The McCabe Lectures are a part of the academic enrichment offerings in the Senior School at NLCS (Singapore). They honour the late Bernice McCabe, Headmistress of NLCS (UK) from 1997 to 2017, whose visionary leadership guided the international expansion of the NLCS family of schools, including the founding of NLCS (Singapore). Mrs McCabe believed that academic rigour, depth of subject knowledge, and the ability to communicate a love of learning are the cornerstones of truly excellent teaching.
Named in her memory, the McCabe Lectures embody this philosophy by bringing together our community of scholars, educators, and parents to share their passions and expertise.
Inspiring Intellectual Curiosity
The McCabe Lectures give students the opportunity to engage with ideas that go well beyond the confines of the curriculum. Delivered during lunchtimes by staff, parents, and visiting academics, each lecture is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and deepen students’ understanding of the world around them.
From art and philosophy to science and politics, topics are as diverse as the speakers themselves. What unites them is a shared enthusiasm for discovery and a belief that learning should never be limited by subject boundaries.
The Value for Students
By attending these lectures, students experience the intellectual joy that defines an NLCS education — a joy that arises from deep thinking, lively discussion, and exposure to new perspectives. The McCabe Lectures encourage our students to ask questions, to think critically, and to explore ideas with confidence and independence.
In doing so, they nurture the qualities that will serve our students throughout their academic journeys and beyond: intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Watch This Year’s Lectures
This year’s McCabe Lecture Series features an inspiring line-up of talks from our teachers and guest speakers, each offering unique insights and perspectives.
For current students and parents of NLCS (Singapore), the full McCabe Lecture sessions are available on Firefly. Please log in to view them.
