Archive for the ‘ocs’ Category

It’s UP & RUNNING

Posted: October 3, 2007 in memory lane, mi vida loca, ocs

The once defunct OCS libya website is now up and running, thanks to Cindy McIlquham Burke for messaging @ posting me the news. So, guys, all you have to do is type this addy: http://www.ocslibya.org

Memories … for Romana

Posted: August 9, 2007 in Libya, memory lane, ocs

What’s left with me are only memories, the objects can no longer be seen or found. Most have disappeared with time and travels. What’s left are only the vivid scenes in my mind and heart. How I dream to turn back time and gather all my belongings which I may have discarded on my journey home. [...]

Where art thou?

Posted: March 10, 2007 in Libya, memory lane, mi vida loca, ocs

The OCS Alumni web page is currently unaccessible due to some unforeseen reasons, it has been difficult for us to stay & keep in touch with the rest of the Alumni. The last news or message I’ve heard was from Reem Ben Halim aka Ocsgal. Reem, I’ve replied to your message, hope you’ll have a [...]

untitled iv

Posted: September 29, 2006 in culture, Libya, memory lane, mi vida loca, ocs, ramadan

Looking at my little cousin breaking fast reminds me of myself at her age or maybe a few years older. Kids these days have been trained to fast since the tender age of 5 or 6. Some would fast for half a day for a few days or weeks, it all depends. Some would fast [...]

A little bit of History

Posted: April 8, 2006 in Libya, memory lane, ocs

I have no idea who wrote this, but I found it at the Families.com web site. Here is some information about OCS. The Martyrs School (formerly Oil Companies School) is located three miles west of Tripoli. The school was originally designed to meet the educational needs of the major oil companies in Tripoli. However, in [...]

Memoir

Posted: November 23, 2005 in culture, Globe Trekker, Libya, memory lane, ocs, Snaps

More Libyan pictures (1986-88)

Oil Companies School, Tripoli, Libya

Posted: November 23, 2005 in memory lane, ocs

School’s Open Day   Parents waiting patiently at the the school’s corridor

In the school gym, all students are to dress in their national costume.

Preparing for school performance

Posted: November 23, 2005 in Libya, memory lane, ocs, Snaps

Forty-five students at the International School in Tripoli, Libya, will sit the Leaving Certificate this June. Under the desert sun, they will apply themselves to the very same papers as the 60,000 or so youngsters who will take the exams here in Ireland. The ISM international school was founded in 1958 for expatriate pupils whose [...]