MOther Tongue Dept

Our Vision

Every Fuchunian, a Confident and Effective Mother Tongue Language communicator

Our Mission

To cultivate students into independent lifelong learners who are able to reflect and communicate effectively in their Mother Tongue Language and appreciate the three ethnic cultures and values.

Our Approach

The proficiency of the Mother Tongue Language is progressively built up with strong emphasis in speaking and listening at the lower primary, and subsequently reading and writing in the upper primary.

For all levels, the department adopts a systematic approach in developing the student’s proficiency in speaking to lay a strong foundation in the subject through various strategies such as show and tell, dramatization and oral presentation in class. The department focuses on using authentic and real-life scenarios to better engage students and develop their communication skills. Strategies such as the 5 finger rule, SAMBOB, PEEL and 5W1H are introduced to the students to help build up their answering technique in oral, composition as well as reading comprehension.

To instil the joy of learning in the teaching and learning of Mother Tongue language, different pedagogies such as inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning and experiential learning are adopted. There is also a greater emphasis on the use of information & communication technology (ICT) e.g. videos, animations and digital interactive games, to better engage our students. All students undergoing the Mother Tongue curriculum in our school will also be exposed to culture & values in the daily curriculum as well as through the participation of various programmes such as Mother Tongue Fortnight, Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme and Tamil Fest.

Our Programmes

Chinese Department

Applied learning programme (ALP)

As part of our school’s Speak Up! Oracy Programme, students attended storytelling lessons and presentation skills workshop. Through these lessons, students are taught oracy skills such as expression and delivery, and participated in interactive exercises to boost their confidence. The ALP equipped the students with valuable skills for their future endeavors.

MT Fortnight

To spark our students’ interest in learning the Mother Tongue (MT) Languages, the MT Department organised a variety of activities for the students.

Our students had opportunities to participate in a series of learning activities, ranging from calligraphy to clay making.

We are heartened to observe that Fuchunians have cultivated a better appreciation of the Mother Tongue languages while having fun with learning!

P3 Cultural Performance Exposure

The Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) is an initiative by the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL), allowing schools to expose students to Chinese language-related cultural performances by local and foreign performing arts groups.

Our P3 Chinese students went to Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Cultural Academy to watch a performance titled Bao Xiao Long Catches a Thief. Our students had fun learning new idioms while interacting with the actors.

Through this experience, we hope that our students were able to learn more about the Chinese culture in a relaxed manner.

P1 & P5 Storytelling

The Chinese department invited local writer and performing artiste Mr Tan Tiaw Gem (陈兆锦) to the school for storytelling.

The P1s listened to the story Fear Not, Dad! 《爸爸，别怕！》 while the P5s were exposed to Journey to the West 《西游记》.

Through this programme, students were able to learn new vocabulary in a fun and engaging way, while enhancing their listening skills. Let‘s take a look at Mr Tan and our Fuchunians in action!

Learning Journey to Tea Chapter

The P4-6 Higher Chinese students went on a learning journey to Tea Chapter. They were exposed to the art of tea brewing and learned to appreciate the rich flavors of Chinese tea. We hope that this experience will foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for this ancient tradition and its cultural significance among our students.

Chinese Cultural Carnival

The Chinese Cultural Carnival was a big hit among the students. The students enjoyed visiting the exhibition, where they saw various artefacts from ancient China and also had fun trying on traditional costumes. The highlight of the carnival was the traditional games, such as diabolo and archery. The carnival was a great opportunity for the students to learn about the Chinese culture and appreciate its diversity and richness.

Chinese Calligraphy

As part of the MT Fortnight Programme, our Primary 3 and Primary 5 Chinese students immersed themselves in Chinese calligraphy, mastering proper posture, brushwork techniques, and stroke order. This hands-on experience not only refined their calligraphy skills but also deepened their cultural understanding, fostering greater appreciation for their heritage.

Our Achievements

6th National Text Recital Competition

A group of Fuchunians participated in the 6th National Text Recital Competition (全国课文朗诵比赛) this year. We are delighted to share that our students have done us proud!

This competition aims to raise students’ reading proficiency in the Chinese language, ignite their love for learning the language, and deepen their understanding of the Chinese texts in their textbooks.

Shiwen (P5) received the bronze award in the Upper Primary Individual category, while Xuan Ho, Shi Xuan and Ralene (P3) received the silver award in the Lower Primary Team category.

Congratulations to our students for winning both the Individual and Group categories. Well done!

27th National Primary Schools On-the-Spot Chinese Creative Essay Writing Competition

A group of students took part in the 27th National Primary Schools On-the-Spot Chinese Creative Essay Writing Competition.

We are delighted to announce that Tze Xuan and Yi Ting received the Merit Award, while Hailey won the first prize in their respective categories.

