Talking Heads: Martha Perry, St Clement’s School, Canada
In the first of a series of Talking Heads on International Women’s Day, Martha Perry, Head Teacher of St Clement’s School, Canada talks about why as a girls’ school of privilege, it is vital that we highlight that International Women’s Day this year hones in on the theme ALL as there continues to be a […]
GEN ALPHA TEENS EXPECT GENDER EQUALITY IN THEIR LIFETIME SAYS GLOBAL STUDY ACROSS 20 COUNTRIES
A global study conducted by International Education Charity, Round Square, has found that 79% of Gen Alpha teens (<16 years) believe that gender equality will be achieved in their lifetime.
Discovering Courage in Round Square Schools
In schools, courage can often be associated with visibility: the student who speaks out, leads decisively, or performs under pressure. These moments matter. Yet when we look carefully across Round Square schools, a quieter, more textured understanding of courage emerges. One that many educators will recognise instinctively, even if they have not always named it as such.
Case Study: Round Square Exchanges, Fountain Valley School, USA
Fountain Valley School of Colorado, USA, runs a carefully curated Round Square exchange programme, sending and hosting four to five students each year. Partnerships span Australia, South Africa, France, Germany, and South America, giving students the opportunity to experience life, learning, and culture in different parts of the world. For Simon Walker, who oversees Round […]
RS Conference 2026: Singapore International School, India
In February 2026, Singapore International School hosted a Round Square Conference centred on environmental responsibility. Over four days, students engaged in dialogue, creative problem-solving, service, and experiential learning designed to connect sustainability with personal and collective responsibility.
Case Study: ODM Sapphire Global School – Student-Led International Collaboration on Teen Fears
ODM Sapphire Global School in India led an ambitious Round Square collaboration that connected 16 schools across six countries and engaged students aged 13–18 in a shared exploration of Teen Fears – Stories of Courage, Culture & Change. Rooted in student experience and shaped by student voice, the project created space for young people to […]
Case Study: Letters of Kindness, Ermitage International School, France
When Tania Ambridge took on the role of Round Square Coordinator at Ermitage International School in France, she made a deliberate choice early on: the students would be in charge. What followed was not a complex programme or a calendar full of meetings, but a series of small, thoughtful acts of kindness and the quiet […]
A King Constantine Medal Story: Lasya Mohan Varma, Inventure Academy
Lasya Mohan Varma, a student at Inventure Academy in Bangalore, India, was awarded her school’s King Constantine Medal for leading a city wide student movement to address traffic and road safety.
Case Study: Sasha The Humanoid Robot – Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, India
Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (SKV), an all-girls, fully residential school in Gwalior in India, believes that adventure takes on an unconventional form, not on mountain trails or rivers, but within the walls of a classroom. When a group of SKV students decided to build a humanoid robot named Sasha, they embarked on a journey that perfectly embodies the Round Square IDEAL of Adventure, embracing challenge, uncertainty, and discovery through action.
Talking Heads: Pratima Gupta, Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi in India
In the latest episode of our podcast, Pratima Gupta, Head of School at Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi, India delves into a thought-provoking topic: courage in schools. Drawing from her extensive experience in education, Pratima challenges us to reconsider the purpose of schooling beyond academic qualifications. She asks a fundamental question: when our students […]