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Mother Tongue Languages
Teaching Staff

01/ | Mr Choy Chee Ping HOD Mother Tongue Languages Chinese Literature Chinese Language | 02/ | Mr Zubir Bin Ali Subject Head, Malay Language Malay Language | 03/ | Ms Yasmin Hussein Subject Head, Character & Citizenship Education Malay Language Malay Literature |
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04/ | Mdm Magahletchimi d/o Amarthalingam ST Tamil Language Tamil Language Moral Education | 05/ | Mdm Lim Lan Theen Teacher Chinese Language | 06/ | Ms Lim Meiqi Maggie Teacher Chinese Language Chinese Literature |
07/ | Ms Sii Yiw Ching Molly Teacher Chinese Language Chinese Literature | 08/ | Mdm Zhang Lixia Teacher Chinese Language | 09/ | Mdm Zhu Qingyun Teacher Chinese Language |
10/ | Ms Duan Linxin Teacher Chinese Language Chinese Literature | 11/ | Ms Ravindran Arul Jothi Teacher Tamil Language Tamil Literature | 12/ | Mdm Karpagam Manickavasagam Teacher Tamil Language Tamil Literature |
13/ | Mr Rajamanickam Thandavamurthy Teacher Tamil Language | 14/ | Ms Nurulhuda Binte Ahmad Teacher Malay Language Malay Literature | 15/ | Ms Nur Sherlyn Mohamad Salim Teacher Malay Language Malay Literature |
16/ | Ms Siti Aisah Binte Sak Yok Teacher Malay Language | 17/ | Mr Ganesh Kumar Teacher Tamil Language | 18/ | Ms Lee Lay Teng Contract Adjunct Teacher Chinese Language |
Chinese Language

Subjects Offered
- Higher Chinese Language
- Chinese Language (Express)
- Chinese Language (NA)
- Basic Chinese Language (NT)
Overview
- To allow students to learn MTL to as high a level as they are able to.
- To recognise the different starting points of our learners and customise MTL teaching for the different group.
The Syllabus Framework is shown below.

Malay Language

Subjects Offered
- Higher Malay Language
- Malay Language (Express)
- Malay Language (NA)
- Basic Malay Language (NT)
Overview
- To allow students to learn MTL to as high a level as they are able to.
- To recognise the different starting points of our learners and customise MTL teaching for the different group.
The Syllabus Framework is shown below.

