Mother Tongue

Head of Department: Ms Goh Ying Hsuan
Subject Head: Mdm Hezrina Bte Johan Manikam
Lead Teacher: Dr Perema D/O Ramasamy
Lead Teacher: Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman

Chinese Language Teachers:

Ms Teo Ying Hui
Mr Wang Yadong
Ms Poh Shi Hui
Ms Khoo Kai Leng Esther

Malay Language Teachers:

Mr Abdul Matiin bin Kassim
Ms Nurain Bte Tajudeen
Mdm Nur Umaira Bte Muhd Zulkifi

Tamil Language Teachers:

Mdm Anadhagirl Kasthuri
Dr Thirunavukarasu Duarisamy

The Mother Tongue Department aims to nurture active learners who can use the Mother Tongue language to communicate proficiently in everyday life. Through various learning platforms, students learn the importance of the subject and deepen their understanding of their ethnic roots and cultures. Teachers are also exposed to professional development opportunities to enhance their pedagogical skills.

Key Programmes:

Festive celebrations: Chinese New Year & Deepavali
Language Proficiency and Cultural Exposure: Reading Programme, MTL Fortnight/Camp, Author-in-Residence Programme
Just-In-Time Revision: MT Intensive Programme for graduating classes
Professional Development and Collaboration: Cluster and National sharing on Teaching and Learning strategies

Achievements in 2020:

Chinese Language

The 3rd Singapore Primary and Secondary School Text Recital Competition

- Gold Award and overall 3rd

3rd Nanyang Chinese Youth Literary Awards 2020

- Outstanding Award

Malay Language

Pena Emasku (ML Composition Writing Competition)

- 4 GOLD Awards

89.7FM RIA Skoolz student DJ Talent Search

- Winners

Malay Language Student Ambassadors (Rakan Bahasa) in conjunction with the Annual Bulan Bahasa (Malay Language Month)