During the year students have opportunities to participate in school organised trips around the region. In previous years groups have gone to Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal and Mongolia.

Grade level & SPP camps are held in different venues around Singapore.

Many field trips take place around Singapore. These are in support of the curriculum for individual courses offered at the school.

All students at OFS High School are expected to do a minimum of 10 hours of Community and Service activities. Grade 11 and 12 IB Diploma students are expected to complete 50 hours as part of the International Baccaluareate Diploma Programme. Students are expected to interact with specific charities and groups within the community.



The purpose of these activities are to:

	Build the student's awareness of need of the community and society
	Develop a willingness and the skills to respond to the needs of others
	Develop an awareness of the individual within the community
	Encourage tolerance and respect, leading to empathy and understanding
	Engage in interactive situations that will enrich them emotionally, socially, morally and culturally by interacting in positive action and contact with other social and cultural group

The Student Welfare Advisor is primarily responsible for lifting student spirits by systematically monitoring their attitude to school work and by arranging appropriate individual and group programmes designed to motivate and encourage students who may be at risk of failing at school.

A system of Homebase groups exists and these meet regularly to enable additional pastoral and academic support to be provided.

The role of the Homebase teacher is to:

	Help increase student pride and involvement in the ‘out of classroom’ aspects of school life. (Community service, sports, Drama and Music, student government)
	Where necessary, plan activities that will help raise academic achievement through self esteem building, personal goal setting, time management skills and general organisational strategies.
	Keep records of a student’s involvement in school life.
	Help administer school policies on dress code and attendance.
	Write a semester tutor report for each student.
	Provide support to the role of the Academic Advisor.

The Academic Advisor and school Administrators work closely with all Homebase Teachers to help them fulfil their role.

Students have the choice to become involved in the After School Sports Programme. Throughout the school year sports such as Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Touch Rugby and Softball will be offered, providing students with the chance to compete against other international and local schools.

Many of these events take place at the school, or students travel by bus to other venues. Sports Day is a highlight of the OFS Sporting Calendar.

There are considerable opportunities for any student who wishes to expand their musical involvement in the school. Regular groups include - the Singing Group, the Choir, the Chamber Group, the Instrumental Group and various rockbands.



At least two music concerts are held every year, and OFS students frequently perform at various venues and events around Singapore.

Drama productions take place during the year for interested students.

This is the biggest night on the High School calendar and involves all students. This is the culmination of several weeks of intense preparation by students, parents and teachers.

It is a colourful manifestation of the cultures represented at Overseas Family School: the traditions, the dances, the music, the national costumes, the games and the food. Students proudly display their own culture or enjoy participating in a traditional dance or song from a different culture. This is appreciated every year by a large and enthusiastic audience.