Round Square Africa Info.pdf - St George's Diocesan School

Round Square Rep Duties at a School:
Produced by Brian Dawson, Executive Director
Please note that each member school is likely to have a slightly different specification.
The ‘Rep’ is responsible for the successful operation and implementation of the Round Square program at each
school. Areas of involvement may include the Exchange program, the Round Square Student
Council/Committee, developing structures to ensure there is substantial involvement by a diverse crosssection
of participants from across the school. The Rep provides guidance to the Junior Round Square and/or
Young Round Square program.
Major responsibilities:
To make the Round Square philosophy live within your school and raise the profile of RS in the school
To promote the IDEALS within the school environment
To liaise and communicate with Round Square International
To ensure that the school complies with the criteria for membership
To submit the annual self-review document on time
To develop and manage the Round Square budget
To coordinate an effective exchange program
To maintain relevant files, paperwork and publications for the Exchange program, such as an Exchange
Manual and/or Exchange Welcome Handbook for incoming students
To liaise with other Round Square representatives to foster communication, trust and a climate of
reciprocity with exchanges, projects and Round Square initiatives
To oversee the organisation and planning for attendance atRound Square Conferences
To facilitate and lead delegations to Round Square Conferences
To oversee the organisation and planning for hosting of Round Square Conferences
To mentor the Round Square student council/committee in the school
To facilitate fundraising for the Prince Alexander Projects Fund
To manage incoming and outgoing Round Square exchange students
To prepare students for international travel for conferences and exchanges, and debrief with returning
students about their experiences
To coordinate student participation in Round Square International Service Projects
To manage the selection of the (annual) school winner of the King Constantine Medal
To ensure a permanent and up-to-date bulletin/honour board reflecting winners of the Kurt Hahn Prize
and the King Constantine Medal
To attend Round Square Heads and Reps meetings
To develop and oversee the Junior Round Square program and the Young Round Square program
To coordinate teacher exchanges
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