RS News (September 2013)

ROUND SQUARE NEWS Sept 2013 - Issue 15

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Round Square International Conference 2013 Saint Andrew’s School, Boca Raton, Florida, USA 6 - 12 October 2013

h t e h Wav c t a C e

Greetings from South Florida!

Change.

Bring Your Bling!

All delegations are being asked to arrive with bling on October 6, 2013.

“Bring Your Bling!” is an effort to connect delegates as an immediate ice-breaker.

For our purposes this would be pins/ buttons for exchange with other delegates Pins/buttons can be hand-made (creative) or prefabricated and should represent

Nick Dorn, Round Square International Conference Chairman and his student committee

RSIC Mobile App – Coming Soon! continues and will be available for download on Apple, Google, and Windows devices. The App will allow delegations to familiarize themselves with a range of topics prior to the conference: locations and maps, times and agenda, speakers and more.

For more information about the conference the conference website

to bring 25 pins/buttons per delegate for distribution over the course of the week.

http://www.rsic2013.org/

• General News - Honorary Doctor of Education - Flags for Sale - Young Round Square Conference

• RSIS Project News - July 2013 Projects

bedecked with the most pins/buttons win an award (besides a strong neck).

During seven days in Boca Raton delegates will be inspired by acclaimed keynote speakers and panels and participate in dynamic collaborative activities on campus and in the greater South Florida community.

Contents

- December 2013 Projects For more information visit http://www.rsic2013.org Contact Nicholas Dorn E: nick.dorn@saintandrews.net T: 001.561.210.2092 Skype: DORN0817

- Leader Training

• Regional News

GENERAL NEWS

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES With less than two months until we gather Action Plan. who contacted me following the email

We are also excited that there will be

perhaps, the adult program will provide

issues of relevance to the future of

the beginning of October.

Roderick D Fraser Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Honorary Doctorate Award Board of Trustees, was presented with an personal dream. No other generation

dream that belongs to someone else.� the BA Business Administration degree course in partnership. educators, having taught at several of lead�. an educational advisor to the Punjab state government, and is involved in several international educational organisations, including sitting on the G-20 Heads of 20 most iconic schools in the world, such

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Contributions

GENERAL NEWS

YOUNG ROUND SQUARE CONFERENCE - YRS 2014 We know that there is great excitement amongst all our members at the prospect of being a part

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE resounding success on all fronts.

to all other members/delegations, Africa region.

done to the project participants. There are detailed reports the high levels of commitment from all involved.

This two stage registration has been selected to enable all schools to prepare for their registration following in the Northern Hemisphere. A further consideration regarding registration is that there has also been huge interest in the conference from schools around the world and we have a clear need to ensure that to register and that we guarantee

the 2014 conferences are picking up momentum.

The prospect of the development of a new and detailed strategic plan for the organization brings the potential

a clear need to address the mid to long term future of the

schools will be accommodated but we recognise that in order to facilitate this we will need to

Board will achieve the objective of such an plan.

The maximum number of spaces

represents one adult and three students, please do not attempt to register more than one adult

Heads and indeed others from a diverse selection of schools across the globe. The seminar took place over Brazil who had expressed some interest in membership

second instance two adults and four students.

as a whole are limited, spaces

can increase delegation sizes, but, for now, we are restricting numbers so that we can ensure that all our attend. Guidance notes will be sent schools to register. Please visit the conference website for more information:

sought-after peace. We visited schools in three cities

explored how global and local partnerships can contribute

as an attractive option.

impressive newsletter and her continued commitment to

Florida soon.

Brian Dawson

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RSIS PROJECT NEWS We’re all smiles in the RSIS office at the moment, after a really wonderful summer season of Projects in Canada, Peru, India Ladakh, South Africa and Romania. All the teams have done incredible work to build schools, classrooms, dormitories, kitchens, hiking trails and a youth centre and we couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of them! We hope you enjoy reading about their Projects, and if you’d like to see more in detail – check out the RSIS newsletter.

