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. The setting up of independent schools is one step towards excellence in education. An independent school enjoys autonomy in setting its own scale of fees, in the admission of pupils, in the selection and appointment of teachers and principals as well as in curriculum matters. They conform to national education policies, such as the bilingual policy, the teaching of Civics and Moral Education and the preparation of students for national examinations.