down, look out for one another, and have a genuine interest in those on our team and our opponent’s team. Most of all, they challenge themselves to be great on and off the field. We fundamentally believe that character counts. We believe all that it encompasses – including grit and perseverance – helps students to excel academically. We want our students to care about themselves and others in a way that we believe all humans should be cared for. It is the basis for personal growth, the foundation for lifelong learning, and the anchor to form good neighbors and citizens of the world. At Singapore American School, character is not a subject that is taught, but it is rather a way of life.
Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.
CHARACTER Character engages both the heart and mind. It focuses students on how they experience and express themselves with others and ultimately helps them improve the world around them. SAS focuses on developing grit, zest, respect, compassion, and integrity.
Martin Luther King, Jr.