Round Square

Bishop Druitt College is a proud member of Round Square, a global association of over 200 schools from 50 countries that share a commitment, beyond academic excellence, to personal development and responsibility, service, challenge, adventure, and international understanding.

More a philosophy than an organisation, Round Square’s overriding goal is to ensure the full and individual development of every student as a whole person through the realisation of academic, physical and cultural aspirations. 

Round Square has Six Specific Areas of Focus and Ideals

  1. Internationalism
  2. Democracy
  3. Environmentalism
  4. Adventure
  5. Leadership
  6. Service

Round Square is a best practice example of how young people can be educated on the basis of tolerance, respect and mutual understanding. While most member schools are highly individualistic, common ground is easily found, particularly in concepts like service to the community, adventurous activities and the furthering of international co-operation.

Round Square provides opportunities for Bishop Druitt College students to travel as exchange students to other schools in Australia and overseas. Students are also able to participate in regional and international service projects initiated between member schools, and selected students may attend annual Australasian junior and senior student conferences as well as the annual international conference.

Hear from some of our Round Square Students.

Hear from some of our Round Square Students.

Discover more about the vibrant international student community and support at BDC.

Exchange Applications - Information & Forms

Outgoing Students

Host Families

Incoming Students

By exploring the six RS IDEALS, students set off on a learning journey which leads them to 12 Discoveries of personal virtues and attributes, building the capabilities and confidence needed to make a positive difference in the world.  

As we all gather and stand upon Country, may we acknowledge and respect Gumbaynggirr Land and the thousands of years’ worth of both physical and spiritual connection to Country, culture and teachings embedded forever within these Lands.

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