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A New Chapter at the Counter: Welcome Sodexo! 🍽️🤝

As a new school year begins, our cafeteria is getting a fresh look and a brand-new partner! While you usually see the friendly faces serving meals every day, behind the scenes, our new food service team from @sodexomysg has been hard at work preparing to nourish our community.

This year, International French School (IFS) is officially partnering with Sodexo to elevate our daily dining experience. Their focus? Making sure every single student and staff member enjoys healthy and perfectly balanced meals all year long.

Before opening the doors, the team gathered for an intensive preparation session focused on:
🥗 Nutritional Excellence – Crafted menus designed for balanced, high-energy learning days.
🛡️ Food Safety & Allergen Control – Maintaining the highest standards of safety for every plate.
🎯 Service Efficiency – Modernized prep and quick, friendly service at the counters.
🙌 Team Synergy – Engaging training and interactive activities to build a tight-knit culinary team.

We extend a warm thank you to Chartwells for their years of dedication to our school, and we are thrilled to start this new journey with Sodexo.

“Bien nourrir aujourd’hui, c’est inspirer demain.”

#IFSCommunity #NewBeginnings #Sodexo #HealthySchoolMeals #WellnessAtIFS

🌱 Cultivating Wonder on the IFS Rooftop Garden! 🌍

At IFS, learning goes far beyond the traditional classroom! As a new school year unfolds, our Kindergarten students (Petite, Moyenne, and Grande Section) continue to explore nature firsthand on our rooftop garden, diving into the world of permaculture and sustainability.

Guided by our dedicated teachers and permaculture expert Mr. Thomas Charrette, our young eco-explorers engage in hands-on activities that foster respect for our planet:
🎨 Mud Stencil Art: Feeling natural textures, playing with mud, and creating art with raw materials.
🔍 Mini-Beast Safari: Observing Singapore’s local insects, caterpillars, and snails with magnifying glasses, learning to handle living creatures with care and curiosity.
🌱 Planting for the Future: Learning how seeds sprout, potting their own plants, and bringing them home to nurture with their families.
♻️ Feeding the Soil: Discovering the magic of composting and enriching our rooftop garden beds.

Through experiential learning, our early learners develop a deep connection to local flora and fauna, laying the foundation for lifelong environmental stewardship. 🌍💚

« Planter une graine aujourd’hui, c’est croire fermement en l’avenir de nos enfants. »

#InternationalFrenchSchool #PermacultureInSchools #EarlyYears #LearningByDoing #Sustainability

Huge hearts, big spirits, and endless energy! ✨

When our Kindergarteners come together for Sports Day, it’s all about movement, smiles, and friendly competition. They might be small, but they definitely gave it their all! 🏃‍♂️🏅

Our youngest athletes in PS and MS had an amazing time building their skills through fun station games, laughter, and teamwork. 🎈🧩

Meanwhile, our GS champions took it to the next level with a mini-triathlon! They splashed through the pool, pedaled like pros around the track, and sprinted all the way to the finish line. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

A massive round of applause to all our little athletes for their incredible effort and sportsmanship! 👏❤️

« Il n’y a pas de petits exploits, il n’y a que de grands cœurs. »

#SportsDay #KindergartenLife #HealthyKids #FutureChampions #IFSCommunity

Student Spotlight: Bullseye for Gabin! 🏹🎯

This year again, Gabin proudly represented IFS at the 15th National Inter-School Archery Championship (April 2026).

As a major highlight of Singapore’s archery calendar, the tournament brought together more than 100 fierce competitors from schools across the island, many of which train in archery as a core sport! Despite the tough competition, Gabin fought hard and successfully improved his ranking compared to last year. 💪

Beyond the scores, it was a beautiful, joyful day celebrating the chivalrous spirit of archery alongside passionate young athletes.

Join us in saying a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Gabin! We are so proud of your dedication. See you next year on the field! 🌟

« Le plaisir de la dispute l’emporte sur le désir de la victoire. »

#IFSSuccess #StudentSpotlight #Archery #InterSchoolChampionship2026 #GoIFS

Architects in the making!🏗️

This year, our 5e students stepped into the shoes of the legendary Antoni Gaudí!
As part of our Gaudí Project, commemorating the centenary of his passing this year, we had the honor of welcoming Catalan architect Joan Capdevila for an exclusive, hands-on workshop.

📐 After a quick plunge into the theory, the classroom turned into a design studio. The challenge? Understanding and building a catenary curve (the natural curve formed by a hanging chain).

📎 Working collaboratively, the students used simple paper clips to replicate the exact model-making technique Gaudí used to design his architectural masterpieces, including the iconic Sagrada Família!

A huge thank you to Joan Capdevila for inspiring our students and bringing architectural history to life! 🙌✨

« L’architecture est le jeu savant, correct et magnifique des volumes assemblés sous la lumière. »

#ArchitectureInSchools #GaudiProject #HandsOnLearning #FutureArchitects #CreativeClassroom

IFS ATHLETIC WIN • Congratulations to Gaspar! 🎉

Huge congrats to Gaspar Sousa Lobo (4E) for an incredible athletic achievement! 🧗‍♂️🏆
In May 2026, Gaspar took home 3rd place at the Spark Bouldering competition in the Youth C Boys (13-14 year olds) category! 🥉🇸🇬

The Spark Bouldering Carnival is an exciting annual competition organized for young climbers in Singapore by Lighthouse Climbing. Standing on the podium in such a competitive field is a huge accomplishment!

