CCA@Kellock

In CHIJ (Kellock), Co-Curricular Activities are an integral part of the holistic education and contribute a great deal towards achieving MOE’s Desired Outcomes of Education. CCAs help to nurture in students' qualities like resilience, confidence, perseverance, teamwork and discipline which develop strength of character that will enable them to better adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

CCA POLICY
CCAs are an integral part of the holistic education that contribute a great deal towards achieving the Kellock Girl Outcomes (KGOs). CCAs allow students to discover their interests and talents while developing character strengths through the variety of experience, enabling them to better adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

At Kellock, all Primary 3 to Primary 6 students MUST participate in one school-based CCA.
Attendance is compulsory at every CCA session. If a student is absent from CCA, her absence must be covered by a letter of excuse from the parents or a medical certificate.

Students are expected to achieve a minimum of 80% of CCA attendance for the year.
Students are strongly encouraged to stay in the same CCA till graduation at Primary 6. Any request for change of CCA is subject to approval on a case-by-case basis. The following documents need to be submitted to SH/PE & CCA for review:
1) Letter or Email request, together with a medical certificate stating the medical condition which hinders the continuation in the student’s current CCA.
2) Completed Request for Change of CCA Form (if request is approved)

Sports Talent Development CCAs

Primary 1 and 2 students will go through a selection trial for Rhythmic Gymnastics and Netball respectively. Thereafter, selected students will be invited to join the Talent Development CCA (Training Squad). Upon accepting the offer, students will have to commit to the training programme (Training Squad). Towards the end of Primary 4, teachers-in-charge and coaches/instructors will assess the students based on aptitude and their learning progress for the year. Students will then be advised to either remain in the Talent Development CCA or choose a recreational CCA at the end of Primary 4.

Performing Arts Talent Development CCAs

Primary 2 students will go through a selection audition for Choir and Primary 3 students will be invited to go through a selection audition for Dance Ensemble and String Ensemble. Parents and students will be informed of the auditions and what is expected at the auditions. Thereafter, selected students will be invited to join the Talent Development CCA (Training Programme). Upon accepting the offer, students will have to commit to the training programme. In the course of Primary 3 and 4, teachers-in-charge and instructors will observe the students’ learning disposition and their learning progress for the year. Students will then be advised to either remain in the Talent Development CCA or choose an alternative CCA at the end of Primary 4.

P3 CCA Selection Exercise

At Primary 3, students who are not in a Talent Development CCA will participate in the CCA selection exercise in May. To help the students identify their area of interest/potential and for them to make informed decision together with their parents on which CCA to enroll in, the school conducts:

(1) P3 Sampler CCA
This is an opportunity for students to try out recreational CCAs that are offered in the school.
(2) P3 CCA Day
CCA leaders from these recreational CCAs will be sharing their experiences of the respective CCAs with them.
Students who are not in a Talent Development CCA will participate in a CCA selection exercise. They are required to select their top 4 recreational CCA choices in order of preference.
In the event that all 4 choices of CCA choices are oversubscribed, the school will inform parents so that parents can work with their child in selecting another CCA.