Round Square News September 2012 - Issue 12 26 September - 2 October 2012
International Round Square Conference at Penryn College, South Africa
INSIDE
Greg Theron, Executive Headmaster
RSIS PROJECT NEWS
Hola! Hoe gaan dit? Julle! Hadi Sóendzin?
Projects in July/August 2012
PERU “Our daughter arrived home very bubbly, and hasn’t stopped sharing details of her incredible journey. Many thanks to all of you and the other team members for your contribution to an enriching, memorable and awesome experience. Lessons and memories will endure!” (Parent) SOUTH AFRICA
LADAKH
Leaders
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RSIS PROJECT NEWS
CANADA
“These students were some of had the privilege to work with….the First Nations communities loved hosting the world, and they are already asking if students will be coming again next year!” (Thom Henley, Project Manager at Soaring Spirits Camp)
SUMMARY
“I have no doubts in my mind that I spent the best two weeks of my life in Ladakh and came back with much more than I had ever imagined. We worked seriously hard for the project, it was exhausting but extremely rewarding as it helped me understand the dignity of human labour.” (Accompanying adult)
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RSIS PROJECT NEWS
December 2012 Projects – Come and Join In! INDIA
THAILAND
HONDURAS
KENYA
RSIS WEBSITE
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CAMBODIA
RSIS PROJECT NEWS
1 Year On - RSIS Cambodia Project Leader Training Thanks to the RSIS 2011 Adult Team the school and library are populated with over 100 students everyday
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Update from Brian Dawson, Executive Director CONFERENCES
THE BOARD
THANKS RSIS PROJECTS
see Page 2 - 4
ALUMNI
see Page 7
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(see Page 11)
UP CLOSE
Up Close with Brian Dawson, Executive Director of Round Square I spoke with Brian Dawson about his background and found out a few things none of us knew until now! Read my exclusive interview with Brian Dawson
What’s your favourite funny story about yourself?
You have been involved in Round Square since 2008, what’s the biggest change you have seen in the organisation over that time?
During your time at Round Square
Do you have a nickname? What do you do when you are not working for Round Square? If you were a biscuit what would you be and why?
Your job has taken you to many places around the world, what’s your favourite destination?
What are the biggest challenges in your role as Executive Director?
If you could meet anyone dead or alive who would it be?
found out you had won the lottery? What would you do if you had a time machine?
Do you have a packing philosophy? What profession other than yours would you like to attempt? And if we were to listen to your ipod what would we hear?
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ALUMNI
The Round Square Alumni Initiative We are very excited to announce the Round Square Alumni initiative. There are an enormous number of Round Square Alumni and many have expressed the wish to remain in touch with the organisation
The development and maintenance of a data base of alumni information.
India
To contact RS schools and work with them to harvest Round Square alumni data
Africa
The publication of an quarterly electronic alumni newsletter.
Australia
The arranging of alumni functions in each region
Australia
The updating of the alumni section of the RS website And to develop and maintain a RS alumni networks using available social media.
Asia Europe
India - Pulak Muchhal
Africa - Tessa Ware
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ALUMNI
Asia - MinJoo Cha
Australia - Kerryn Boyle
Europe - Liisa Toompuu
Australia - Michael Golden
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RS OLYMPIC SUCCESS
LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS Gold Medallist from Gordonstoun School
King Constantines Olympic History
Ambassador in the Olympic Team!
Hockyroos
Anna Flanagan (former Radford student) & Susan Hobson (current Teaching Staff member) at Openin Ceremony: London 2012
LCS Alumni - Two Olympic Sailors Olympics
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GENERAL
GOVERNANCE MATTERS
Roderick D Fraser Chairman Round Square Board
RSGF
RS Giving Students a better chance a place at top university
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MEET THE SECRETARIAT
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REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA
Humans, humans need saving the most “Which animal would you want to help the most?” asked a primary student. After a silent pause Mr Pereira replied “Humans, humans need saving the most”
Radford’s Activities
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REGIONAL NEWS - AUSTRALASIA
The Green School
Active Achievers Award for Bunbury student
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RADFORD COLLEGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
REGIONAL NEWS - AFRICA
St Stithians Girls’ College - Round Square Day Celebration
Being part of the RS family produces amazing opportunities
Peter: Helen
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host Chcoclate Tuesday!
REGIONAL NEWS - EUROPE
Salem’s Jolly Boats Marina and Jocelin
New Head at Birklehof Boarding School
Challenging Outward Bound Expeditions successfully achieved 75 students in the 9th grade of Schule Schloss Salem on expedition “Rondane”
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REGIONAL NEWS - SOUTH ASIA & GULF
of India for Students & Staff from Appleby College Canada
Friends of Round Square Joint Venture “God, if I ever ask anything for myself - I ask for a corner. Away from the ogling eyes of men, where I can bathe.” - Rural Poetess
Details of the Programme
Financial Estimates
TOTAL: 3,20,000
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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS
Markham College in Las Palmas - Helping the community development through Education
Jacqueline de Ridder, Project Leader Peter Kvietok, Round Square Co-ordinator
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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS
JUNTOS Oxapampa 2012: Markham College in an experiential learning project
Adrian Velasquez, Project Leader Peter Kvietok, Round Square Co-ordinator
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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS
The Markham “Engineers Without Borders Chincha House Building Project”
Harry Hildebrand, Project Director
International collaboration
Peter Kvietok RS Coordinator Markham College E-mail: peter.kvietok@markham.edu.pe
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
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REGIONAL NEWS - AMERICAS
CHICKEN-AND-EGG FARM
www.worldcircle.org
THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL RECEIVES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS One of 78 schools nationwide to receive a Green Ribbon School Award
Editor
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