All About CCA

[Rangie]

I believe its important to let the child choose the CCA he/she likes, instead of we choosing the CCA for him/her to plan for DSA in the future.


My neighbour kids were \"forced\" to take up CCAs which were suitable for DSAs and often I pitied them cos they looked unhappy on their CCA days.

I like this blog post on how the parents choose the CCA for their boy:

http://parenting-talk.blogspot.com/2012/02/daddys-opinion-on-how-to-choose-cca-for.html

[nms1]

Mychildren:

I wonder why some cca need to conduct selection test in primary school, example badminton?


Even though, i suspect that it may because lack of trainers or space for practice, I think they should not kill the passion or interest of the children. As primary school for me is the START for children finding something that they feel interested in. When they are rejected, the children interest is already killed.

This is because there are kids who cried when they have not chosen. There are some who won't even think of joining something else as they only love badminton. My kid is one of them though he did not cry but look sad and disappointed.

Ask him choose something else, he said \"NO\". Want to sign him for badminton outside school, he said \" I only want to join the school team!\"

I think this is a complaint from many parents. My daughter has complained that a few of her friends were chosen to join the badminton club early but she wasn't and she felt she was just as good as them I didn't know she was interested but she said it looks like fun so maybe she would end up being good at it just because the enjoys it. And, if not, it might be something she would continue with long-term as a form of exercise.

She wants to join choir next year but you have to be selected so she is already lining up her back-up plan - Brownies, which anyone can join!

[CMF]

Rangie:

I believe its important to let the child choose the CCA he/she likes, instead of we choosing the CCA for him/her to plan for DSA in the future.

Sound advice here for those who have the inclination to choose CCAs for DSA plans : http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=33895&p=740514#p740514

[Shaolin8]

When my son goes into school, I shall request a Meet Parents Teachers day, so that our child can enjoy at least a few sports and games, without the stigma of "You must be Good in this Sport before you are admitted".


Early physical sports and games, and the children enjoyment of these games are all part of having a happy childhood. It is timely that the MOE has disband the bands. I feel we, as parents, should have a say in how the schools are run, as our child will be there for 6 years. From experience, these 6 years are crucial for child physical and brains development.

[concern2]

Mychildren:

I wonder why some cca need to conduct selection test in primary school, example badminton?


Even though, i suspect that it may because lack of trainers or space for practice, I think they should not kill the passion or interest of the children. As primary school for me is the START for children finding something that they feel interested in. When they are rejected, the children interest is already killed.

This is because there are kids who cried when they have not chosen. There are some who won't even think of joining something else as they only love badminton. My kid is one of them though he did not cry but look sad and disappointed.

Ask him choose something else, he said \"NO\". Want to sign him for badminton outside school, he said \" I only want to join the school team!\"

:faint: That's the whole sad thing about making every thing you want to learn to have to reap some kind of result or purpose. :razz:

[kidznme]

My girl came back home and started telling me that she wants to join Science Club as her CCA. She is in P3 this year and Science is one of the subjects she is taking.


She seems to be intrigued by Science after being sent to Science camp during school holiday and watching too much Mythbusters with her dad :roll: .

Can someone enlighten me as to whether joining Science Club will do any good for her academically? I mean, for her subject as well as admission to secondary school.

Thanks.

[Blue Pearl]

CCA can be a headache…

[Green-apple 0]

My DS is in P2 and has no CCA. We have rejected Band twice (in P1 & again this year) and ‘Chinese Orchestra’ and ‘String Ensemble’ due to he is learning piano and has no time for 2nd musical instrument. May I know if CCA a compulsory for P2? He has no interest in staying late after school and I don’t know want to force him to select one of those. Can he goes without CCA as of now?

[Blue Pearl]

Hi Green apple, i thought CCA is not compulsory until P4.

[Blue Pearl]

i think it all depends on the school. Best to check with the school.