Tamil Language

Subjects Offered
- Higher Tamil Language
- Tamil Language (Express)
- Tamil Language (NA)
- Basic Tamil Language (NT)
Overview
- To allow students to learn MTL to as high a level as they are able to.
- To recognise the different starting points of our learners and customise MTL teaching for the different group.
The Syllabus Framework is shown below.
Programme
W3 MOTHER TONGUE FIESTA 2022 Our students participated in the W3 Mother Tongue Fiesta organized by Boon Lay Secondary School on 26 October 2022. We are very proud to have clinched the top 3 positions in the MTL Fiesta this year.
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MTL Learning Journey 2022The Mother Tongue Languages Department explored and embarked on engaging, experiential, hands-on learning journey for our students this year during the post exam activities. On 20 October 2022, the Chinese Language (CL), Secondary 1 students went to Jewel, Changi Airport. Aligned to the new CL syllabus for 2023, students had the live opportunity to understand more about Jewel’s interesting facts and its main attractions.
The Malay Language (ML), Secondary 1 students went to Arab street and created interactive learning experiences that brought new possibilities to the introduction of the new ML syllabus for 2023. The students also had the opportunity to explore various sites of interests based on language and cultural elements.
The Tamil Language (TL), Secondary 1 students had the unique opportunity to appreciate the Indian tradition and culture through engaging, interactive hands-on activities at Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre (UPTLC). With the use of iPads, students were exposed to various, interesting facts on the traditional, herbal garden learning trail at UPTLC. They also had the golden hands-on experience of playing the Indian traditional, musical instruments.
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Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Fortnight 2022This year’s theme, titled, “Tradition Arts and Culture” highlights a variety of traditions and customary practices, with special focus on appreciating the beauty of our Mother Tongue languages through the hands-on craft infused cultural activities. The objectives of the programme includes kindling students' interest in their MT language through novel and exciting ways and building teamwork within classmates from different background and learn beyond classrooms and school. The specially curated week-long showcase hopes to inspire joy and most importantly, a culture of care through the celebrations of our customs and traditions. Our Mother tongue teachers have designed creative activities to cater to the interest of different groups and levels of students which include traditional hands-on arts and craft activities, e book creation and engaging and fun language games.
CHINESE LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
In-class experience for Sec 1 CL students - Chopsticks Lantern Cultural Activity An in class arts and cultural experience for students to immerse themselves in the making of lanterns using chopsticks in its most creative manner.
Secondary 2 Cl students were given an in-class experience to immerse themselves in the Chinese ink painting and understand the difference between Calligraphy and Ink Painting
The art of seal engraving is a cornerstone of Chinese fine arts. Sec 3 CL Students immersed in the experience of carving out their unique seal MALAY LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
In class experience for Sec 1 ML students to immerse themselves in the Malay culture. Students participating in the Wayang Culit workshop and showcasing the traditional Malay Arts shadow puppet showcase performance
In-class unique experience for the Sec 3 ML students to immerse themselves and understand more about the different abstracts and creative designs of the Malay delicacies and pastries. TAMIL LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
In-class experience for Sec 1 TL to appreciate the art of flower tying. Flowers symbolize peace and prosperity and play an important part in the decoration of traditional indian ceremonies.
![]() A peek at a Sec 3 TL student’s e book creation. An opportunity for students to inspire themselves to become writers of the future and develop their creativity and language use by creating interesting traditional stories and poems through the interactive e-book. 2022 JWSS MTL FORTNIGHT SHOWCASE![]() The beautiful, colourful and attractive artefacts done by our students for the various hands on activities and photographs of our students in action were displayed as a booth showcase at the Cybercafe with posters on 11 March 2022. |
Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Fortnight 2021This year’s theme, titled, “Ties that Bind” showcases a variety of customs and traditions in Singapore, with special focus on our harmonious living environment through the beauty of our Mother Tongue language. The specially curated week-long showcase hopes to inspire joy and most importantly, a culture of care through the celebrations of our customs and traditions. Apart from exploring our mini museum in the learning hive, our MTL Fortnight teachers have also designed targeted activities for different groups and levels of students which includes poetry writing, colouring, video making and level-wide song dedication. ![]() MTL Fortnight Opening Ceremony – Our vice-principals, Mrs Lau and Mr Chan cutting the ribbon to officiate the opening of MTL Fortnight 2021. The cutting of the ribbon symbolizes the 'opening' of something new, much like when a ribbon is cut from a nicely packaged gift before unwrapping. It builds anticipation with the promise of something exciting for everyone to ignite and immerse in our upcoming Mother Tongue Languages activities!
Chinese New Year Celebration 2021On 11 Feb 2021 (Thursday), the MTL Department organised the annual Chinese New Year Celebration on New Year’s Eve.
![]() Mr Michael hanging the lantern to kick off the Chinese New Year Celebration!
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![]() Our Secondary Three students and teachers putting up a song item! |
![]() Secondary Two students participating in the Chinese New Year Quiz Challenge. |
![]() Our teachers leading the sing-a-long session which was a highlight of the Chinese New Year concert. |
Chinese Language Unit
I n pursuance of an immersive environment for the learning of Chinese Language, our unit plan and conduct a wide range of activities for the MTL Fortnight Programme annually. The activities include Chinese Tea Appreciation, Bamboo Slip Calligraphy, Carving of Stone Seals etc. Our students participate actively to learn and understand the immense knowledge and practices behind these traditions. In addition, we organise cultural learning journeys for students to acquire knowledge and information about our Chinese traditions beyond the confines of the classrooms.
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Malay Language Unit
The Malay Language Unit carries out a variety of programmes every year to enhance students' knowledge about the language and ignite their passion for the culture. The Malay Language Unit strives to encourage Malay Language students to discover and treasure the rich heritage in a constantly evolving world. Annual MTL Fortnight activities enable students to have hands-on experience in various cultural elements.
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Students learning more about the Malay Culture during their Learning Journey
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Students participating in a Malay flower arrangement workshop
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Tamil Language Unit
To imbue a sense of passion towards Tamil Language and Culture, Tamil Unit engages Tamil students in a wide range of platforms. The Annual MTL Fortnight Programmes provides the students with the opportunity to experience the Tamil culture and to enrich their knowledge about the language. Our students also participate in external competition to build their competency in their language skills.
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Our students learning more about Kolam
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Tamil Language Learning Journey enhances our students' cultural experience
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Champions once again during the Kabaddi Challenge 2019
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Our proud champions at a Tamil Language Competition
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W3 MOTHER TONGUE FIESTA
Our students participated in the W3 Mother Tongue Fiesta 2019 organized by Boon Lay Secondary School. We are indeed proud to have attained the Top 3 position in the MTL Fiesta since 2013.
Chinese Unit |
1 st for Creative Writing Competitions 2 nd Runner-up for Chinese Cultural Quiz Competition |
Malay Unit |
2 nd for Creative Writing Competition 4 th place for Malay Cultural Quiz Competition |
Tamil Unit |
1 st for Creative Writing Competitions Consolation for Tamil Quiz Competition. |
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Our students at the
W3 Mother Tongue Fiesta 2019
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Proud winners of the W3 Mother Tongue Fiesta 2019
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