Malay

Learning Approach

The Malay Language Department aims to achieve quality results through quality teaching and learning.

• We inculcate co-operative learning skills in our classroom teaching.
• We hope to achieve academic excellence in a non-threatening learning environment.

Signature Programmes

Conversational Chinese/ Malay Programme (CCM)

The CCM Programme is introduced to P3 and P4 students. The aims of introducing CCM programme are two-fold:

1. to strengthen social cohesion among the races in Singapore; and
2. to enable Singaporeans to have some grounding in the language so that they could more easily pick up the language should they need it for economic or other reasons in adult life.

Mother Tongue Languages Fortnight (MTLFN) and Language & Cultural Camps

The MTL Fortnight activities and Language & Cultural Camps provide enriching and meaningful learning experiences for students to actively learn MTL and the associated culture to experience MTL as ‘a living language’. The activities provide authentic opportunities for students to use MTL and experience the culture. By providing an immersive environment for students to learn and use MTL in a more in-depth manner, students are able to better appreciate their respective mother tongue languages and cultures.

P3 & P4 Higher Malay Language Programme

The programme is designed to enthuse selected P3 and P4 students who demonstrate the ability and interest to develop higher levels of MTL language proficiency and cultural knowledge.

Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP)

Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP) incorporates a systematic approach and pedagogy to teach P3 and P4 MTL learners who require additional help, using a set of customised resources. It is a customised programme where students get more individualised attention while more opportunities will be provided to use MTL to experience success in varying degrees.

Student Learning Space (SLS)

The SLS is an online learning portal providing equal access to quality curriculum-aligned resources in major subjects from primary to pre-university level, in line with the development of 21st Century Competencies (21CC). Aligned to the Primary School Malay Language curriculum, the Malay Language resources on SLS focuses on developing students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in a fun way. Students can log on to Student Learning Space (SLS) with their account to access the resources.

Cultural Quest

Our FTPPS and Pei Chun Public School (PCPS) students were finally able to join together for our Cultural Quest 2022 after a two-year break! The quest aims to give them an authentic opportunity to immerse themselves in cultural activities. Here is a peek at the fun activities the students did during the quest. They attended a ‘wedding event’ and made Bunga Rampai, otherwise known as potpourri, which is usually distributed at a Malay solemnisation ceremony. They also played traditional Malay games – Five Stones (Batu Seremban) and Congkak. They were definitely entertained! The students were also ‘flown to the moon’ during the Mooncake Making activity. They learnt about the legend of Chang Er and how the tradition of mooncake making came about. Undoubtedly, the students left the quest rich in cultural immersion and looking forward to Cultural Quest 2023!

Bengkel Bestari for P5 & P6 students

The objective of this language workshop is to engage students in interactive activities and exercises that promote language learning, improve their communication skills, and foster cultural awareness. Our ML teachers conduct the different language component workshops for the student in P5 and P6 during supplementary class for 8 sessions.

P5 Language Camp

P5 students attended creative writing workshop during P5 Language Camp. The objective of this creative writing workshop is to inspire and empower students to explore their creativity, develop their writing skills, and express themselves through various forms of creative writing. The invited presenter had students to discuss the elements of compelling characters and captivating settings in storytelling. There were also interactive exercises to help students create believable characters and vivid settings. The workshop also highlighted the importance of descriptive writing and how it enhances the reader’s experience.

Hari Raya Concert

For the first time in three years, the Hari Raya concert this year was conducted in the school auditorium, making it a day to remember. Through skit presentations and performances, teachers and students got the opportunity to join together and learn about the significance of Hari Raya as well as its traditions and customs. Additionally, students engaged in activities and watched teachers perform in our very own FTPPS Raya music video. With Mr. Ketupat making a special appearance, it was undoubtedly a happy event!

Fiesta Bahasa 2023

A Malay Language Fiesta would be a festive event specifically focused on celebrating the Malay Language. The objectives of the 2023 Language Fiesta are to encourage the younger generation to use the Malay language confidently through creative expression and performance an cultivating the fun of learning Bahasa Malay through innovative and imaginative minds. Our school took great pride in hosting an exhibit booth on “Ayuh! Reka Cerita Menggunakan Storyjumper” at the Fiesta Bahasa 2023 event held at OnePunggol on July 8, 2023. We had an encouraging number of students as well as parents who participated in engaging activity created for them. Besides that, our students who participated in the event had a meaningful time learning from other school’s exhibits.

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