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School History
Whitley Secondary School was established on 4 January 1965, one of the few schools in Singapore that shares the same ‘birth year’ as the nation. Over the decades, the school has nurtured generations of sportsmen and civic-minded citizens who contribute with great distinction in industry, community and public service. Originally located at the junction of Whitley and Dunearn roads, the school shifted to its present site in Bishan New Town in 1992. The campus underwent redevelopment from 2006 to 2007, during which time the school was temporarily located at Toa Payoh Lorong 1.
Whitley Secondary School’s vision of ‘A Caring and Learning Community of Leaders’ has been the driving force behind its focus on developing students to their fullest potential so that they are able to serve the community, anchored in the school values of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Empathy. The school is committed to delivering a holistic and engaging curriculum that develops future-ready learners who lead, serve and achieve. This is done through an assortment of strategies and programmes, focused on building a strong foundation for academic success, nurturing their leadership skills and allowing students to pursue their interests and strengths.
The school also actively seeks out meaningful and relevant partnerships to support and provide students with a broad array of opportunities to discover their passions. Whitley Secondary has two distinctive programmes: ‘Communicative Arts’ and ‘Active Citizenship for Social Change’.
‘Communicative Arts’, the school’s Applied Learning Programme, helps students improve their communication skills through platforms such as drama, conducting interviews and talk shows, public speaking and debates. It aims to nurture confident and self-directed learners who are able to apply their information and communication competencies effectively in their life and future careers.
The school’s Learning for Life Programme, ‘Active Citizenship for Social Change’, is designed to expose and engage students in various social issues, and to promote empowerment and a sense of community among students. It aims to positively impact community issues by fostering empathy and nurturing a spirit of active participation in students.
Principals:
- Mr Wong Quek Boon (1958–1960)
- Mr Tok Peng Hock (1961–1962)
- Mr John Subramaniam (1963–1964)
- Mr R.W. Mosbergen (1965–1966)
- Mr Tok Pek Hock (1967–1970)
- Mr Yap Nyuk Yin (1971–1980)
- Mr Wong Toon Kwang (1981–1991)
- Mr Lim Kuan Min (1991–1997)
- Mdm Chan Wan Siong (1998–2001)
- Mrs Rebecca Chew Pek Yum (2001–2005)
- Mr Teo Song Khuang (2005–2013)
- Mr Sulaiman B. Mohamad Yusof (2014–2021)
- Mdm Linda Yeo Sock Khoon (2021 – present)
Key Milestones
1957 | Establishment of Naval Base School as a full school. |
1968 | Became a secondary school. |
1988 | Relocation to its present premises at Yishun Ring Road. |
2007 | Celebration of 50th anniversary. |
2009 | Completion of PRIME upgrading. |
2014 | Accorded Applied Learning Programme in art. Accorded Learning for Life Programme in character education through sports. |
2015 | Launch of Enhanced Art Programme. Entered the Singapore Book of Records for the largest acrylic art montage and largest ceramic mosaic art. |
2017 | Celebration of 60th anniversary. |
2022 | Celebration of 65th anniversary. |
School Motto
Enitamur In Altiora
School Crest
The lion embodies Singapore. It exhorts one to take pride in the national identity, have a sense of belonging to Singapore and be committed to nation-building. The lion also symbolises bravery (strength in character) and courage (strength of the mind). The open book symbolises the importance of a good education and the constant pursuit of knowledge to achieve success. The four yellow lines represent the four ethnic groups in Singapore working and living together in harmony. The blue background shows the school’s commitment to integrate new citizens, as it values Singapore’s sociocultural diversity and promotes social cohesion and harmony. The three rings are inspired by the Olympics, and they represent excellence in both performance and moral character, which translates to academic excellence and in the school’s distinct programmes such as the Sports and the Arts
School Song
We are proud to belong to Naval Base School
We shall always cherish its name
It shall warm our hearts though we be far away
And shall stir our blood until our dying day
CHORUS:
Hooray hooray hooray, let’s yell
Three cheers for Naval Base School
Many a time in the past we were wrought with care
We had plunged to the depths of despair
Then the name of our school rang out loud and clear
And at once we rejoiced and lost our fear
CHORUS:
Hooray hooray hooray, let’s yell
Three cheers for Naval Base School
Come what may to us in the days ahead
Be they filled with pleasure or pain
We’ll not flinch one bit under stress or strain
But we’ll face the future singing this refrain
FINAL CHORUS:
Stout hearts, brave deeds, great thoughts recall
Proud mem’ries of Naval Base School