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Sir 1
SMK Mutiara
2021
INTRODUCTION TO HIP
The Highly Immersive Programme (HIP) is a programme introduced under the MBMMBI
policythat will improve the English proficiency of students through increased exposure in
schools. It is a reinforcement of the 1999 MOE circular on implementing English enrichment
activities in and out of class. It also aims to inculcate positive behaviours towards the
learning and usage of the English Language.
In-Class
Activity Remark Spelling Bee This activity aims to boost students' vocabulary
Involve all
according to theme of the week. students.
Can be conducted as a pre-lesson in class.
To be
conducted
weekly.
Building This activity focuses on creating meaningful texts Involve all
Blocks on a particular topic or theme by creating students.
paragraphs in a non-threatening way. This
activity
focuses on cohesion and coherence in paragraph To be
conducted
building. monthly.
Out-of-class
English Every Tuesday This is a weekly activity whereby Involves prefects on
English is used for duty.
announcements
/during assembly. Ongoing.
One-word/phrase-a-day This programme aims to drill Involves all teachers
target word/phrase of the to introduce the
day for students. word/phrase and
students.
Reading Online To encourage reading habits Involves all
to all students using Google students .
forms. Ongoing. To be done
twice in every
month and is a
collaboration
with NILAM.
Activity Remarks
Talentime This activity is a platform for students to Open to all SMK show case
their talents and opportunity to Mutiara students use
English in a non academic setting. who are interested.
Students share a
short 3 minutes video
or longer on their
topic of interest.
selected by
Outreach teachers while
students will take
Email This activity involves students charge of content
putting theory in to practice. planning.