Aside from the fact that they get your children out of your hair, extra-curricular activities build lots of important life skills and further career prospects. They’re a great addition to a CV, especially when there’s not a lot of work experience as they demonstrate skills and hard work. An independent school in Abingdon lets us in on 4 reasons why every child should engage in a range of extracurricular activities.
They Impress
For children leaving education, there’s not a whole lot of work experience that they can demonstrate on their CV. This is where having a hobbies and interests section can be a saving grace. It gives children the opportunity to talk about the hard work and dedication that they have put into their extracurriculars and helps employers to get to know them a bit better. If they also happen to be career-related, it may even help them to get a foot in the door and demonstrate a keen interest.
Making Friendships
By signing up for an extracurricular activity, your child can meet others like them and make friends. This can really boost their confidence and social skills as they learn how to talk to new people.
Life Skills
Other skills that children can pick up include communication and team working skills as they learn how to interact and work with others. Sports are especially good in this area as games require a joint effort and working as a collective.
Career Prospects
Hobbies get children thinking about what they enjoy and what they may want to do when they grow up, giving them a head start. This gives them the opportunity to take their time and explore all manner of things before finding their calling. It can help them to create their 5 or even 10-year plan and be better prepared for the future.
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