Liz Gray

RSIS Project Manager

July 2013 Projects

all over the world. After meeting in New

CANADA one, but an exceptional one. Ten students embarked on their adventure with two leaders, travelling up to the north of

LADAKH

mid-project break (in Alaska!) the team do some restoration work on the historic buildings, and then travelled back to Nations people to make new benches

local people. Thom was with the team throughout the trip and his incredible adventures, stories and links with the First Nations people added so much colour to this trip. The team had three

traditional meeting place for the peoples team also painting a huge mural inside a traditional 12-man canoe, camping on the side of the river each night. The team well as forming into a stunning acapella

mountain! The team cleared scrub and

moving hundreds of 11kg bricks up to the site, mixing mud cement, stripping and smoothing the poplar logs to be used

with their singing on the last evening in Vancouver!

heroes, an under-water scene, a forest students also had a chance to do some teaching at the school and their hard the school and local people held a song and dance show for them, and hosted a

team in ceremonial katas (scarves) and the Project work was over, the team

over 5,000m but with incredible views the team hiked up to the base camp of enthusiastic students carried on with a local guide up to the edge of the glacier, just below the peak at 6,153m! After the

The international team then had 24 hours

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RSIS PROJECT NEWS PERU

SOUTH AFRICA

ROMANIA

Napoca the team travelled down to Baisoara, to the wonderful facilities at the do some chores in town before heading to

were given their own set of pan-pipes

a lot of work cut out for them! The team split up into different sub-groups with

some went to teach in the classrooms at the school and some painting a huge world map on the end wall of the school! work-hours put in but the school now has a remarkable new building which should

then organized themselves into different work groups and leaders who would rotate responsibilities during the trip. The

alongside two amazing local builders, the group got to work with breathtaking up to over their heads in no time at all,

into the rock! After lunch (while tethered to the rock face, with amazing views down the cliff to the ground below. On

people, the team made a herculean effort

inside with colourful murals!

got close-up with cheetahs, leopards,

few photos of the group and messages

giraffes, vultures and eagles! All had been injured or orphaned and are being taken care of before being released back into the wild. The team also went to the some fascinating sermons from the local The team also worked on another

The team were camping in small groups with different families in the village, which At the end of the Project work, the team which is located near to their Project site and got a great tour of the school from their students, and joined in with a few classes! At the end of the trip, the group learned a huge amount about wildlife ravage the market for bargains and had a great couple of salsa dancing sessions in

out under the stars with local rangers and learning bush-tracking and other useful bush skills! An amazing trip and a wonderful team!

the vast caverns and saw remains of the

in readiness for the bigger hike at the

the desired level however, this provided team stopped and had a great discussion

their abilities were. The leaders reported that this was a great learning exercise in

After the trek was over, the team headed

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RSIS PROJECT NEWS

December 2013 Projects CAMBODIA Working with a new Project Partner this dig pipelines, prepare foundations and then build two huge water tanks which will bring much needed clean water to the families in their traditional stilt-houses and the facilities at the school there as well as working on small environmental and

NICARAGUA walking trails past monuments, waterfalls and through jungle and will sleep out in hammocks overnight next to small

KENYA

to be a part of. The team will start the

takes about 3 hours to get there on the Orphanage, and will be working to improve the classroom facilities at two

in the middle of nowhere! The group will

long-term initiative which will bring much needed resources to these communities, as well as give team members a real

international visitors before, and this will

group will be building up to three bridges,

INDIA service work is about, as well as how communities and individuals can take long-term ownership of these programs.

After the end of the work phase, the group will travel to Nakuru and Naivasha

communities to get to the village and

season and building this infrastructure will make a massive difference to local lives. While there, the team will visit various conservation projects for the

THAILAND how to make bricks from the resources

We are running our third annual student/ parent trip in 2013 to Thailand! Hard to

the 3-room school which will provide the initiative and one that has brought the part of a long-term project to help move the villagers out of the destitute situation

group will also be trekking in the Western Ghats, and at the end of the trip will have a great cultural tour round a few of the

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trip down the river and deeper into the jungle! An amazing trip that will give students a real “frontier� experience!

RSIS PROJECT NEWS Student Quotes

Leader Training “What we had was more

Leader Training Workshop and Project:

and miles of walking. The team spirit that we

We are running another 2-week Leader Training Workshop and Project in December 2013!

experienced frustration, distrust, fatigue, hunger, dissatisfaction with the environment and with

started out with fresh enthusiasm for

“I am so very grateful to have met each and every of you. It saddens me how it would be a long time, if it is going to happen at all, before I could see you again, but knowing that I have had such great experiences being friends with you, and knowing that we have all reached out to get to know each other make me feel so much less lonely. “

The details are on the Round Square website and we hope to take a full team of 20 teachers from our schools to Cambodia for a 3-day training Workshop, followed by a 10 day building Project building a weaving centre for local women who have no other opportunities to make money themselves.

