• CCA Framework
  • CCA Policy
  • Computation of CCA points
  • Using CCA Points
  • Rules for CCA Participation

  1. The Unity CCA Framework

    2. Unity offers a broad-based and ability-driven CCA programme that will help to develop and maximise the potential and talents of our youth beyond academic focus. Our CCA programme strives to complement other educational areas in achieving the desired outcomes of education. The framework of the school CCA programme seeks to inculcate Team Spirit, Character Building, Leadership, Ruggedness and Gracefulness in all of our students.

  2. Co-Curricular Activities Offered in School

    3. Uniformed Groups GENDER
    1 NCC Mixed
    2 NPCC Mixed
    3 Scouts Mixed
    4 Red Cross Mixed
    5 Boys’ Brigade Male
    6 Girls’ Brigade Female
    Sports and Games
    1 Basketball Mixed
    2 Cross Country/ Track & Field Mixed
    3 Table Tennis Male
    4 Cricket Male
    5 Rugby Male
    6 Sepak Takraw Male
    7 Volleyball Female
    8 Netball Female
    Performing Arts
    1 Symphonic Band Mixed
    2 Dance Troupe Mixed
    3 Choir Mixed
    4 Indian Orchestra Mixed
    Clubs and Societies
    1 English Language Debate and Drama Society (ELDDS) Mixed
    2 LEO Club Mixed
    3 Library Club Mixed
    4 Multi-Media Club Mixed
    5 PA Club Mixed

Students are expected to perform at 3 different levels according to their ability: Participation, Achievement and Contribution.

  • Every student must take part purposefully in one core CCA, which should be a sport, uniformed group, performing arts group or club/society.

  • Students may only change CCA after one year of participation and only if he/she is accepted in another CCA. Students who wished to change CCA can seek see their respective CCA manager for the procedures involved before the end of each academic year.

  • Students in mandatory activities (i.e. Band, NCC and NPCC) are not permitted to change CCA throughout the secondary school years except for medical reasons, otherwise all the CCA points for the mandatory CCA will be annulled.

  • Students are advised to participate in one CCA. Points are awarded for pupils’ participation in a second CCA only at school representation level.

  • Students’ CCA participation will be taken into consideration for conduct rating:
    • Students who choose not to participate in CCA or whose CCA attendance is below 50% will be given ‘Poor Conduct’.

    • Students whose CCA attendance is between 50% and 74% will be given ‘Fair Conduct’.

    • A minimum conduct grade of ‘Good’ is a prerequisite for Edusave Scholarship, Bursary, Good Progress, EAGLES and other incentives offered by the school. It is also a consideration when a student is applying for other scholarships or bursaries or requires a special testimonial.

The CCA Grading Scheme has been designed to:
a) encourage continuous CCA participation;
b) reward sustained effort, contribution and achievement; and
c) develop and recognise leadership qualities

The CCA Grading Scheme, LEAPS awards CCA points are awarded in the 5 categories:
Leadership, Enrichment, Achievement, Participation and Service.

  1. Leadership

    2. Leadership points are awarded for leadership roles such as Student Councillors, CCA Councillors, Sports Captains, Conductor of performing groups, Member of performing groups and office-bearers of clubs and societies. Points awarded for up to 2 activities will be totalled up. The maximum awarded is 12 points.

  2. Enrichment

    3. Enrichment points are awarded for the completion of Character Development Programme (CDP) Modules within the 4 or 5 secondary school years. The CDP provides students with a range of enrichment activities under the 3 domains of Enterprise, Citizenship, Personal and Social lifeskills.

    Students are required to complete 2 modules from any of the 3 domains to obtain 1 point and a completion of 6 modules with 2 modules from each of the 3 domains to give students the maximum of 3 points.

    Unity has a comprehensive CDP in placed throughout the 4 or 5 secondary school years to ensure that students obtained the maximum points. The participation in the following baseline modules is compulsory for all students:

    • Enterprise
      • Sec 1 Adventure Quest
      • Sec 3 Camp
    • Citizenship
      • National Education
      • Learning Journey
    • Personal and Social Lifeskills
      • Sexuality Education
      • Lifeskills Enrichments

  3. Achievement

    4. Achievement points are sub-categorised into Representation, Attainment and Accomplishment points. The Maximum awarded for Achievement is 15 points from the 3 sub-categories.

    Representation points are awarded to students who represent their schools in inter-school competitions and SYF central judging, as well as those who represent external organisations in inter-school, regional and international competitions. Only the highest points from the main CCA and 1 other activity will be totalled up. The maximum awarded for Representation is 8 points.

