Mother Tongue Language Department
Discover how the Mother Tongue Language Department builds students' language skills and cultural appreciation through programmes, activities, and competitions.
Mother Tongue Language Department
The Mother Tongue Department seeks to develop students’ proficiency in their Mother Tongue while going beyond academic mastery to foster its practical use in everyday life. Through engaging and meaningful learning experiences, students gain a deeper appreciation of their cultural heritage, values, and traditions. In doing so, they build greater confidence and cultural awareness, equipping them to participate thoughtfully and respectfully in a multicultural society.
Subjects offered include G1/G2/G3 Chinese Language, Higher Chinese Language and G1/G2/G3 Malay Language.
Reading Programme
As part of our ongoing efforts to cultivate strong reading habits, carefully selected materials are provided to engage students in meaningful reading. Customised reading packages and activities are designed to enrich their reading experience and promote language development.
Podcast Programme
The Podcast Programme provides students with authentic opportunities to develop their oral communication and listening skills. By creating and engaging with podcasts, students learn to express themselves more clearly and confidently.
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Fortnight
The MTL Fortnight offers students a range of hands-on activities that deepen their appreciation of culture and heritage. It also provides an immersive environment for students to actively use their Mother Tongue in creative and practical ways.
Intensive Revision Programme
Targeted at students taking the GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue examination, the Intensive Revision Programme aims to strengthen their readiness and language skills through focused revision. Held during the last two weeks of Term 2, the programme equips students with strategies to perform confidently in the national examination.
Festive Celebrations: Spring Festival & Hari Raya
Students come together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community through the Spring Festival and Hari Raya celebrations. These festive occasions provide meaningful opportunities to appreciate traditions, foster mutual respect, and strengthen bonds across cultures.
Achievements & Highlights
2025
National Secondary Chinese Poetry Writing Competition 2025: 3rd Individual Placing Award achieved.
National Secondary Schools Translation Competition 2025: Merit Award received.
8th National Text Recitation Competition 2025: Bronze Award attained.
2024
National Secondary School Chinese Creative Writing Competition (Xin Lei Jiang): 2nd Placing Award achieved.
Chinese Creative Writing with Photography Competition 2024: Merit Award and 2nd Placing Award achieved.
National Bilingual Creative Writing Competition:"Feiyue" Distinction Award attained.
Secondary School National Text Recital Competition: Bronze Award attained.
2023
National Secondary School On-the-Spot Writing Competition: First Prize and Merit Awards in the Lower Secondary category; Merit Awards in the Upper Secondary category.
National Secondary Chinese Creative Writing Competition “Xin Lei Jiang”: Third Place in both the Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary categories.
National Secondary Chinese Creative Writing Competition “Xin Lei Jiang” – Poetry Category: Third Place.