Mother Tongue Languages
Find out how Rosyth School nurtures students' Mother Tongue Language skills and cultural appreciation through key programmes like MTL Fortnights, Cultural Camps, and more.
Mother Tongue Languages
Details of Key Personnel, Subject Coordinators and Teacher Leaders
HOD (Mother Tongue) | Ms Tan Chia Chih | |
Level Head (MTL) | Miss Chan Xiao Shan | |
Level Head (MTL) | Mdm Chan Wai Kin | |
Subject Coordinator (Malay) | Mdm Sharifah Amirah | |
Subject Coordinator (Tamil) | Mdm Saira Begum Abdul Jabbar | |
Senior Teacher (CL) | Mrs Ng Keng Choon | |
Senior Teacher (CL) | Mdm Zhang Cong | |
Senior Teacher (ML) | Mdm Siti Hidayah | |
Senior Teacher (TL) | Mdm Anparasi |
VISION
Active Learners, Proficient Users
MISSION
Developing self-motivated learners with a passion in learning Mother Tongue Languages.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
All our students are able to communicate effectively using the Mother Tongue Language in real-life contexts in various forms – inter-personal communication, listening and reading for comprehension, and presenting in spoken and written forms.
All our students are able to understand and develop their unique identity through deeper appreciation of culture, traditions, literature and history.
KEY PROGRAMMES
1. Reading Programmes (P1 - P6)
Objectives of the programme:
To cultivate positive reading habits in pupils from young.
To provide pupils with access to books of different genres.
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2. Mother Tongue Language Fortnights (P1-P6)
The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Fortnight is an annual celebration at Rosyth School that champions the theme "Respecting Our Diversity." Through immersive cultural experiences and engaging activities, our students explore the richness of their mother tongue languages and cultural heritage.
The programme features various activities including performances, interactive cultural booths, book fairs, and storytelling sessions. Through diverse hands-on experiences, Rosythians develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of their cultural roots.
Objectives of the programme:
To create an immersive environment for the learning of Mother Tongue Language and the associated culture
To provide platforms for pupils to use their Mother Tongue Language in authentic settings
3. Language and Cultural Camps (P4)
Building upon our students' cultural foundation, the Primary 4 Cultural Camp offers an enriching platform where students deepen their appreciation of their respective cultural heritage through hands-on experiences. The programme thoughtfully extends students' cultural understanding through experiential learning activities that bring traditional arts and customs to life. Through various cultural crafts and activities, students connect meaningfully with their cultural roots while developing their language skills in an engaging environment.
Objectives of the programme:
To provide an immersive environment for pupils to learn and use the Mother Tongue Language
To appreciate the respective Mother Tongue Language cultures through hands-on tasks
4. Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES)
The Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) is a MOE initiative that aims to enhance support to schools in encouraging students to experience and enjoy cultural performances in the Mother Tongue Languages. This initiative aims to enhance students’ interest in the learning of Mother Tongue Languages by providing immersive experiences that cultivate an appreciation of the language and culture. The fund aims to make Mother Tongue Language learning come alive for students and support the Mother Tongue Languages cultural performing arts scene in Singapore.
5. Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM) Programme (Selected P4 & P5 Students Only)
The Conversational Chinese and Malay (CCM) Programme aims to strengthen Singapore’s multiracial compact by equipping students with a foundational grasp in the respective languages so as to enable them to engage their counterparts in the region. It will also help students to enhance rapport with their friends of different races in the community.
Web Resources
Websites that contain information about the various events and programmes organized by the community to support children in the learning of the Mother Tongue Languages outside school.
Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL)
The Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC)
The Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee (TLLPC)