Speaking Truth, Teaching Humanity: Sense of Responsibility in the Age of A.I.
by Kalyan Ali Balaven, Headteacher, Dunn School, America When I think about Kurt Hahn’s vision of education—the insistence that schools shape character as much as intellect, and that responsibility to others is not a side lesson but the core of the curriculum—I realize I was fortunate enough to have my own personal Kurt Hahn in […]
Daily Assemblies: Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Lucknow, India
Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Lucknow, India At Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Lucknow in India, student-led daily assemblies build students’ Spirit of Adventure through the challenge of public speaking. These assemblies also promote a Spirit of Democracy, as students tackle thought-provoking social, political, and environmental issues, opening the floor to interaction and debate with contributions welcomed […]
Round Square Weekly 20.08.2025
📬 RS Weekly 20 August 2025 RSIS India 2025 and Discovering Inquisitiveness in Round Square schools ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
Collaboration Case Study: Story Relay – Pass the Baton
Stories are the heartbeats of imagination. They carry us to new worlds, teach us empathy, and give voice to the thoughts we sometimes struggle to express. Story telling is the best form of communication and lots are happening in the world through story telling.
Being a Baraza Leader
“Being a Baraza leader is not just about leadership skills,” said Cheyenne, a student at St George’s Diocesan School in Namibia. “It’s also about compassion, being kind-hearted, and going the extra mile — even when it takes you beyond what’s familiar.” Her peer Grace agreed: “It comes with bravery. It’s about challenging yourself in a […]
Student Experiences on RSIS South Africa July 2025
In July 2025, students from Round Square schools around the world travelled to South Africa to join the Round Square International Service Project hosted by Tiger Kloof Educational Institution, partnering with Lesego Serolong (One Million Beehives campaign). Over two weeks, the international team worked alongside the local community to help complete a permanent building for […]
Acts of Kindness: Windermere School, UK
To mark 50 years as a Round Square member school, Windermere School in the UK set itself a simple but powerful challenge: to generate 50 Acts of Kindness—one for each year of its Round Square journey. Inspired by scientific research showing that kindness benefits not only others but also our own mental wellbeing, the school […]
Round Square Weekly 25.06.2025
Engagement with the Global Community
One of the things that makes Felsted such a special place is our engagement with the global community, and one of the key ways in which we do this is through our membership of Round Square. There are now more than 270 Round Square schools in more than 50 countries across the world, and they have a shared vision based on the IDEALS (internationalism, democracy, environmental stewardship, adventure, leadership and service).
Round Square Day Global Challenge
On 5 June, we will celebrate Round Square Day with our annual call to action for student fundraising. This year, students in Round Square schools across the world have set an internationally collaborative challenge to circumnavigate the globe in sponsored miles, raising funds for Round Square’s bursary and community service programmes as they go. To […]