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Admiralty Secondary School
Explore the history of Admiralty Secondary School.
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School History
Admiralty Secondary School (ADSS) was established in 2002 at the premises of Evergreen Secondary School. It officially opened at its current site at 31 Woodlands Crescent in 2004.
ADSS recognises the potential of technology to transform society. The school enhanced its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum to equip students with the skills to embrace the increasing prevalence of technology in our lives. The school’s efforts were affirmed when it was recognised as a school with a niche in Robotics Enterprise in 2006, just four years after its establishment.
Riding on its strength in technology, ADSS introduced its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) and Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in 2014 and 2015 respectively. The ALP, ‘Design Thinking through Innovation and Technology’, aims to equip all students with basic skills in electronics, programming and coding, as well as to empathise with users through Design Thinking. The LLP, ‘Nurturing Mindful Leaders Through Community Outreach’, develops leaders who demonstrate the school values by equipping them with necessary life skills to be responsible, caring and world-ready citizens.
ADSS observed that its ALP and LLP could complement each other in providing a meaningful and authentic context for learning. Recognising the importance for students to develop competencies to thrive in an increasingly digitised world, ADSS introduced the iPad as an educational tool for students to take greater ownership of their learning. All students would own and use the iPad during lessons. These initiatives embrace the school’s focus on future-proofing the students, and developing them as self-directed learners with 21st-century competencies.
In commemoration of ADSS’ 15th anniversary in 2017, the school took stock of its growth in the community with the launch of the ADSS Heritage Space – a place that documents the development of the school from its inception to its present state, as well as the changing face of the northern tip of Singapore. A Northern Heritage Trail was launched in collaboration with the National Heritage Board (NHB) to partner the community in appreciating the rich culture and history of the northern area – Woodlands, Sembawang, Yishun and Admiralty.
The year 2018 marked another milestone in the history of ADSS. The school witnessed the fruit of its labour when Chng Yee Sin Renee became the first alumnus to receive the Lee Kuan Yew Award for All-Round Excellence. In addition, the completion of the Indoor Sports Hall provides the school with one more learning space to strengthen its efforts in developing the students holistically.
Principals:
Mrs Lim Ai Poo (2002–2007)
Mdm Jessie Koh (2007–2013)
Mr Toh Thiam Chye (2013–2019)
Mr Lam Yui-P'ng (2019–2024)
Mr Tan Kelly (2025–present)
Key Milestones
key milestones
2002 | Establishment of Admiralty Secondary School. |
2004 | Official opening of Admiralty Secondary School by Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, then Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. |
2005 | Launch of LIGHTS values: Lifelong Learning, Integrity, Graciousness, High Expectations, Teamwork and Self-discipline. |
2006 | Awarded niche status in robotics enterprise; offered Direct School Admission. |
2007 | Inaugural National RoboPreneur Carnival. |
2012 | 10th anniversary musical, The Quest. |
2014 | Accorded Applied Learning Programme ‘Design Thinking through Innovation and Technology’. |
2015 | Accorded Learning for Life Programme ‘Nurturing Mindful Leaders Through Community Outreach’, and launch of one-to-one computing. |
2017 | 15th anniversary homecoming; launch of Admiralty Secondary School Heritage Space and Northern Heritage Trail. |
2018 | Robotics Enterprise represented Singapore in the First Lego League World Festival 2018 held in Houston, USA, and in the World Robot Olympiad 2018 held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. |
School Motto
To be a Guiding Light that Shines
School Crest
The main colour of the crest is blue in various shades. The lighter tone represents the sky and the darker tone represents the sea. The sea symbolises the vastness of knowledge, and the sky represents the breadth of enterprise in the students.
Among all structural shapes, the triangle is the most stable, conveying the school’s ability to stand the test of time and any dynamic changes. The apex of the triangle represents an arrow capable of penetrating barriers to explore new frontiers of knowledge.
The lighthouse emphasises that every student is to be a guiding light that shines, reflecting the school motto.
The central figure underscores the student-centred education that the school aims to provide, and the six beams symbolise the school values that the students will live by.
School Song
Standing tall and proud
With one heart
Like a torch of flame
We will shine
Like a beacon of light in the stormy sea
We will serve as a guide for the nation
Onward we will march and pursue
Always learning
We will strive
With perseverance we all will soar
And be dynamic leaders of tomorrow
Admiralty is our pride
We will always stand by
Lift our banner high
We will serve to the end
And will never tire
Strive for excellence
Be a guiding light
Be a guiding light
We will always be steadfast and shining
Daring to pursue our dreams