Tamil Language

Department Goal

Develop engaged learners, effective communicators, through authentic and engaging activities which enthuse and enrich our students' learning

Key Personnel
Ms Palaniammal Murugiah (Subject Head Mother Tongue Languages)

Department Programmes
National Level

1. Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP)

2. Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities:
A week of fun-filled activities to expose students to the Tamil Culture through the introduction of Indian food and art forms so as to arouse students’ interest and love for the language

Primary 1: Indian Food
Primary 2: Masala Tea
Primary 3: Clay Pot Painting - Pongal Pot
Primary 4: Clay Pot Painting – Pongal Pot
Primary 5: Villupattu
Primary 6: Silambattam

3. Primary 1 to 6 Traditional Games Day To build students’ vocabulary through exposure to local and traditional games

4. P3 Cultural Experience
An authentic experience of Indian Folk Culture: Oiyillattam

School Level

Reading /Oral Support Programme (P2 to P6)

Objective: To develop students’ as effective communicators in the Tamil language through customized reading and oratorical resources

• Internal Reading Support Programme (P2 - P4)

• Oral Support Programme (P6)

• Silent Reading on Tuesdays and Thursdays (P1 - P6)

• Tamil Language Book Fair in conjunction with Book Character Day

Tamil Language Book Fair

Internal Competitions

Providing students with the opportunity to use the Tamil Language in various creative forms to build their confidence in public speaking

• Nursery Rhyme Recitation (P1)

• Character Portrayal (P2)

• Story Telling (P3)

• Advertisement on Energy Conservation (P4)

• Radio Presenter - Healthy Lifestyle (P5)

Learning Journey

Learning of Tamil through authentic learning experiences such as learning journeys and watching of theatrical performances

P4 Learning Journey to Pongal Fair

Deepavali Celebrations

An inclusive school which respects and embraces all races, religions and customs