Secondary School Notes for Advanced Level – All Subjects (Form 5 and 6)

The Importance of
School for Children

School is the basic foundation of knowledge being
imparted to a child. It gives a chance to children to acquire knowledge on
various fields of education, such as people, literature, history, mathematics,
politics, and other numerous subjects.

Here are 3 reasons why School is important:

1. Schools teach social skills

For most kids, school is the first setting where
they learn to socialize with others outside their family. They learn to make
friends, listen to teachers, and work through problems. Learning these social
skills early on gives kids an important foundation for their interactions in
society. Studies show education can increase what’s called “learned
effectiveness,” which includes traits like self-control and cognitive
ability. Students also learn “soft skills” like good communication, teamwork,
and flexibility.

2. Develop your talents

If you have an interest that you want to be really
good at, you need a place where you can harness it effectively. Schools around
the world have student clubs that focus on particular hobbies and interests for
students who would like to delve deeper into their chosen sport or pastime. For
those who are into football or basketball, they can join their school’s
football or basketball teams to be able to practice with like-minded
individuals. For those who love books, they should start a book club to find
other bookworms to discuss classics with.

3. Schools help young people build confidence

Being self-assured and confident in one’s
abilities is crucial to healthy self-esteem. People who don’t have much
confidence are more likely to be taken advantage of and struggle with anxiety.
In a school setting, kids get the opportunity to build their confidence early
on. As they learn to read, write, solve math problems, and more,
their confidence in their abilities increases. A teacher plays a very important
role in this. It’s their job to celebrate a student’s progress as well as their
hard work, as many struggle with certain subjects.