Mother Tongue

Malay Unit Link: BMJYSS

Mother Tongue Department

At Juying Secondary School, we take pride in nurturing joyful learners and proficient communicators. Our Mother Tongue Department plays a pivotal role in achieving this mission. Here are three key pillars that define our department's commitment to excellence:

1) Fostering Joyful Learners and Proficient Communicators:

At Juying Secondary School, every student is encouraged to become a joyful learner and proficient communicator in their mother tongue. We believe that language is not just a tool for communication but a gateway to understanding heritage and connecting with diverse cultures. Our dedicated team of educators strives to make language learning a delightful journey for every JYian. Through adoption of blended learning to design effective and engaging learning experience, we empower students to not just speak, read, and write proficiently but to also appreciate the beauty of their mother tongue.

2) Embracing the Joy of Teaching and Learning:

The Mother Tongue Department believes that the joy of teaching and learning is contagious. Our educators are passionate about their subjects and are committed to igniting that passion in our students. We understand that a strong foundation in one's mother tongue sets the stage for a lifetime of learning and success. With this belief, we create a classroom atmosphere that is not only educational but also fun, where students eagerly participate, ask questions, and explore the rich tapestry of their language and culture.

3) Authentic Learning through PASSION:

Our Mother Tongue Department goes beyond conventional learning methods. We anchor our approach on PASSION - learning experiences. Two of our flagship programs, the Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme and Overseas Exchange Programme, embody this philosophy.

- Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme: This immersive experience allows students to delve deep into their mother tongue by participating in cultural activities, language games, and workshops which are designed and conducted by teachers based on students’ interests. It creates an environment where students can connect with their roots and discover the beauty of their language and culture in a practical and authentic manner.

Organization Chart

Name	Designation
Mdm Gan Hui Yee	HOD (Mother Tongue)
Ms Lim Siew Yin	Subject Head (Chinese Language)
Ms Nur Wahidah Sidik	Subject Head (Malay Language)
Ms Chen Yonghua	Teacher
Mdm Rozana Salleh	Teacher
Mdm Maslinni Abdul Malik	Teacher
Mdm Nyai Diyana	Teacher
Ms Suhana Jumadi	Teacher
Mr Sies Senan	Teacher
Mdm Teow Siew Kun	Teacher
Mr Ma Yaping	Teacher
Ms Lek Hui Ying	Teacher
Ms Stephanie Chew	Teacher
Ms Lin Lin	Teacher
Mdm Shi Xu	Teacher

Achievements

We also provide diverse and meaningful opportunities for students to participate in national and cluster level competitions. Aligned with MOE’s focus on EdTech integration, 21st Century Competencies (E21s), and CCE values, our MT Units nurture confident communicators, culturally grounded learners and digitally savvy creators.

Our teachers have trained and guided our students to take part in various national competitions, where they demonstrated strong language proficiency, creativity and character. These are their achievements:

CL Unit Achievements

ML Unit Achievements

Chinese Language Unit	Malay Language Unit
National Text Recitation – Bronze Award	Peraduan Pena Emasku 2024 – Gold Award (4^th Place)
Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition-Commendation Award	Saya Boleh Berpidato – Bronze Award
Youth Chinese Writing Competition – Commendation Award	MT Fiesta Malay Language & Culture Quiz – 3^rd Place
MT Fiesta Chinese Language & Culture Quiz – 2^nd Place	MT Fiesta Visual Literature Competition (Lower Sec) – 3^rd Place
MT Fiesta Visual Literature Competition (Lower Sec) – 3^rd Place	MT Fiesta Visual Literature Competition (Upper Sec) – 3^rd Place
Young Reporters News Challenge – Best Junior Reporter	Peraduan Pena Emasku 2025 – Gold Award
National Chinese Riddle Competition - Champion

Our Programmes
Internationalisation Programme

From 1–4 June 2025, 26 JYians travelled to Bandung, Indonesia, for an enriching overseas learning experience under our Internationalisation Programme. Students took part in a vibrant exchange at Taruna Bakti Junior High School, explored key landmarks such as Gedung Sate and the Geology Museum and experienced modern transport on the Whoosh! high-speed train.

Cultural immersion came alive through angklung performances at Saung Angklung Udjo and a hands-on visit to Wisata Ilmu Sutera to learn about sustainable silk farming. Students also observed how social enterprises impact communities during their stop at Paskal Food Market.

The trip nurtured global competencies, cultural appreciation and confident student leaders. As we commemorate SG60, this journey reminds us that our JYians are ready to connect, contribute and thrive in a globalised world.

Taruna Bakti Junior High School