Delegates will learn all about Project selection and planning; risk management practices; leadership selection and roles; student training and evaluation and reporting.

Delegates will be expected to lead parts of the Project work each day to put their classroom learning into practice and it will be great experience and good “hands-on” learning which delegates can take back to their schools as well as bring to RSIS leadership in future.

There are still a few places left (for the Africa and Americas Regions only) and if you have staff interested, please contact liz@roundsquare.org as soon as possible.

“Don’t be afraid with we will always have the each other’s

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Other Leader Training Workshops: There will also be a 2-day Leader Training Workshop in Thailand (hosted at Regents School, Pattaya for the Australasia Region) on December 4th and 5th. Details will be sent to all our member schools very soon!

REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA

Hand in Hand as One it also contributed to their appreciation of the tropical local environment and its native inhabitants.

conference theme encompassed the

Hand as One”.

promotes intercultural awareness and Peter Baines who started the successful

delegates were involved in a range of activities, including: the Opening and

raises funds for at-risk children in Thailand.

The speakers challenged the delegates

beach-themed dinner and dance on the with their new friends.

rainforest and assisting at the Turtle

new generation and emphasised the importance of international understanding and the power of working together “Hand in Hand As One” in order to achieve a lasting and sustainable impact on

speakers in Baraza groups which are groups made up of a mix of different aged students from different schools and nationalities.

compared with millions of people who are starving, who are homeless, who even have a chance to go to school.

The conference also supported two hand to those people in need.”

Programme.

Outstanding Global Citizen of Regent’s School, Pattaya This donation was handed over on

some of her friends and teachers and a project connected to our school.

language.

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REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA

The Regent’s Race by Conor Hannigan, Regent’s School, Pattaya students also took to the course along

staff and students across road, farmland, and through dense foliage and over sand, pavement, and dirt.

there was an Australian barbecue and drinks which were much appreciated after the gruelling race.

kilometers and had some menacing

overall. Green house ended up winning the competition with a stunning 293

and earn valuable points for their house.

remainder of the results can be seen on the table below.

must be thanked, but a special mention who did a phenomenal job in leading the

Besides being a great house competition, it was working at water stations, running

Radford College in Canberra immerse themselves in Round Square activities will meet to discuss arrangements for this still managed get out & about to engage several fantastic activities. event & thank him for his tireless efforts.

out their summer clothes & left behind

towards establishing understanding of Aboriginal culture and the service activities that become available in the time, seeing things outside of the normal for a follow up trip in 2014.

other schools.

see them travel to Victoria to attend the

promise of great reports after the event.

2014!! promoting awareness for those families nevertheless look forward to catching up back news to our college.

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REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA

Round Square changed my life forever by Tanner Barton I am a past student and a present staff member of St. Philips College, a Round 2009.

their time with us. This program involved

The exchange experience taught me a students, and gave the exchange

Square School. and personal growth. The most important

offered and accepted a job as the about a national exchange program asked to further be an ambassador for

gotten out of it.

on such an adventure. However, at this time.�

could get involved in such a program was the experience was all about.

When the time came to run for school at the wonderful experiences that moulded

students would develop the skills and abilities to become the guardians and leaders of the future.

and made a plan to learn the names of

within the college. Thus, at this time

organise and run the conference with the

great leader.� developing throughout the conference. interested in the program and felt better prepared for the challenge awaiting in such the classroom, it helps to develop students night where the process and program to the stories and experiences shared inspired me to take the next step. All of a

but it has prepared me for life. After all,

to become good citizens in their respective communities, nations and the world.

and was researching potential schools. in 2012. jobs around the school. One task of particular mention was to create a week

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REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA

An alumnus of IGS Round Square presenting an interactive workshop

New Regional Project for RS schools of Australasia & SE Asia

students in exploring the issue of how appreciation of wildlife has turned into a passion for wildlife conservation.

is important to conserve them. The focus of the presentation will be the animals represented in the conference logo.

trip, along with a later expedition to the deep appreciation and awareness for the

This project will be held 23rd been given to view the world and the environmental from a global perspective,

by Alexandra Francis various papers on wildlife management, as well as the endangerment of species

website for full project details, cost,

pictus. Writing about the African Wild

http://forsaust.org/events/regionalproject-2014/ Applications will open in October

management of animal conservation.

join us for this special experience.

REGIONAL NEWS - AFRICA

Be the Change - RS African Regional Conference The hope had been to give the students a moral challenge and the three guest 200 visitors from 20 different schools, with

Gandhi spoke about her grandfather

Verwoerd spoke about his upbringing in

had a strong focus on service, giving the children of one of the poorest schools of the poorest homes in the informal settlement, taking food parcels and meeting the families, and also joined the

spoke about the kind of leadership that Africa needs. All were good but the undoubted highlight was Verwoerd,

down the mission schools and there was

of a woman whose shack had burned down three weeks earlier, killing her 3

all aspects of the conference but were

that we passed the hat round and raised

of the choir and the brilliance of the marimbas were a constant pleasure.

One departing head said that she loved

walking 9 kilometres to get there, the distance that the furthest children have

said.

given a wonderful welcome. That evening a remark that had been made to me a supports.

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from the depth of conversations it is clear that that was indeed the case. it was a great team effort, which showed this remarkable place at its best.

REGIONAL NEWS - AFRICA

Young eco-superhero visits Brookhouse Finkbeiner, who is the founder of

of nine, Felix decided to plant a million an eco-superhero, regarded as one of the the planet.

the idea that we children could also do on climate change at Brookhouse Felix

believes that children do not have to wait change in the world. establishing academies where children inform other children about climate crisis, its target of planting one million trees

the Planet is up and running in over 130 countries and hopes to have empowered

his message around the world and

How do you measure a year? heart for a school that made the mountain their home. baggage amounts to memories and

Helen Bramley, Dainfern College

Bulgaria and numerous expeditions and adventures have made this a holistic experience. experience an international school and to explore teaching possibilities in both

academic growth, from the exposure to

aspects of teaching at a boarding school

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enthusiasm and commitment of this Mr Willie Ng’ang’a, Round Square Rep Brookhouse School

REGIONAL NEWS - AFRICA

Toilet Paper Challenge at Penryn College Toilet paper, for our students, is

held an inter-grade toilet roll tower with each grade attempting to build the highest tower with toilet rolls brought of making a small difference in the The toilet rolls were delivered to local partner schools.

Allison Hay RS Rep

Round Square Day Simply thinking green is no longer at Roedean School good enough... ...it is time for us to start being green

activities ranged from talks on leadership

and a game that highlighted ills in our social environment, and the

held their “Awareness into Action� chapel service. The inhumane treatment and abuse of circus animals, and the dwindling numbers of endangered species worldwide were highlighted in the service. acting and also reminded the school

All the activities were thought-provoking, and the Baraza discussion that followed and provided the girls with a democratic forum to express their opinions. 35 girls

Sandy Murray, Round Square Representative, Roedean School (SA)

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maintain.

of our impact on the environment. about our obligation to ourselves and

cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going Danielle Alves, Environment Committee Chair

REGIONAL NEWS - AFRICA

Round Square Day and a Celebration of Kurt Hahn’s birthday internationalism we all brought food from our own or other cultures and shared it with our friends.

remembering!

Emily Makhlouf, RS Committee

this organisation. He has created life changing opportunities for us and not but teaching and informing each other which consisted of a short and sweet

never happen.� for the school to think

committees lead our chapel service.

Fund where each grade was allocated

prominent!

A girl from our school shared her

school. Two girls reported on their gold

Japan meets South Africa

International Awareness Week

school gave them warm greetings and

and become aware of the big, wide, international world outside of our own

school the girls took part in a general

lessons and got a taste of what it is like to

like the bringing together of schools from

week a grade 11-tutor group had

desserts of the world and these baked goods were sold to the rest of the school. There was also a board where photographs and articles on the various continents were posted for people to see, read and learn.

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REGIONAL NEWS - EUROPE

Adventure Race 2013 challenge competition for pupils in

eight 6-person teams.

Teams gathered at the base camp

Round Square Teacher Exchange

have been overall winners in the last four races.

Abbotsholme (two teams), Box Hill (one mixed and one girls team), Gordonstoun, Windermere,

prepare their own breakfast (menu planning and cooking being part of the assessment) before launching into a rotation of challenging activities: mountain bike orienteering, canoe challenges, problem solving and climbing. After an arduous series of

Tom Palmer

coupled with two Headmasters keen for the exchange to happen meant that our

mixed weather, getting drenched along supper then headed off again, for a night orienteering exercise, navigating

school. This led to an exchange of agreed on the house and car swap. The exchange happened within 3 months.

