Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue Department

At Juying Secondary School, we take pride in nurturing joyful learners and proficient communicators. Our Mother Tongue Department plays a pivotal role in achieving this mission. Here are three key pillars that define our department's commitment to excellence:

1) Fostering Joyful Learners and Proficient Communicators:

At Juying Secondary School, every student is encouraged to become a joyful learner and proficient communicator in their mother tongue. We believe that language is not just a tool for communication but a gateway to understanding heritage and connecting with diverse cultures. Our dedicated team of educators strives to make language learning a delightful journey for every JYian. Through adoption of blended learning to design effective and engaging learning experience, we empower students to not just speak, read, and write proficiently but to also appreciate the beauty of their mother tongue.

2) Embracing the Joy of Teaching and Learning:

The Mother Tongue Department believes that the joy of teaching and learning is contagious. Our educators are passionate about their subjects and are committed to igniting that passion in our students. We understand that a strong foundation in one's mother tongue sets the stage for a lifetime of learning and success. With this belief, we create a classroom atmosphere that is not only educational but also fun, where students eagerly participate, ask questions, and explore the rich tapestry of their language and culture.

3) Authentic Learning through PASSION:

Our Mother Tongue Department goes beyond conventional learning methods. We anchor our approach on PASSION - learning experiences. Two of our flagship programs, the Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme and Overseas Exchange Programme, embody this philosophy.

- Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme: This immersive experience allows students to delve deep into their mother tongue by participating in cultural activities, language games, and workshops which are designed and conducted by teachers based on students’ interests. It creates an environment where students can connect with their roots and discover the beauty of their language and culture in a practical and authentic manner.

Organization Chart

Photos

Activity	Photo
书法 / Calligraphy
勘探 / Google Earth Exploration
传统手工 / Hand-painted Fans
唱跳华语歌 / Language through Karaoke
戏剧 / Language through Drama
推理游戏设计 / Mystery Games
象棋 / Chinese Chess
Makanan Tradisional / Traditional Food
Permainan Tradisional / Traditional Games
Batik Painting
Parkaian Tradisional / Traditional Attire

Achievements

We also provide opportunities for students to participate in national competitions. In 2024/2023, our teachers have trained and sent our students to take part in the following competitions:

• National Narrative Essay Writing Competition: Syakir Zufayri, Champion

• National Poem Recital Competition: Sec 2 G2 Consolation Prize

• Chinese Riddle Competition: 5th

• 6th National Text Recital Competition

• Create your own Newspaper Competition

• Young Reporter News Challenge

POETRY FESTIVAL SINGAPORE – CHINESE POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION 2023

“新蕾奖 XIN LEI JIANG” 19th
National Secondary School
Chinese Creative Writing Competition

First Prize
Liu Hang Yi (3E3)

National Calligraphy Competition organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.

ZHANG YITING (4E2)

National Calligraphy Competition
organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.

MAY THU KHIN (2E3)

“XIN LEI JIANG”
National Chinese Creative Writing Competition

CLAUDIA SEWI YING TING (3E2)

National Calligraphy Competition
organised by Fo Guang Shan Singapore.

TAN JING EN (1E2)

Overseas Exchange Programme:

We believe that language and culture are best learned when experienced firsthand. Our overseas exchange program offers students the opportunity to live and study in countries where their mother tongue is spoken. This not only enhances language proficiency but also fosters cross-cultural understanding, global awareness, and personal growth.

Pretrip Brief

Welcome!

Teh Tarik

Flipping pratas

Wayang Kulit

Backstage

Nature walk

Malaysia Exchange

Studying together

Friendship

Home

In conclusion, the Mother Tongue Department at Juying Secondary School is dedicated to empowering our students with the linguistic and cultural tools they need to excel in the modern world. We are committed to creating a dynamic and joyful learning environment where every student can thrive, both as a language enthusiast and a global citizen.