Boys' Brigade

Our vision

To be the Youth Organisation of Choice.

Our programmes

The Boys' Brigade (BB) was founded in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883 as a uniformed youth organisation. Today, the movement has spread across the globe with over half a million members worldwide. The BB in Singapore was founded on 12 January 1930. We employ a holistic approach in the development of youths. Through our programme, we hope for our youths to be world-ready, with the passion to act on their dreams and to serve and care for the community.

Gold Award (School)

JM Fraser Award for Excellence

The J M Fraser Award for Excellence is a distinguished recognition presented to the junior companies of The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore. It celebrates those who demonstrate high standards across three key domains: programme delivery, administrative operations and overall organisational effectiveness.

Our Achievements

2025 (For Year of Assessment 2024): Distinction

2024 (For Year of Assessment 2023): Distinction

2023 (For Year of Assessment 2022): Distinction

2022 (For Year of Assessment 2021): Gold Honour Roll

Gold Award (Individual)

Highest Award for Junior Programme

The Gold Award is presented to cadets who has sustained stellar attendance records, completed a minimum of 4 hours of community service, participated in the Boys’ brigade adventure quest and collected a total of 6 Junior Programme colour awards throughout their years in the brigade.

These are the 5 reasons why BB is the CCA choice for boys:

Leadership – We believe that every BB Boy is a leader and he will be given opportunities to lead according to his strengths.

Character – This is the core of our programme as we nurture boys to have strong values such as resilience to overcome challenges as well as the desire to excel in all tasks.

Mentoring – We are committed to developing boys to achieve their fullest potential through intentional mentoring.

Service Learning – We create opportunities for boys to serve their community and to show compassion to the people around them.
Family Engagement – We engage parents in meaningful ways to support the development of our BB boys.

BB Camp

NBPS Boys’ Brigade holds an annual camp for the students to hone team-building skills and develop resilience.

An individual learns best through experience, not lessons. Our programmes are designed to give the participants experiences that are relative to real life. With the use of the outdoor environment as the main learning avenue, the programs will be the vehicle for participants to get to know the strengths, limitations and potentials of themselves, their peers as well as their mentors.

Experiential Learning Methodology develops the individuals’ life skills such as communication, problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, as well as increases their confidence, self-awareness, self-reliance, discipline and leadership skills.

BB Day

Boys’ Brigade (BB) Founders Day is celebrated annually on the 12th of January to commemorate the founding of The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore. In 1930, our founder James Milner Fraser, on accepting an assignment in colonial Singapore, took the opportunity to fulfill his dream of pioneering the BB movement outside Great Britain and established the 1st Singapore Company. To commemorate this special day, boys from the Boys’ Brigade don their BB uniforms in school.

National Day Observance Ceremony

Naval Base Primary School begins every National Day celebration with a solemn National Day Observance Ceremony. Our P5 Boys’ Brigade members have the honour of serving alongside the Red Cross Youth and the Girls’ Brigade as part of the uniformed groups for the ceremony. As the designated flag bearers, the Boys’ Brigade members train diligently throughout the year to uphold their responsibilities. Through their commitment, adaptability and teamwork, they exemplify the values and character expected of a Boys’ Brigade member while demonstrating core MOE 21st Century Competencies such as self-management, civic literacy and responsible decision-making. Marching in smartly and donning their uniform with pride, they reflect our school’s vision of developing Confident Learners and Compassionate Leaders who serve with integrity and carry themselves with respect.

BB Adventure Quest

The Boys’ Brigade Adventure Quest is an exciting outdoor challenge that encourages our members to put their skills, strength and teamwork to the test. Through navigating stations, solving problems and overcoming obstacles, our Boys learn to take Responsibility for their roles in the team while showing Determination to complete each task. The fast-paced and unpredictable nature of the Quest sparks Curiosity and Innovation, as they think creatively to find solutions under pressure. Throughout the experience, they demonstrate Teamwork by supporting and motivating one another, and show Empathy by recognising and caring for the needs of their peers. The Adventure Quest not only builds confidence, but also nurtures the C.R.E.D.I.T. values that guide our Boys’ growth as capable and compassionate leaders.

Our Achievements

BBAQ 2025: Bronze Honour Roll

BBAQ 2024: Silver Honour Roll

BBAQ 2023: Bronze Honour Roll

Environment Education Week

During our school’s Environment Education Week, the Boys’ Brigade played an active role in engaging Navalites through interactive games, hands-on craft activities and meaningful conversations about the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Using recycled paper, the Boys taught their schoolmates how to fold simple origami creations such as paper frogs, sparking interest in sustainable practices through creativity and play. As they explained instructions, guided peers and encouraged participation, the Boys strengthened their communication skills, building confidence in speaking clearly, listening attentively and interacting respectfully with others. Their efforts not only promoted environmental awareness but also showcased the positive leadership and initiative of our Boys’ Brigade members.

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