Congratulations and well done, Tze Xuan, Yi Ting, and Hailey!

TAMIL DEPARTMENT

Tamil Department strives to provide an immersive and engaging experience to students learning Tamil. To equip students with future ready competencies and skills, students are taught ICT skills, communication skills, linguistic and cognitive skills via an array of lessons and programmes. With the refreshed curriculum, our P1 students of this year have an opportunity to benefit from animated videos, online games, and experience augmented reality lessons. Students also have more platforms to use their mother-tongue language in day-to-day contexts. Students will be introduced to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic means of learning with e-books with interactive functions, AI lessons and electronic Tamil reading pen to help them learn the correct pronunciation of words. Through these advancement in technology, we aim to make learning of Tamil Language more alive, and relevant for students. With that students were be able to communicate effectively in Tamil and learn to appreciate their cultural heritage.

TaMIL FEST 2025

The Primary 5 Tamil students participated in the Tamil Festival 2025 at Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre. They participated in several activities such as digital puppetry, making connections games with in-shot video editor and hands on activity on the weaving of coconut leaves to make handicrafts. Students also got to work with students from other schools in their respective teams. It was a fruitful and enriching learning experience as the students got to develop an interest in the language and culture.

P4 Cultural Exposure Programme 2025

Primary 4 Tamil students went to watch a Tamil play on Panchatantra Stories organized by Athipathi International Theatre as a part of the cultural exposure programme. Students were engaged by the medley of ancient Indian fables which incorporated morals. The lights, sound, dance, ambience and performance enthralled our students and kept them captivated till the end. It was also a proud moment for us as one of our ex-students was honored to be one of the assistant directors of the play. Well done Ooviya. You did Fuchun proud.

APPLIED LANGUAGE PROGRAMME 2025

Students are involved in ALP lessons such as Speech and Drama, Drama and Junior Reporters as part of their Applied language Programme. Vendors were called in to develop competencies such as presentation, communication skills and drama techniques. Students also developed their social and emotional competencies as they engaged in collaborative work with their peers. It was evident, that students enjoyed these experiences from which they gained greater confidence and are able to integrate the skills learned into their daily lives.

MTL FORTNIGHT 2025

MTL fortnight activities are organized throughout the year and are extended into our curriculum. MTL activities focuses on providing authentic platforms for students to actively learn Tamil Language and its associated culture to experience MTL as ‘a living language’. Our Tamil Teachers and vendors carry out workshops and lessons on making of Indian traditional sweets, making of Indian traditional accessories, lessons on traditional games, Indian celebrations, workshop on the different types of Indian herbs & their uses, workshop on Indian folk dance , and drama workshop on ancient Indian Kings. As such lessons on cultural and linguistic elements are highlighted and taught over the 4 terms, students have a better takeaway and appreciation of their language and culture over their years in Fuchun.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Tirukkural Vizha 2025,
Muththamizh Vizha 2025,
Marsiling CC : Navarasa Medai 2025

We are proud of all our Tamil students who participated in the array of external competitions and won prizes and certifications.

Malay language

Applied learning programme

Applied Learning Programme is conducted for the Primary 2, 4 and 6 students taking Malay Language. The aim of the programme is to encourage students to be better speakers of the language. They were taught oracy skills such as intonation, expression and delivery. The students gained confidence in the use of the language through the storytelling and presentation workshop. They also get a chance to perform in front of their peers.

MTL Fortnight

Malay Language

A variety of activities and competitions are arranged for the students to provide opportunities for them to not only use the language but to expose the culture as well. The aim is to continue to cultivate interest in the learning of the language. Students are also exposed to an array of genre to instill in them the love for the language.

Raja / ratu Eja

Raja / Ratu Eja

Primary 1 and 2 students are encouraged to be more involved in learning reading through the Raja / Ratu Eja weekly and termly competitions. They are taught vocabulary words through the use of powerpoint slides. They then will engage in Kahoot quizzes for reinforcement of concepts. Winners are crown and become reading buddy to their peers.

duta membaca & bijak bicara

The Primary 3 – 6 students are encouraged to be role models to their peers. Selected students assist teachers to encourage peers to read and use the language consistently. They motivate peers to become better readers and converse proficiently.

Fiesta bahasa

Fiesta Bahasa & Fiesta Bahasa@Marsiling

A group of students taking Higher Malay Language went to the Fiesta Bahasa at Punggol One to take part in the activities. They were also involved in managing a booth during the Fiesta Bahasa@Marsiling. The students had a rich language and cultural experience; they had lots of fun writing pantun, learning silat, listening to stories and engaging in language games at the booths. They were also involved in engaging participants to take part in our language games.

P4 Cultural Exposure

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