one additional task and ask for feedback on how effectively I supported others.
General activity (what the team will do):
As a team, plan and complete an overnight journey with a shared inquiry focus, collect evidence along the route, and complete a group debrief on planning, teamwork, and learning.
Example team SMART goal (Bronze AJ):
Over our overnight journey, we will complete our planned route safely and strengthen teamwork by holding four check-ins (start, midpoint, end of day, debrief), collecting 15 pieces of evidence linked to our inquiry focus, and producing a short group summary in the form of a 1 episode podcast. m
Example Supervisor/Assessor:
Teacher or approved adult supervisor.
Example group debrief:
We improved our inquiry focus by assigning one person to keep us aligned to the question. When we noticed our evidence was inconsistent, we standardized what we recorded (photo + note + reason). Next time we would test our evidence method on a short practice route first.
