The all-round development of an individual is only possible through balanced development of scholastic as well as nonscholastic aspects in the formal,

in-formal and non-formal educational settings in the society.

The Education Commission defined the school curriculum as the totality of learning experiences that the school provides for the pupils through all the manifold activities in the school or outside that are carried under its supervision.

The program is supervised or financed by the school district. Students participating in the program represent the school district. Students exercise some degree of freedom in either the selection, planning or control of the program. The program includes both preparation for performance and performance before an audience or spectators.

To capitalize important fundamental drives for educational profit (to be curious, to show off, to be loyal, to imitate, to be sympathetic etc.). To prepare for active life in a democracy. To make self-directive To teach social cooperation To increase interest in the school To develop group morale (school morale- assembly, games etc.) To foster sentiments of law and order ( fear free discipline, self control). To develop special qualities like initiative and leadership, honesty, fair play and good sportsmanship, spirit of cooperation and mutual respect etc.

The student is a citizen of the school with certain rights and duties. The school must have a constructive program. These activities should be scheduled in school time. All students should participation requirements should be democratic. All admission and participation requirements should be democratic. Students should not be excused from class to participate in extracurricular activities (except rare cases). Activities should be considered part of regular programmes. Permanent record of activities should be kept. Financing should be adequate, fair and safe. The school and community should be kept well informed about activity programme. Extracurricular activities not all important.

Advantages : Holistic development Keeps kid busy

Disadvantages : Stress Cost

Assembly Dramatics Music Literary Societies, debating and speaking. School Trips/ Tours/Field Work etc. Games and Sports Social Events Exhibitions and Fete School Publications ( newspaper, magazine, yearbook, handbook etc.) Honour societies and awards Hobby clubs Other such events can be included.

Education is not graduation. Its all round holistic development of individual ensuring his/her physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and moral development. This goal of holistic development can be achieved only when cocurricular activities are effectively implemented in the educational institutions on the mentioned principles to achieve the above mentioned objectives. It should become the real part of curriculum and its effect should be evident in the personality and report cards of students.