Bilingual Literacy Programme
Discover how Manjusri Secondary School builds students' love for English and Mother Tongue languages through reading, cultural visits, and hands-on activities.
Bilingual Literacy Programme
双语项目
Objectives 宗旨
Our Bilingual Literacy Programme aims to nurture the love and appreciation for the English and Mother Tongue languages in students. The programme offers authentic learning experiences so as to deepen the students’ appreciation of the unique cultures of each language, and build language fluency in communication (writing and speaking). Students are also empowered to be effective communicators and develop their aspirations in the area of languages.
文殊中学的双语项目旨在培养学生的双语应用与鉴赏能力。其多项活动通过融入(加深)、丰富(推广)与自主(加强)三个维度达成目标。学生在校园阅读计划和各种沉浸式的语文活动加深对双语文化的认识，加强双语习得的能力，从而达到书面与口语应用自如，完成有效的沟通与交流。
English Language & Literature (ELL) Programmes
The EL Reading Programme in Manjusri Secondary School is an exciting initiative designed to develop the love for reading among our students. This programme features a series of engaging school-wide and classroom activities that encourage students to explore diverse genres, share their literary experiences, and discover the joy of reading.
Read Rave Repeat
Reading ambassadors interview their peers and even teachers about their favourite reads in a termly vlog, Read, Rave and Repeat! Students recommend books that inspire and excite them and share that joy of reading with their peers. For World Book Day 2024, we even had students take instagram-worthy shots of themselves with their books in my Book of the Day (#myBOTD).
EL Fest
MJR EL Fest is our annual week of exciting activities that starts Semester 2 for the students. In 2023, students and staff alike were swept up in the thrill of cracking cases and uncovering hidden clues throughout the week of Mystery & Mayhem. “Sherlock” appeared in school to help the students solve some clues as they continued their activities during their English lessons. A major book hunt ensued as clues of the book in question were shared to excite the students about books from the mystery genre. There were also mini activities at our recess booths. The assembly programme on Friday brought the suspense to a crescendo as students participated in an immersive online escape room.
We cannot wait for 2024 EL Fest this year as we relish in the theme of Myths & Magic!
Learning Journeys to the Peranakan Museum
Our Secondary 2 Literature students delved into the rich cultural heritage of the Peranakan community through their learning journey to the Peranakan Museum to supplement their reading of the iconic play, "Emily of Emerald Hill." This engaging and immersive experience made history and literature come alive for students. The Peranakan Museum provided an invaluable backdrop to the students' understanding of the cultural nuances in the play. The museum's extensive collection of artefacts, including intricate beadwork, ornate furniture, and traditional costumes, offered tangible insights into the Peranakan way of life. By connecting literature with cultural heritage, we aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also culturally informed and empathetic.
Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Programmes 母语活动
Level Reading 年级阅读计划
Our Wednesday Reading period is dedicated to reading Mother Tongue Language Books. This serves as an educational resource designed to cater to varying literacy skills. Students are given the choice to pick the books according to their interest. This approach helps young readers develop their reading skills, enhancing comprehension, fluency and vocabulary in their Mother Tongue Languages. This will help to build a strong foundation in their language.
Students are tasked to do book reviews on the books they read through the application of digital literacy skills on platforms such as Google Slides and Canva.
MTL Fortnight Programme 母语双周
The MTL Department has organised various fun and effective activities as part of the MTL Fortnight programmes every year. Our objective is to promote the use of Mother Tongue Language and to expose our students to our traditional cultures and traditions through an interactive and interesting platform.
Malay Language students participated in activities such as the Malay Traditional Cake Workshop and learning journey to Kampung Buangkok. Students also attended the Wau Batik workshop, where they learned to colour kites using batik painting techniques and Gamelan Fusion workshop, where they learned how to play the kompang and gamelan instruments.
Chinese Language students attended workshops from radio stations Yes933 and UFM1003, where they learned about the work of a radio DJ and how to write a radio script. One of our teams took part in the Radio Script writing competition and emerged among one of the top 7 finalists. In addition, students also visited the Tea Chapter to experience the appreciation of Chinese tea culture, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre to learn about the history, influence and development our forefathers brought upon the Chinese community today. This year, we look forward to introducing Opera to our lower secondary students, to appreciate the traditional art form through an immersive learning experience.
Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme 文化随意门
Selected students with great interest in learning the Mother Tongue Language and has shown appreciation of culture and the arts get to enjoy theatre performances under the Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme.
Through these experiences, students will learn to appreciate theatre performances and develop skills to reflect on current issues. Students also practise their analytical skills and express their creativity through post performances activities.
Chinese Literature 中华文学（选修）课程
MJR is currently offering Chinese Literature (Elective) at Upper Secondary for students with the aptitude and interest to pursue the learning of Chinese literature as one of their Combined Humanities subjects at O Levels.