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CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent

Mother Tongue Languages

Discover how the Mother Tongue Languages department helps students master their language and celebrate their culture through enriching programmes.

Last updated 30 April 2026

Master the Mother Tongue, Inherit the Culture

学好母语，传承文化

Dalami Bahasa Ibunda, Warisi Budaya

நம் தாய்மொழியைச் சிறப்பாகக் கற்று, நம் பண்பாட்டை அடுத்த தலைமுறைக்குக் கொண்டு சேர்ப்போம்

Mission
To nurture a supportive environment where students develop strong Mother Tongue language skills, empowering them to embrace and express their cultural heritage with confidence and pride.

Vision
A vibrant school community of students and educators who value and lead in the appreciation, mastery, and continued use of Mother Tongue languages.

Key Programmes

Chinese Langauge

  • Sec 1 Hand-made Paper Workshop

  • Sec 2 Learning CL through Song--The Masked Singer

  • Sec 3 Script writing and Drama performance

Malay Language

  • Composing Song Lyrics Workshop

  • Learning Journey to Kampong Buangkok

Tamil Language

  • Cultural workshop - Jewellery making workshop

  • Speech & Drama (Movie review)

Questions on Mother Tongue Languages
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Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)
Please note that Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) lessons are not conducted in CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent.
Students who are taking NTIL will go to designated schools for their lessons.
For more information on NTIL matters, please refer to Board for the Teaching and Testing of South Asian Languages (http://www.bttsal.com (opens in new tab)).

Head Of Department

Mdm Lee Chai Yen ( lee_chai_yen@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))

Level Head, Chinese Language

Ms Ng Say Hong (ng_say_hong@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))

Department Staff

Chinese Language
Mdm Du Liang (du_liang@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Mr Loh Chiu Wai (loh_chiu_wai@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Mdm Choy Cheng Mun (choy_cheng_mun@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Mdm Evelyn Yau (evelyn_yau_yen_teng@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))

Mrs Cerise Xu (chiew_shuqin_cerise@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Mr Wong Chee Leong (wong_chee_leong@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Ms Yap Jen Huey (yap_jen_huey@schools.gov.sg (opens in new tab))

Malay Language
Mdm Haslinda Bte Ramat (haslinda_ramat@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))
Mdm Nur Hannah Binti Mohamed Elyas (nur_hannah_mohamed_elyas@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))

Tamil Language
Ms Zaynab Binte Abdul Rahman (Zaynab_Abdul_Rahman@schools.gov.sg (opens in new tab))

Mr Natarajan Saravanan (natarajan_saravanan@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab))