Tamil Language
Introduction
The Tamil Department was formed in the year 2001, when the school started functioning at its new ground. In the first year, the Tamil pupils cohort consisted of just 21 Tamil pupils in Primary 1, and the department was led by 1 Tamil teacher. Over the years, we have grown from strength to strength. Today, we are heartened to have 115 Tamil pupils and
3 dedicated Tamil teachers in Hougang Primary.
Objectives of the department
The Tamil Department of Hougang Primary School aims at developing in our students the passion and appreciation of learning Tamil language, culture and arts, by enhancing the teaching and learning of Tamil Language and providing quality Tamil education. In line with our school philosophy- Bringing out the Best in Every Child, Together- the Tamil Department has been assuming interesting and engaging initiatives to cultivate and sustain in students the interest of learning Tamil Language, and uncovering their potential. This is done via a variety of programmes.
Our Key Programmes & Projects
Primary | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Reading | Buddy Reading programme | Guided Reading Programme | Extensive Reading Programme | |||
Writing | Penmanship | Biweekly Book Reviews | Weekly Book Reviews | |||
Oracy | Show and Tell | Mini Debates | E- Video Conversation, Group Presentations | |||
Enrichment | MTL Fortnight Activities | |||||
Intervention | Individual Coaching | Remedial Programme/ Consultation Sessions |
Apart from the key programmes, the Tamil department has adopted several other initiatives to nurture and develop curiosity amongst our students. The initiatives are as follows:
- Tamil Literary competitions are held annually for all levels during the MT fortnight activities.
- Language competitions are organised by cluster for all P1-6 pupils.
- Students are encouraged and trained to participate in external competitions.
- Book fairs and library activities are held periodically to cultivate good reading habit.
- Deepavali celebrations, exhibitions and recess activities are organised yearly.
- IT lessons are conducted fortnightly to introduce Tamil typing to the pupils.
Achievements at External Competitions (2021)
Name | Class | Name of Competition | Prize won | Organizers |
Praharshitha | 1D | Story Telling | 2nd | Paya Lebar – Aljunied Indian Activity Executive Committee |
Praharshitha | 1D | Fancy Dress | 1st | Teck Ghee Community Club IAEC |
Praharshitha | 1D | Singing Competition | Con | Muthamizh Vizha |
Raghave Tamilavel | 2D | Singing | 1st | Paya Lebar – Aljunied Indian Activity Executive Committee |
Lakshanya Ramesh | 2D | Character Portrayal | 3rd | Paya Lebar – Aljunied Indian Activity Executive Committee |
Harshini Premkumar | 3C | Story Telling | 5th | Teck Ghee Community Club IAEC |
Anguraj Narain Karthik | 4F | Story Telling | 5th | Teck Ghee Community Club IAEC |
Pravarthika Madhusudhanan | 4F | Story Telling | 1st | Thomson CC |
Pravarthika Madhusudhanan | 4F | Story Telling | Encouragement | Muthamizh Vizha |
Varshini Senthilnathan | 4C | Story Telling | Consolation | Muthamizh Vizha |
S Santosh | 5D | Creative Story Writing | Consolation | Teck Ghee Community Club IAEC |
Achievements at Cluster and National Competitions
National Tamil Debate 2019 - Champions
National Drama Competition 2017- 2nd runner up
National Tamil Debate 2017 - Quarter Finalists
International Tamil Debate 2016 – Finalist
International Tamil Debate 2015 – Finalist
National Tamil Debate 2015 - Quarter Finalists
N3 Cluster Champions – 2014, 2015 & 2016
NIE Drama Competition 2013 – 2nd Place
Raffles Drama Competition 2012- 1st Place
National Tamil Debate 2011 - Semi Finalists
National Tamil Debate 2009 - Semi Finalists
National Oratorical Competition 2004/2005- 2nd Place
Rangoli Competition 2004 - 3rd Place
National Tamil Drama 2003 - Champion
Debate Competition
Our students clinched top honours for the school as they were awarded the champion trophy in the National Tamil Debate Competition 2019. They demonstrated a high level of resilience and put in months of hard work in their preparation for the competition. During the competition, our students were eloquent in their delivery and were composed in facing their strong opponents. Ashwin Kumar also won the best speaker award and was selected to represent Singapore in the International Tamil Forum.
Mother Tongue Fortnight
Deepavali Celebrations