Discovering Tenacity in Round Square schools
Tenacity is about more than grit. It’s the ability to persevere through challenges, stay committed to meaningful goals, and grow through experience. Across Round Square schools, students are discovering and developing tenacity in different ways — from service projects and school leadership to adventure expeditions and international collaborations. These examples offer practical inspiration for schools […]
Case Study: Keimei Gakuen, Japan – Stitches for Riches and Summer Baraza
At Keimei Gakuen in Japan, students have been building connections across borders and communities through two transformative initiatives: the Stitches for Riches (SFR) campaign and the Summer Baraza. These programs, guided by Round Square IDEALS of service, leadership, and internationalism, give students opportunities to take initiative, develop resilience, and make a tangible difference. The Stitches for Riches campaign, launched […]
A King Constantine Medal Story: Gevorg Vahramyan
Gevorg Vahramyan, a student at “Shirakatsy Lyceum” International Scientific-Educational Complex in Yerevan, Armenia, has been awarded his school’s King Constantine Medal for his leadership, vision, and tenacity in representing his homeland on the global Round Square stage. His efforts to raise awareness of Armenia’s culture and identity through international collaboration have inspired peers across the […]
From D20 to SIC: Students Driving Sustainable Innovation at DAIS
The D20 Summit at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in India began as a small idea from six students. Fresh from attending a G20-inspired student conference at Mayo College, they returned energised by the spirit of collaboration and action they had witnessed. “We really felt like we had a voice,” said one of the founding organisers. […]
Discovering a Commitment to Sustainability in Round Square Schools
Sustainability is more than a topic in a classroom. It is a shared value, brought to life by students across the Round Square network. Through the Discovery framework, young people are observing challenges, taking initiative, and creating real-world sustainable solutions that transform their local communities. From reducing waste to innovating sustainable technologies, and transforming school […]
Biodiversity Project, Oakleigh Grammar, Australia
Guided by a sense of care for their surroundings and a desire to make their school more vibrant, members of the Year 11 Student Representative Council (SRC) at Oakleigh Grammar in Australia have launched a biodiversity project that’s transforming their campus, one plant at a time. The inspiration began with a simple observation. “What first […]
Round Square Weekly 15.10.2025
RS Weekly News: 15 October 2025 The latest news and updates from the Round Square network ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
Round Square Weekly 01.10.2025
📬 RS Weekly 1 October 2025 RSIC2025 Dubai – Thank you for coming and gratitude to our hosts ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
RS Forums for schools in Europe and the Med
Programme: The programme will begin at 3pm on Friday afternoon with Introductions and Global Updates with Rachael Westgarth, Round Square’s Chief Executive, followed by a round of Blue-Sky Barazas (accompanied by pre-dinner drinks). Saturday will be a full day packed with Good Practice Sharing, presentations and workshops, including a high-speed share-and-steal session (for which you will each […]
RS Forum for schools in Australasia and East Asia
With grateful thanks to Radford College in Australia for stepping up to host, we are pleased to invite Round Square schools in Australasia and East Asia to save the dates for a RS Forum for Heads of School and Round Square Coordinators from 5 to 7 March 2026. The Round Square Forum is an annual opportunity […]