Is CCA Important In Secondary School

Can you tell me is Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Important In Secondary schools or not ?

[Raman Vij]

Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) are an integral part of students’ holistic education. CCA gives chance to students to discover their interests and talents. This also develops values and competencies that will prepare students for a rapidly changing and growing world.
CCA also promotes friendships among students from different backgrounds as they learn, play and grow together. Participation of the students in CCA helps to social integration and also help to commitment and sense of responsibility to school, community and nation.

Secondary school student takes part in one of the CCA option from following :
Clubs and Societies
Physical Sports
Uniformed Groups
Visual and Performing Arts Group

And I think CCA be interactive, a place for great learning , get social values , and making more friends etc… and also CCA will helps the one in his/her graduation testimonial as there's more to write about himself/herself.
So in my views CCA is important in Secondary Education.