Curricular Goal

The Mother Tongue Language Department helps students build language skills and a strong sense of cultural identity. Learn how festive celebrations and engaging programmes support this goal.

Last updated on 10 June 2026

Curricular Goal

Proficient and Culturally-rooted Learners of the Mother Tongue Languages.

我们致力于让每个孩子都热爱他们的母语，进而成为一个精通母语、传统文化根深蒂固的学习者。（乐学善用、尊贤追远）

Mengembangkan rasa cinta pelajar terhadap Bahasa Ibunda supaya mereka menjadi pengguna yang cekap dan pelajar yang bertunjang kepada budaya.

கலாசாரத்தில் வேரூன்றியும் தாய்மொழியில் திறமை வாய்ந்தும் விளங்குதல்.

Two groups of young students in uniforms, one holding up cards while seated, another playing a card game at a blue table.

Overview

The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Department aims to develop our students into individuals who are proficient in MTL skills, enjoy and also display resilience in the learning of their MTL. Through the learning of MTL, our students will also be able to better appreciate their cultural heritage and foster a strong sense of identity.

The MTL department promotes students’ learning via engaging and fun activities such as singing of songs, group work, interactive lessons and games. By doing so, we aim to develop our students in the following language competencies Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Interactive Skills.

Learning Structure (Proficient Learners)

Table showing learner readiness levels mapped to primary school programmes across Lower, Middle, and Upper Primary grades.

Festivities Celebration (Culturally-Rooted Learners)

Pongal Celebration
Chinese New Year Celebration
Hari Raya Celebration
Mid-Autumn Celebration
Deepavali Celebration

Other Programmes

Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM)
Mother Tongue Language Fortnight
Cultural Performances (CPES)
Various MTL Competitions (Internal and External