The document provides information about the Mother Tongue department staff and their vision, mission, values, and initiatives. The department head is Mr. Mah Hong Kit and they have teachers for Malay and Chinese. The vision is affection for culture and the mission is nurturing students with knowledge, graciousness, and integrity while upholding good values. Values include courtesy, justice, and integrity. Initiatives for 2009 include drama, conversational language programs, an exchange with a Beijing school, and learning journeys. An interview with teacher Miss How Siow Ling is included where she discusses handling difficult students, helping weak students, and her love for teaching and promoting culture.
