The importance of co-curriculum activities.

Students are encouraged to become involved in cocurriculum activities. Co-curriculum activities contribute to the broader cultural, educational and social developments of students. It is compulsory now for all students in Malaysia to be involved in co-curricular activities. Co-curricular activities have a lot of benefits. Society, uniform club and games are the examples of co-curriculum activities that is involved by Malaysian school students. Students involvement in sports, games can help them to build up their stamina, release their tention during class time. Students who did well in this sports activities given a chance to represent their house, school, district and even country. It is well informed that many sportsman and sportswomen are emerged from schools. Moreover, games can help keep a person fit and healthy. They also can have a healthy mind and body. These can help students to perform well in their studies. On the other hand, students also can choose to be involved in uniformed societies such as Boy Scouts Movement, the Girl Guides Movement, Police Cadet, Red Crescent Society and the St.John Ambulance. Many of the uniformed socities are international organisations with fixed rules and regulations. This will give a chance to all students to meet members from other schools and countries as well. It is a oppurtunity to share their opinions, experience and exchange their views with their new friends. Among the popular language societies are the English language Society, the Literary and Debating Society, Science Society and the Social Studies Society. These societies help to develop the interest in subjects like English, Mathematics, History and Geography. Clubs such as Photography Club, the Chess Club, the Adventure Club and the Cookery Club will build up students creativity.

Co-curricular activities also help to instill good qualities in students. For example they learn to cooperate, leadership, patience and etc. All clubs and societies sure wil be having elections to choose a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer. In my opinion, clubs are the training ground for future leaders, where the students learn how to manage their clubs, organise activities and competitions manage their funds and many more. Students learn many skills in this co-curicullar activities. Co-curricular activities help to build the students character, stamina and also help to reinforce discipline among students. It also improves the students communication skills through group activities. Other than that, students are able to understand their capabilities. Co-curricular activities are beneficial and their effects are ever lasting. Co-curricular activities are important and all students should be involved in themselves.