Want to participate

When I was in primary school, every student was included in activity like making rangoli etc. but when I shifted to another school they just pick and choose 2 or 3 kid from whole class who will do the whole craft , they will decorate the green board. I'm sad that I did not get the chance to participate, to get appreciated and get confidence for my hardwork. Now I'm at college it just focus on academic. What can now I do ?