Values in Action (VIA)

Discover how NBSS's VIA programme nurtures students into compassionate leaders through service. Each year builds greater ownership and depth of learning.

Last updated on 21 August 2026

Values in Action (VIA) Programme @NBSS

Developing caring and contributing leaders through service

Our VIA programme develops Navalites into leaders who make a meaningful impact in their school, community, and nation through service. Through a progressive service learning experiences, Navalites develop the heart to serve and the skills to lead positive change.

Our Service Learning Journey

Our structured five-stage service learning approach develops leadership through meaningful service:

Five-step service learning approach: Understand, Prepare, Action and Service, Reflection, and Celebration, shown with blue circles and yellow text boxes.

A Progressive Journey of Learning Competencies and Student Autonomy
Our programme is structured across the years, with increasing levels of autonomy and complexity:

Table showing Progressive Nature of VIA across Sec 1, 2, and 3, covering focus area, inquiry mode, planning, and student choice.

Secondary 1: Sustainability Champions

Two photos of schoolgirls in uniforms, posing with a poster and speaking with staff by a desk.

Secondary 2: Intergenerational Learning

Two photos: people play a floor game with bottles; others paint at a table with brushes and paint set.

Secondary 3: Student initiated VIA

Four photos show groups playing Jenga, crafting at a table, kids doing a board activity, and seniors with cards.