Principal's Message
From Left: Mdm Tan Lay Gin, Vice Principal, Mr Goh Chin Wei Chad, Vice Principal and Ms Poh Shi Hui, Principal
Principal’s Message 2025
A warm welcome to Ngee Ann Secondary School. Thank you for taking the time to find out what makes Ngee Ann Secondary, or NAS, a truly special place to learn and grow.
At NAS, we are proud of our rich heritage and strong foundations. As an Autonomous School, an MOE East Zone Centre of Excellence for ICT, and an MOE Future School, we are committed to innovation in education — to provide enriched, meaningful learning experiences that prepare our students not just for their formative years, but for life.
Our roots trace back to our founding by The Ngee Ann Kongsi, an organisation known for its deep commitment to education and the community. This spirit of contribution is embedded in our school’s DNA, and lives on in our mission today: to nurture future-ready NASians who are Value Creators of the Community.
We believe every NASian has the potential to make a difference. This is why our Total Curriculum is thoughtfully designed to equip students with 21st Century Competencies to thrive in a complex world. Beyond the classroom, our Skills Discovery Electives and NAS EdVentures help our students to uncover their interests, discover new passions, and apply their learning in authentic, real-world contexts.
Technology is a powerful enabler in this journey. Our students don’t just learn about technology — they learn with it and create using it. Our curriculum is infused with digital literacy, AI, and design-based learning. Through Interdisciplinary Project Work, our students are empowered to use coding and Design Thinking to solve real-world problems with confidence. Those with deeper interests take them further through CCAs like robotics, special electives, and talent development programmes in technology and cybersecurity.
Just as importantly, we focus on growing the character and mindset of each NASian. From school camps to cohort bonding and learning journeys local and overseas, our students forge lasting friendships, grow in resilience, and develop a Growth and Abundance mindset — where they appreciate that intelligence and abilities are not fixed, and that perseverance, effort and reflection unlock new possibilities.
Today, NAS continues to be recognised for our strengths in teaching and learning. We are proud to be selected as an MOE external centre for Higher Chinese, and from 2025, for O-Level Computing as well. NASians with aptitude are stretched through our Talent Development Programmes in the Sciences, Humanities, Technology, Cybersecurity and MOE’s Enhanced Art Programme. These are made possible through our strong partnerships with community, industry, schools and organisations, where our students participate in programmes by Apple and IMDA, Singapore University of Technology and Design and MINDEF’s Sentinel programme, among others.
Our dedicated educators, who bring passion, expertise, and heart to their work each day, is what contributes to our School Culture of Care and Grow. We are proud that their excellence has been recognised through national accolades, such as the President’s Award for Teachers, MOE Caring Teacher Awards, Outstanding Computing Teacher Award, and others. We believe every NASian will thrive under this culture, and we are committed to building strong teacher-student and peer relationships — nurtured daily through learning, play, and shared experiences. At NAS, we grow not just minds, but hearts — shaping individuals who will step forward to lead, serve, and make a positive impact wherever they go.
If Ngee Ann Secondary is the right fit for you, we warmly invite you to get to know us better. Join our vibrant NAS community – where you will find a place to grow, shine, and become a Value Creator for self and others!
Ms Poh Shi Hui
Principal
Ngee Ann Secondary School