Join us in celebrating Gaspar’s dedication, strength, and team spirit. Well done!
We can’t wait to see where your climbing journey takes you next. 🌟💪

👉 Leave a comment below to congratulate our champion!

« Il n’y a pas de mur trop haut pour celui qui refuse d’arrêter de grimper. »

#IFSAthleticWin #IFSSuccess #SingaporeClimbing #YouthAthletes #BoulderingCarnival

🤝 IFS x GESS: A successful partnership and a perfect wrap-up!

Last semester, 8 of our IFS students learning German spent two amazing days at the @gess_internationalschool .

On the agenda: 🗣️ Practicing German in real-life situations 📚 Attending classes with their buddies 🌍 Discovering a brand-new school system and atmosphere The verdict? Our students loved every single bit of it (especially the stunning campus and the canteen! 😋).

🚀 Bringing it full circle!
To beautifully wrap up this exchange program, we were thrilled to welcome 30 GESS students to our campus on June 17th! Our 5ème LVB German students hosted their GESS counterparts, who are currently learning French.

The day was packed with connection and smiles: 🥐 A warm welcome breakfast at the collège canteen to fuel up for the day. 📸 Vibrant group photos right before everyone marched off to explore and walk around the IFS campus together.

This successful exchange follows the equally fantastic visit of GESS students to IFS back in March. We love seeing our international community thrive and grow together!

« Le partage est le propre de l’éducation, et l’échange en est le cœur. »

#IFS #GESS #StudentExchange #GlobalCitizens #InternationalCommunity

Back to School 2026-2027: Everything You Need to Know! ✨🎒

From scheduling to school supplies, we have gathered all the essential resources to ensure a smooth transition for you and your children.

Swipe through our carousel below to discover the key categories for the upcoming school year:
🗓️ Schedule for the Start of the School Year
📅 Academic Calendar
📚 School Supplies
🍽️ Canteen
🚌 Transport
⚽ Extra-Curricular Activities
❓ Got questions? Visit our Back-to-School FAQ!

🔗 Access all the official documents, schedules, and direct links by visiting the link in our bio (or website) : https://www.ifs.edu.sg/my-ifs/back-to-school-2026-2027/

Let’s get ready for another fantastic year together! 🚀

#IFSSingapore #SchoolYear20262027 #InternationalFrenchSchool #SGSchools #IFSCommunity

IFS Champion Spotlight! 🇯🇵🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our amazing CM2 students, Ceon, who achieved an outstanding milestone by becoming the National Champion at the All Japan Jr Squash Championships 2026 (Girls U11 category)! 🥇✨

Ceon’s journey to the title was nothing short of spectacular. After progressing steadily to the final, she found herself pushed to the edge, losing the first two games against a formidable opponent. Demonstrating incredible resilience, mental strength, and determination, Ceon fought her way back to win the next three games in a row, securing a remarkable comeback victory! 👏💪

This national title reflects more than three years of consistent effort, hard work, and dedication, including training six days a week since switching from badminton to squash.

Ceon chose to register under the International French School (IFS) banner, proudly carrying our school’s name to the top of the podium in Japan! 🏫❤️
Please join us in congratulating Ceon for this monumental achievement. She is a true inspiration to our entire IFS community! 🌟

« Le sport consiste à surmonter les obstacles, à relever les défis et à ne jamais abandonner, même quand tout semble perdu. »

#SquashChampion #StudentAchievement #IFSCommunity #IFSSuccess #youthsports

« La vague du Changement » Sustainability in Action at IFS!🌊

The IFS community recently celebrated the conclusion of our grand Secondary Eco-Contest and officially inaugurated the meaningful project: « The Wave of Change » (« La vague du changement »). 🌊🌱

The event kicked off in front of the stunning new fresco before moving near the athletics track for the symbolic planting of a tree. A commemorative plaque featuring the names of the students from the winning classes is now proudly installed in front of it!

An Incredible Student Mobilization:
This comprehensive project engaged our students through 4 eco-responsible pillars:
Creativity: Nearly 500 drawings were created by our students to bring this unique fresco to life!
Solidarity: A massive bottle cap collection to fund a dedicated stand at the School Fair. 🧴
Action & Knowledge: 100% eco-responsible class projects and general knowledge quizzes on biodiversity. 🧠

We extend our warmest thanks to Mr. Benoit VAYRE (Technology Teacher and Sustainability & Biodiversity Coordinator). Thank you for your unwavering commitment, leadership, and the inspiration you pass on to our students to drive real change. You are the true driving force behind this wave! 🌲✨Congratulations to all our tomorrow’s eco-citizens!

« Ce que nous faisons n’est qu’une goutte d’eau dans l’océan. Mais si cette goutte n’existait pas, elle manquerait à l’océan. »

#SustainableDevelopment #IFSSuccess#Biodiversity #TheWaveOfChange #Engagement