Another aspect making the exchange

prepared for a mountain race, from the

What has been learned by the exchange?

peaks. Worsening weather, with strong winds and rain, led to a shortening of the route, steering clear of the summit, but the pupils still faced a rugged route, terrain between marshalled checkpoints.

a similar level of pastoral care as a similar attributes the whole world over. staff room is vital to a well run school. to explore exchange possibilities.

important than winning or losing, however, the pupils learned a great deal about working together to face and overcome challenges in the most testing situations and environments.

race, back in 2006, has there been

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some new ideas that will improve the wonderful place with warm and engaging get the chance.

REGIONAL NEWS - EUROPE

800 Students ‘Make a Difference’ woodlands, “Bracken is killing some is an invasive species threatening to bracken-bash and uproot invading environment. The en-mass work was

We hope those who took part will be inspired to do more nature conservation volunteering in the future.”

success and the students had made a and these practical conservation tasks habitats and the wildlife living within them. volunteer as we have lots of opportunities will now become an annual event for what great fun it can be!”

Transylvania College welcome RSIS Project students how much this helped them to develop

center and renovate the school in the countries all over the world, which

with the teachers and students of camping place in Baisoara. exchanged thoughts, feelings about and lasted until the 2nd of August.

None of them will forget the incredible students teamed up and managed to

planned to be built in Baisoara. After

of hiking to a natural reservation in the

an old wall of the school in Baisoara for an entire week. The villagers of their efforts and the students realized

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REGIONAL NEWS - EUROPE

SAMWORTH CHURCH ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT ISTANBUL

The conference encouraged participating solutions to world problems, create awareness and promote action through debate on the matters discussed. resolutions to push motions forward

fear to participate said she was grateful

overcome those nerves so much so that

want to help others overcome their fears

students have expanded their awareness and knowledge of the world and its current issues, and have explored some solutions at the conference. We hope that new awareness of their world will make their lives richer and provide a greater perspective.� summed up the general feeling of the

Public speaking for the students seems to be what created nerves at the conference, but another student who overcame her

students, “We are grateful that we had part in such a prestigious gathering. The

Flood relief support in Saxony to attend, and are rich in tradition. The

situations occur. The students who leave their classrooms and set off to

members of the THW. portable pumps and a crew transport vehicle to the area of operations. The

answering a plea for help from its twin services there are under tremendous strain and the prospect of a change of shift is most welcome.

services that all the schoolchildren have

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go again!

REGIONAL NEWS - EUROPE

An unforgettable trip to Peterhof in St. Petersburg For 10 years now, the students at Schule Schloss Salem have been visiting the Peterhof, a home for the handicapped in Russia. together with them.

because most of us had never ever been wondered where on earth we were. The airport was small and dilapidated, but

the language.

we organised a small concert for the

and gave us and the residents a great deal of pleasure. with the residents in a huge park, which

we did with them. who had never been to the Peterhof before were unaware of what would await them. When we saw the building

when we walked through the wards and

“When the students from Schule Schloss Salem come, they bring colour into the dull everyday life at the Peterhof and creative chaos sets in.”

The Peterhof itself has 1,000 residents

On the weekend, we all went together as a group to the theatre with our teachers,

German helpers.

residents and leave the Peterhof for the last time. about being able to take a rest again Peterhof and wanted to go back there one

the town in a small wood.

wash them, and then take them out with me into the fresh air during the course of

would like to gain some new experience

trip again!

Jordan Hyde, 10E1

Box Hill School Art Exhibition & Workshops art students. over the vacant retail unit for a week to inspire and teach new skills. showcase and celebrate the exciting students, and bring their talents to the attention of a wider audience. using simple designs on cards and Textiles at the school, added: “Box

original collection of paintings and drawings, sculptures, textiles and

of experience and talents. We wanted skills with local adults and children.

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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS

Hackley and Green Hills exchange

experience for all involved, and we hope

Service Project - inspired by a student After completing the greenhouse, the have a group travel from Peru to do a in the summer of 2014. a service project in Peru involving the

organized a service project in the Andean

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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS

Northern Challenge…What Will You Discover?

are thrilled to be hosting the 2014

extend an invitation to all members of

Ontario where we will be celebrating and

and spoke with over 20,000 students about their time spent in front of screens compared to their time spent being active, getting outside and connecting

Mark Reilly

success, as it allowed him to better

and interactive workshops with our is fascinated with medical and athletic sure to have a fantastic week making new

after the conference to explore Toronto, one of the most multicultural and vibrant

grounded in the belief that all people should be empowered to realize their personal strengths and understand how theses strengths can contribute to being a person who is inspired, engaged and living from a place of purposeful intention.

collection and reporting for athletes. of the obstacles he overcame and the possibilities that sport and life hold for those who are willing to take the plunge.

