CCA POLICY LEAPS 2.0
Find out how CCA performance is assessed under LEAPS 2.0 and how it can earn students bonus points for entry to JC, Polytechnic, or ITE.
Overview
The Unity CCA Framework
Our school offers a broad-based and ability-driven CCA programme that will help to develop and maximise the potential and talents of our youth beyond the academic aspect. Our CCA programme strives to complement different areas of education in achieving the Desired Outcomes of Education. The framework of our CCA programme seeks to inculcate Team Spirit, Character Building, Leadership, Ruggedness and Gracefulness in all our students.
CCA Policy
CCA Policy For LEAPS 2.0
LEAPS 2.0 is a framework to recognise secondary school students’ holistic development. Students will be recognised with levels of attainment in four domains: Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service.
1 . 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 contribution 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.
2 . 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.
3 . 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, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised.
4 . 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.
The details on the levels of attainment for each of the domains are attached at Annex A.
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).
Co-curricular attainment levels and bonus points criteria under LEAPS 2.0
Co-Curricular Attainment | Details |
|---|---|
Excellent | Student who attains a minimum Level 3 in all four domains with at least a Level 4 in one domain. |
Good | Student who attains a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following: |
Fair | Student’s attainment in co-curricular will not translate into any bonus points. |
Please refer to examples in Annex B
Routines and Procedures for CCA Participation
1 . Students must be in appropriate attire for their CCA sessions.
2 . Students must observe proper decorum and good behaviour 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 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 noticeboards for CCA information at all times.
ANNEX A
PARTICIPATION (Level of Attainment)
CCA participation criteria by level of attainment
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Participated in any CCA for 2 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | Participated in any CCA for 3 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | Participated in any CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | Participated in any CCA for 5 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | |
Participated in any CCA for 3 years with at least 75% attendance for each year and demonstrating exemplary conduct and active contribution | Participated in any CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year and demonstrating exemplary conduct and active contribution | Participated in the same CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year and demonstrating exemplary conduct and active contribution | ||
Participated in the same CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | Participated in the same CCA for 5 years with at least 75% attendance for each year |
SERVICE (Level of Attainment)
Service and VIA project requirements by level of attainment
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
At least 24 to less than 30 hours of service | At least 30 to less than 36 hours of service | At least 36 hours of service | ||
Completed at least one VIA project that impacts the school or community | Completed at least two VIA projects that impact the school or community | |||
Completed at least 24 hours of service and at least one VIA project that impacts the school or community | Completed at least 24 hours of service and at least two VIA projects that impact the school or community | Completed at least 24 hours of serviceand at least one student-initiated VIA project that impacts the community beyond the school and at least one other VIA project |
Note: One example of an approach to VIA is Service-Learning. Time spent on VIA projects, including the planning, service and reflection components, will count towards the minimum hours of service stated in the above criterion.
LEADERSHIP (Level of Attainment)
School-based Leadership Opportunities
School-based leadership opportunities by level of attainment
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Completed 2 leadership modules of at least 3 hours each | * Class Committee * Committee for student-initiated or student-led projects, approved by school (or equivalent) | * Class Chairperson * Prefect * Peer Support Leader * Committee for school-wide events * Chairperson/Vice-Chairperson for student-initiated or student-led projects, approved by school (or equivalent) | * Senior Prefect * Chairperson/Vice-Chairperson for school-wide events (or equivalent) | Executive Committee of Student Council / Prefectorial Board (or equivalent) |
Lower Sec CCA Committee (or equivalent) | * Lower Sec CCA Executive Committee * Upper Sec CCA Committee (or equivalent) | Upper Sec CCA Executive Committee (or equivalent) | CCA Captain/ Chairperson (or equivalent) |
National Youth Achievement Award
National Youth Achievement Award requirements by level of attainment
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NYAA Bronze | NYAA Silver and above |
Uniformed Groups (Rank)
Uniformed Groups rank requirements by leadership attainment level
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lance Corporal (or equivalent) | * Corporal * Patrol Second * Assistant Patrol Leader (or equivalent) | * Sergeant * Patrol Leader (or equivalent) | * Staff Sergeant * Assistant Company Leader * Senior Patrol Leader (or equivalent) | * Warrant Officer * Master Sergeant * Station Inspector * Troop/ Company Leader (or equivalent) |
ACHIEVEMENT (Level of Attainment)
Achievement criteria by level of attainment
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representation | ||||
Represented class / house / CCA at intra-school event | Represented school / external organisation at local / international event for 1 year | Represented school / external organisation at local / international event for 2 years | * Represented school / external organisation at local / international event for 3 years or more * Represented UG HQ at international event | * Represented Singapore Schools at local / international competition * Represented Singapore at international event endorsed by national bodies * Represented National Project of Excellence at local / international concert * Represented MOE at local / international event * Represented UG HQ at international competition |
Accomplishment | ||||
Represented school / external organisation at local / international event and achieved the following (for 1 year): | Represented school / external organisation at local / international event and achieved the following (for 2 years or more): | Represented Singapore Schools/ National Project of Excellence/MOE at local / international competition | ||
Uniformed Groups Achievement Badges | ||||
Bronze Badge (or equivalent) | Silver Badge (or equivalent) | Gold Badge (or equivalent) | Best Unit Cadet / Outstanding Cadet Award by UG HQ (or equivalent) | Top Award for each UG (e.g. Camp Pinnacle Badge, President’s Guide Award, Chief Commissioner’s Award) |
Annex B (LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT – EXAMPLES)
Example A: Student has attained a minimum Level 3 in all four domains and at least Level 4 in one domain (Participation). Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Excellent.
Example A – minimum attainment levels for Excellent co-curricular recognition
Domain | Description of Attainment | Level |
|---|---|---|
Participation | Participated in the same CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | 4 |
Achievement | Represented school at local competition / conference / festival / exhibition for 2 years | 3 |
Leadership | Committee for school-wide events | 3 |
Service | Completed at least 24 hours of service and at least one VIA project that impacts the school or community | 3 |
Example B: The student has attained a minimum of Level 1 in all domains with at least Level 2 in three domains. Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Good.
Example B – minimum attainment levels for Good co-curricular recognition
Domain | Description of Attainment | Level |
|---|---|---|
Participation | Participated in any CCA for 3 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | 2 |
Achievement | Represented class / house / CCA at intra-school event | 1 |
Leadership | Class Committee | 2 |
Service | Completed at least one VIA project that impacts the school or community | 2 |
Example C: The student has attained a minimum of Level 1 in all domains, with at least Level 2 in one domain (Achievement) and Level 3 for another domain (Participation). Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised asGood.
Example C – minimum attainment levels for Good co-curricular recognition
Domain | Description of Attainment | Level |
|---|---|---|
Participation | Participated in any CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | 3 |
Achievement | Represented school at local competition / conference / festival / exhibition for 1 year | 2 |
Leadership | Lance Corporal (NCC) | 1 |
Service | Completed at least 24 to less than 30 hours of service | 1 |
Example D: The student has not met the criteria for a Good co-curricular attainment. Hence, the student’s co-curricular attainment is recognised as Fair.
Example D – attainment levels for Fair co-curricular recognition
Domain | Description of Attainment | Level |
|---|---|---|
Participation | Participated in any CCA for 4 years with at least 75% attendance for each year | 3 |
Achievement | Did not represent class / house / CCA / school in any event | 0 |
Leadership | Completed 2 modules on leadership | 1 |
Service | Completed at least 24 to less than 30 hours of service | 1 |