Sec 1 Orientation Programme 2026
Find out what to expect during the Sec 1 Orientation Programme, running from 2 to 7 January 2026, including key dates, reporting times, attire, and items to bring.
Updated 26 Nov 2025
Our new Secondary 1 students will participate in an Orientation Programme on 2, 5, 6 and 7 January 2026 (Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).
The highlights of our Secondary 1 Orientation programme include a school tour, class bonding activities, form teacher engagement, and student development programmes.
Overview of Orientation Programme
Overview of Orientation Programme
Date/Day | Reporting Time & Venue | Dismissal Time | Attire | Things to bring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Jan 2026 Friday | 7.30 am Parade Square | 12.40 pm | #Canberra Sec School Red Polo Shirt and school bermuda/culottes. Only white canvas shoes with shoelaces are allowed. Socks must be plain white and visibly worn. | 1. Small face towel (for personal hygiene) 2. *School tie (required for 6 Jan 2026) (Tues) 3. *Storybook 4. *Writing materials 5. *Water bottle 6. *Personal thermometer 7. ^Sufficient cash for purchase of meals 8. Padlock for locker (available for purchase at school bookshop) |
5 Jan 2026 Monday | 7.40 am School Hall | 2.25 pm | #Report to school in Full School Uniform with Tie. Bring along School PE T-shirt – Sec 1s will change into PE T-shirt for specific orientation activities. | |
6 Jan 2026 Tuesday | 7.40 am School Hall | 2.25 pm | #Canberra Sec School PE T-Shirt and school bermuda/culottes. | |
7 Jan 2026 Wednesday | 7.40 am School Hall | 2.25 pm | #Canberra Sec School PE T-Shirt and school bermuda/culottes. |
*Compulsory items
# Students who do not have school attire due to valid reasons can report to school in their primary school uniform.
Students are encouraged to have breakfast in school from 7.20 am onwards.
^ For recess, students are encouraged to bring approximately $7 for meals. A plate of food typically costs between $2.50 and $3.50.
Your child’s/ward’s Form Class Allocation and more details on the Sec 1 Orientation Programme will be made available on Parents Gateway by Tue, 30 Dec 2025.
Curriculum Hours after Orientation
Students are encouraged to have breakfast in the school from 7.20 am onwards and report to the flag raising venue by 7.45 am. Please refer to school website for the class timetable after the orientation.
Information on CCAs will be provided to parents on Friday, 16 January 2026 at our Parent Engagement Session & CCA Open House. The event will take place from 3.30pm to 6pm, and we invite all parents/guardians to join us.