Overview of CCA
Explore the school's CCA programme, which builds character and teamwork while earning LEAPS 2.0 bonus points for post-secondary admission.
CCA
Aims of our CCA Programme
Our programme aims to give a more complete and balanced education. It teaches our pupil through informal instruction, the values of sharing, teamwork co-operation, friendship and other qualities which are essential in character-building for the sake of self and nation-building.
Pupils with special talents or potential in these areas of interests will be nurtured and guided to attain higher levels of achievement and to win glory and honour for themselves, their families and even our nation.
We would like to develop in each of our pupils a life-long skill or an area of interest that he or she could pursue as a life-long recreational activity.
CCA participation is COMPULSORY. All students must have at least one CCA and they are not allowed to change their CCA without the permission of the Principal or HOD/CCA
As required by Ministry of Education’s CCA policy, the School Band, National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) are mandatory CCAs for all secondary schools. Pupils in these CCAs are not permitted t change their CCA during their school years except for medical reasons.
CCA Attachment & Allocation Policy
CCA Selection Policy
(Updated 27 December 2024)
Timeline of CCA selection for 2026
Week | Activity |
|---|---|
Term 1 | HOD CCA briefing during start-it-right (SIR) programme |
Term 1 | On Wednesday, 8 January 2025, Sec 1 students are to fill in the CCA trials/audition/interview form (CCA Leaders will provide the QR code for Sec 1s to scan and fill in the CCAs they wish to participate in the trials/audition/interview.) This process will continue for 3 weeks to provide ample time for the Sec 1s to explore and immerse in the variety of CCAs offered in Springfield. |
Term 1 | CCA trials/auditions/interviews (8 – 27 January 2025) Sec 1 students and their parents will receive the CCA option form on 27 January 2025 via PG. Students are required to choose at least 1 CCA from Sports, 1 CCA from Visual and Performing Arts and 1 CCA from the Uniformed Groups. |
Term 1 | Sec 1 receive their CCA results allocation on 7 February 2025. Sec 1s are to attend their allocated CCA from 10 February onwards. Sec 1 appeal cases to look for HOD CCA from 10 – 14 February 2025 |
Term 1 | Management of Sec 1 appeal cases (17 – 21 February 2025) Sec 2 and 3 students may submit their appeal form to HOD CCA from 17 – 21 February 2025 |
Term 1 | For Sec 2 – 3 appeal cases, students are to attend trials/interviews from 24 February – 5 March 2024 CCA teachers are to submit appeal results to HOD CCA by 5 March 2024 During the CCA appeal period, students must continue to attend the original CCA |
Term 1 | Confirmation of CCA appeal result for Sec 2 – 3 |
CCA Grading System – LEAPS Award
LEAPS 2.0 recognises students' experiential learning and attainment in the Four domains of the Co-Curriculum as they progress through their Secondary School years. At the end of the graduating year, Students' Co-Curriculum attainment will be translated to bonus point(s) which can be used for Admission to Junior Colleges / Polytechnics / Institutes of Technical Education (ITE).
The Four Domains are:
1. Participation
recognises the Student's participation in School-based Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) for the development of specific knowledge and skills, be it in Clubs and Societies (C&S), Physical Sports, Uniformed Groups (UG) or Visual and Performing Arts (VPA);
2. Achievement
recognises the different levels of representation and accomplishment in the Student's Involvement in School or other External Organisations;
3. Leadership
recognises the development of the Student's Leadership dispositions - as an individual who can lead him/her self, work with others in a team and grow as a leader to become a confident person;
4. Service
recognises the Student's development as an individual who is socially responsible and understands his/her role in contributing to the well-being of others
GRADING TABLE
Grading Table
Co-Curricular Attainment | Criteria | Award |
|---|---|---|
Excellent | Minimum Level 3 in all four domains AND at least Level 4 in one domain | 2 Bonus Points |
Good | Minimum Level 1 in all four domains AND any one of the following: | 1 Bonus Point |
Fair | Did not meet the minimum criteria for 'GOOD' | 0 Bonus Point |
For more detailed information, please refer to this link: CCA Leaps 2.0 (opens in new tab)
List of CCAs Offered
PHYSICAL SPORTS | UNIFORMED GROUPS |
|---|---|
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS | CLUBS & SOCIETIES |