Mother Tongue Languages
Explore how our Mother Tongue Language programmes build students' confidence, cultural appreciation, and 21st century skills.

Vision: Our students are proficient in the Mother Tongue Language; have a love for their cultural heritage; and are rooted in moral values
Mission: To develop our students to be proficient and confident in their command of the Mother Tongue Language; to inculcate in them a love and passion for their own native culture; and to transmit and instil moral values in our young.
Through the delivery of the MOE and school-based curriculum, as well as the provision of school-wide programmes, we hope that our students will be able to
Appreciate the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Have confidence to learn and use the MTL for life
Develop 21st Century Competencies such as intra and cross-cultural skills, communication skills, critical and inventive thinking
Key Departmental Programmes
MTL Fortnight, Language & Cultural Camp
Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES) for CL, Cultural Performance Exposure Fund (CPEF) for ML
Inter-class Literary & Talent Competition
Reading Programme
Festive Celebrations
Learning Journeys
Overseas Immersion Programme
School-based resources on oral and composition writing
Chinese Language
Explore how Hougang Primary's Chinese Language programme helps pupils master Mandarin and embrace Chinese culture through diverse programmes and activities.
Malay Language
Explore how the Malay language nurture skills through activities like Cepat Tepat, Hari Raya celebrations, and Mother Tongue Fortnight.
Tamil Language
Discover how Hougang Primary's Tamil Language brings learning to life through reading, debate, and cultural celebrations.
