In the spotlight

By Ms Kath Notley, Round Square Coordinator

Radford College is proud to be part of the Round Square network, which includes over 260 schools from more than 50 countries worldwide. This global organisation focuses on character education through six key themes—the Round Square IDEALS: international understanding, democracy, environmental stewardship, adventure, leadership and service.

By participating in Round Square opportunities, students experience transformative learning through global connections, collaborative projects and character development. Through these experiences, we aim to shape students into courageous, compassionate leaders who are ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Ms Kath Notley with Round Square exchange students from Peru, Denmark and Germany who are currently visiting Radford.


Global connections in 2025

Radford students engage in a range of global opportunities that immerse them in different cultures, perspectives and educational systems. In the process, students broaden their understanding of the world. Current and upcoming examples include:

  • Student Exchange Program: Radford students can take part in both national and international exchanges. Currently, we have four Round Square students visiting from schools in Denmark, Germany and Peru.
  • Inspiring Voices - Oxford: Two delegations of Radford students will spend a week at Oxford University in April, engaging in debates and discussions on contemporary issues.
  • International Conference (Dubai): A delegation of six Radford students will represent the College at this year’s Round Square International Conference in Dubai in September.
  • Service Project (South Africa): In July, Year 11 and 12 students can join 50 other students from around the world to help build a classroom and support the ‘One Million Beehives’ project in South Africa.
  • Online Postcards: Students can join regular 90-minute Zoom sessions to discuss global issues with their peers across the world.
  • International Show and Tell: Junior School students participate in Zoom presentations, sharing their knowledge on various topics with Round Square students from different schools.
  • Junior School co-curricular group: Every Thursday morning, Junior School students meet to focus on the Round Square IDEALS, fostering personal growth and global awareness.

These experiences provide Radford students with a truly global perspective, helping them develop the skills and mindset to succeed as leaders in an interconnected world.

Opportunities to participate in global connections are regularly posted on the Round Square page on Nexus or through Ms Tracey Markovic in the Junior School. Students interested in applying for exchange are encouraged to reach out to me directly to discuss their interest before submitting their application.

Please scroll through the photos below to see some of the experiences our students Olivia Grellman and Aanya Te Moananui had on their recent visits to Peru and Canada.

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