Service as Action is an integral part of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) at ISR, encouraging students in Grades 6–10 to make meaningful connections between their learning and the world around them. Rooted in our mission and our Latvian Heart, Service as Action empowers students to become caring, responsible, and internationally minded citizens who make a positive difference in their local and global communities.

Through advisory and connections to classroom learning, students explore community needs, identify opportunities to make a difference, and take purposeful, student-led action. Guided by teachers, students engage in a five-stage service learning cycle: Investigation, Preparation, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration. Their experiences may include volunteering, environmental initiatives, advocacy, awareness campaigns, or other projects connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout the programme, students document their experiences, reflect on their learning, and share the impact of their actions with the school community. In Grade 9, students extend their learning through the MYP Community Project, independently or collaboratively investigating a community need and taking meaningful action. These experiences build important skills and prepare students for the MYP Personal Project in Grade 10 and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) in the IB Diploma Programme.

Through Service as Action, students are encouraged to:

• Recognize their strengths, embrace new challenges, and develop new skills.
• Identify community needs and plan meaningful, responsible action.
• Collaborate with others and demonstrate perseverance and commitment.
• Engage with local and global issues while considering the ethical impact of their choices.
• Reflect on their experiences, celebrate their learning, and recognize the difference they can make.