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Policies on Co-
curriculum at School
Dr. Sharifah Intan Sharina Syed Abdullah
LEARNING
STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO EXPLAIN
OBJECTIVES
The policies related to
implementation of co-curricular
at schools

The implication of the

policies towards teachers' role
and practice in implementing co-
curricular at
schools
 STUDENTS' PARTICIPATION IN CO-
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL IS

COMPULSORY
Section 8, Education Act (1996), Act 550
Students' participation

Every student should participate in at least one uniform, one

association or club activity and one sports or game activity.

 {Article 5.1 Circular Letter No. 1/1985 KP (BS) 8591 / Jld. II

(29)}

Students' participation, attendance and achievement in co-

curricular activities should be recorded and evaluated. -

{This is set out in Article 8.2.1 Circular Letter No. 1/1985 and

Article 2.1 Circular Letter No. 2/1986)}

Students' participation

UNIFORM BODY SPORTS

min 12 times min 12 times

CLUB/
per year ASSOCIATION
per year
min 12 times
per year

Perkara 5.1 SPI Bil. 1 1985 KP

Students' participation

Every student should participate in at School principals have been authorized to

least one uniform, one association or club establish clubs/associations in the school

activity and one sports or game activity. per Rule 4 of the Education (School

 {Article 5.1 Circular Letter No. 1/1985 KP Association) Regulations 1998 issued as PU

(BS) 8591 / Jld. II (29)} (A) 196/98.}

Students' participation, attendance and

achievement in co-curricular activities

The absence of a student in a co-
should be recorded and evaluated. - {This
curricular activity can cause the student to
is set out in Article 8.2.1 Circular Letter
be subject to disciplinary action
No. 1/1985 and Article 2.1 Circular Letter

No. 2/1986)}
Implication to
students
THE STUDENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO

DISCIPLINARY ACTION IF

CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR

SUCH AS A MISDEMEANOR OF

SKIPPING SCHOOL OR CLASS

Mass
participation

Implementation of co-curricular activities in schools should be

based on the principle of mass participation without any elements
of discrimination or coercion but focus on enhancing unity and
integration among students. (Circular Letter No. 17/2000 dated
November 16, 2000).

Co-curricular activities conducted in schools should be cross-

disciplinary, integrated and non-exclusive. Participation is open to
all students.
 INVOLVEMENT OF ALL TEACHERS IN
MANAGING AND SUPERVISING CO-
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOLS IS

MANDATORY
 Failure to or refusal to carry
out co-curricular activities is Implication to
an offense which is punishable
by a fine or imprisonment or
both under general penalty
teachers
Section 135 of the Education Act 1996 (Act 550): General Penalties

fine not exceeding imprisonment for a

five thousand term not

ringgit exceeding six

months

denda harian

both fine and yang tidak

imprisonment melebihi lima

ratus ringgit
 Implementation
of co-curricular
Co-curricular activities "conducted
in schools should be any activity
designed to support teaching and
learning in the classroom that
gives students the opportunity to
enhance, reinforce and practice
the knowledge, skills and values
taught in the classroom"

Rule 2 of the Education (National Curriculum) Regulations 1997

Implementation
of co-curricular
Each co-curricular activity should
be designed with aims, purposes,
methods of implementation and
curriculum of activities as well as
a pragmatic and progressive
evaluation scheme.
Implementation
of co-curricular
Each co-curricular activity should
include elements of new
knowledge, experience and skills
and values that help develop
students' intellectual, physical,
emotional and spiritual balance.
 Schools that lack the facilities for co-curricular activities should
encourage their students to participate in charity work for the

implementation of
local community; working together to improve school ground;
participate in activities that emphasis racial, national, moral and 
personality development. - {Article 5.3 Circular Letter No.
1/1985, KP (BS) 8591 / Jld. ((929)}
co-curricular
Supports for

Co-curricular activities in schools can be facilitated by the

involvement and participation of members of the local
community. - {See Subsections 4.2.1 and Subsections 5.2 in the
Circular Bills Circular. 4/1985 KP. 8591-11 (32) entitled "School as a
Public Institution"}

Teachers and students are also permitted to participate in

activities such as camping,marching parades and courses
organized from time to time by government agencies or by
registered non-governmental organizations. ” (Circular Letter
No. 24/1998).
 The Ministry of Education allows the school to organize

implementation of
educational visits during regular school hours. The ministry
also encourages the involvement of interested parents in
participating in these visits.  (Circular Letter No. 12/2000).

Schools should honor teachers and students or individuals (for

co-curricular
Supports for

their participation, involvement and achievement in the field of

co-curricular activities in schools). Appreciation is not only limited
to success / achievement, but should also be given to students
of good discipline. ” (Subsection 8.2.4 Circular Letter No. 1/1985).

Schools provide opportunities for students to develop their

individual talents and potentials in the areas of co-curricular
activities that they are interested in at the international level.

Students should also be given the opportunity to showcase

their talents and excellence to the public.