Education is defined as acquiring knowledge, skills, morals, values, etc., through various learning processes. It can start from anything, and the fundamental aspect of education is curiosity. Curiosity can make any subject interesting to learn, and thus, developing the same forms the primary step. Many parents believe that education is confined to books and textual knowledge is everything. That's wrong. Students need to get exposed to the outside world, develop a curiosity, read books to find solutions and then go outside again to relate the textual knowledge with the world. This is where extracurricular activities play a role. Extracurricular activities facilitate real learning from a student's perspective and help bring up the student's specific talent. Private schools in Vancouver always promote extracurricular activities.

Independent schools in Metro Vancouver are well known for promoting extracurricular activities in students' life. For example, Canada Star Secondary School in Richmond identifies every student's talents and provides an arena for them to grow their skills. Each and every student is encouraged to think beyond the world of textbooks and contribute to society in whatever way they can. Let's see how the private schools promote extracurricular learning and in what forms:

• Numerous clubs: Private schools in Vancouver organize numerous clubs for the up-liftment of students. Each student can pick his/her preferred club and work with the club. Students lead all these clubs, and the faculties help work in par with them. For example, Canada Star Secondary School in Richmond offers clubs like the Physical education & Sports Club, Community Service &Volunteering club and more. Sports clubs will allow students to stay fit and healthy as well as enjoy playing various games with their friends. Community service clubs help the students recognize their social responsibility and understand values such as kindness, leadership, etc. The student service team engages in various service and volunteering activities outside the school.

• After school classes: Classes are conducted on different extracurricular subjects according to their taste. These classes act as a space to ignite the small talent inside the children and make it grow big. Classes are conducted on subjects like music and musical instruments, drawing, physical sports, and other activities. Students can enroll themselves in their area of interest. Canada Star Secondary School in particular provides many types of after-school classes for example, cooking classes, which are proven to be interesting and entertaining for students.

• Encourage academic competitions: Private schools in Vancouver encourage students to participate in academic competitions outside the school. These help competent students increase their skills and exposure and provide them with an opportunity. Students participate in the most famous Waterloo's Mathematics Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions in the whole of Canada. In the past years, students from independent schools in Vancouver have shown inexplicable performance in the competitions, thus winning grand prizes.

Thus, extracurricular activities should be encouraged among the students. Not only do they accelerate learning, but they also help the students to learn stress-free. It will also help the students recognize their talent and grow in the right direction under good guidance.