Mother Tongue

The Quest to…

Empower every Queenstownian to embrace and speak our mother tongue language with pride, fostering a deeper connection to our roots and a richer understanding of our heritage.

Key Approaches

LOWER SECONDARY

Joyful Learner, Cultural Explorer

Discovering the uniqueness of the language and culture
Developing the language skills – listening, speaking, reading & writing
Forming good habits and values
Building vocabulary
Appreciating reading a range of texts

UPPER SECONDARY

Proficient Users, Cultural Ambassador

Developing a stronger cultural identity that is uniquely Singaporean
Upholding and promoting the language and culture
Developing critical thinking skills with strong values as the foundation
Speaking and writing with confidence
Appreciating literary texts
Analysing problems and generating solutions to meet different needs

Key Learning Experiences

WHOLE SCHOOL

Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Fortnight Programme
MT & Maker Club Programme
Naanum Oru Padaippaali Writing Competition (National)
Fiesta Bahasa 2023 (National)
1,2,3 Aksi Short Skit Competition (National)

LOWER SECONDARY

Reading Programme
Vocabulary Competition (Internal)
Recitation Competition (Internal & National)
Author-in-residence (MOE)
Cultural Performance Exposure Programme

UPPER SECONDARY

Reading Programme
Idioms Competition (Internal)
Broadcast Script writing Competition (Internal & National)
Intensive MTL Programme

Key Achievements

Bisikan Pena 2023 (National) – Second Prize
1,2,3 Aksi Short Skit Competition (National) – Third Prize
Naanum Oru Padaippaali Writing Competition (National) – Shortlisted Award