Programmes

Indoor Activities - Academic

Aacdemic

Objectives

Reading Mum Programme

Enhance reading skills
Boost confidence in picture description

Buddy Reading Programme

Enhance reading skills through peer coaching

MTL Fortnight Cultural Activities

Acquire & enjoy the literacy aspect of the language
Showcase talents through various literacy activities & competitions

Recess Activities
(Odd Weeks)

Experience the rich literacy of the language

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Cultural	Objectives
MTL Fortnight Cultural Activity Pot-Painting / Agal Vilakku (Clay Lamp) Painting	Understand the significance of Pongal in Indian culture Design their own Pongal Pots / Agal Vilakku and get to bring their ‘designer’ pots / vilakku back home Bring forth their artistic talents through designing their own Pongal Pot / Agal Vilakku Enhance their creativity Take pride in creating a self-designed Pongal pot / Agal Vilakku
MTL Fortnight Cultural Activity Indian Traditional Games Workshop	Learn some traditional indoor and outdoor games Bring forth their talents in playing these traditional games Develop skills like strategy, logical thinking, concentration Be a better team player Have an awareness on Tamil Language and its culture through fun-filled games Learn how traditional Indian games are a good form of physical and mental exercise
MTL Fortnight Cultural Activity Cultural Campg	Familiarize pupils with Indian Culture Give pupils an opportunity to be able to learn outside classroom Expose pupils to the art of flower tying and kolam designing Create an opportunity for pupils to have a feel of learning traditional Indian music & centre broadcast
Recess Activities (Odd Weeks)	Experience the cultural aspects of the language
Deepavali Fiesta (Recess Activities) / Deepavali Show (Hall Celebrations)	Experience the cultural aspects of the festival Learn to appreciate the culture of other races Cultivate tolerance level amongst the multi-racial & multi-ethnic society prevalent in Singapore Get an opportunity to try on & purchase traditional accessories (Ornaments, Henna cones, etc) & goodies (Murukku, Sweetmeat, etc) Indulge in traditional artwork (Henna designing, Rangoli designing, etc) Create an awareness on the traditional beliefs & practices associated with the festival Get visual impact via various performances

### Outdoor Activities - Academic

Aacdemic

Objectives

Learning Journey to National Library

Inculcate reading habit in a fun and interactive way
Be exposed to the various facilities, services and technology available at the libraries
Have a learning experience on how to be better library users
Learn on how to check for book titles and their authors
Be aware on how they can tap on the library’s facilities appropriately
so that they can be better served to enhance their knowledge and education

Learning Journey to Giant Hypermart

Develop better communication skills when they interact with
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Cultural	Objectives
Learning Journey to Indian Heritage Centre	Discover the rich and vibrant Indian heritage Learn more about the origins of our history and way of life Have hands-on experience playing games and participating in quizzes Participate and experience the richness of Indian culture Experience outdoor learning
Learning Journey to Deepavali Fair	Have an awareness on the richness of Indian culture Learn about the various Indian culture and traditions of the different language groups Understand the customary practices Know more about the traditional costumes, accessories, etc Have an opportunity to contribute to the less fortunate through SINDA (Donating at the ‘Project Give’ booths