Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)
are compulsory for every student. It is important for the following
reasons:
- Develop character – by emphasizing the
importance of teamwork, discipline and commitment to excellence.
- Instil core values – like respect for
others, honesty and integrity.
- Imbue in members – an entrepreneurial
spirit, a risk taking attitude and an appreciation for the aesthetics.
- Provide an avenue for students to learn and
hone new skills and provide opportunities for the pursuit of
excellence.
The CCA framework in CHIJ provides
students with a wide array of 28 CCAs from 4 categories; namely
the Sports & Games, Performing Groups, Clubs & Societies
and Uniformed Groups. Over the years, the school has performed well
in Netball, Sailing, Tenpin Bowling, Tennis, Choir, Band, Chess,
Robotics (ARC), Girl Guides and Red Cross to name a few. Our IJ
niche: Netball, Tennis, 10-pin bowling, Rhythemic Gymnastics.
Each student is encouraged to have
one core CCA and maintain it for an entire year before any CCA points
are assigned.
Sports & Games
All sports & games CCAs maintain competitive squads
that participate in the National Inter-School Competitions. Talent
identification trials are conducted in Secondary 1 to identify girls
with the necessary physical attributes and psychomotor skills to
excel in the school’s niche sports. In addition, each CCA
also conduct open selection trials for all students who have an
interest in a sport or game.
Clubs & Societies
All Clubs & Societies participate in the Inter-School competitions.
The CCAs aim to equip the firls with a wide variety of skills and,
for the language related CCAs, expose members to the respective
cultures.
Performing Groups
The aim of all performing groups is to provide an avenue to enrich
the members aesthetically. The CCAs participate in the Singapore
Youth Festival on alternate years and perform in school and public
concerts in the course of their four or five years in the CCA.
Uniformed Groups
Membership in the Uniformed Groups is for a term of 4 (Express)
or 5 (Normal Academic) years. The Uniformed Group programme provides
members with numerous opportunities to develop and hone their leadership
skills, represent the school in Inter-School competitions and important
events like the National Day Parade and SYF.
CCA Allocation
All Secondary Ones will be allocated to a CCA of their choice. Allocation
will be based on students' first 3 option. Following the registration
excercise, students will be trailed or auditioned by the respective
CCAs and reallocated CCAs if necessary.
In subsequent years, CCA changes
may only be made at the beginning of each academic year, subject
to the approval of the teacher in charge of the CCA involved and
HOD PE /CCA.
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