School going children are not simply students; they are individuals with unique talents, interests and potential. Co-curricular activities recognize and nurture this individuality, providing them a platform for their holistic development. As children engage in diverse activities, they learn more about themselves, find an opportunity to discover their passions and develop a sense of identity beyond academic achievement. Participation of children in co-curricular activities has been linked to improved academic performance. The skills as time management, discipline and critical thinking acquired by children often translate into better academic outcomes. These activities complement the formal education system, providing them a more engaging educational experience. The school’s commitment in providing a holistic learning experience should align with the evolving trends in the educational landscape. The teacher plays a significant role in developing interest among students towards co-curricular activities for their holistic development. The teachers should possess a positive attitude and right perceptions towards integrating co-curricular activities in school curriculum. The present study is an attempt to understand the attitude of secondary school teachers towards integration of co-curricular activities in school curriculum for the holistic development of students in secondary schools. The researchers used a well developed and standardized questionnaire as the tool for collection of data from a sample of 120 teachers (20 Headmasters and 100 School Assistants selected from 20 secondary schools located in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh using Stratified Random Sampling technique. Mean score values, standard deviations and independent t-tests were used for analysis of data. The findings of the study revealed that the demographic variables – Gender and age of teachers has no influence on their attitude towards integration of co-curricular activities in school curriculum for the holistic development of students in secondary schools. However, the location of the school has a significant positive influence on the attitude of teachers towards co-curricular activities for the holistic development of students. The study suggested that the schools should provide opportunities for students to participate in co-curricular activities.

Co-curricular activities, Holistic development, Attitude, Secondary school