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ranging from English to Mathematics. All of these require students to learn, memorise,
understand and to be tested. Besides grades and examinations, the school also
encompasses a wider curriculum including character moulding, citizenship building and
personality development. Indeed, I think the school does prepare us for life.
The school also helps to fortify our determination and perseverance. We learn to fulfil
the demands of the school. We also learn to meet deadlines and hand in the homework
on time. Moreover, we learn to face stress and pressure. In school, students learn to
overcome challenges. Students with strength of character will be well-prepared to face
the challenges of work and life in the future.
Co-curricular activities are part and parcel of a student’s life. They help to mould
students’ character and personality so that students learn to be confident. They help to
hone the leadership qualities in the students themselves. Students learn to work
together and co-operate with others. They also learn to appreciate good values like
esprit de corps. Students learn to contribute positively and to put their best foot
forward besides to take success and failure in their stride. We as the students learn to
honour values of sportsmanship and fair play. Through co-curricular activities, students
also learn loyalty, commitment and responsibility. When they grow up, they will work
well as a team with others and committed in serious work.
Just mention the word ‘school’ and images of grades and examinations come to our
mind. Indeed students spend a lot of time and energy preparing and sitting for
examinations. Along with that they gather a string of qualifications as well as knowledge
and skills. They are crucial since they are the stepping stones and the foundation for the
future. They can help students to secure a good job and successful career.
In short, school does prepare us for life. It helps to nurture and to build strong character
in ourselves. School also prepares students with the necessary ‘tool’ so that students can
fit into society and contribute positively to the nation and people in future.
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