Round Square at SPCC

Educational philosophy of Round Square

This is based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Kurt Hahn, who believed that the greatest thing one could learn – and inspire in others – was compassion and that students can only really understand life through developing their courage, generosity, imagination, principles and resolution.

Round Square’s six pillars – IDEALS

I – Internationalism
D – Democracy
E – Environmentalism
A – Adventure
L – Leadership
S – Service

The IDEALS have been formed on the precepts penned by Kurt Hahn. They include:

• giving children the chance to discover themselves
• allowing children to experience both success and failure
• providing periods of silence (for reflection)
• training the imagination, and the ability to anticipate and plan
• taking sports and games seriously, but only as a part of a rounded education
• freeing the children of rich and influential parents from the paralyzing influence of privilege

Currently there are 200 Round Square schools in 50 countries on six continents that connect and collaborate to offer world-class programmes and experiences, developing global competence, character and confidence in our students. This seeks to broaden the member schools’ international network, and to increase opportunities for exchange and participation in international service projects as well.

Round Square schools in the world

For more information, please visit the Round Square official website:

http://www.roundsquare.org/