Mother Tongue Language

Discover how our Mother Tongue Languages Department develops confident communicators who are rooted in values.

Last updated on 1 October 2026

Vision and Mission

The Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Department aims to develop our HGS girls to be proficient in their MTL, becoming a confident and effective communicator who is rooted in values.

Our HGS girls also learn cultural values through different Mother Tongue programmes. Our Mother Tongue curriculum aims to make language learning more enjoyable. The key learning areas include listening, speaking, reading and writing. Through building a strong foundation from learning the language skills to mastering the essay writing skills, HGS aims to deploy differentiated approach in ensuring that every girl is an engaged learner with a strong fundamental in language literacy.

Our Key Programmes

Festive Celebrations

In order to promote multi-culturalism, the school celebrates Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Mid-Autumn Festival so as to create awareness of the varied cultural backgrounds and values through authentic learning experiences. Our girls get to know the origin of the various festive occasions and are exposed to the diverse culture in a fun and engaging manner.

MTL Fortnight

The MTL Fortnight aims to create an immersive and engaging environment for students to learn about their cultures and traditions through various cultural activities.

Some of the activities organised during the MTL Fortnight include:

· Festive Celebrations with class bonding activities

· Learning journeys

· Story-telling, drama and singing performances

· Comic art drawing with themes related to MTL

· Cultural hands-on activities

Reading Programme

We hope to instil the love for reading as an integral part of Mother Tongue Languages learning. The HGS girls are engaged in reading their Mother Tongue Language books through the weekly silent reading programme and online reading portals. These platforms help to promote reading as well as emphasise on the importance of reading. Our girls participate in various activities after reading, such as creation of cards or book covers, book reviews and story-telling activities to reinforce learning.

Children in colorful costumes perform on stage under text reading Persembahan 2: Drama, Sekolah Perempuan Haig.

Malay students participating in Drama competitions

Five young girls wearing masks and matching uniforms hold white plates with small figurines in front of a projector screen.

Students participated in cultural activities during MTL Fortnight

Young girl wearing a mask holds a handmade Mother's Day card with Chinese writing and a heart drawing.

Celebrating different events through MT Reading programme

Young girl in a yellow uniform holds a decorated yellow paper lantern and books in a school hall.

Lantern making activity during Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival

Collage of school girls in yellow uniforms at HGS Mother Tongue Fortnight 2023, dancing, painting, and crafting.

Collage of school children in yellow uniforms doing crafts and attending presentations for HGS Mother Tongue Fortnight 2023.

Three Chinese environmental posters on recycling and conservation, labeled HGS Mother Tongue Fortnight 2023.

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