CCAs / LEAPS

3. CCA Policy

(a) CCA participation is compulsory for all students. For a holistic education, all students are expected to take 

     part in one core CCA from any of the following groups: Uniformed Groups, Sports and Games, and Performing 

    Arts. Clubs and Societies are offered as second CCA. The CCA allocation takes into consideration the school’s 

    niche areas, talent identification and the student’s preferences.

(b) Students are encouraged to pursue and specialise in one CCA. The option to change CCA may be given if 

     there  are valid and acceptable reasons. Approval must be granted by the teachers-in-charge and the Head of 

     CCA before a transfer may be made.

(c) Participation has to be continuous throughout the 4 or 5 years of the secondary school course in order for 

      students to achieve a higher CCA attainment level.

4. General

(a) Each CCA has approximately a 30-week programme for the year.

(b) 100% attendance at CCA is expected of all students. A medical certificate must be submitted if the child is absent on medical   

      grounds.

(c) At the end of a student’s secondary education, a CCA attainment level will be awarded. The attainment level will be converted to 

      bonus points for gaining admission into junior colleges/centralised institutions or polytechnics.

(d) As part of CCA, all students are encouraged to initiate and carry out VIA related activities.

(e) All students must participate in the Group Insurance Scheme arranged by the school.

CCA Recognition Scheme

LEAPS 2.0

Participation

This domain recognises students’ participation in one school-based(1) Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). Recognition is based on the number of years of participation as well as exemplary conduct and active contribution(2) to the CCA. Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.

Service

This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community. Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours each school year to the community. Students can choose to embark on a Values-In-Action project (VIA). They will be recognised for the time spent on planning, performing the service and reflecting when participating in a VIA project.

Leadership

This domain recognises students’ leadership development. Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in the service of others. In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student led projects will be recognised.

Achievement

This domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements beyond the classroom. Opportunities for representation and accomplishment present valuable learning experiences for students to learn discipline and resilience, as well as develop their characters. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school. Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents. It also recognises the community’s role in developing the child.

Representation refers to being selected and endorsed by the school or an organisation endorsed by the school (e.g. the community club or national association) to contribute, perform or compete. It need not be tied to his/her CCA in school.

Accomplishment refers to attaining accolades and awards at competitions, festivals, performances, exhibitions, conferences and symposiums where the student represents the school or other organisations endorsed by the school.

Recognition of Students’ Level of Attainment

At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised as Excellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/Polytechnics/Institutes of Technical Education (JC/Poly/ITE).

Click here to find out more details on the levels of attainment for each of the domains