Leadership is a vital skill that plays a significant role in shaping the future success of students. While regular classroom instruction offers a strong academic foundation, extracurricular activities frequently help students to fully realize their potential as leaders.

          Extra-curricular activities provide an ideal platform for students to step out of their comfort zones and explore their potential as leaders. Participating in student government, running a club or organization, or managing a sports team are all examples of activities that help students develop self-confidence by giving them the chance to take the initiative, make decisions, and accept responsibility for their actions.

          Students gain confidence in their skills via these experiences, which builds the way for effective leadership.

          Effective communication and the capacity for teamwork are prerequisites for leadership. Students have several possibilities to develop their interpersonal and communication skills through extracurricular activities. Students can practice active listening, articulate their thoughts, and participate in constructive dialogue by leading discussions, planning events, or participating in team-based activities within clubs and groups. Through these experiences, they hone their leadership skills, which include inspiring, motivating, and influencing others.           Therefore, extracurricular activities can help students develop their leadership skills while enhancing their academic learning through real-world application. Students gain self-assurance, interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills, resilience and adaptation, and collaboration and teamwork through taking part in these activities. Every student should be given the opportunity to realize their leadership potential by participating in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, which schools and educational institutions should actively encourage and support. Students can grow into capable, caring, and visionary leaders through these experiences, prepared to have a beneficial influence on their communities and beyond.

By: Olivia C. Del Mundo | Teacher I | Tortugas Integrated School