CCA POLICY LEAPS 2, 0

CCA POLICY- LEAPS 2.0

Overview

The Unity CCA Framework

Our school offers a broad-based and ability-driven CCA programme that will help to develop and maximise the potential and talents of our youth beyond the academic aspect. Our CCA programme strives to complement different areas of education in achieving the Desired Outcomes of Education. The framework of our CCA programme seeks to inculcate Team Spirit, Character Building, Leadership, Ruggedness and Gracefulness in all our students.

CCA Policy 

CCA Policy For LEAPS 2.0

LEAPS 2.0 is a framework to recognise secondary school students’ holistic development. Students will be recognised with levels of attainment in four domains: Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service.

1 . Participation
This domain recognises students’ participation in one school-based Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). Recognition is based on the number of years of participation and exemplary conduct and active contribution to the CCA. Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition. 

2 . Service
This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community. Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours per school year to the community. They can choose to embark on a Values-In-Action project (VIA). Students will be recognised for the time they put into planning, service and reflection, when participating in a VIA project. 

3 . Leadership
This domain recognises students’ leadership development. Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others. In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised. 

4 . Achievement
This domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements beyond the classroom. Opportunities for representation and accomplishment present valuable learning experiences for students to learn discipline, resilience and develop their character. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school. Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents. It also recognises the community’s role in developing the child.

Representation refers to being selected and endorsed by the school or an organisation endorsed by the school(e.g. the community club or national association) to contribute, perform or compete. It need not be tied to his/her CCA in school.

Accomplishment refers to attaining accolades and awards at competitions, festivals, performances, exhibitions, conferences and symposiums where the student represents the school or other organisations endorsed by the school.

The details on the levels of attainment for each of the domains are attached at Annex A PAGE NOT FOUND.

Recognition of Students’ Level of Attainment

At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according to Excellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Education (JC/Poly/ITE).

Please refer to examples in Annex B PAGE NOT FOUND.

Routines and Procedures for CCA Participation

1 . Students must be in appropriate attire for their CCA sessions.

2 . Students must observe proper decorum and good behaviour at all times.

3 . Students must strictly comply with safety precautions and instructions given by the teachers/instructors at all times.

4 . Students who are unable to attend CCA must produce a medical certificate. Parent’s letter will only be accepted for urgent private matters.

5 . Students are responsible for the equipment, facilities as well as the cleanliness of training venues.

6 . Students must take care of their own personal belongings. However, they may seek teacher’s assistance for custody.

7 . Students should refer to noticeboards for CCA information at all times.

ANNEX A

PARTICIPATION (Level of Attainment)

SERVICE (Level of Attainment)

Note: One example of an approach to VIA is Service-Learning. Time spent on VIA projects, including the planning, service and reflection components, will count towards the minimum hours of service stated in the above criterion.

LEADERSHIP (Level of Attainment)

School-based Leadership Opportunities

National Youth Achievement Award

Uniformed Groups (Rank)

ACHIEVEMENT (Level of Attainment)

Annex B (LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT – EXAMPLES)

Example A: Student has attained a minimum Level 3 in all four domains and at least Level 4 in one domain (Participation). Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Excellent.

Example B: The student has attained a minimum of Level 1 in all domains with at least Level 2 in three domains. Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Good.

Example C: The student has attained a minimum of Level 1 in all domains, with at least Level 2 in one domain (Achievement) and Level 3 for another domain (Participation). Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised asGood.

Example D: The student has not met the criteria for a Good co-curricular attainment. Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Fair.