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About Round Square and the IDEALS
Round Square is a worldwide association of more than 70 member
schools on five continents, of which 20 are in India. These schools
share a commitment, beyond academic excellence, to personal
development and responsibility through service, challenge, adventure
and international understanding.
All member schools share a strong underlying belief: this is the view of learning by doing.
It is an on-going process of self-confrontation and formation, involving a fundamental objective of the full and individual development of every student into a whole person: academically, physically, culturally and spiritually, within the supportive environment of their School community.
IDEALS - THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND ROUND SQUARE
The essential philosophy of Round Square is based on these six
pillars. Some of the most exciting Round Square experiences come
from the Hahnian vision which fuses them together. They are
interrelated and all of equal importance
| "…an eminent man challenged me to explain what sailing in a
schooner could do for international education. In reply, I
said we had at that moment the application before us for a
future king of an Arab country to enter Gordonstoun. I
happened to have at the school some Jews...If the Arab and
one of these Jews were to go out sailing on our schooner. .
.perhaps in a Northeasterly gale, and if they were become
thoroughly seasick together, I would have done something for
international education.” ….
Dr. Kurt Hahn |
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Teaching students both the
values of democracy and the importance of active
participation in democracy is essential to Round Square
schools.
Freedom of thought and speech is greatly encouraged and
appropriate forums and channels of communication are set in
place. Students are also taught to appreciate the importance
of self-discipline and are trained and expected to share in
the running of the school.
Therefore, student government and a genuine sense of
responsibility in the management of the school are goals in
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| "It is the sin of the soul to
force young people into opinions - indoctrination is of the
devil - but it is culpable neglect not to impel young people
into experiences. “
Dr. Kurt Hahn
The task of modern education is incomplete with out bringing
about a conscious awareness of the environment that we
constitute and our duties towards the same….for it gives us
unsparingly and it deserves to be respected, if we respect
ourselves and the future! |
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| "Expeditions can greatly
contribute towards building strength of character. Joseph
Conrad in Lord Jim tells us that it is necessary for a youth
to
experience events which 'reveal the inner worth of the man;
the
edge of his temper; the fibre of his stuff; the quality of
his resistance; the secret truth of his pretences, not only
to himself but others." Dr. Kurt Hahn
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"Education must enable young people to effect what they
have recognized to be right, despite hardships, despite
dangers, despite inner skepticism, despite boredom, and
despite mockery from the world. . . ."
Dr. Kurt Hahn Leadership is found
in those whose convictions are rooted in personal
responsibility, kindness and justice. Opportunities for
student leadership in the school's community are fostered.
The annual conference is an ideal forum for students to
demonstrate leadership skills, both in the planning process
and public administration. |
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"The experience of helping a fellow man in danger, or even of
training in a realistic manner to be ready to give this help, tends to change the balance of power in a youth's inner life with the result
that compassion can become the master motive.“
Dr. Kurt Hahn
The passion and ability to serve another fellow is of
immense satisfaction to the soul "I regard it as the
foremost task of education to insure the survival of these
qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable
spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self
denial, and above all, compassion." |
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How to get involved
Round Square is open to students in various age groups:
Sub Junior (Grades V & VI)
Junior (Grades VII to IX)
Senior (Grades X to XII)
Regional Conferences:
Each year the South Asia & Gulf Region plays host to at least one
Conference in of the above categories and details for the same are updated on
‘Upcoming Conferences’ link or you can also
contact
Mr. Sumit M. Dargan
Round Square Representative
at sumitd@pathways.ac.in
or by phone at +91-9910029784
International Conferences:
Each year the Round Square body comes together for an International
Conference to deliberate upon issues of contemporary global concern.
This Conference attracts patronage and presence of eminent
personalities such as:
H.M. King Constantine
H.R.H The Duke of York, CVO,
ADC Nelson Mandela
Kevan Gosper, AO
Craig Kielburger, CM, MSM, OMC
Upcoming Conferences
International
International Conference, Mayo College Boys and Girls, Ajmer,
INDIA
Date(s): 9th – 15th October, 2009
Theme: ‘Tamsoma Jyotirgamay’ – From darkness to light
Website:
http://www.rsc09.org
Regional
Senior Regional Conference Punjab Public School, Nabha (Open to Grades X to XII)
Date(s): 23 – 26 September, 2009
Theme: Democracy - Empowering the Underprivileged
Sub Junior Regional Conference Pathways World School, Gurgaon (Open
to Grades V and VI)
Date(s): 12th to 15th November, 2009
Theme: ‘Prakritik Sampadam’ – Countryside Calling
Junior Regional Conference
The Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal
(Open to Grades VII to IX)
Date(s): 20th to 23rd December, 2009
Theme: Yet to be disclosed
Exchange Programme
Student Exchanges
Pathways World School is a co-educational day cum residential school catering to the Primary Years Programme of the IBO, its own curriculum in the Middle Years and the IGCSE and IB – Diploma in
the Secondary School.
Our academic year commences in August and we take a mid-year break in December. Our second semester is from January to May. Students interested to explore the possibility of an exchange are requested to get in touch with their schools’ Round Square Representative to find out more.
Faculty Exchanges
Pathways World School has more than 100 faculty members on board hailing from as many as 17 nationalities. Diverse,
yet integrated, it provides an excellent milieu of academic challenge, cultural interaction and much more.
Interested faculty are requested to get in touch with the school at
info@pathways.ac.in or at
communications@pathways.ac.in
Regional Service Projects
The Round Square schools in the region of South Asia and Gulf are constantly exploring opportunities to extend the aspect of service project participation to a larger cohort of students.
In this endeavour, schools often pursue collaborative projects or regional service projects.
Interested participants must keep their eyes out for this
section as we will shortly update more inputs on this page for
Projects during the December, 2009 break.
Pathways @ Regional Service Project in Thailand
In association with
Regent School,
Thailand
and
The Doon School,
Dehra Dun, India
June, 2009
International Service Projects
International Service Projects are an excellent opportunity to embrace the most from an experience under the RS umbrella.
There are two distinct project periods:
June – July
December
Interested students are requested to be in touch with
Mr. Sumit M. Dargan
Round Square Representative
at sumitd@pathways.ac.in
on more information regarding:
Upcoming Projects
Eligibility
Process of application
Other concerns
Past Conferences
Pathways have been a regular participant at the Regional level in various Conferences organised in this region. The Conferences that have been organised in this period are:
December, 2008
Junior Regional Conference at The Millennium School, Dubai
February, 2009
Sub Junior Regional Conference at Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar
July, 2009
Regional Conference at The Daly College, Indore
Organising Committee
The school is working actively towards the process of creating
committees to carry forward the various opportunities presented
through the Round Square forum.
It is intended to institute these committees along with the Student
Council bodies of the Primary, Middle & Secondary School.
Links and Contacts
Pathways World School
Aravali Retreat, Off, Gurgaon Sohna Road,
Gurgaon – 122 012 (Haryana) India
Phone: +91 – 124 – 231 – 8880
Fax: +91 – 124 – 231 – 8888
URL: http://www.pathways.ac.in
School Director
Dr. Sarvesh Naidu
E-mail:
schooldir@pathways.ac.in
Round Square Representative
Sumit M. Dargan
E-mail: sumitd@pathways.ac.in
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