text: Another way extracurriculars are important is because students can learn new thing and be more active. This is one of the main reasons why I support this new decision the principal has taken. While students already learn in school, I think that's not enough. They should still continue their learning outside of school, even if its not academic based. They could learn new things about the sport they're playing, or if they are taking art classes, learn about how to blend colors. It doesn't matter what the student learns, as long as they are learning something, it's still beneficial to them, and they could apply that knowledge anywhere. Being in at least one after school thing would also make the student more active, physically and mentally. Sports would make them more physically active, and if they are a part of an activity that requires critical think, then they would essentially be strengthening their brain power.