五育 (wuyu) which comprises 德智体群美 (moral, cognitive, physical, social and aesthetic), and 跟时代进 行 (keeping up with times) are parts of the school song which reflect NYGH’s aspiration to nurture all-round students with a strong set of values, while staying ahead to remain relevant. These words sung by generations of Nanyang girls serve as a reminder of the qualities NYGH wants its girls to possess and the type of education that it wants to impart. Guided by this aspiration established by its founders, NYGH’s core competencies are as follows: