EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Why are extracurricular activities so important?
4 Balancing activities: Putting in hours to train for a match, practise an instrument or rehearse for a production helps students learn how to manage time and juggle commitments. 5 Preparation for the future: Learning to be a good leader or team player, get on with others in stressful or competitive situations and go outside your comfort zone to take on new challenges are all transferable skills offered by extracurricular activities – and valued in rapidly changing workplaces. 6 Fulfilment and fun: By throwing themselves into the life of the school and embracing all those opportunities wholeheartedly (often getting it right, sometimes getting it wrong), students are able to learn by doing.
1 Life experiences: From dealing with disappointment to celebrating last-minute victories, team sports (the beating heart of many extracurricular programmes) condense much of the human experience into short bursts of time, forging a sense of community and forming firm friendships along the way. 2 Opportunity: With clubs, societies and activities offering breadth and balance, and catering for every interest, students can discover talents and passions that endure for a lifetime. 3 Being known and recognised: Many pupils may not shine in the classroom, but excel elsewhere. The confidence that brings can transform their lives, both at school and beyond, allowing them to thrive in the future.
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