Our Identity

Our Vision: Leaders of Character, Learners for Tomorrow

Leaders of Character are individuals who guide and inspire others as persons of character. As persons of character, Navalites internalise and demonstrate our RECIPE (Respect, Resilience, Care, Integrity, Passion, Excellence) values, integrating both moral and performance values holistically (Lickona, 2005). They then serve as role models, influencing others in various fields through their thoughts and actions.

Learners for Tomorrow are future-ready learners who possess the knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt and thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment of the 21st Century. They are lifelong learners who continuously learn and adapt to stay relevant. They possess student agency and take proactive steps to positively strengthen the learning of themselves and others.

 Our vision thus articulates our goal to foster all rounded individuals – strong in both character and learning so that they are not only morally upright individuals, but also forward-looking learners well-equipped to contribute to the community and nation. 

Our Mission: To Nurture Future-Ready Learners With the Heart & Will to Impact Others Positively

Through our curriculum and programmes, we aim to equip Navalites with learning so that they are prepared for the future as future-ready learners. These include the knowledge, skills and competencies detailed in the MOE Desired Outcomes of Education (Secondary) and the MOE 21CC framework, complemented by external scans from WEF, OCED and Skillsfuture SG mapping of skills for the future economy. Beyond these, we also integrate dispositions for lifelong learning in our curriculum as the future-ready learner will have to continuously learn and adapt to stay relevant.

 Our mission is not confined to learning, but also in terms of character building – especially in the context of active citizenry. Taking reference from the ‘head, heart, hand’ framework (NE, 2007), Navalites should also internalise our school core values (RECIPE) and take active steps to contribute to the betterment of their immediate family, community and nation as active citizens.

Our Motto: Enitamur In Altiora

Our school motto, Enitamur in Altiora, inspires us to be our best, aim for high standards and inspire others. The school motto is an integral part of the school’s DNA.

Our Core Values: RECIPE

Respect, Resilience, Care, Integrity, Passion, Excellence

While there are many good values that we want to inculcate in each Navalite, we need to have a set of core beliefs that we hold dear to. These beliefs are used as criteria to base our decisions upon and guide our actions and behaviour among staff and students towards our stakeholders and the public and we have identified the RECIPE for success.

Respect

• We respect ourselves.

• We recognise and acknowledge the worth of others.

• We are committed to mutual respect.

Resilience

• We face challenges with a positive outlook.

• We put in effort and persist in the face of adversity.

• We learn from past experiences and grow stronger.

Care

• We show kindness and compassion.

• We build caring relationships by showing gratitude.

• We contribute towards the betterment of our community.

Integrity

• We are trustworthy.

• We are responsible for our thoughts and actions.

• We have the moral courage to stand up for what is right.

Passion

• We are motivated to do well. 

• We are driven in worthwhile endeavours.

• We take ownership of our own learning.

Excellence

• We put in our best.

• We take pride in our work.

• We seek to excel in all our endeavours.

Our School Crest

The lion embodies Singapore:To take pride in our national identity, have a sense of belonging to Singapore and be committed to nation building. The lion also symbolises bravery (strength in character) and courage (strength of the mind).

The open book symbolises the importance of a good education and in constant pursuit of knowledge to achieve success in life.

The four yellow lines represent the four ethnic groups in Singapore; Chinese, Malays, Indians and Others, working and living together in harmony.

The blue background shows our commitment to integrate new citizens as we value Singapore’s socio-cultural diversity, promote social cohesion and harmony.

The three rings are inspired by the Olympics. The three rings represent excellence in both performance and moral character, which translates to academic excellence and in the school’s distinct programmes; such as the Sports and the Arts.

Our School Song

In 1965, then-Principal Mr Mosbergen was inspired to compose the lyrics and music of the school song when he saw how the school did not have a song or cheer to celebrate their championship in three out of four divisions in a cross-country race. The school song is still being sung by Navalites today and a copy is safekept at the MOE Heritage Centre.