1. YSS Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) ORIENTATION BRIEFING TO PARENTS
CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
YSS Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) ORIENTATION BRIEFING TO PARENTS
Mr. Subhash
HOD PE / CCA
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2. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Introduction
Philosophy & Objective of CCAs
Distinct difference between Pri and Sec CCAs
CCA Registration Procedure in YSS (ORRA)
LEAPs System
In Yishun Secondary School, the philosophy of our CCA programme is to provide our students with not just varied, but authentic learning opportunities for them to develop strong character, good values and life skills.
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3. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Philosophy
Provide students with varied and authentic opportunities to develop character and life skills
In Yishun Secondary School, the philosophy of our CCA programme is to provide our students with not just varied, but authentic learning opportunities for them to develop strong character, good values and life skills.
A Presentation by A Murugapa, Yishun Secondary School

4. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Objectives
Develop
knowledge & skills
YSS core values – Respect, Integrity and Resilience
21st Century Competencies
Some key aims of our CCA programme includes:
Developing in our students …
Explore & extend interests for lifelong healthy pursuits
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5. CCA Policy Change of CCAs
CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Primary School
Secondary School
CCA Requirement
Optional
Compulsory
Maximum No. of CCAs
Unlimited
1 CCA
Option to Quit
Can quit anytime
Must sustain for 4 /5years
Nature of CCA
Recreational/Enrichment
Recreational/Competitive
Attendance
Easy going
Stringent
Must maintain 75% attendance
CCA Allocation
First come ,first serve
Weighing between interest and ability
CCA Policy Change of CCAs
CCA changing form collected from SPE
Parents’ acknowledgement
Current CCA teachers to endorse
New CCA teacher to accept
HOD PE / CCA to approve upon interview
Student officially change CCA from Feb
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6. Uniformed Groups Sports & Games Clubs and Societies Performing Arts
National Cadet Corps (NCC) (boys)
Badminton
(Boys and Girls)
Aperture
(Infocomm/
Photography)
D’lite
National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
Basketball
AVA
Choir
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps
Football (Boys)
Robotics
Chinese Dance
Boys Brigade
Netball (Girls)
Malay Dance
Girl Guides
Sepak Takraw (Boys)
Indian Dance
Volleyball (Girls)
Guzheng
Symphonic Band
Total of 21 CCAs.
5 Uniform Groups; 6 Sports & Games; 3 Clubs and Societies’ and 7 Performing Arts

7. LEAPS – CCA Grading System
CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
LEAPS – CCA Grading System
Leadership
Enrichment
Achievement
Participation
Service
To motivate and affirm our students efforts in their holistic personal development through CCA, the LEAPS system of recognition was developed by the ministry of education.
LEAPS is the acronym for 5 domains of development, namely leadership, enrichment, achievement, participation and service.
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8. LEAPS 2.0 4 domains has levels of attainment: 1 - 5 Leadership
Achievement
Participation
Service
Through the school’s co-curricular programmes, students development in 4 domains – Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service – will count towards their bonus points for admissions to post-secondary institutions.
For the 4 domains included in bonus points computation, students may obtain levels of attainment that runs from level 1 to level 5
Brief elaboration on each domain:
Participation - recognises your child’s membership in a school-based CCA
Achievement - recognises your child’s achievements from representing the school or an external organisation approved by the school. Examples include representation and accomplishment at different platforms such as concerts and competitions.
Leadership - recognises your child’s development as a leader
Service - recognises your child’s contributions in community service

9. RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS’ CO-CURRICULAR ATTAINMENT
CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS’ CO-CURRICULAR ATTAINMENT
CCA Grade will be translated to bonus point(s) which can be used for selection of courses/schools in JC/Poly/ITE. Note: The student must first qualify for JC/Poly/ITE with the academic score before the CCA bonus point can be used.
Co-Curricular Attainment
Basic Requirement for Level of Attainment in Domains
Bonus
Points
Excellent
4,3,3,3 2
Good
4,1,1,1
3,2,1,1
2,2,2,1 1
Fair
did not meet above criteria
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10. Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0
At least 75% attendance each year
Levels 3:
Participation in any CCA for 4 years
Levels 4:
Participate in the same CCA for 4 years
Participate in any CCA for 4 years
and displays exemplary conduct and active contribution
Let’s have a look at the broad recognition criteria of LEAPS. The details can be found in the students’ handbook.
Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for better progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.

11. Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Representation
Level 1: Represented class in inter-class games (Intra-school)
Level 2 : Represent school in competition/performance for 1 years
Level 3 : Represent school in competition/performance for 2 years
Level 4 : Represent school in competition/performance for 3 years
Level 5: Represent Singapore Schools / UG HQ in international UG competitions
This slide shares a bit more on achievement. Details in handout.
Level 1: Intra –school
Does not recognise mass participation - representation is needed.
E.g. school cross-country where everyone takes part may or may not be counted. If all students either represent class or CCA or house etc., it can be counted even though everyone participates.
Level 2:
Event can be local or international .
Generally, local and international events are pegged at the same levels as the standards of international competitions can vary widely. The focus is more on students’ participation and development.
Level 2-4 is for representation over 1, 2 and 3 or more years respectively.
Level 3-4 is for accomplishment over 1-2 years respectively.
Level 5: Highest level of representation/accomplishment where only some students will be able to reach. Recognition honours the high rigour demanded at these established platforms and recognises the efforts and mastery of these students to qualify. E.g. International Olympiads, regional games, etc. NPOE = Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra and Singapore National Youth Orchestra

12. Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Level 1:
Completed 2 modules on leadership
Levels 2 – 3:
National Youth Achievement Award:
Level 2: Bronze
Level 3: Silver
Levels 2 – 5:
Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions in school and in the CCAs
Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others.
Details in hand out. Schools are also able to customise leadership positions that are meaningful for students’ leadership development.

13. Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0
Level 1-4:
Highest level attained in either: (together with class, level, school VIA programmes)
Number of hours of service
Number of VIA projects
A combination of both
Level 5:
VIA project:
Student-initiated
Impacts the community beyond the school
Details in handout.
This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community.
For level 5, as opposed to earlier levels, must have impact beyond the school
VIA takes alignment from the CCE curriculum which will be rolled out in 2014 – time spent on VIA includes planning, service and reflection components.
Student initiative could take the form of proposing ideas for a student group’s VIA or Service-Learning project, facilitated by the teacher, e.g. identifying what community issues the group would like to address and how the group can help address those issues.
Verbal examples:
Hours for (failed) VIA project  can the quantity of time spent be converted to community service hours? Yes.

14. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
CCA ORRA
Orientation
Recruitment
Registration
Allocation (& Appeals)
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15. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Timeline
Term 1
Event
Remarks
Week 1
Fri (5 Jan)
Orientation
Sports CCA trial
CCA Orientation.
Students to sign up for at least one visit per week.
Week 2
Recruitment
1 week programme
Students to have the option to visit the various VPA , UG and Club/Societies
Registration
Students are to register through the CCA Option Form
Week 3
Data processing
To be done by CCA Unit
Week 4 (22 Jan)
Allocation
Students would be made known of their CCA allocation
Week 4-7 (22 Jan – 16 Feb)
Trial
Students will begin participation with their designated CCA
Week 8( Feb)
Appeal
Submission of CCA Transfer Form(if any)
Week 9( 26 Feb)
Students are encouraged not to make any changes thereafter
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16. Allocation (& Appeals)
CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Allocation (& Appeals)
There will be a cap to the number of students for CCA (Sports) due to venue and resource constraints Most students will be allocated the CCAs of their choice ( either first or second) Most students are to go through their allocated CCA ( week 4-7) before they can change their CCAs All students can only change CCA once
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17. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
CCA Option Form
Section A- Letter of Offer(Physical Sports)
Section B – CCA Options
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18. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
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19. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
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20. Supporting the Holistic Development of my Child
What kind of person does my child want to be?
How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Is my child able to cope?
How can I help to support him/her in the learning pursuits?
How does my child want to
pursue this development?
What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?
You can discuss the following areas with your child when selecting his/her co-curricular activities.
Identifying interests and strengths
Example: What is your child interested in? What is your child good at?
Setting objectives
Example: What kind of person does your child want to be? How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his/her Co-Curricular Programmes?
Encouraging self-directed learning
Example: How does your child want to pursue this development? What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development?
Managing commitments
Example: Is your child able to cope? How can you help to support him/her in the learning pursuits?
What is my child interested in?
What is my child good at?

21. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Aim
Role of Parents in the
holistic development of your child
Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests and strengths at home
Make a CCA conversation
We will like to seek support from parents to complement our school’s efforts to develop values, life skills, interests and strengths of your child at home. Together, we believe we can provide the best possible education for every Yishunites.
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22. CCA Induction Programme for New Teachers
Thank you
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