Inculcation of Values ​​through Cocurricular Activities


Co-curricular values ​​play a very important role in instilling different values ​​in students. For the comprehensive development of students’ personality, extracurricular activities are considered very important nowadays. Previously, the term “extracurricular activities” was used for outdoor activities and other cultural programs organized at the school. But at present this term has been discarded taking into account the importance of these activities. In many progressive schools there is an allotment of certain periods for these co-curricular activities in their regular schedule.

Through these activities, many values ​​can be instilled in a profitable way. Co-curricular activities form an integral part of the modern school curriculum. They should be made more and more purposeful and fruitful, as well as value-oriented with democratic foundation and purposeful pursuit. This can be done, as long as the children have the opportunity to have a vivid experience of moral life through these activities.

In outdoor activities programs, children are taken outside of school to areas of adventure, appreciation of art and culture, and places of historical value. They can be approached paths in the formation of initiative, teamwork, self-discipline and learn a lot about our cultural heritage and historical details. In addition to games and sports, there are various outdoor activities, namely NCC, Scouting & Guiding, Mountaineering, Trekking, Excursion, Excursions, etc., which can serve to instill desired values ​​among students and build character.

Almost all schools and colleges organize various festivals at dissuasive levels. The festivals can be classified into three heads:
1. National Holidays
2. Religious Holidays
3. Birth/death anniversaries of great personalities.

In addition to these, there are many occasions such as Sports Day, Teacher’s Day, Parents’ Day, Annual Day, UNO Day, etc., in which some literary and cultural activities are carried out in the school. Through these activities, the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, cooperation, teamwork, etc. can be easily developed. Through these activities, a new dimension can be given to the personalities of the students.