Act today, change tomorrow RSIC2015
The theme was ‘Act today, Change tomorrow’ and students considered the complex issue of sustainability.
Al Salamu Alaikum, together we have it all… RSIC2014
The 2014 Round Square International Conference was jointly hosted by Sanskaar Valley School in India and King’s Academy in Jordan
Student Committee at Scotch Oakburn College
A recent initiative undertaken by the Student Committee at Scotch Oakburn College in Tasmania, Australia sought to bring into focus issues around mental health in the greater Launceston Community, for the benefit of secondary students from a wide range of schools.
Student exchange: Jasmine
This exchange has made me more employable and has encouraged me try to new things even if I have no experience in that field. If it wasn’t for this exchange, then I may never have had the courage to join the army.
Student exchange: Angus and Luis
“being part of Round Square has opened the way for students from schools in different countries to communicate with and step into each other’s lives. If you can, go for it. Make the most of every opportunity, because you’re not going to see what you can see there here.”
Wellbeing at VDJS
Mindfulness, meditation and yoga are just some of the practices used at girls’ school, VDJS, to support students’ wellbeing. Public Relations Officer, Richa Rudra, provides details of these practices and explains the impact on students’ mental health and academic performance. Author and position: Richa Rudra, Public Relations Officer School: Vidya Devi Jindal School, or VDJS, […]
Vivek: Implementing the Discovery Framework in Early Years
Meenu Sahi shares her advice on how to introduce the Round Square Discovery Framework to students in Early Years. Methods within and outside of the curriculum are shared, alongside advice on educating staff and parents. Author and position: Meenu Sahi, Head of the Junior School School: Vivek High School, India Introduction Over the past three […]
CultuRama: Celebrating cultural diversity at UWCSEA through dance
Vice-Principal, Cathy Jones, of UWCSEA shares information on an initiative to help students discover diversity and different cultures through studying dances around the world. Learning is shared in the lead-up to and during a performance event called CultuRama. Author and position: Cathy Jones, Vice Principal School: UWCSEA is an international IB school with two campuses […]
St Mary’s Colchester: How our enrichment activities promote wellbeing
Examples of how St Mary’s Colchester has revised its extra-curricular programme, provided an outlet for staff to discuss well-being issues in school, and created a well-being day to showcase the broad range of activities that can enrich, motivate, soothe and challenge students and explore what well-being means at an individual level.
St Cyprian’s School student participation
Dave Carr from St Cyprian’s shares his school’s approach on selecting, preparing and evaluating student participation in Round Square exchanges, conferences, inter-school collaborations and international service projects. Author and position: Dave Carr, Director of Co-curricular activities School: St Cyprian’s School is a boarding and day school for girls located in Cape Town, South Africa, with […]