Mother Tongue Languages

Our Key Programmes

Chinese Department

Name of Programmes	Objectives	Target Level
Story Telling Competition	To instil self-confidence in using the Chinese Language and appreciate the language through stories.	Primary 1
Singing Competition	To instil self-confidence in using the Chinese Language and appreciate the language through songs.	Primary 2
Text Recital Competition	To instil confidence in public speaking and appreciate the language through meaningful texts.	Primary 3
Comics Creation Competition	To cultivate interest in the language through creating comic strips for Chinese idioms. To instil confidence in using the language to introduce the comics created.	Primary 4
Comics Creation Competition	Comics Creation Competition To cultivate interest in the language through creating comic strips for Chinese idioms.	Primary 5

Besides the above competitions, the department worked with Mandai Wildlife Group to conduct the following online lessons for the various levels. The content of the lessons is aligned to the content in the curriculum. Pupils engaged with the presenter/zookeepers during the lessons and the animal world was brought virtually to the classrooms. Pupils presented their learning through the creation of Picture Books, voice recordings, PowerPoint presentations etc.

Level	Online Programme	Learning Objectives
Primary 1	大熊猫宝宝饲养员	Using See-Think-Wonder strategy, learn how Panda Keeper take care of Le Le
Primary 2	大熊猫宝宝饲养员	Using See-Think-Wonder strategy, learn how Panda Keeper take care of Le Le
Primary 3	到脆弱森林去	Introducing endangered species such as Malayan Flying fox, mouse deer etc in fragile forest Learning how to give specific instructions to direct ways from one place to another
Primary 4	亚马逊洪溢林	Introduce the animals living in Amazon Flooded Forest and their features Using See-Think-Wonder strategy to introduce an animal seen on the virtual meeting
Primary 5	动物园里的职业有什么	Learning about the career opportunities in the zoo

Tamil Department

Name of Programmes	Objectives	Target Level
Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities	To encourage pupils to embrace their mother tongue languages through various competitions and enrichment programs. The P1 & P2 pupils will showcase their public speaking skills via show and tell competitions about their favourite traditional indian costume and food.	Primary 1 & 2
Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities	To create an immersive environment for learning and appreciating Mother Tongue Languages and Cultures. The P3 & P4 pupils will be involved in a role play competition on the characters from the Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. This competition encourages cultural discovery through authentic experience in a fun way.	Primary 3 & 4
Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities	To allow authentic usage and exposure to Tamil Language. Students are exposed to a wide range of activities during the MTL Fortnight, in addition to learning and using the language. The P5 & p6 pupils will be involved in a debate competition. This allows them to enhance their public speaking skills.	Primary 5 & 6

Malay Department

Name of Programmes	Objectives	Target Level
Reading programme 2022	To encourage pupils to read Malay stories books extensively and intensively, a year programme was planned for the whole school. Pupils will start off each Malay lesson with a 10 minute reading time dedicated to reading a Malay story book of their choice on Mondays to Wednesdays. Time was also allocated for teachers to book the school library to have their lessons and to bring pupils to borrow Malay books. The programme also looked into the development of their reading skills and their acquisition of Malay vocabulary. The programme seeks the home support to encourage children to extend their reading.	Primary 1 to Primary 6
Spelling Bee Competition for P5	To encourage students to use and learn the vocabulary found in the syllabus more effectively, a termly spelling bee competition was held termly. This encourages students to remember the vocabulary learnt with its meanings.	Primary 5
MTL Fortnight Class and Individual activities	To instill the love and understanding of the Malay traditions and culture, the best way to assimilate is through hands-on activities. Learning through play gives the pupils a change to find out more about Malay culture and how it has changed or evolved through the years. This is also an opportunity for pupils to converse with their families and friends by bringing the knowledge home so as to keep the tradition and culture alive. To inculcate the use of the language fluently and confidently, the pupils will be exposed to different types of poetry and engaged in performance activities as well as individual to practice the language and embrace the culture in a fun and informal setting. Pupils will also learn to work with peers and motivate each other to use the language confidently.	Primary 1 to 6

MTL Fortnight

Primary 1
As a class, students sang children songs. Songs are a big part of the Malay culture. We grow up and learn the language through songs. By singing different children songs, we hope the children will love learning the language.

Individually, students learnt about the traditional Wau and wau making.

Primary 2
As a class, students learnt silat through silat demonstration by our own PE teacher, Mr Faizal. Silat is Malay traditional martial arts that is still active in the Malay community. By learning the basics will be more encouraged to preserve this traditional martial art.

Individually, students learnt to make bunga manggar using crepe paper and sticks. While silat can be seen during Malay weddings, bunga manggar is also used to accompany the bride and groom.

Primary 3
As a class, students learnt traditional dance steps such as Inang, Zapin and Asli.

Individually, students learnt how to make bunga rampai using the traditional ingredients.

Primary 4
As a class, the students learnt dikir barat. It is a traditional musical group performance.

Individually, students learn about traditional games and created their own traditional games using recycled materials.

Primary 5
As a class, students learnt about poetry and presents it as a class with accompanied music or gestures.

Individually, students learnt about wayang kulit and its significance to the Malay culture. Students also made their own wayang kulit.

Primary 6
As a class, students learnt the significance of kompang and how to play the kompang as a group.

Individually, students learn how to paint batik wau.

Page last updated: 25 January 2023