Tamil

Explore how Bendemeer Primary School's Tamil Department nurtures students' love for the Tamil language and culture through innovative teaching, EdTech tools, and enriching programmes.

Last updated 4 August 2026

Four Tamil students in uniforms lean together over an HP laptop on a blue desk in a classroom.

Vision and Mission

The Vision of Tamil Department is to empower students to embrace Tamil language and culture by fostering a sense of pride and connection with the language, contributing to the preservation and enrichment of Tamil heritage for future generations.

The Mission of the Tamil Department is to nurture the love of Tamil Language and Culture through innovative and inclusive teaching methodologies.

We aim to inspire pride, identity, and a sense of belonging among every Tamil student of Bendemeer Primary School.

Programmes

Mother Tongue Fortnight

Mother Tongue Fortnight is a key annual event to provide an engaging environment for the learning of Mother Tongue Languages (MTL). A variety of activities is organised to encourage the pupils to actively use their MTL and appreciate their MTL and associated culture.

Children in school uniforms sit on a floor handling decorated ceremonial sticks with bells, supervised by adults indoors.

EdTech and Tamil Language

BPS TL Department integrates EdTech into Tamil language learning by leveraging digital platforms such as the Student Learning Space (SLS) to deliver interactive resources, exercises, and assignments that make lessons more engaging and personalised. Teachers blend multimedia tools such as videos, audio clips, and online quizzes into classroom instruction to strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Tamil. EdTech also supports collaboration and self-paced learning, enabling students to work together on digital tasks while progressing according to their own learning needs.

Two classroom scenes: a teacher presenting a Tamil slide, and children gathered around laptops working together.

Tamil Reading Club

The Tamil Reading Club in BPS provides a supportive and engaging platform for students to develop a love for reading in the Tamil language while strengthening their literacy skills. Through guided reading sessions, storytelling, drama-based activities, and exposure to age-appropriate Tamil texts, students are encouraged to read confidently and meaningfully while expressing ideas creatively. The club also creates opportunities for discussion and reflection, helping students improve vocabulary, comprehension, and oral expression. As part of its partnership with the National Library Board, students participate in a learning journey to the library, where they are introduced to a wider range of Tamil books and library resources. In addition, a dedicated microsite available under the Useful Links section below, supports the programme by providing access to curated reading materials and e-books, further enriching students’ reading experiences and nurturing an appreciation for the Tamil language and heritage beyond the classroom.

Four classroom scenes showing uniformed primary school students holding books, posing, presenting, and gathered outdoors.

Deepavali Celebration @ BPS

Deepavali Celebration @ BPS was conducted by the Tamil Department successfully in the year 2025 with the theme, "Deepavali Vibes". The programme's objectives were to develop students’ social awareness and their ability to manage relationships for personal and social well-being, while providing a meaningful platform for them to contribute and participate actively in festive celebrations. It also seeks to imbue in students the CCE Core Values of Respect and Harmony by deepening their understanding of Indian culture and the significance of Deepavali. At the same time, the programme celebrates and encourages students’ successes and achievements, fostering confidence and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

Children in colorful traditional outfits perform dances and skits at a school Deepavali celebration event.

Useful Links

Tamil Touch-typing on Tamil99 keyboard
https://www.branah.com/tamil (opens in new tab)

Tamil translation website
https://www.sgtranslatetogether.gov.sg/translate (opens in new tab)

BPS Tamil Reading Club Microsite
https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/bpstamilreadingclub (opens in new tab)