Do students benefit from participation in extracurricular activities.

Our government has been stressing on the importance and significance of extracurricular activities.It is irrefutable to say that students do reap numerous benefits from their participation in extracurricular activities.It is disheartening to note that, nowadays some of the students who are exam-orientated think that curricular achievements and aspects play a far more vital and pivotal role that extracurricular activities.

First and foremost, extracurricular activities play a fundamental role in helping students to distance themselves from falling pray yo undesirable activities, indirectly their free time after school will be tremendously occupied.Therefore, they will have no time for useless pursuits which could bring about harms and adverse effects on their mental development and studies.Hence, it is indisputable to say that extracurricular activities act as a perfect platform for students to shun themselves from immoral activities.

Besides,extracurricular activities are indeed beneficial for students’ health.By involving themselves actively in extracurricular activities,students are able to boost their stamina and build a strong and fit body.Indirectly,this can enhance their confidence and self-esteem.On top of that, it is a huge fallacy to claim that a healthy body does not associate to an intelligent mind.As the saying goes “A healthy mind comes from a healthy body”,with a healthy body,students can fully concentrate on their studies.

Nevertheless, extracurricular activities are considered as the best medium for students to unleash their inner talents.As well all know,every human is exquisite and special and may own certain undiscovered abilities.Students who possess special abilities and hidden talents should seize the golden opportunity to unleash their talents by involving themselves in extracurricular activities.In other words,extracurricular activities provide an alternative route for students to succeed besides through academic route.

In conclusion, it would cost students a fortune if they do not appreciate their chance to get involved in extracurricular activities.I strongly insist that extracurricular activities are beneficial to students in terms of health and physical as well as mental developments.Hence it is high time that students should make extracurricular activities as part and parcel of their secondary school life.   

Por Hong Yang 16148 Group 15