Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Activities

Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Activities

At St. Peter’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, St. Thomas Mount, education extends beyond the classroom. The school firmly believes that co-curricular and extra-curricular activities play a vital role in shaping students’ personality, leadership skills, creativity, and social responsibility. Students are encouraged to actively participate in a wide range of activities that complement academic learning and promote all-round development.

Junior Red Cross (JRC)

The Junior Red Cross unit instills a strong sense of service, compassion, and social awareness among students. Through JRC activities, students learn the importance of helping others and contributing to society.

Key focus areas include:

  • First aid awareness and basic health education

  • Cleanliness and hygiene initiatives

  • Community service and social responsibility programmes

  • Development of humanitarian values

Drums & School Band

The Drums and School Band team brings discipline, rhythm, and pride to school events and ceremonies. Students receive training in percussion and coordinated marching.

The band actively participates in:

  • March-past and ceremonial functions

  • Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations

  • Sports Day and Annual Day programmes

  • Special school events and public functions

Sports & Games

Physical education is an integral part of the school curriculum. Regular sports activities help students develop physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Sports programmes include:

  • Athletics and physical training

  • Team games and outdoor sports

  • Regular physical education classes

  • Sports events and competitions

Cultural Activities

The school provides ample opportunities for students to express their creative talents through cultural activities.

These include :

  • Music and dance programmes

  • Drama and stage performances

  • Annual Day and festival celebrations

  • Inter-school and intra-school cultural events

Such activities enhance confidence, stage presence, and artistic expression.

Clubs & Literary Activities

Various clubs and literary activities are organized to promote communication skills, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.

Activities include :

  • Debates, speeches, and elocution

  • Quiz competitions

  • Essay writing and storytelling

  • Subject-based club activities

These platforms help students develop leadership and effective communication skills.

National & State Celebrations

The school observes important national and state celebrations to inculcate patriotism and civic responsibility.

Celebrations include:

  • Independence Day

  • Republic Day

  • Teachers’ Day

  • Children’s Day

  • Other significant national and cultural days

Value-Based Programmes

Value education forms the foundation of student development at St. Peter’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School.

Programmes include:

  • Morning assemblies with moral messages

  • Counseling and guidance sessions

  • Talks on discipline, ethics, and good behavior

  • Character-building activities

These initiatives help students grow into responsible, disciplined, and compassionate individuals.