Mother Tongue
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Mother Tongue Department
Vision
Every Jyian an effective communicator in his/her mother tongue language, upholding his/her cultural values.
Mission
Our mission is to achieve better-quality grades and preserve values, cultures & traditions, as well as acquire proficiency in the Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) for communication and in daily living.
Overview
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To equip students with Mother Tongue proficiency in four main aspects; listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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To develop students’ spoken and written competence in Mother Tongue Languages.
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To further develop students’ appreciation toward their Mother Tongue languages and culture.
Programmes & Activities
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MT Intensive Programme (Graduating classes)
Equipping our students with specific examination skills to prepare them for the GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ level examinations. Through this programme, our students are more confident and motivated to do well in their National Examination. -
MT Focus Group
Bridging learning gaps through structured supplementary/remedial lessons for all levels. -
MT Newspaper Reading Programme
Developing students’ general knowledge and instilling good reading habits by subscribing to the Lian He Zao Bao for CL and Berita Harian for ML. Through this programme, we are also expanding our students' proficiency in their learning of the MT language. -
MT Fortnight Programme
Teaching MTL beyond the classroom by creating an environment that encourages students to use MTL and appreciate the heritage and culture through MT Fortnight Programme activities.
MT Fortnight activities for our Sec One to Three students will be carried out in October as Post Exam activities. The students will have the opportunity to explore, experience and exhibit their creativity and apply what they have learnt in their daily life.
Organization Chart
Name |
Designation |
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Mdm Gan Hui Yee |
HOD (Mother Tongue) |
Ms Lim Siew Yin |
Subject Head (Chinese) |
Mdm Maslinni Abdul Malik |
Teacher |
Ms Chen Yonghua |
Teacher |
Mdm Rozana Salleh |
Teacher |
Mdm Wahidah Sidik |
Teacher |
Mdm Nyai Diyana |
Teacher |
Ms Suhana Jumadi |
Teacher |
Mr Sies Senan |
Teacher |
Mdm Teow Siew Kun |
Teacher |
Mdm Koh Hui Sze |
Teacher |
Mr Ma Yaping |
Teacher |
Ms Lek Hui Ying |
Teacher |
Ms Stephanie Chew |
Teacher |
Ms Lin Lin |
Teacher |
Achievements
POETRY FESTIVAL SINGAPORE – CHINESE POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION 2023
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Name |
Class |
Achievements |
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Sia Jia Lin |
2-O |
Certificate of Commendation |
Wong Jing Wen |
3E2 |
Certificate of Participation |
Yang Xuanhao |
3E2 |
Certificate of Participation |
Ng Shi Ting |
2S2 |
Certificate of Participation |
Tee Wen Xuan |
2S2 |
Certificate of Participation |
Wong Loke Yau |
2S2 |
Certificate of Participation |
Chuo Jia Wei |
2P |
Certificate of Participation |
Goh Zi Shan |
2P |
Certificate of Participation |
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“新蕾奖 XIN LEI JIANG” 19th
National Secondary School
Chinese Creative Writing Competition
First Prize
Liu Hang Yi (3E3)
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National Calligraphy Competition
organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.
ZHANG YITING (4E2)
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National Calligraphy Competition
organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.
MAY THU KHIN (2E3)
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“XIN LEI JIANG”
National Chinese Creative Writing Competition
CLAUDIA SEWI YING TING (3E2)
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National Calligraphy Competition
organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.
TAN JING EN (1E2)
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Team Juying who took part in the
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The Malay Language team who won 2nd place
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The Chinese Language team who won 4th place
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Pong Jie You (3E2) earned 2nd place in the
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W3 Cluster Mother Tongue Language & Cultural Fiesta 2018 at Boon Lay Secondary School |
Kompang Workshop
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Mother Tongue Fortnight (Malay Language)
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Mother Tongue Fortnight (Chinese Language)
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