Round Square
About Round Square
Top: Roundsquare Leadership Board for the 2022-23 school year
Based in Windsor, England, the Round Square is a consortium of 220 like-minded schools in 50 countries on every continent. Founded by educational theorist Kurt Hahn, the founder of Gordunston School in Scotland and the Outward Bound movement, his approach to experiential learning led to the Round Square founding. He is credited for the quote, “There is more to you than you know.”
Based in Windsor, England, the Round Square is a consortium of 220 like-minded schools in 50 countries on every continent. Founded by educational theorist Kurt Hahn, the founder of Gordunston School in Scotland and the Outward Bound movement, his approach to experiential learning led to the Round Square founding. He is credited for the quote, “There is more to you than you know.” The Round Square organization is most noted for its approach to embedding character education, leadership development, service, experiential learning, democracy and internationalism in the school’s existing framework. These form the six IDEALS of the program. We, as a school, are already doing this in our teaching and learning; our values and mission statement embody the Round Square ethos and philosophy.
OPPORTUNITIES
International Conferences
Powerful, 1200 student+ international experiences in places such as Singapore, Hamburg, Ottawa, Indore, Cape Town, and with major speakers- Justin Trudeau, Winnie Mandela, explorers, change makers, and young leaders making and inspiring changeRegional Conferences
Conferences on a specific thread, a bit closer to home.International Service Trips- students sign up for Christmas and summer trips on their own to complete extraordinary service projects under the Round Square guidance.
Student Exchanges
One way or two way for three or four weeks at a time; primary objective is cultural immersion.Student Leadership of the Round Square Student Committee
Teacher Exchanges
King Constantine Award
Awarded annually to a girl who embodies the spirt of the six IDEALS.Flintridge Sacred Heart Participation in Round Square
- Attended Round Square International Conference - Nairobi, Kenya - October 2023
- Attended Round Square International Conference - Oxford, UK - September 2022
- Hosted and Lead International Zoom Conference - November 2022
Outcomes
- Character and experiential education-risk taking, resilience, teamwork, empathy, problem solving, etc.
- Develop global competencies, cultural competencies, leadership, service, and empowerment
- Transformative experiences for students and adults alike
Round Square Representative
Dr. Juli JamesDirector of Community Life
jjames@fsha.org
FSHA Attends Round Square Conference in Bogota, Colombia - Fall 2024
FSHA Attends Round Square Conference in Kenya - Fall 2023
FSHA Attends Round Square Conference in London - Fall 2022
Round Square Zoom Webinar
Round Square News
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Round Square at Open House
ROUND SQUARE KING CONSTANTINE AWARDS
This 2024 King Constantine award is given to the original founding member of the FSHA Round Square committee. Jenna Todorov has given 500% to every Round Square initiative. She is the first to respond to a call for volunteers for open houses, back to school nights, and new student events.
She traveled as a Round Square leader to our first international conference to Oxford , England and demonstrated true internationalism and global understanding. She was instrumental in the planning and implementation of our first global zoom conference, “Fear Less”. The conference was attended by 100 or more students from around the world, and it was an amazing success, serving as the gold standard for Zoom Postcards.
She has taken the lead with our other amazing Round Square leaders in planning and running fundraisers, Round Square week, our charity coffee house, and more. The Round Square committee raised $2000 for our local Habitat for Humanity chapter over a one year period.
Jenna is a dedicated community servant and has completed hundreds of volunteer hours in the local community.
For her extraordinary service to the Round Square and the community, this year’s King Constantine medal goes to senior Jenna Todorov ‘24.
This year’s award recipient goes to a student whose compassion and service led to extraordinary work with the Tondo people of the Philippines. Her work has been a game changer for a community living in poverty and hardship. Through her efforts, hope has been ignited and lives have been improved. Madison produced and directed an extraordinary documentary about the village and its people. Her efforts will continue with ongoing service work planned within the Tondo community. The 2023 Round Square King Constantine medal goes to Madison W. ’24.
FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART
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Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
626-685-8300
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Flintridge Sacred Heart, a Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory, day and boarding high school, educates young women for a life of faith, integrity, and truth.
