Importance of Co-Curricular Activities in School

THE ASIAN SCHOOL DEHRADUN

Importance of CoCurricular Activities in School School activities play a significant part in the development of students. Co-curricular activities have become a fundamental part of school life and aides in improving students learning at school.

These activities are mandatory & necessary for every student to participate.

ABOUT ASIAN SCHOOL To bring together the traditions and ethos of India and modern technology in an environment where every child is an individual, The Asian School is an day boarding school in Dehradun which offers English medium, secular, co-educational education from classes Nursery to XII. The School is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.

The School is situated on a 16 acre campus, 'Asian Acres' , in tranquil and verdant environs. The academic building is an impressive structure designed by a well-known group of architects from New Delhi. The residential area is set amidst greenery with students being provided their own recreational area. We have 4 hostels, 2 for senior boys, 1 for junior boys and 1 separate hostel for girls.

What do yo mean by Co-Curricular Activities?

Also referred to as ‘extracurricular activities,’ activities which fall outside the regular academic curriculum and a part of the school life is called Co-Curricular Activity.

Co-Curricular Activities are beneficial for students in several ways. Let us see some of the benefits of extracurricular activities:

1. Better Physical & Mental health 2. Create Opportunities 3. Sense of Responsibility & Confidence 4. Development of Special Skills 5. Exposure to New Activities

1. Better Physical & Mental health These types of activities require students to stay active by active participation in some co-curricular activities. Since they have no chance to skip these as it’s a part of their daily curriculum. Studies have shown that students pursuing some or other hobbies get better results in their studies.

2. Create Opportunities In this highly competitive world, better grades act as game changers while taking admissions in other schools, colleges, or institutions. Co-curricular activities provide better opportunities as students pursuing these activities are given more preference over those who aren’t involved in such types of activities.

3. Sense of Responsibility & Confidence When at an early stage of life, children are given tasks of responsibility to handle; they become much better in handling these types of odd situations in their later life too. This fosters a sense of self-confidence, accountability & responsibility within them.

4. Development of Special Skills In this highly competitive world, better grades act as game changers while taking admissions in other schools, colleges, or institutions. Co-curricular activities provide better opportunities as students pursuing these activities are given more preference over those who aren’t involved in such types of activities.

5. Exposure to New Activities Students are introduced to a wide range of activities that give them better strength while letting them choose what they wish to learn what they enjoy.

Co-curricular activities in schools help students sharpen their communication skills, expression skills, public speaking, participation, and sense of belongingness through different types of activities like debates, extempore, recitation. Art and craft competitions, classroom activities like reading, group discussions, and many more. This ultimately helps in developing their overall personality. As some students are unable to outperform in the classroom, but they are also superb athletes, musicians, players, etc.

The Asian School , Dehradun Contact us The Asian School "Asian Acres", Vasant Vihar, Indira Nagar, Dehradun - 248006, Uttarakhand, INDIA Email : theasianschool@gmail.com Mobile : +91-8859500084 Phone : +91-135 - 2761859, 2761860 Web site : www.theasianschool.net

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