CCA Policies
Find out how CCA supports your child's growth at ACS(J), and what you need to know about participation rules, school representation, awards, and fees.
Overview & Policies
CCA is an integral part of our pupils’ holistic education. The main aim of CCA is character-building. In ACS(J), we intentionally teach the School Values of Integrity, Loyalty, Love, Curiosity, Collaboration and Excellence. Through CCA, we also create shared experiences for our ACSians to develop their self-identity, and to deepen their sense of belonging and rootedness to the school. While they learn and improve their skills, we hope to ignite their passion for learning, beyond exams and competitions, as they move on to embrace the challenges of 21st-century living.
Participation in school based CCA
Pri.3 to Pri.6 students are strongly encouraged to take part in one CCA, which could be a uniformed group, a club, a performing arts group or a sport.
Every student is only allowed to participate in one school based CCA.
Students can register for a new CCA at the beginning of the new year and are encouraged to stay in that CCA for the whole year. Should there be any withdrawal from the CCA, there will be no refunds provided. However, pupils may opt to change their CCA in the middle of the year on medical grounds.
Attendance is compulsory at every CCA session. A medical certificate or a letter from the parent is necessary if the pupil is absent. Students who are present for at least 75% of their CCA sessions will have their CCA reflected in their Report Book.
Pri.6 pupils have the option to stand down from their CCA from Term 3 onwards.
Criteria for School Representation
The following will be taken into consideration:
Consistency in the member’s demonstration of ACSian Outcomes within CCA and beyond e.g. classroom
Commitment with regular attendance
Demonstration of good attitude and values such as loyalty, commitment, resilience, teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship.
Readiness for competition
Teachers’ / Instructors’ / Coaches’ professional judgement.
School representation for any competition must be endorsed and supported by the school. Students are not allowed to register under the school’s name in their own personal competitions. Members must have been in the CCA for at least 4-6 months (a semester) before he is eligible to represent the school.
Recognition and Awards
Pupils who have represented the school in a competition endorsed by the school will be eligible for the following:
Representation and Achievements reflected in Report Book
Eligible for Honours Day Awards and MOE Eagles Awards
The Honours Day Awards recognise pupils who have excelled in their respective CCAs and consistently demonstrated good character and school values. The school reserves the right to not award pupils who have not been consistent in their conduct within or outside of CCA. Pupils who have made exemplary contributions through leadership, achievements and in service through their CCAs will also be considered for the MOE EAGLES Award.
Financial Processes
CCA fee will be included in the school bill and will be deducted from Edusave account, or any other payment mode authorised by the parents.All payments shall be made only after parents have acknowledged the CCA allocation notification. The teachers and coaches will not be handling any cash or cheque unless there are unique circumstances that are approved by the HOD.
Boys on Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will have their CCA fee fully subsidized.Should your boy require financial support for CCA, please contact HOD (PE/CCA).