Canberra Secondary School Heritage Corner

Canberra Secondary School was founded on 15 January 2000 as a government co-educational school to serve the growing Sembawang community. It began operations in the present-day Sembawang Secondary School before moving to its current premises at 51 Sembawang Drive.  

The Canberra Secondary School Heritage Gallery, located in the former Parent Support Group (PSG) Room and about half the size of a typical classroom, is designed around the theme “My Nation, My Home, My Future”. It showcases the school’s milestones, the heritage of Sembawang, and Singapore’s national story through timelines, displays, and artefacts. The gallery connects students with their roots, nurtures pride in their identity, and deepens their appreciation of values such as gratitude, respect, and compassion. It serves as a learning space where history and heritage come alive, inspiring Canberrans to honour the past and shape the future.  

A display cabinet showcases artefacts and memories from across Canberra Secondary School’s 25 years of history and heritage. 

In this display known as “A Heart of Memories”, each photo captures the smiles, joy and shared moments of visitors to the Heritage Gallery. Together, they serve as a reminder that heritage lives on through the people who learn, grow, and journey with the Canberran family. 

On 8 August 2025, during the school’s National Day Celebration, visitors – including beneficiaries whom the school serves – explored the Heritage Gallery, celebrating 25 years of Canberra Secondary’s history under the theme “My Nation, My Home, My Future”. 

By exploring the SG60 wall in the Heritage Gallery, students learn about Singapore’s journey from its early years to the present. Through stories, images, and milestones, they connect with the nation’s heritage while reflecting on the theme “My Nation, My Home, My Future”. 

Canberra Secondary School commemorated SG60 and its 25th Anniversary with the sealing of its Time Capsule on 8 August 2025. Staff, students, and international exchange guests gathered to celebrate the theme “My Nation, My Home, My Future”. Displayed in the gallery, this Time Capsule contained artefacts representing this specific historical moment, along with the hopes and dreams of present students for future Canberrans to discover in the years to come.