College – Issue 32

ROUND SQUARE Acting locally, thinking globally

Encouraging College boys to become global citizens is an increasingly important part of their wider education. Towards this aim, the school has been accepted into Round Square, a world-wide organisation characterised by a shared belief in an approach to education based on six pillars, or ideals, drawn from the theories of education philosopher Kurt Hahn. College is the only school in the South Island to be part of the organisation.

Deputy Principal Rob Donaldson says “We want boys to understand the world from a global perspective and to forge links with the rest

This year, College will be focusing on internationalism and creating links with other Round Square schools through exchanges, in collaboration with the Modern Languages Department. College will also run an international week in Term 3 to complement Modern Languages Week. College already encompasses some of the Round Square values with its various student committees, but boys involved in leading its implementation at College will be focusing on developing these further. Examples are committees for the environment, service,

student welfare, sport, arts and culture. The important thing is that these committees are organised and led by the boys.

of the world. We want them to celebrate diversity and

Rob says College and Round Square values overlap, and

internationalism. It’s not about tolerating people from a different background, but more about understanding and celebrating our differences.” Before committing to applying for membership, Rob Donaldson appointed a committee of boys and staff to investigate the pros and cons of joining Round Square. The committee recommended applying for global membership.

therefore complement each other. Boys will be able to take advantage of a world-wide network of schools, attend conferences and go on service trips. “It will take time for the boys to grasp the advantages of belonging to the organisation, but once it starts growing and developing, and they start going on trips and

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