Chinese Language

Department Goal
To develop engaged learners, effective communicators through engaging activities which enthuse and enrich our students’ learning

Key Personnel
Ms Wan Chui Ting (HOD / Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) & School Library)

Mdm Zhou Jing (Level Head / Chinese Language (Internal))

Department Programmes
To enhance students' interest in learning Chinese Language, the following activities are organized for all pupils.

NATIONAL

1) Mother Tongue Support Programme
A customised programme to support the learning of pupils in Mother Tongue.

2) Inter-School Competitions and Activities
Fo Guang Shan Penmanship Competition
Text Recital Competition
Chinese Memory Games Competition
National Chinese Challenge
National Crosstalk Competition
National Bilingual Creative Writing Competition

SCHOOL BASED

1) Mother Tongue Fortnight
2 weeks of language / cultural activities to inculcate the love and interest in learning Chinese Language through related activities.

2) P3 Language/Cultural Camp
Interesting language and cultural activities to inculcate the love of learning of the Chinese Language.

3) Assembly Programme
Chinese New Year Celebrations

4) Inter-Class Competitions and Activities
Penmanship Competition
Reading Activities

5) Oral Programme (P6)
Weekly oral practices to develop students’ reading and oratorical skills.

6) Silent Reading during pre-assembly on Tuesdays and Thursdays (P1 - P6)
To encourage reading of Chinese books / articles so as to improve pupils' language competency.

7) Reading Programme
Structured reading programme which encourages reading of Chinese Language books

8) Enrichment Programmes
Speech & Drama, Composition Writing and Oracy Skills

9) Local Learning Journeys

• Arts and cultural performances

• Movie screenings

• Outdoor learning experience

Information on Chinese Language Learning Resources
ICT Resources for Chinese Curriculum to help the students to learn Chinese language

1. Ezhishi
http://ezhishi.com
A learning portal for students to learn Chinese Language so as to enhance their four skills, which are listening, speaking, reading and writing.

2. Dudu Town
http://go.dudu.town
An interesting portal to encourage the students in reading Chinese Language story books