Mother Tongue

Head of Department: Ms Goh Ying Hsuan

Lead Teacher: Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman
Subject Head: Mdm Hezrina Bte Johan Manikam

Chinese Language Teachers:
Mr Wang Yadong
Mr Zhu Liang
Ms Teo Ying Hui
Ms Pee Xiuwen
Ms Lee Hwey Ping
Mr Tan Ik Ching
Mdm Ang Woon Khim

Malay Language Teachers:
Mdm Nur Umaira Bte Muhd Zulkifi
Mr Abdul Matiin bin Kassim
Ms Nadiah Binte Abdul Karim
Ms Noor Farhanah Bte Mohd Rahman

Tamil Language Teachers:
Dr Perema d/o Ramasamy
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, Hari Raya & Deepavali
Language Proficiency and Cultural Exposure: Reading Programme, MTL Fortnight/Camp, Author-in-Residence Programme
School Twinning with China

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)
- Nomination

Tamil Language

Navarasa Thiruvizha 2020
- 4th Place for Skit Competition