CCA

Vision, Mission and CCA Policy

Vision

“BDS CCA: BDSians of exemplary CharaCter and Ability”

Mission

“To actively engage and challenge every student in CCA with the opportunity to develop into a responsible, confident and resilient student who aspires to excel and uphold the name and reputation of the school.”

Our goals and strategies intend to achieve the following outcomes:

• To engage CCA members in social, physical, aesthetics, cognitive and emotional (space) domains so that they are well rounded.

• To prepare sports players to display character in sporting excellence to meet the rigour of National Schools’ competition in representing the school.

• To produce cadets who are disciplined and committed to our national interest (NE).

• To develop performing arts pupils to be creative aesthetically and to further hone their skills to perform at a bigger stage (e.g. SYF).

• To allow club members to contribute to their community based on their strengths developed in their CCA; environment, audiovisual media production, and info-communication and digital media.

CCA Policy

• It is compulsory for all medically fit students to take up only ONE CORE CCA, which can be a physical sport, a uniformed group, a visual and performing arts group, or a club.

• Attendance rate is based on their core CCA, and students are expected to obtain at least a 75% attendance rate. Absence from CCA is taken seriously, for which a Medical Certificate or a Letter from parents/guardians is required.

• As the School Band and the National Uniformed Groups (NCC, NCDCC and NPCC) are national CCAs. Students are strongly encouraged to remain in these CCAs for all their years in secondary school. One change in these CCAs, either at the beginning of Secondary 1 or Secondary 2, is allowed on a case-by-case basis.

• For other CCAs, students who are keen to experience a different CCA in school may opt for a change at the beginning of each academic year but not during the academic year, unless permission is given by the KPs in charge of CCA. In such cases, the recognition level awarded for the previous CCA will still be credited to the student.

LEAPS 2.0 Domains

Participation
This domain recognises students’ participation in one school-based Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). Recognition is based on the number of years of participation and exemplary conduct and active contributions to the CCA. Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.

Achievement
This domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements beyond the classroom. Opportunities for representation and accomplishment present valuable learning experiences for students to learn discipline, resilience and develop their character. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school. Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents. It also recognises the community’s role in developing the child. Representation refers to being selected and endorsed by the school or an organisation endorsed by the school (e.g. the community club or national association) to contribute, perform or compete. It need not be tied to his/her CCA in school. Accomplishment refers to attaining accolades and awards at competitions, festivals, performances, exhibitions, conferences and symposiums where the student represents the school or other organisations endorsed by the school.

Leadership
This domain recognises students’ leadership development. Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others. In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised.

Service
This domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community. Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours per school year to the community. They can choose to embark on a Values-In-Action project (VIA). Students will be recognised for the time they put into planning, service and reflection, when participating in a VIA project.

Recognition of Students’ Level of Attainment
At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according to Excellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Education (JC/Poly/ITE).

CCA Recognition and Awards

• CCA Colours Gold Award / Plaque Award (Pinnacle CCA Outstanding Award)
  This is given on Speech Day for pupils who satisfy the criteria of excellence defined by the School in their CCAs.
  1. Consistent attendance in CCA sessions;
  2. Positive learning attitude;
  3. Consistently demonstrates the ICARE values

• Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) Award
  The Edusave award is given to a maximum of 10% of Singapore students who display good leadership, service to community and school or excellence in nonacademic activities over a one-year period.
  1. Achievement in CCA;
  2. Outstanding leadership;
  3. Community service