A Year in Mother Tongue!

The Mother Tongue Department had an incredibly vibrant 2024, brimming with activities that celebrated our rich linguistic and cultural diversity! It was a year of joyful celebrations, deep dives into language, and exciting competitions that truly brought our mother tongues to life.

Here's a look back at our key highlights:

1. Cultural Celebrations:

• Spring Festival Celebrations (February 2024): We ushered in the Lunar New Year with festive cheer, exploring the rich traditions and customs of this important cultural event.

• Hari Raya Celebrations (April 2024): Our school came alive with the spirit of Hari Raya, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for Malay culture through lively festivities.

2. Mother Tongue Fortnight (typically February/March 2024): This dedicated period saw our students immerse themselves in their respective mother tongues through a variety of engaging, hands-on activities and workshops, deepening their connection to their linguistic roots beyond the regular curriculum.

3. Prestigious Competitions: Our talented students rose to the challenge and showcased their linguistic prowess in several notable competitions:

• National Secondary Chinese Creative Writing Competition “Xin Lei Jiang”: Aspiring young writers honed their craft and presented their best literary works.

• National Bilingual Creative Writing Competition: Students demonstrated their impressive ability to express themselves creatively in both their mother tongue and English.

• 拍写比赛 (Chinese Creative Writing with Photography): This unique competition combined the art of writing with visual storytelling, encouraging innovative expression.

• Malay Language Blackout Poetry Competition: Students creatively transformed existing texts into powerful and original poems, highlighting their precision and artistic flair in Malay.

The Mother Tongue Department is incredibly proud of our students' enthusiasm and dedication throughout these events. We remain committed to fostering a love for our mother tongues and ensuring that our cultural heritage continues to thrive within our school community.