Round Square: a community of schools
Round Square is an international community of 280+ schools in 50 countries that collaborate on character education around six themes (the Round Square IDEALS) – International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service.
Understanding that many of life’s important lessons come from practical experience, we use experiential learning, to shape students’ character, and build their capacity to make a positive difference in the world as globally-minded, courageous and compassionate leaders.
An Introduction to Round Square
By exploring the six RS IDEALS, students set off on a learning journey which leads them to 12 Discoveries of personal virtues and attributes, building the capabilities and confidence needed to make a positive difference in the world.
Round Square schools are encouraged to interpret and apply this teaching and learning framework in ways most appropriate to their culture, style and facilities.
In sharing and comparing their different approaches, schools develop good-practice around the six IDEALS, with a common aim to build character and realise potential in their students.