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Why should students join school clubs?
From public speaking to social impact, school clubs offer more than just extracurricular fun
In today’s education landscape, academics alone are no longer enough. For holistic development, students need real-life exposure, leadership opportunities, and a sense of community. That’s where school clubs and extracurricular activities come in.
These student-led groups – whether focused on the environment, public speaking, social service, or creative arts – offer life-changing experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
1. Enhancing communication & confidence
One of the biggest benefits of joining school clubs is the boost in public speaking and interpersonal skills. Students learn to express themselves, work in teams, and lead projects.
“I used to be quite nervous while speaking in front of others. But now, after leading our school’s Interact Club, I’ve become much more confident,” says Isba Naaz, a Class IX student from Apeejay School, Saket.
2. Developing leadership skills early
From managing campaigns to planning school events, student clubs empower members to take initiative. Leadership positions such as president, secretary, or director help students understand responsibility from a young age.
As Director of the Interact Club, Isba shares, “I help coordinate activities, spread awareness in classrooms, and organise donation drives. It has taught me the value of teamwork and consistency.”
3. Promoting social responsibility and awareness
School clubs often align with social causes – cleanliness, sustainability, blood donation, or food distribution. Students don’t just talk about change; they actively lead it.
4. Encouraging environmental action
Participation in activities like environmental quizzes and rallies also enhances awareness of pressing global issues. Isba, who won the Delhi title in an Environment Quiz hosted by the 3R Zerowaste Foundation, shares, “I learned about plastic types, waste segregation, and how we can all take small steps at home to protect nature.”
5. Connecting students to community impact
Whether it’s a park clean-up or an awareness rally, clubs often serve as a bridge between students and their communities. Students realise their ability to create change not just in school, but in their neighbourhoods too.
Why students should join school clubs
Boosts confidence and communication
Offers early leadership opportunities
Builds empathy and teamwork
Connects academics to real-world learning
Encourages active citizenship
Joining a school club is more than a line on a résumé – it’s a gateway to personal growth, meaningful friendships, and social impact. From learning how to speak confidently to becoming changemakers in their communities, students who engage in school clubs emerge stronger, smarter, and more socially aware.
