Department Programmes

Mother Tongue Fortnight

Mother Tongue Fortnight at Townsville is an exciting two-week celebration where students immerse themselves in a vibrant array of activities centered on Chinese, Malay, or Tamil language and culture. In addition to learning about traditional culture through engaging lessons, students participate in games, quizzes, storytelling sessions, food-tasting experiences, fashion shows, recitals, and storytelling competitions, among other enriching activities.

These events provide students with opportunities to go beyond their textbooks, experiencing the authentic use of language while deepening their cultural knowledge in a meaningful and enjoyable way.

Bean Painting	Playing Traditional Games
Batik Painting	Playing Chess with Their Classmates
Looking for reading materials at the Book Fair	Food sampling session for the Lower Primary Students
Get up close with a Face-Changing Performer	Happy faces at the Face Changing Performance
Face Changing Performance	Making Favorite fruits out of Play Dough
Learning about Traditional Food	Primary 1 Students sampling Tang Yuan
Recess Games during MTL Fortnight

P4 Language & Cultural Camp

Each year, our Primary 4 students taking Chinese, Malay, or Tamil participate in the engaging and interactive P4 Language and Cultural Camp. This program is thoughtfully designed to enhance their language skills while incorporating cultural elements. Through exploring various cultural topics, students develop their presentation and communication skills in a fun and meaningful way.

Students Rehearsing	Students Rehearsing Lines
Students rehearsing lines from Journey to the West	Student with the mask they designed
Students Performing
Characters of the drama Naragasuran

P3 Learning Journey to Theatre Performance

Our school provides Primary 3 students taking Chinese Language with an authentic and immersive experience by attending a theatre performance each year. This initiative enhances their understanding and appreciation of the Chinese language and culture, offering a meaningful opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world cultural expressions.  

Watching a play from Journey to the West	Experiencing on Stage
Interaction with Performers	Engrossed in the Performance

P1 Learning Journey to Theatre Performance

All Primary 1 students studying Chinese Language as their Mother Tongue will take part in the "Play in Mandarin" programme. This initiative enriches their learning experience through an engaging stage performance paired with complementary enrichment activities, nurturing both linguistic skills and cultural appreciation.

Watching a Chinese Performance
Learning about the story
Engaged in Dramatic Movement

Conversation Chinese & Malay

Our students have the opportunity to attend Conversational Chinese and Malay classes, promoting cross-cultural understanding and offering exposure to a third language. In these sessions, they learn to greet one another, introduce themselves in a new language, and explore the food, traditions, costumes, and festivals of another culture. These experiences deepen their appreciation of Singapore’s rich multicultural heritage.

Classroom activities	Learning about Traditional Costumes
Learn through play
Playing Traditional Games