The true aim of education is the harmonious development of body, mind and soul. But mere bookish knowledge is not enough. Without co-curricular activities the full blooming of body, mind and soul is quite impossible. The holistic growth as well as to develop the various facets of personality development of children; classroom teaching should be supplemented with co-curricular activities. A Co-curricular activity includes debate, publication of magazine, cultural activities such as singing, dancing, acting etc. The fact is that co-curricular activities are part and parcel for the full flourishment of the talents of the students.
Co-curricular activities bring out the best and the latent talents of the students. They, provide ample opportunity to develop their faculty. Again games and sports are part and parcel of study because without a sound health a student cannot concentrate on his study. We all know the fact that health is wealth. Games and sports pave the way of building sound health. Moreover co- curricular activities help the students to foster good will. They teach students to be polite, modest, gentle, loyal, and diligent. Co-curricular activities facilitate in the development of various domains of mind and personality such as intellectual development, emotional development, social development, moral development and aesthetic development. They also tighten the bondage of friendship and brotherhood among the students.
