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'''Round Square''' is |
'''Round Square''' is an association of schools in 40 countries. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The concept of Round Square was conceived in 1966 |
The concept of Round Square was conceived in 1966 based on the educational ideology of [[Kurt Hahn]], who founded two of its original member schools, [[Schule Schloss Salem]] in Germany,<ref>http://www.schule-schloss-salem.de/en/about-us/history/kurt-hahn-archive.html</ref> with [[Prince Max of Baden]], and [[Gordonstoun]] in Scotland.<ref>http://www.gordonstoun.org.uk/round-square</ref> |
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In 1966, King [[Constantine II of Greece|Constantine]] of the Hellenes, a former pupil of [[Anavryta Experimental Lyceum|Anavryta]] (later a founding Round Square Member School), Chaired a meeting of the Heads of seven schools and proposed |
In 1966, King [[Constantine II of Greece|Constantine]] of the Hellenes, a former pupil of [[Anavryta Experimental Lyceum|Anavryta]] (later a founding Round Square Member School), Chaired a meeting of the Heads of seven schools and proposed<ref>http://www.greekroyalfamily.gr/en.html</ref> the creation of an international association of schools based on Kurt Hahn‘s method of teaching. The association was later named after the Round Square building at Gordonstoun, where the first conference took place in 1967.<ref>https://www.roundsquare.org/about-us/who-we-are/history/ {{unreliable source}}</ref>{{unreliable source}} |
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The idea, developed between Jocelin Winthrop-Young, a pupil of both schools and later the Headmaster of [[Anavryta Experimental Lyceum|Anavryta]] school, the Markraf of Baden and His Majesty, was the creation of an international alliance of schools. Their binding principles would derive from Kurt Hahn‘s teachings, and whose students might be prepared to provide practical support to communities in need, as Salem’s pupils had done after the earthquake at Argostoli in the Ionian Islands in 1954. The association was later named after the Round Square building at Gordonstoun, where the first conference took place in 1967.<ref>https://www.roundsquare.org/about-us/who-we-are/history/</ref> |
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==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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===Conferences=== |
===Conferences=== |
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Students have opportunities at various age levels to attend Round Square Conferences at national, regional and global levels |
Students have opportunities at various age levels to attend Round Square Conferences at national, regional and global levels. Each conference has a theme based on the ideals of Round Square, and consist of a combination of guest speakers, group discussions, cultural visits, community service and adventure activities. |
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Each Round Square school brings a delegation of up to six students to each International Conference, and each year they return with a vast set of new experiences and ideas that have a profoundly positive impact on their world outlook. In the past few years Conferences have been held in Thailand, South Africa, England and India. |
Each Round Square school brings a delegation of up to six students to each International Conference, and each year they return with a vast set of new experiences and ideas that have a profoundly positive impact on their world outlook. In the past few years Conferences have been held in Thailand, South Africa, England and India. |
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Regional Conferences are held for both younger and older students. These are closer to home, but run in a similar, age appropriate format to International Conferences, giving students a chance to make new friends, broaden their minds and join activities celebrating the Round Square ethos. |
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===Projects=== |
===Projects=== |
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Round Square schools encourage students to take part in a range of community service{{clarify}} activities both locally and internationally. Many projects are run through the school and further opportunities are available via the Round Square Region, Network and Worldwide Organisation. |
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=== Exchanges=== |
=== Exchanges=== |
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| Type | International network of Member Schools |
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Membership | New schools inducted by election of member schools |
Official language | Working language is English |
| Website | www.roundsquare.org |
Round Square is an association of schools in 40 countries.
History
The concept of Round Square was conceived in 1966 based on the educational ideology of Kurt Hahn, who founded two of its original member schools, Schule Schloss Salem in Germany,[1] with Prince Max of Baden, and Gordonstoun in Scotland.[2]
In 1966, King Constantine of the Hellenes, a former pupil of Anavryta (later a founding Round Square Member School), Chaired a meeting of the Heads of seven schools and proposed[3] the creation of an international association of schools based on Kurt Hahn‘s method of teaching. The association was later named after the Round Square building at Gordonstoun, where the first conference took place in 1967.[4][unreliable source?]
Activities
Conferences
Students have opportunities at various age levels to attend Round Square Conferences at national, regional and global levels. Each conference has a theme based on the ideals of Round Square, and consist of a combination of guest speakers, group discussions, cultural visits, community service and adventure activities.
Each Round Square school brings a delegation of up to six students to each International Conference, and each year they return with a vast set of new experiences and ideas that have a profoundly positive impact on their world outlook. In the past few years Conferences have been held in Thailand, South Africa, England and India.
Projects
Round Square schools encourage students to take part in a range of community service[clarification needed] activities both locally and internationally. Many projects are run through the school and further opportunities are available via the Round Square Region, Network and Worldwide Organisation.
Exchanges
A key feature of the Round Square experience is the exchanges of students and academic staff between member schools. Teacher exchanges may last for one academic year, and student exchanges vary but are usually one or two terms or semesters in duration. Each individual Round Square School sets its own terms and conditions for exchange and provides its own requirements, information and advice. Round Square schools wishing to arrange an exchange can find a partner by logging in and using the exchange online tools.