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The Overseas Family School is centrally located near the Orchard Road
shopping district, in close proximity to the Orchard MRT station. Situated
on 11 acres, eleven buildings are clustered among old trees and lush greenery,
creating a pleasant and inviting learning environment.
Campus
The school buildings are divided into separate areas for the Kindergarten,
Elementary, Middle, and High School to create a community feel to the
school campus. Hallways are defined by student class work and art to promote
a sense of student ownership.
Security
All individuals are required to wear a security pass on campus except
students in uniform.
OFS Campus Security Guideline
The OFS ID must be shown to gain entry into the Campus and upon exit.
The OFS ID must be worn, above the waist, at all times in the campus.
The OFS ID is available free upon initial application to all students,
staff and parents.
Any valid Photo ID can be shown in exchange for a temporary Pass and
be worn at all times and above waist whilst in the Campus.
Lost ID cards must be reported to the Security Supervisor and subject
to a replacement fee.
Classrooms
All 204 classrooms are air-conditioned, carpeted, linked by a campus wide
high-speed computer network with Internet access for all students, and
equipped with Sony overhead projectors and resources.
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Technology
Overseas Family School integrated
1,500 computers-desktop iMac's and portable iBook laptops
into the school curriculum. All students have Internet access. From interactive music composition lessons with the
Encore Music Software to graphing curves with Curvus Pro in mathematics
classes, technology is integrated into everyday learning.
The school features six computer labs. A net-booted server system provides all students with seamless access to their work from any computer in the school and elsewhere through the internet.
Parents may log-in via password and check their student information. The Linux-based server platform meets security and encryption needs for family privacy.
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Learning Labs
| Overseas Family School campus has specialised science labs for Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and Technology. |
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Studios
| The campus has five design studios, drama centre theatrette, a soundproof music
theatre, six music rooms equipped with instruments, and an auditorium
for hosting assemblies and special events. |
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Libraries
| Four modern school libraries have a collection of more than 30,000 volumes
as well as access to Proquest Periodical Database facilities. |
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Athletics
The school has:
- six adventure playgrounds for younger children
- five shaded Basketball courts and one for Netball.
- sport fields for soccer, rugby, cricket, etc
- a tennis court
A full size pool for High school, Middle school and older Elementary students, and a junior pool for Kindergarten and younger Elementary students.
Transportation Services and Safety
Overseas Family School offers nationwide bus service. All seats in every
bus are fully equipped with seat belts and the school policy requires
that all students wear seat belts.
Health Services
During school hours, the health centre has three qualified nurses on duty
to aid injured or sick children.
Food services
Overseas Family School cafeteria offers students a choice of hot food
for a balanced, healthy diet. Halal.
Additional snack and beverage vending machines are on campus for students
to use.
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