Extra-Curricular Activities
Although the academic part of school life is very important, no school would be complete without a large range of after-school activities. A child will make the most of their education if they are in an environment in which they feel safe – one which provides opportunities for them to develop all their abilities. Academic programmes are at the heart of any school but extra-curricular activities are also vitally important. Our school has a rich and successful tradition both on the sports field and in many other activities such as drama and debating. A full list of the extra-curricular activities available in JTBCS can be seen in the menu to the left of the screen.
Extra-Curricular Activities provide students with an opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills including:
- Building Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Social Skills
- Promotes a healthy balanced lifestyle
- Contribute to their community
- Learning about self-discipline and commitment
From strengthening the mind to encouraging better time management skills, extracurricular activities can help students succeed in much more than just their academic endeavours. Sports, for example, train students to maintain patience and resilience in the face of difficulty. These activities can also work to build professional skills that a classroom alone cannot always foster. A debate or speech club offers additional public speaking practice for students, which further builds upon oral presentation skills from class work. Sports, of course, provide excellent opportunities for team-building skills and training students to focus on long-term goals. Such a myriad of skills are invaluable when entering Third Level Education and indeed the workplace. Extracurricular activities are also fun and offer students the opportunity to spend time with others of similar interests. Students can meet friends from different social groups by membership in such activities.
Activities & Clubs
Clubs