Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) conducts first-ever Media Open Day
View(s):The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) hosted its inaugural Media Open Day, opening its doors to leading journalists and media professionals for an immersive, first-hand experience of life on campus. The event, held on the school’s Geoffrey Bawa-designed eco-premises, showcased the vibrant heart of OSC; its inclusive ethos, world-class curriculum, and deeply rooted values through an all-encompassing student-led campus tour.
The objective of this first-ever Media Day was to let the stories speak for themselves through the unique lens of student voices, educator perspectives, and campus energy. The morning began with a student-led campus tour, providing guests with a genuine glimpse into OSC’s unique learning environment. From state-of-the-art science labs to creative makerspaces and collaborative learning zones, the tour revealed how OSC merges academic excellence with real-world relevance. Media attendees were invited to witness the authentic rhythm of a school day where compassion, courage, and curiosity are cultivated in every learner.
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- Head of School Dr. Michelle Kleiss, Overseas School of Colombo
This was followed by a screening of the OSC Milestones video, a tribute to the school’s legacy and evolution of over six decades. A compelling presentation on the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum further elaborated on OSC’s educational philosophy, spotlighting its emphasis on holistic experiential education: inquiry-driven learning, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
A lively Q&A session brought together a distinguished panel of six key educators – Head of School Dr. Michelle Kleiss, Principal Jason Gandbois, Primary Assistant Principal and PYP Coordinator Samantha Wood, mathematics educator Mr. Nimal de Silva, Assistant Secondary Principal and MYP Coordinator Jake Eagle, and Lower Primary Learning Leader Prashani Gamage. The panel responded to insightful questions from the press, offering clarity on OSC’s approach to student wellbeing, inclusion, curriculum delivery, and leadership development.
The event wrapped up with refreshments and informal networking, giving media and press representatives a chance to engage directly with the OSC panel and leadership team in a warm and welcoming environment.
Sharing her views, OSC Head of School Dr. Michelle Kleiss stated, “The success of our very first Media Open Day has boldly redefined how schools tell their story through a shared experience grounded in transparency, human connection, and the courage to be seen as it truly is – with unity in diversity. It is a bold departure from tradition, and something that was not a curated performance.”
With students from over 40 nationalities and faculty drawn from 16 countries, OSC is more than an international school – it’s a global village connected in spirit and values, with a Sri Lankan soul. OSC possesses dual international accreditation (CIS and MSA), a 100% IB Diploma pass rate, and is Sri Lanka’s only school to receive both the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and the MSA Programme of Distinction in Sustainability. It is also the only IB World School globally to win both Gold and Silver at the International ARC Awards in New York, affirming its reputation for excellence in global reporting and transparency.
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