Co-curricular values play a very important role in instilling different values in students. For the integral development of students’ personalities, co-curricular activities are considered very important today. Previously, the term “extracurricular activities” was used for outdoor activities and other cultural programs organized at the school. But today this term has been discarded considering the importance of these activities. In many progressive schools there is an allocation of certain periods for these co-curricular activities in their regular schedule.
Through these activities, many values can be profitably instilled. Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the modern school curriculum. They must become increasingly purposeful and fruitful, as well as value-oriented with a democratic base and a determined pursuit. This can be done, provided that children have the opportunity to have a living experience of moral life through these activities.
In outdoor activities programs, children are taken from school to areas of adventure, appreciation of art and culture, and places of historical value. It can provide them ways in the formation of initiative, teamwork, self-discipline and learn a lot about our cultural heritage and historical details. In addition to games and sports, there are various outdoor activities, namely NCC, Scouting & Guiding, Mountaineering, Trekking, Hiking, Excursions, etc., which can serve to instill desired values among students and build character.
Almost all schools and colleges various festivals are organized at dissuasive levels Festivals can be classified into three headings:
1. National holidays
2. Religious holidays
3. Anniversaries of birth / death of great people.
In addition to these, there are so many occasions such as Sports Day, Teachers ‘Day, Parents’ Day, Annual Day, UNO Day, etc., in which some literary and cultural activities are carried out in the school. Through these activities, the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, cooperation, teamwork, etc. can easily be developed. Through these activities, a new dimension can be given to the personality of the students.