About the Organization
Round Square is an international network of schools that unites more than 250 innovative schools in 50 countries on 6 continents, which form high moral and civic values and qualities in their students.
In 2010, Shirakatsy Lyceum became the first in the region to become a full member of the World Association of Round Square International Schools. Prestigious membership of the Round Square International Network provides access to annual conferences, exchange programs and various events.
Round Square was created in 1966 by German philosopher Kurt Hahn, who is also one of the co-founders of the International Baccalaureate. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the majority of Round Square member schools are also International Baccalaureate schools.
RS ideology is based on the Discovery Framework, which discovers students' abilities, skills and human qualities.
RS aims to inspire and discover students' achievements and abilities in practical, cross-cultural and collaborative arenas.
Collaborative initiatives within the framework of "Round Square" are implemented at the local, regional and international level in the following directions:
• Students’ exchange programs,
• Outbound and online meetings, conferences
• Service provision plans
• Teacher exchange and training programs
• Regional forum with participation of principals and RS representatives
• Annual world conferences
• RS Directors summit
Lyceum as a "Round Square" member
In 2009 October - Lyceum: "Round Square" South Asia and Gulf regional member, candidate school in 2010. October - King Constantine II of Greece presented the flag of the organization and the certificate of full membership to the Lyceum.
Thus, "Shirakatsy Lyceum" International Scientific-Educational Complex" became the first in the region to become a full member of the world association of "Round Square" International schools.
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"Round Square" ideology is based on 6 principles:
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I NTERNATIONALISM
Problem solving ability
Valuing diversity
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D EMOCRACY
Communication skills
Sense of responsibility
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E NVIRONMENTALISM
Striving for stability
Curiosity
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A DVENTURE
Persistence
Ingenuity
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L EADERSHIP
Sympathy
Team work
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S ERVICE
Courage
self-awareness/self-discovery
The "Round Square" World Association established the King Constantine II Medal, which is awarded to a representative or group of representatives from each RS member school for outstanding community service, exceptionally strengthening and spreading the RS spirit.