Principal's Message

We are NAS: A School of Possibilities and A Home to Grow In

^{From Left: Vice Principal, Mr Chad Goh, Principal, Ms Poh Shi Hui, Vice Principal, Mdm Tan Lay Gin}

At Ngee Ann Secondary School, or NAS, we nurture Value Creators of the Community — NASians who care deeply and make a positive difference to themselves and others. More importantly, we want every student who joins us to feel that they belong, are valued, and have the confidence to grow.

Our school was founded by The Ngee Ann Kongsi in 1994 with a mission to give back to the community through education. This spirit continues to shape who we are today. We intentionally develop NASians to be Thinkers, Collaborators and Communicators with a Growth and Abundance Mindset. Our students are also digitally confident and AI-literate, using technology meaningfully to learn, create and contribute.

At NAS, every student is given opportunities to discover their interests and grow their strengths. Through our Skills Discovery Electives, students explore areas such as AI, robotics, STEM, sports, music and the arts. Our NAS EdVentures and authentic learning experiences allow students to apply their learning to real-world challenges and community needs.

Students who wish to pursue their passions further can do so through programmes such as G3 Computing, Higher Mother Tongue, the Enhanced Art Programme, and our school-based Talent Development Programmes across Science & Mathematics, Humanities & English, Technology & Coding and Art. We also broaden our students’ perspectives through partnerships with organisations such as the Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Temasek Polytechnic and the Science Centre, as well as overseas learning experiences in places like China and Japan.

At the heart of NAS is a strong Culture of Care and Growth. Every student is known, cared for, and encouraged to step out of their comfort zone. We believe that every NASian can succeed, and we journey closely with each student so that no one grows alone.

Our teachers and staff model this commitment by continually strengthening their professional practice, earning recognitions such as the Lower Secondary Science Teachers’ Showcase 2026, the Computing Teacher Awards 2024 and 2025, Caring Teacher Awards and the President’s Award for Teachers. When our educators continue to grow and flourish, we believe our students benefit too.

As a school, we are deeply grateful to our School Management Committee, parents, alumni and partners. Your trust, encouragement and support form the strong foundation that has enabled NAS to grow from strength to strength over the years.

To our NASians — and to our new students and your families — our hope for you is simple and heartfelt.

May you grow into confident young people who are willing to try, willing to learn and willing to persevere when challenges come your way. May you discover your strengths and have the courage to keep growing, even when the road ahead is not easy. Most importantly, may you use your talents, passions and skills to make a positive and meaningful difference to yourself and to others.

At Ngee Ann, we stand behind you as One Team, One NAS, One Family. This is your school, your community and always, your Home to Grow In.

Go chase your rainbow, NASians!

Ms Poh Shi Hui
Principal, Ngee Ann Secondary School