Pupils may choose from a variety of sports and games such as track and field, basketball, tennis or uniformed organisations such as the Red Cross Society and National Police Cadet Corps. They can, alternatively, opt for a cultural activity such as the Military Band, the ethnic dance group or the drama club. Students can also participate in clubs and societies like the Photographic Society, the Computer Club and the Gardening Club. Pupils are introduced to CCAs at Primary Four and participation is voluntary. At secondary level, they must participate in at least one core CCA .
Schools compete in a number of co-curricular events at the zonal and national level each year.
These include sports events such as the Inter-School Cross Country Championships, and the National Track and Field and Swimming Championships. The Singapore Youth Festival is an annual event which showcases the creativity and talent of Singapore students through drama presentations, choral singing, an art and craft exhibition, uniformed group events and sports events. Other pupils are placed in either the Express course or the Normal course based on their PSLE results. Pupils and their parents are advised to choose schools that best meet their learning needs and schools near their home in order to save travelling time. Pupils should try to match their choices of secondary schools with their academic abilities.