Tamil Language Unit
Tamil Language Unit
Introduction
WRPS Tamil unit aims to nurture our pupils’ love for Tamil Language and appreciate Indian culture and tradition by adopting various teaching strategies, activities and programmes. Through these pupils are effectively engaged in learning the language. We encourage our pupils to participate in internal and external competitions to stretch their abilities, to build up their confidence and to expose to challengers. TL Teachers are committed in providing holistic education to all pupils.
Vision and Mission
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Vision
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Active Learners, Proficient Tamil Language Users who appreciate Indian cultures and uphold values.
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Mission
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We are committed to the teaching and learning of Tamil Language to nurture active learners and proficient language users who appreciate Indian cultures and uphold values.
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Designation |
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Ms Santhi Kalimuthu |
ST / TL |
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Mdm Puspaja Menon |
TL Coordinator |
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Mdm Gomathi |
TL Teacher |
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Mdm Neerosha |
TL Teacher |
Specific Programmes
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Programme
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What is it about
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Target Group
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Pongal Festival |
The Tamil Unit celebrates Pongal festival with the pupils. This festival
teaches pupils to understand the importance of harvesting and how harvest
festivals are celebrated all over the world. It aims to provide a platform
for pupils to celebrate the traditional festival and appreciate the richness
of one’s culture.
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All pupils
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Deepavali |
The Tamil Unit organizes Deepavali Celebration concert every year. It provides a platform for Indian and non-Indian pupils to celebrate the traditional festival and through the celebration, it helps to strengthen the racial harmony among all races. |
All pupils
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Mother Tongue Fortnight
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MT Fortnight is a 2-week long programme. During the 2-weeks, pupils are exposed to various cultural and traditional practices. During this period, students are strongly encouraged to participate in class competitions designed to enhance their language skills and fluency. These competitions are tailored to be both age-appropriate and suitable for their level of language acquisition. Yearly, winners receive trophies and all participants receive medals to commemorate the events. Competitions: Singing, Storytelling, Fance dress cum character portrayal, creative writing,
advertisement, oratorical
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All pupils
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P4 Cultural Fiesta |
The P4 pupils experience a wonderful cross-cultural half-day programme
where they learn and appreciate the culture differences through the various
traditional activities planned for them.
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P4 pupils
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Hooked on Reading |
Reading is the key for language learning, it benefits our pupils by enriching their vocabulary and strengthening their reading comprehension skills. Therefore, the Tamil unit conducts reading programmes for all levels throughout the year. The pupils are exposed to storybooks of different themes from Primary One to Six. In WRPS, we get pupils “Hooked on Reading”. |
All pupils |
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Sutti Mayil |
In order to instil the love of reading and keep our pupils interested in language based games. This programme is conducted for middle and upper primary. |
P3–P6 pupils |
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Reading Booklet |
This programme allows pupils to start the reading habit using the booklet given to them. Pupils read the stories to their peers, parents and teachers and get feedback on how to improve their reading skill. |
P1-P6 pupils |
External Competition and Awards |
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Spelling Bee 2024 (தமிழோடு விளையாடு) |
Semi Finalists: Daniel Suresh Chris Kevin 1. Shankar Lakshana 2. Muthukumar Pranika 3. Selvakumar Sirisjeth Pritvi Teja |
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Spelling Bee 2024 (தமிழோடு விளையாடு) |
Semi Finalists: 1. Daniel Suresh Chris Kevin 2. Shankar Lakshana 3. Muthukumar Pranika 4. Selvakumar Sirisjeth 5. Pritvi Teja |
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Muthamizh vizha 2024 |
Partcipation: 1. Rajan Vishara Murph 2. Arun Prasad Tharkuzhali 3. Prabhakaran Revan 4. Karuppasamy Darshan 5. Karthigayan Murugayan 6. Pritvi Teja |
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Avvaiyar Vizha 2024 |
First Prize: 1. Vijaya Kumar Mahisha Second Prize Selvakumar Srisjeth Third Prize Shankar Lakshana
Motivational Prize: 1. Sowmitha Ramesh 2. Johny Vinoth Naethan |
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Tirukkural Vizha 2024 |
1. Vivek Selvam Sathvika Sree –2nd prize 2. Vivek Selvam Sastik - Motivational Prize 3. Mareeswaran Vibisha –1st Prize 4. Ramesh Mahilini - 2nd Prize 5. Karthikeyan Sudharman - 1st Prize 6. Prabhakaran Yeswanth - Motivational Prize 7. VijayaKumar Mahisha - 3rd Prize |
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Bharathiyar Vizha literary competitions 2024 |
Third prize: 1. Vivek Selvam Sathvika Sree 2. Arun Prasad Tharkuzhali Motivational Prize: 3. Vivek Selvam Sastik Vel 4. Surendhaaren Dhanyatha 5.Vijayan Mahashwin Hari 6.Pritvi Teja Participation: 7.Trishika Trella Kanthan 8.Kannan Atiksha |