School Annual Calendar and Co-Curricular Program

What is included in the school annual calendar?

Who is responsible for developing the school annual calendar?

How often is a co-curricular activity required at each cluster of schools during a school term?

What types of activities are encouraged under the co-curricular program?

What is the minimum frequency for a literary development activity?

How many national co-curricular activities are required per year?

When should the annual planning for co-curricular activities occur?

What must be scheduled to prevent impact on the exam schedule?

What is included in the quarterly report regarding co-curricular activities?

What must school heads ensure regarding Project Based Learning (PBL)?

School Annual Calendar

Organizes the academic year based on required instructional days and holidays.
Developed by School Head and School Officer with community needs in mind.
Will be printed and posted on the school bulletin board prior to the academic year.
Includes:
- First and last day of school
- One week exam revision period before examinations
- Mid-term and End of Year exams
- National/local public holidays and summer/winter vacations
- Co-curricular events
- After school student activities
- Summer activities

Co-Curricular Program

Encourages student participation in activities fostering creativity, teamwork, and healthy competition.
Annual planning conducted by principal, project manager, teachers, and School Officers at the start of the year.
Proposed co-curricular activities:
- Sports events
- Debates
- Quiz competitions
- Art shows
- Science fairs
- Spelling bees
- Field trips
Requirements include:
- One literary development activity per quarter
- One physical development activity (sports) per quarter
- At least one co-curricular activity at each school cluster per term
- At least one national co-curricular activity annually
Activities must not interfere with examination schedules.
Open to all students and documented with photographs in quarterly reports.

Project-Based Learning

Schools will plan Project-Based Learning (PBL) activities as part of the Scheme of Work.
School heads to ensure relevant subject teachers prepare necessary planning for these activities.

This quiz covers the organization of the school year's annual calendar, detailing instructional days, holidays, and co-curricular activities. It highlights the roles of school officials in planning academic events and extracurricular participation to enhance student engagement. Test your knowledge on these essential components of school planning!