Co-Curricular Handbook 2018 | Page 3

Why are Co-Curricular Programs Important? “Creativity is as important now in education as literacy and we should treat it with the same status.” Ken Robinson Our purpose is to provide students with practical, hands-on, meaningful experiences to develop particular skills and exhibit their non-academic abilities that complement their curricular program. Co-curricular opportunities complement curricular activities and help develop students in the art of living and working together. Although they are not a part of the core curriculum, they play an integral role in giving students the ability to mould their lives to become well-rounded people. They are the true and practical experiences gained by students through their own fruition. The role of co-curricular activities in a student’s life cannot easily be measured; however, a number of benefits attributed to co-curricular activities: • • • • • • • Exposure to new activities Enhance appreciation of experiences Strengthen self-confidence Develop specialized skills Foster sense of responsibility Improve academic performance Develop stronger relationships with peers 2018 Activities and Clubs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Amnesty International Art Book Club Board Games Club Cadets Chess Coding Community Service Cooking Crossfit Dance Davinci Decathlon Debating Drama Duke of Edinburgh Award Elite Performance Equestrian Fencing Golf Guild of Servers Kayaking Kung Fu Media Production Mock Trials Mountain Biking Music Painting Pedal Prix Philosothon Public Speaking Rugby Development Singing Soup Patrol Sports Assistant Surfing Theological Society Titrations Umpire/Referee Qualifications Woodworking World Scholars Cup Go Beyond