Republic of Singapore Navy

Discover how Naval Base Secondary School's proud naval heritage shapes its values. Since 1999, its partnership with the RSN's 8th Flotilla has enriched student life through shared events and leadership conversations.

Last updated 21 August 2026

8th Flotilla, Republic of Singapore Navy

Large group of students and staff in uniforms posing for a formal photo in a school courtyard with blue buildings.

A group of about 30 people in life vests pose on the deck of a naval warship with a gun turret behind them.

A Special Partnership Unlike Any Other

With a history spanning over six decades, Naval Base Secondary School is proud to claim a distinct naval heritage. Founded in 1957 by the British Navy as Naval Base School, our institution was originally established to serve the children of the British Naval Base employees.

Through the years, we remain committed to nurturing strong relationships with our nation's naval community, and we cherish the lasting partnership we have established with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) since 1999. To honour our roots and history, we have adopted the names of the Missile Corvettes in the 8th Flotilla of the RSN - Victory, Valour, Vigilance, Valiant, Vigour and Vengeance. Today, the names of these naval craft grace the exterior facade of our school buildings. Find out more about our RSN partners here!

Six gray naval warships sailing in a diagonal formation across dark blue open water.

Through frequent reminders of our links to the Navy, we hope that Navalites will understand, appreciate and internalise the values and attitudes encapsulated in the names and mottos of the Missile Corvettes, as well as the commitment to excellence that our Navy embodies, given Singapore's position as a maritime state.

The school's collaboration with the navy has continued to strengthen through the years. Today, our 8th Flotilla partners actively engage us in learning journeys and we are privileged to perform at their major events. Annually, our 8th Flotilla partners grace our Student Leader Investiture as Special Invited Guests, and engage our student leaders in conversations about leadership in today's world.

A naval officer and a woman in blue hold a framed plaque while a student stands beside them in a school hall.

A group of school students and two adults in uniform share a meal and laugh at a round table with food.

Five men in white uniforms with dark ties and one in a plaid shirt converse outdoors near a pond and garden.

A uniformed officer speaks to school students seated around a table with pastries, juice, and orange drink.