CO-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
Co-curricular
activities constitute an important part of educational orientation in our
school.
Co-scholastic activities
are those co curricular activities which take place to reinforce or
supplement classroom curriculum in some way. They are ungraded and do not offer
any form of academic credit, but they do provide complementary learning of some
form
Co-Curricular Advantages
Co-curricular activities can provide students with a lot of interesting and important experiences outside the traditional classroom. There are many advantages to involvement in co-curricular activities, including:
- Allowing students to explore strengths and talents outside of academics
- Helping students develop stronger time-management and organizational skills
- Giving students the opportunity to build friendships and participate in group activities outside of the tight circle of the regular classroom
Therefore Co-curricular
activities have become part and parcel of academic life, used to improve skills
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities are those activities that
occur outside of the educational setting and do not provide instruction or
experience to supplement the academic curriculum It should be noted that there
is a definite difference between co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Where co-curricular activities are connected in some way to the school and to
academic learning, extracurricular activities step outside of this realm.
For example, the extracurricular activities like music classes, dance recitals,
Girl Scouts (guides) boy Scouts, NCC, NSS, Involvement in a sport that happens
outside of the school, etc.
Fine
Arts
Students are given
exposure to a series of fine arts activities which include the following:
Arts
The painting and
sculpture courses awaken the students’ awareness of their own potential as
artists throughout life. They become insightful and discerning observers of the
world.
Music
The core of our
provision beyond the curriculum is a high quality coaching scheme for students
who take private lessons with special tutors.
Dance
The course is
unique and exciting. Students develop strength, flexibility, rhythm and
coordination along with discipline, focus and drive. They have the opportunity
to learn and develop skills in a variety of dances which include
Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Keralanadanam, Folkdance,
Contemporary, Western and Fusion dances.
Craft
These classes are
an opportunity for those who really like to create and develop their artistic
talent. There are art projects where pupils can make or create all sorts of
interesting and exciting objects using different materials. Pupils have the
opportunity to sketch, paint, collage, sculpt, design, model clay, carve wood
and stone and do gardening.
Chess
When it comes to
mind games, chess undoubtedly tops the list. It is a mental training which
enhances mathematical and scientific skills as well as problem-solving skills
of students. It helps children to focus, to increase sharpness of the mind and
to come up with strategic approaches to meet their objectives. It builds their
self-confidence.
It also teaches the
value of hard work and commitment.