Overview
Read more to find out how students in Primary 3 to 6 can sign up, change, or be exempted from a CCA.
Vision
Empowered Girls, Effective Leaders
Mission
Inspire IJ girls to be Courageous, Innovative, Compassionate and Collaborative through CCA experiences
Approach
Building the 3Cs of Character, Confidence, Capacity through a Co-curricular framework that supports the holistic development of every child
A. CCA Policy
CCAs aim to provide students with a holistic education by fostering personal development, character building and the acquisition of skills. An IJ girl should strive to discover her interest and talent, develop her character and values and deepen her sense of belonging to the school and community by participating in a CCA.
Primary 4, 5 and 6 students are required to select one CCA and will remain in the same CCA for the duration of the school year.
Students who have been selected as members of the Sports CCA Development or Competitive Teams or, Performing Arts SYF Groups are expected to remain in the same CCA until they step down in Primary 6.
Primary 6 students will be expected to attend CCA in the first semester. However, they will continue to represent the school in Term 3 for competitions or events, if required.
Students are to submit a medical certificate or letter of excuse to the CCA teacher-in-charge if they have missed their weekly CCA.
Only students who have attained 80% attendance will have their CCA recorded in their individual CCA report slips.
B. Exemption from CCA
Students may be exempted from CCA on the following grounds, subject to the school’s approval:
Medical Reasons
The request for exemption due to medical reasons must be supported by a doctor’s recommendation.
The doctor’s letter of recommendation is to be submitted to the HOD (PE & CCA) at the start of each school year.
Regular Participation in External Co-Curricular Activities (not offered by the school)
The student concerned must be attending training for the external activity at least 3 times a week at a relatively intensive level.
A letter or memo from the coach or conducting agency of the student’s external activity will need to be submitted to the HOD (PE & CCA) for documentation purposes.
C. Early Recruitment for Selected CCAs
For selected CCAs, new talent may be recruited from as early as Primary 1, 2 or 3.
This early recruitment drive identifies students with talent and aptitude in the following Core CCAs and provides them with opportunities to excel:
Early recruitment levels for selected CCAs
Recruitment Level | Selected CCA | |
|---|---|---|
Primary 1 – 3 | Artistic Gymnastics | Tennis |
Primary 3 | *Choir | *Cultural Dance |
* Handbells Ensemble | *Modern Dance | |
Athletics | Netball | |
*Students are selected based on attitude and aptitude displayed during music and PAL lessons in Primary 2. | ||
D. CCA Registration
The CCA Registration Exercise will be held for all Primary 3 students during the CCA Recruitment Week in Term 3.
Primary 3 students who are already members of Sports CCA Developmental or Competitive Teams or Performing Arts CCA SYF Groups will select the current CCA they are in during the registration exercise.
a. List of CCAs Offered
Information on the various CCAs can be found on the school website.
Students will select a CCA from the list below:
CCAs available for Primary 3 students by category
Sports & Games | Uniformed Groups | Performing & Visual Arts | Clubs & Societies |
b. Registration Process for Primary 3 Students
Registration is conducted online via Parents Gateway in August.
Students will visit CCA booths during CCA Recruitment Week, and subsequently sign up online for a CCA that they are interested in.
c. CCA Recruitment for New Students in Primary 4 – 6
New students who join the school in Primary 4, 5 or 6 are to approach either the SH (PE & CCA) or HOD (PE & CCA) to sign up for a CCA.
E. CCA Confirmation
At the end of the CCA registration exercise, students will be allocated their CCAs based on the choices they have submitted.
F. Request for Change of CCA
Students who are allocated a CCA are required to remain in the same CCA until Primary 6 to develop their interest and deepen their skills. Any request for change of CCA should only be made through their CCA teacher-in-charge in September and this is subjected to approval.