Mother Tongue
Department Heads and Members
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Mdm Fong Mei Ying,
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Mdm Lee Hao Yih Dorcas,
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Mdm Sri Arianti Bte Ariffin,
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Mrs Mageswari Sudhakar,
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Mdm Chia Qian Lin,
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Mr Chen Wei Shen,
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Mdm Rasidah Bte Mohd Rasit,
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Mr Mohammed Nidzam Bin Zakariah,
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Mr Ow Kah Leong,
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Mrs Teo Ming Hui,
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Mdm Luk Meng Lee,
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Ms M B Sheirin Habibah |
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Mdm Robert Juliet |
Mdm Noryanti Bte Mohamed Yahya |
Ms Wang Wan |
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Mdm Norhayati Bte Ibnor |
Mdm Mardiana Bte Abdul Manap |
Ms Huang Fang |
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Mdm Karthikeyan Indhumathi |
Mdm Nor Azrina |
Mdm Liew Mei Lian |
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Mdm Cham Kah Mien |
Mdm Hee Ming Min |
Mr Li Lei |
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Mdm Lim Lan Shii |
Mdm Qin Ling Jun |
Mdm Wang Hai Jing |
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Mr Chen Nan Qiang Simon |
Our Curriculum Objectives
The Mother Tongue curriculum aims to make the learning of Mother Tongue
Language more enjoyable, and it also aims to equip students with the competencies
required in using their Mother Tongue Language to communicate proficiently
in everyday life.
The Key learning areas would be the building up of the various languages
skills that consists of not only Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Skills but also Spoken Interaction and Written Interaction Skills.
The focus for the Lower Primary would be to develop our students’ Listening,
Oracy and Reading skills. This will serve as a strong foundation before
the developing of essay-writing skills in the upper primary.
Civic Literacy and Cultural Awareness will be cultivated alongside with
the development of Language Skills, nurturing our students to be Self-Directed
Learners who are confident and passionate about their own chosen Mother
Tongue Language.
Our 4E Approach to Teaching & Learning of Mother Tongue Language
Our Programme Highlights: Promoting Racial Harmony and Social Cohesion
Chinese New Year Celebration
Hari Raya Puasa Celebration
Deepavali Celebration
We have the following programmes to cater to the holistic development of each child:
Reading Programme
As reading builds the foundation to language excellence, The Rainbow Reading
Programme (P1 & P2) and Avid Reader Programme (P3 – P5) is designed
to imbue the joy of reading in students from a young age.
Our students will collect reading badges based on the number of books
read and book reviews completed for P1 and P2, as well as tasks completed
for P3-P5 online and on hardcopy. The colour of the reading badges follow
the order of the colours of the rainbow starting from purple and ending
with red for Rainbow Reading Programme, while P3-P5 will be receiving Gold,
Silver and Bronze collar pins according to the number of reading tasks
that they have completed. The commencement of the critical reading period
encourages students to read deeply, think critically and communicate their
ideas clearly and effectively.
Students engaging in story discussion to develop their Critical Thinking skills and hone their Communication skills.
Mother Tongue Language Fortnight & Cross-Cultural Appreciation Programme
The Mother Tongue Department annually dedicates two weeks to MTL Fortnight,
a time for students to immerse themselves in their language and cultural
heritage in an engaging and enjoyable manner. These programs have multifaceted
goals including fostering cultural understanding, encouraging the appreciation
of diversity, and honing communication skills.
At the heart of MTL Fortnight are activities such as cultural exchanges,
cultural appreciation workshops, and collaborative endeavors, all designed
to enrich the experience. Through active participation in these initiatives,
students not only deepen their connection to their own cultures but also
broaden their appreciation for the diverse cultures represented by the
other racial groups.
MTL as a living language
Cultivating positive behaviour