Participation of Grade 8 Students of Banaba West National High School in Extra Curricular Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Extracurricular activities help students put on experience in a diversity of areas that will augment their future. Extracurricular activities not only help students skillfully equipped for life but help them become more social and responsible in life. So students go and find a new dimension in life, add more colors in life, set and achieve new goals and are successful human beings.

METHODS

A simple normative descriptive mode of research to secure the information needed in this study. A questionnaire constructed and validated by the author was used. A questionnaire was answered by the students who participated in extra-curricular activities most of the time.

RESULTS

Majority of the students engaged in sports as their extra-curricular activities. On the contrary, least of the students engaged themselves in the choir. This is maybe because only a few of them were gifted with the talent of singing. The factor that motivated most students in joining extra-curricular activities was the grades. Relationship with the teachers contributed to developing a positive climate at school.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers should always motivate the students in participating in some extra-curricular activities. Parents should encourage and motivate their children to participate in extra-curricular activities since this might enhance students' talents and skills. The school should provide the necessary materials and provide programs that would enhance students' talents. The administration should support students who represent the school in some extra-curricular activities.