Important Dates: Online registration deadline: Nov 15 2013

The conference website is now live, and can be accessed at learn the value of cooperation and collaboration through fostering respectful relationships amongst themselves, with

strengths and inner potential is a result

being and passions. This self-realization is

outdoors is the most powerful classroom in which to empower learners of all ages to realize the above potential.

Keynote speakers include: Colin Harris

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REGIONAL NEWS - SOUTH ASIA & GULF

Friends of Round Square India Service Project A collaborative service project was held

schools to make the overall environment conducive for learning.

The construction work involved a lot of

to establish a certain routine of passing bricks in chains as fast as possible.

accustomed to, but we adjusted fast, and with help from the little village kids with ever-present smiles, the manual labour owing to this reason.

village kids as much as possible to instill

Gurgaon is often referred to as one of

cosmopolitan residents both from the

educative but also well integrated to the Project objectives.

All in all, it was an excellent experience for both the students as well as the

When the village school students

complete the toilets, we came far, and structure that we took a week erecting.

guardians that stands between the sand dunes of the Thar desert from advancing

it was the result of our commitment and were bigger than them! But we soon a difference in the lives of those village girls. Working with them and all the other at their age, and we were the ones in

ridge and therefore as natural residents of this locale, we owe a strong sense of

to various aspects of life. The project results, and intangible ones connected shovels or pails of water in our hands.

in a poor state owing to silt and neglect. the summer of 2009 and has been an annual feature ever since.

For more on this, please visit our Blog

painting furniture, we had interesting

As we understood the region better, our

on either side of the ridge. This led to a

relax in the cool waters in the swimming after work in the sweltering heat.

As part of what evolved therefrom, we

The heat was one of our main challenges. Working under the scorching are used to constant air conditioning.

absence of amenities/facilities for these all the shade we could get. Yet more As a start, we engaged in re-building girl toilets in 2011 and having seen the positive impact, made it our core purpose of service activities under the aegis of

partnered in spirit and effort to undertake the task of building 6 toilets for girl

We also planned to repair and paint furniture, plant saplings, protects existing trees from termites etc. in these

these kids face this kind of weather

Though the project posed a lot of personal challenges for us, working with people of our same age, but with different backgrounds and outlooks on life helped

constant chatter as we interacted with

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by Sudiksha Dhoot – a participant at the Project – Pathways World School, IB Diploma – Grade 12

REGIONAL NEWS - SOUTH ASIA & GULF

Team work has power through co-operation A group of 5 students from Vivek High understanding respect for each other.

students trekked 13 kms uphill to a

The task was to clear the work

the importance of keeping their bodies

ball court, dig the foundation of a wall to prevent future landslides and construct two toilets. Work consisted of digging, passing debris, cement

upon the lessons that we learnt. While tooth brush and tooth paste.”

and thousands of people lost lives as the bigger realization was that the clothes we children owned, were worth more

recognition.”

is indeed happening.

“We succeeded in completing our task.

We learnt that team work has power that can turn the impossible into a

King’s community “runs for life” the track but it was not for an athletic practice or in pursuit of a gold medal. jogged and still others sprinted. But no matter their pace, all participants remarks. Positioned along the track were against cancer. distributed water and gave each runner completed to keep track of the distance covered.

role in offering material assistance for the

had been raised. student who was suffering from after the event.

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never seen before. On one hand, we learnt about the hardships of life and on the other we made friends from various parts of the world. We will never forget this experience.”

By Adityajit Singh Kang Vivek High School, India

REGIONAL NEWS - SOUTH ASIA & GULF

Enka Schools Youth Forum political, economic, and technological developments in the world, establish a cause-effect relationship, and to let the schools. via common sense.

Please visit the website to learn more This forum which is held in the format is being organized to help students get prepared for national elections. We will which will be the third forum held in our school.

Round Square welcomes RKK Yet another gem was added to the

Student Exchange Programme

became a member of this prestigious worldwide association of schools. went for a student exchange program

activities and attending regular classes and sports with them, thus developing a better understanding of their culture and lives.

The program also included a weekend school was examined on the basis of developed better bonding with each other as well as an understanding of convinced the inspection team,

http://www.rkkgps.org A cultural programme was also organized

and folk dance so as to give a glimpse

some spectacular cultural performances. experience for the students and will go

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