Mother Tongue Languages
Objective
In Singapore, bilingualism is especially important. It is also an essential part of what makes us unique as a nation. Learning your mother tongue is about survival and knowing who we are. Through learning of Mother Tongue Languages, we make connections to our heritage and culture, we acquire communication skills to connect with each other and also deepen our understanding of our culture.
In Angsana, we aim to :
1. Promote the joy of learning Mother Tongue languages and culture in our students.
2. Nurture our students to be confident and effective in communicating in their Mother Tongue.
We offer the following Mother Tongue Languages in our curriculum:
- Chinese Language (华文)
- Malay Language (Bahasa Melayu)
- Tamil Language (தமிழ் மொழி)
Pedagogical Approaches
We adopt a communicative approach towards the teaching of Mother Tongue Languages. Students learn best when they are given the opportunity to use the language. As students have a spectrum of learning style, teachers also make an effort to differentiate their teaching. Teachers helped our students to accomplish the same learning content using different instructional strategies, or delivering lessons at various levels of difficulty based on the ability of each student.
Key Programmes
We offer a diverse range of programmes designed to provide students with authentic learning experiences. By venturing beyond the classroom, students broaden their horizons, enrich their learning, and deepen their lifelong understanding and appreciation of Mother Tongue languages and cultures.
• Mother Tongue Language Fortnight An exciting annual affair where students immerse themselves in vibrant cultural activities, from batik painting to puppetry and making traditional snacks. Featuring an assembly talent showcase, this fortnight offers a wonderful opportunity for students to deepen their appreciation and understanding of their Mother Tongue languages and heritage.
• Mother Tongue Language Cultural Camp Specially curated for our Primary 2 students, this annual camp provides an immersive cultural experience. Through activities such as engaging storytelling sessions and hands-on traditional games, students connect deeply with their roots, fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for their own rich cultural heritage from an early age.
• Celebration of Cultural Festivals Our school community joyfully celebrates Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and Deepavali each year. Through interactive classroom lessons, lively recess activities, and engaging assembly programmes, all students learn the deep significance of these festivals, fostering a strong sense of unity and multicultural harmony.
• Cultural Performance Exposure Supported by MOE, this unique programme takes Primary 4 students on a creative journey through the performing arts. Whether in school or at the theatre, students watch captivating Mother Tongue language performances, allowing them to explore, enjoy, and appreciate their culture through dynamic storytelling.
• Conversational Chinese and Malay
Available to Primary 3 and 4 students, this two-phase programme encourages students to learn a conversational second Mother Tongue language. By stepping into a peer’s culture, students gain fresh global perspectives and valuable communication skills, broadening their horizons and understanding of the diverse world around them.
Opportunities to Stretch and Explore
We offer exciting opportunities for students to stretch their potential and explore their talents. Through participation in vibrant internal and external competitions, students challenge themselves and elevate their Mother Tongue language skills.
Internal Competitions: • Zi Bao Bao Game Design Parent Child Competition “字”有妙计亲子字宝宝游戏设计比赛 Click here to watch the winning entries • Malay Language Spelling Bee
External Competitions: • 8th National Text Recital Competition 第8届全国课文朗诵比赛 Silver Award (Group) Zhu Yihan Wang Yufan Kayla Ma Jinxuan
Silver Award (Individual) Cheong Rui Ying Sharic Yap Jingxuan (Ye JIngxuan)
• 2026华文大比拼 • Pertandingan Katapella 2025 Choral Recitation Competition 2025 • Spelling Bee Competition by MediaCorp Thamizhodu Vilaiyaadu