Guidance

At Naval Base Secondary School (NBSS), people matter most. Every Navalite’s growth, friendships, and the way everyone treats one another are at the heart of who we are. Our school takes pride in being a caring and supportive place where all belong.

At NBSS, the aim is to build a culture of Care and Excellence together. This means looking out for one another, striving for our best, and holding ourselves to the right standards. Students are guided to make responsible choices and manage themselves well — qualities that will not only make a difference in school life, but also shape strong and confident individuals for the future.

A responsible Navalite …

1. attends school regularly and is expected to maintain a 100% attendance. Navalites are not allowed to leave Singapore during term time, unless supported with a valid reason that is endorsed by the school.

2. comes punctually to school and assemble at the Hall or any other designated area by 7.20 a.m. on all school days. Navalites who are not settled down at the Hall or designated area by 7.30 a.m. are considered late for school.

3. sings the school song with gusto during school assemblies.

4. obtains a permission slip from the Admin Centre if he/she arrives late to school and hands this to the Subject Teacher in the class before he/she is allowed to resume lessons.

5. calls the Form Teacher or leaves a message with Admin Centre (62571996) before 7.00 a.m. if he/she is unwell and cannot come to school.

6. produces a Medical Certificate (M.C.) for the form teacher on the immediate school day after the day of absence, failing which he/she would be deemed to have played truant. Navalites who are absent from school without official reasons will be subjected to disciplinary actions.

7. submits an official letter of excuse to explain his/her absence due to other reasons. Such letters are restricted to ten per academic year, subjected to school leaders’ approval.

8. seeks permission from the Form Teacher if he/she needs to leave the school premises during school hours and fill up the “Permission to Leave School” form. Parents/ Guardians must be notified to accompany the Navalite home.

9. is punctual for all lessons and school activities. Navalites who do not have a valid reason for being late will face disciplinary actions.

10. only buys and consumes food and drinks in the canteen and not in any other school areas, during recess time and after school hours while still on the school premises.

11. only brings to school items which are essential for learning. Large sum of money or costly items such as jewellery, handheld game sets, expensive mobile phones or other expensive valuables are to be left at home. The school shall not be responsible for the loss or damage of such items.

12. always switches off and keeps out of sight his/her mobile phones during curriculum hours (7:20 a.m. to 3:00 p.m) on all days (except Friday, 12:30 p.m.) so as to maintain a conducive environment that nurtures meaningful interactions and social skill-building. The use or display of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during these hours including recess, lunch breaks and self-study periods.

13. exercises personal responsibility and always observes prevailing safe management measures.

14. acts as good ambassador of the school who demonstrates a strong sense of civic-mindedness at public areas.

Anti-Bullying Policy
Naval Base Secondary adopts a zero-tolerance stance towards bullying. We believe in nurturing a school environment where every member feels safe, respected and valued. No one should be bullied, and no one should engage in bullying behaviour.

What is Bullying?
Bullying is defined as deliberate and repeated behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either physically, emotionally or psychologically. When incidents of bullying occur, they should be brought to the attention of the authorities immediately through any school staff.  All reports will be taken seriously and treated confidentially.