The Ministry of Education has approved a decision allowing students to hold their own election campaigns to increase student participation in extracurricular activities.The decision would encourage the students to test their potential, capabilities and nurture their leadership skills, a source told Okaz/Saudi Gazette. A student committee will be formed, which will organize election campaigns with deadline for nomination and sorting out student applications. The participating candidates will be allowed to campaign and advertise inside the school premises, the source added. Questionnaires will be handed out to students and parents seeking their opinion on the types of extracurricular activities to be included in the school. The school council will review the results of the questionnaires and decide on the variety of extracurricular programs to be included. __
