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Canberra Secondary School

Applied Learning Modules (ApLM) & Student Work Attachment

Learning beyond the classroom.

Last updated on 29 October 2026

Our Applied Learning Modules take learning beyond the classroom through hands-on experience. Secondary Two students choose modules based on their interests and go on industry learning journeys, while Secondary Three students attend polytechnic modules, gaining insight into post-secondary pathways.

In Canberra Secondary School, we are committed to providing a unique opportunity for all Secondary 2 & 3 NA/NT students to gain hands-on experience at a post-secondary institution. This was made possible through Applied Learning Modules (ApLM) offered at ITE. Our aim is to broaden the reach of ApLM, ensuring that a wider range of students can benefit from enhanced engagement and improved learning outcomes. Our primary objective is to enrich the educational journey of students by facilitating their participation in applied learning experiences at ITE. This strategic approach is designed to complement their existing secondary school curriculum by emphasizing the practical application of knowledge. We hope to empower our students to explore their individual interests and strengths, equipping them to make informed decisions about their educational paths and future careers.

A Canberra Secondary School student in a red polo shirt holds up a box of egg tarts, smiling at the camera. Behind her, a male teacher wearing a green shirt and a Canberra Secondary School lanyard holds one of the egg tarts and smiles broadly. The photo is taken in a school hall setting.
Two Canberra Secondary School students sit on director's chairs in a professional broadcast studio, holding microphones. A camera operator films them against a green screen backdrop, while a large monitor in the foreground shows their live feed styled as a "Breaking News" broadcast. Other students are seated in the background watching the recording session.
A group of approximately 20 polytechnic students in light blue uniforms pose with a chef in a white chef's coat inside a high-floor fine dining restaurant. An elaborate crystal chandelier hangs overhead, and floor-to-ceiling windows behind the group reveal a panoramic view of Singapore's skyline, including Marina Bay Sands.

Secondary Three students visited Fairmont Hotel as part of their polytechnic modules

Launch of our Student Work Attachment Programme, in which selected Secondary Three students shadowed professionals in industries aligned with their interests

Five people — two adults and three Canberra Secondary School students in blue school uniforms — pose together in front of purple laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid refill stations. A neon sign reading "Unpacking the Future" is displayed on the wall above them. One student holds a large bottle of detergent, and another holds a promotional flyer. A display panel with product information is visible to the right.
Two teenage girls pose with peace signs in front of the Maple Bear logo — a cartoon bear holding a Canadian flag — on a white brick wall. One girl is wearing a face mask. The setting appears to be the reception area of a Maple Bear early childhood education centre.