English Fiesta
Discover how Telok Kurau Primary School's English Language Fiesta 2025 brings a week of creative activities to inspire students' love for reading, writing and speaking.
A Celebration of Language, Expression and Imagination
We believe language is a powerful tool for thinking, communicating and connecting with the world. The English Language Fiesta brings a joyful week-long celebration which engages students in meaningful, creative and immersive experiences with the English language.
Objectives of the Fiesta
To ignite a love for the English language through engaging, hands-on activities
To strengthen students’ confidence in speaking, writing and creative expression
To promote a vibrant reading culture across all levels
To encourage collaboration, critical thinking and communication through language-based experiences
Programme Highlights
School-Wide Opening Parade
The week begins with a Book Character Costume Parade, where students and teachers are 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
Interactive Storytelling: School leaders and guest readers bring stories to life, encouraging listening and imagination.
Acrostic Poetry: Students express themselves by creating simple poems using their names or themes from the stories.
Classroom Book Nooks: Reading corners are set up to promote daily reading time and book sharing among peers.
Middle Primary: Creative Communicators
Decorate-a-Door Challenge: Classes decorate their classroom doors with designs inspired by favourite book covers or authors.
Book-Themed Recess Activities: Fun stations with quizzes, puzzles and mini games are set up to reinforce language skills.
Peer Voting: Students vote for their favourite decorated door, promoting engagement and peer appreciation.
Upper Primary: Confident Young Voices
One-Minute Speech Challenge: Students prepare short speeches reflecting on the theme, honing their public speaking skills.
Book-to-Screen Reviews: Classes compare books and their movie adaptations, writing or presenting short reviews.
Literature Circles: Small group discussions around selected texts to develop comprehension and communication skills.
Closing Showcase
The week concludes 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.
The English Language Fiesta promises to be a meaningful and memorable experience, encouraging every student to explore language with joy and confidence.