Co-Curricular activities (CCAs), previously known as
Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) are activities that education organisations in some parts of the world create for school students. They serve to promote a variety of activities which all school students must attend alongside the standard study cirruculum. In
Singapore, the policy was first introduced by the
Ministry of Education, which believe extra activities for school students are a means to instill active social-interaction. The original initiative later came to include important qualities, such as leadership, healthy recreation, self-discipline and self-confidence. In higher educations, CCA participation is even accountable for precious academic points.
The scope of CCAs is wide due to a nearly inexhaustive list of interests. Some of the major groups include Computer Club, Art Club, Dance Club and Swimming Club, Basketball Club