English Fiesta
A Celebration of Language, Expression and Imagination
At Telok Kurau Primary School, we believe language is a powerful tool for thinking, communicating and connecting with the world. The English Language Fiesta 2025 will bring a joyful week-long celebration designed to engage students in meaningful, creative and immersive experiences with the English language.
Objectives of the Fiesta
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To ignite a love for the English language through engaging, hands-on activities
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To strengthen students’ confidence in speaking, writing and creative expression
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To promote a vibrant reading culture across all levels
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To encourage collaboration, critical thinking and communication through language-based experiences
Programme Highlights
School-Wide Opening Parade
The week will begin with a Book Character Costume Parade, where
students and teachers would be dressed as their favourite literary characters.
This fun-filled launch aims to spark excitement and set the tone for a
week of literary adventures.
Lower Primary: Joyful Language Explorers
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Interactive Storytelling: School leaders and guest readers will bring stories to life, encouraging listening and imagination.
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Acrostic Poetry: Students will express themselves by creating simple poems using their names or themes from the stories.
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Classroom Book Nooks: Reading corners will be set up to promote daily reading time and book sharing among peers.
Middle Primary: Creative Communicators
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Decorate-a-Door Challenge: Classes will decorate their classroom doors with designs inspired by favourite book covers or authors.
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Book-Themed Recess Activities: Fun stations with quizzes, puzzles and mini games will be set up to reinforce language skills.
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Peer Voting: Students will vote for their favourite decorated door, promoting engagement and peer appreciation.
Upper Primary: Confident Young Voices
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One-Minute Speech Challenge: Students will prepare short speeches reflecting on the theme "SG60 – My Hopes for the Future", honing their public speaking skills.
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Book-to-Screen Reviews: Classes will compare books and their movie adaptations, writing or presenting short reviews.
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Literature Circles: Small group discussions around selected texts to develop comprehension and communication skills.
Closing Showcase
The week will conclude with a showcase of student work—from poems and door displays to speech recordings and reflection journals. Selected classes may also perform short skits or book trailers for their peers.
This year's English Language Fiesta promises to be a meaningful and memorable experience, encouraging every TKPS student to explore language with joy and confidence.