CCA - Cedar Girls` Secondary School

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Guidelines & Grading Scheme
O-Level Track
CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
Objectives
CCAs are an integral part of our students’ holistic,
well-rounded education.
Through CCAs, we aim to:
1. Nurture every student to their fullest potential;
2. Build exemplary character through authentic learning
situations;
3. Develop 21st century competencies and life skills
necessary for adaption in a rapidly changing world; and
4. Promote social integration and foster team and school
spirit.
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Objectives
Specifically,
CCA Group
Learning Objective
Sports & Games
Develop robustness, fair play and team
spirit in students
Uniformed
Groups
Inculcate in students the values of selfreliance, discipline and a spirit of service
to others
Performing Arts
Instil in students a sense of graciousness
and appreciation of the rich culture and
heritage of a multi-racial society
Clubs &
Societies
Imbue in students the spirit of innovation
and enterprise
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List of Core CCAs in Cedar
Sports & Games
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Badminton
Basketball
Netball
Table Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Sports League*
*2nd CCA only
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List of Core CCAs in Cedar
Uniformed Groups
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National Cadet Corps (NCC)
National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
Red Cross Youth
Girl Guides
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List of Core CCAs in Cedar
Performing Arts
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Choir
Handbell Ensemble
Guzheng Ensemble
Modern Dance
Symphonic Band
English LDDS
Chinese Cultural Society
Malay Cultural Society*
Indian Cultural Society*
*2nd CCA only
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List of Core CCAs in Cedar
Clubs & Societies
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Audio Visual & Photography Club
Environmental Club
Infocomm Club
Library & Editorial Club
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CCA Policy
1. Participation in at least 1 CCA in mandatory for all
Secondary School students in Singapore Schools.
2. Transferring between 1 CCA to another is not
encouraged as it is important to have continuity in
the CCA experience.
3. Allocation of CCA is based on the following
considerations:
• Student’s preference & previous CCA background
• CCA teachers’ & coaches’ assessment of student’s
potential and suitability in the CCA
• Other school consideration e.g. CCA optimal capacity
etc.
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CCA Policy
4. All CCA transfers will be dealt with on a case-bycase basis.
5. Students are to submit their request in writing to
Acting SH/CCA – Ms. Yang Peishan at
[email protected], stating:
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the CCA they wish to be in; and
their reasons for the change.
CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LEAPS Grading System
1. Aims to:
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encourage continuous CCA participation
reward sustained effort, contribution and achievement
develop and recognize leadership qualities
2. Awards CCA points in 5 categories:
• Leadership
• Enrichment
• Achievement
• Participation
• Service
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LEAPS Grading System
Leadership
1. Points are awarded for leadership roles such as:
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Prefects, PSLs, Monitresses
Captains & Vice-Captains of Sports & Games CCAs
Members of the Uniformed Groups
Section Leaders & Conductors of Performing Arts
Groups
• Office-Bearers of the Clubs & Societies
2. Points awarded for up to 2 activities will be totaled
up.
3. Maximum awarded is 12 points.
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LEAPS Grading System
Enrichment
1. Points are awarded for the completion of Character
Development Programme (CDP) modules from the
following 3 domains:
• Enterprise
• Citizenship
• Personal & Social Lifeskills
2. Points are awarded according to the total number
of modules completed over the 4 school years.
3. Maximum awarded is 4 points for 6 CDP modules
- 2 from each of the 3 domains and 2 sports
modules.
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LEAPS Grading System
Achievement
1. Points are sub-categorized into:
• Representation
• Attainment
• Accomplishment
2. Maximum awarded is 15 points from the 3 subcategories.
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LEAPS Grading System
Achievement - Representation
1. Represent school or external organizations in interschool,
national,
regional
or
international
competitions e.g.
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Zonal or National Inter-School Games
SYF Central Judging
SEA Games
Youth Olympic Games etc.
2. Highest points awarded for up to 2 activities will
be totaled up.
3. Maximum awarded is 8 points.
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LEAPS Grading System
Achievement - Attainment
1. Attain awards that are of non-competitive nature
e.g.
• National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA)
• President Guides Award etc.
2. Highest points awarded for up to 2 activities will
be totaled up.
3. Maximum awarded is 6 points.
NYAA Gold Award
NYAA Silver Award NYAA Bronze Award
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LEAPS Grading System
Achievement - Accomplishment
1. Win awards at inter-school, national, regional or
international competitions e.g.
• Top 8 positions at National Inter-School Games
(Individual)
• Top 4 positions at National Inter-School Games
(Team)
• Gold/ Silver/ Bronze award at SYF Central Judging
2. Highest points awarded for up to 2 activities will
be totaled up.
3. Maximum awarded is 6 points.
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LEAPS Grading System
Participation
1. Points are awarded for participation in 1 main CCA
with at least 75% attendance rate.
2. Attendance rate of less than 50% will result in all
points accumulated to that year being annulled.
3. Points are also awarded for participation in:
• Intra-School Activities
• SYF Opening Ceremony
• National Day Parade
4. Points awarded for up to 3 activities will be totaled
up.
5. Maximum awarded is 10 points.
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LEAPS Grading System
Service
1. Points are awarded for total number of hours spent
involved in community services
2. Maximum awarded is 5 points for 100 hours of
services or more:
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1 Points: 25 – 39 hours
2 Points: 40 – 59 hours
3 Points: 60 – 79 hours
4 Points: 80 – 99 hours
5 Points: 100 hours or more
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LEAPS Grading System
Summary
Categories
Maximum Points
Award of Points
Leadership
12
Up to 2 Activities
4
6 Modules + 2 Sports
Modules
Enrichment
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• Enterprise
• Citizenship
Personal & Social Lifeskills
Achievement
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Representation
• Attainment
• Accomplishment
15
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6
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Main CCA & 1 Activity
Up to 2 Activities
Up to 2 Activities
Participation
10
Main CCA & 2
Activities
Service
5
100 hours or more
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LEAPS Grading System
CCA Grading Scale
The
highest
points
scored
in
the
5
categories will be totaled
and converted into a
grade for admission to
JCs/ CIs/ Polytechnics &
ITE:
• A1 – A2: 2 Bonus Points
• B3 – C6: 1 Bonus Point
CCA Points
Grade
25 & Above
A1
20 – 24
A2
16 – 19
B3
13 – 15
B4
10 – 12
C5
8–9
C6
4–7
D7
1–3
E8
0
F9
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CCA Outside School
1. Students must participate in at least 1 CCA in
school before recognition can be given to other
activities outside of school.
2. CCA points can only be awarded under the
Achievement category in activities organized by
approved external organizations.
3. CCA points will not be awarded if students choose
to participate in activities offered by external
organizations but refuse to participate in the same
activities offered by the school.
4. Recognition will only be given for activities from
organizations approved by the school.
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Example of Sec 4 Student
Sports & Games
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Example of Sec 4 Student
Uniformed Groups
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Example of Sec 4 Student
Performing Arts
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Example of Sec 4 Student
Clubs & Societies
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CCA Performance
Year 2010 – Year 2012
Over the past 3 years, we have 100% passes, with at
least 95% of the students achieving distinction (A1 or
A2) in their CCA grade.
Key Performance
Indicators
Year
2010
2011
2012
% CCA Distinctions
by Sec 4 Students
95
98
96
% CCA Passes by
Sec 4 Students
100
100
100
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