    Attainment points are awarded for students who attain awards that are of a non-competitive nature, such as the SAF-NCC Badge, Advance Scout Standard Badge, Boys’ Brigade Founder’s Badge, Girls’ Brigade Pioneer Brigader’s Brooch. Only the highest points awarded up to 2 activities will be totalled up. The maximum awarded for attainment is 6 points.

    Accomplishment points are awarded to students who win awards at interschool, national, regional and international competitions. Only the highest points awarded for up to 2 activities will be totalled up. The maximum awarded for Accomplishment is 6 points.

  4. Participation

    5. Points are awarded for participation in the main CCA with at least 75% attendance rate. Points are also awarded for participation in intraschool activities such as Jogathon and interclass competitions, school performance, SYF Opening Ceremony (outdoor events) and National Day Parade. Only the highest points awarded for the main CCA and 2 other
    activities will be totalled up. The maximum awarded is 10 points.

    For students with an attendance rate 50%-74%, the CCA points scored for the year will not be computed. However CCA points accumulated in earlier years can be retained for computation whenever the students rejoins a CCA and fulfils the 75% attendance rate criterion.

    An attendance rate of less than 50%, except for medical reasons, would constitute a break in the CCA and all points accumulated up to and including that year would be annulled.

  5. Service

    6. Service points are awarded for students involvement in community service according to the total number of hours spent in community service over the 4 or 5 years of secondary school. The maximum awarded is 5 points for 100% or more hours of service.

The summary for each category is shown in the table below:

CATEGORIES CRITERIA POINTS LIMITATION
Leadership

1) Student Councillor/CCA Councillor/Class Councillor

2) CCA Captains/ appointment holders

3)UG Rank

 1-8pt
(Based on post/rank & years of service)		 Max : 12pt
Max : 2 Activities

Enrichment

3 domains :

- Enterprice

Attend selected modules in the Character Development Programme 2 Modules : 1pt
4 Modules : 2pt
6Modules : 3pt		 Max : 3pt
Max 6 Modules
(2 modules from each domain)
- Citizenship
- Lifeskill

Achievement

3 domains :

-Representation

Represent School/Nation

1-8pt (based on level & years or representation)

 Max : 15pt

Max : 2 Activities from each domain
-Attainment

UG Badges/NYAA

1-5pt (based on level of Attainment)
-Accomplishment Achievement in interschool competitions 1-6pts (based on level of achievement)
Participation

1) 75% attendance in main CCA

 1-5pt

Max : 10pt (Main CCA)
2) Intra-School Activities 1-2pt (At least 2 activities per year for 2 yrs)

3) Performance in school & public

 1-3pt (based on level of performance & yrs of participation) Max points given for 2 yrs of performance
4) SYF/NDP 1-4pt (based on yrs of participation) Max points given for 3 years of participation
Service Time spent in Community Involvement Programme 24-39hr=1pt
40-59hr=2pt
60-79hr=3pt
80-99hr=4pt
100hr=5pt		 Max = 5pt

At the end of the 4 or 5 year course, the highest points scored in the 5 components will be added up. The points will then be converted to a grade in accordance with the table shown below.

4-year Secondary Course 5-year Secondary Course
Points Grade Points Grade
25 & Above A1 26 & Above A1
20 - 24 A2 21-25 A2
16 - 19 B3 17-20 B3
13 - 15 B4 14-16 B4
10 - 12 C5 11-13 C5
8 - 9 C6 9-10 C6
4 - 7 D7 5-8 D7
1 - 3 E8 1-4 E8
0 U 0 U

 

Students are awarded points for their CCA at the end of the 4 or 5 year secondary school years. The CCA points can be converted to a grade. The conversion of CCA grades to bonus points is as follows:

  • Grades A1 & A2
    • 2 bonus points
  • Grades B3 & B4
    • 1 bonus point
  • Grades C5 & C6
    • 1 bonus point

The CCA points converted may be used in their application for admission to Millennia Institute, junior colleges, polytechnics and institutes of technical education.
a) Pre-U Courses (Millennia Institute)
- CCA may be used as one of the subjects to meet entry requirements

b) Junior Colleges
- Bonus points awarded can be used

c) Polytechnics
- Bonus points awarded can be used

  1. Students must be in appropriate attire for their CCA sessions.

  2. Students must observe proper decorum and good behavior at all times.

  3. Students must strictly comply with safety precautions and instructions given by the teachers / instructors at all times.

  4. Students who are unable to attend CCA must produce a medical certificate. Parent’s letter will only be accepted for some urgent private matters.

  5. Students are responsible for the equipment, facilities as well as the cleanliness of training venues.

  6. Students must take care of their own personal belongings. However, they may seek teacher’s assistance for custody.

  7. Students should refer to notice boards for CCA information at all times.