母语 Mother Tongue Languages

Vision

To develop bicultural lifelong learners of the Mother Tongue language, who are able to appreciate their own arts and culture and become an active cultural transmitter.

Mission

1. 培养学生运用母语的能力与自信
To develop our students’ confidence and ability to express themselves in their Mother Tongue Language

2. 培养学生的文化与人文素养
To strengthen our students’ sense of cultural heritage and identity

3. 拓展学生的国际观以及双文化视野
To broaden our students’ global awareness and Bicultural perspective

Department Details (2026)

HOD/MTL: Mr Goh Lam Chye
HOD/SAP: Ms Chong Ka Wuei

Chinese Unit:
Mr Tan Jia Hao (SH/CL)
Ms Ting Hann Sy
Miss Kim Lay Tin
Mdm Zhang Chunyu
Mr Liu Zhenbo
Dr Wang Zhe
Mr Ji Wen
Ms Chan Siew Min
Ms Qu Mei
Mdm Tan Miow Qin
Ms Shim Wing Yan

Malay (Special Programme) Unit:
Mdm Nor Hayati Bt Abdullah
Mdm Nur Maizurah Binte Rosle

Enrichment Activities

Chinese Unit

1. “新蕾奖”全国中学生华文创作比赛（诗歌组)
23rd National Secondary School Chinese Creative Writing Competition
2025年：一等奖 (First Prize)
2024年：一等奖 (First Prize), 三等奖 (Third Prize)

2. “新蕾奖”之“新蕾爱拍客”
Photojournalism Competition
2025年：优胜奖 (Commendation Award)
2024年：第二名 (First Runner-Up), 第三名 (Second Runner-Up)

3. 全国双语创意写作比赛
National Bilingual Creative Writing Competition
2025年：优胜奖 （Accomplishment Prize）

4. 全国初院/中学组华文诗歌创作比赛
2025年： 优胜奖 (Commendation Award)

5. 新加坡诗歌节——诗歌创作比赛（华文初中组）
Poetry Festival SG - National Poetry Competition
2024年：优胜奖 (Commendation Award)

6. 全国中学编采比赛
Create Your Own Newspaper Competition
2025年：高年级/二等奖 (Upper Secondary – Second Prize)
2024年：高年级/二等奖 (Upper Secondary – Second Prize)
低年级/优秀奖 (Lower Sec – Commendation Award)

7. 《新空下》新谣歌曲填词创作比赛
“Xin Kong Xia” Xinyao Singing and Songwriting Competition Grand Finals
2024年：冠军 (First Prize)

8. 全国中学 / 高中华语演讲比赛
National Mandarin Oratorical Competition for Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges
2025年： 优胜奖 (Commendation Award)
2024年： 优胜奖 (Commendation Award)

9. 讲华语运动《我的故事》华语演说比赛
Speak Mandarin Campaign My Story Public Speaking Competition
2025年：季军 (Third Prize)、优胜奖 (Commendation Award)

10. 早报校园新星挑战赛
ZBSchools Pro Challenge
2024年：季军 (Second Runner-Up)

11. 华文大比拼
National Chinese Language Challenge

12. 全国学生华语辩论比赛
National Schools Chinese Debate Competition

13. 社区华文阅读计划
Community Chinese Reading Project

Malay Unit
1. Tik Tok and Gen G Video Competition (Organised by Berita Harian)
Year 2024: Best Actor (Special Category)

2. Vlog Competition 2024 (Organised by Chung Cheng High School)
Year 2024: First and Third Position (Lower Secondary Category)

3. Pertandingan Cipta Kata (Vocabulary Creation Competition, organised by Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee)
Year 2025: Winner of Secondary School Category

Department Programmes

Chinese Units
1. 全校阅读计划——“牵手同阅，共享书香” (Level-wide CL Reading Programme)

学生在中学四年当中，将循序渐进地培养阅读华文书籍的素养。在指定的时段，学生将阅读指定文本或精选篇章，并通过导读活动，提高阅读华文书籍的兴趣。

In the 4 years with Nan Chiau High School, students will embark on the level-wide CL reading programme, which seeks to develop their reading interest and literacy. During reading period, students will read assigned Chinese book or selected chapters. This is complemented with guided reading activities and post-reading activities.

2. 文学讲座 (Chinese Literature Talk)

为了配合教育部华文文学课程的教学，并提高学生对文学作品的理解和鉴赏水平，南侨中学每年举办文学讲座，邀请作家、诗人给学生进行分享。

To complement the teaching of the revised Literature in Chinese syllabus and to improve students’ understanding and appreciation of contemporary Chinese literary work, Nan Chiau High School invites author or poet annually to conduct a literature talk. Students will get the opportunity to learn from and interact with the author or poet.

3. 其他活动 (Other activities)
新谣音乐分享会 (Xinyao Music Appreciation Session)
文化随意门活动 (Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme)
驻校作家计划 (Author-in-Residence Programme)
中学文学营 (Literature in Chinese Camp)

Malay Unit

Malay (Special Program) – MSP

1. Collaboration Between St. Joseph’s Institution Junior and Sec 2 MSP Students: Creating Malay E-books for Primary 1 and 2

Nan Chiau High School and St. Joseph’s Institution Junior (SJI Junior) collaborate yearly for our annual reading programme. Our Sec 2 Malay Special Programme students create engaging electronic books (e-books) for Primary 1 and 2 students. This exciting project offers a unique twist: Primary 1 and 2 pupils will get to design their own characters, which will be featured in the e-books. At the end of the year, our Sec 2 MSP students will read these e-books they created to the primary 1 and 2 pupils and engage them in activities such as Kahoot quizzes at the end of the session.

2. Exploring Malay Culture Through the MSP Enrichment Programme

The Malay Special Programme (MSP) Enrichment Programme offers students a rich and immersive experience, deepening their understanding of Malay culture and traditions. As part of the programme, students learned to prepare beloved Malay traditional dishes such as roti jala and kuih keria, gaining hands-on experience in crafting these popular snacks. They also explored Malay communal dining practices and etiquette, while discovering the significance of the nasi ambeng, a symbolic Malay delicacy often shared in communal settings. Beyond the kitchen, the students delved into Malay performing arts, learning to play the kompang, a traditional Malay percussion instrument, and picking up basic zapin dance moves. They also experienced the fun and competitive nature of traditional Malay games, such as gasing (top spinning) and guli (marbles).

3. MSP Students Celebrate Hari Raya Through Performance, Skit, and Cultural Sharing

As part of the Malay Special Programme (MSP), our students organise a short yearly experience to celebrate Hari Raya and share its cultural significance with the school community. This annual event involves a lively performance and skit showcasing the traditions, customs, and joyous spirit of Hari Raya, providing students with a deeper understanding of this important festival.

4. Celebrating Hari Raya: A Collaborative Effort with the Land Transport Authority and Local Schools

In an exciting collaboration with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), students from the Malay Special Programme (MSP) have been actively involved in setting up informative booths at Punggol and Novena MRT stations. The goal of these booths is to engage commuters through simple games and activities that educate the public about Hari Raya and its cultural significance. This unique initiative is not just about raising awareness, but also about engaging the community in a fun and interactive way. In addition to the collaboration with LTA, this project is a joint partnership with local primary schools, including Greendale Primary School and St. Joseph’s Institution Junior (SJI Junior).