LGS Stoneygate believes in preparing students not just for exams, but for life by helping nurture their natural curiosity, compassion, and cultural awareness, making a natural fit with the Round Square ethos.  

As a Round Square school, LGS Stoneygate pupils and staff will now join a vibrant programme of international collaboration, leadership conferences, online opportunities, and service-learning projects. This will open new doors for pupils and staff alike, offering experiences to engage with peers from diverse cultures while building enviable life skills.  

Headteacher, Mrs Christina McCullough, shared her enthusiasm:  
"Becoming a Round Square school is a natural progression for LGS Stoneygate. This partnership supports our mission to educate the whole child, encouraging character education, compassion, and courage through experiential learning. We are thrilled to join a global network that shares our values."  

Principal, Dr Graham Purves said,  

“This is an exciting time for all at LGS Stoneygate, becoming part of this vibrant international community of schools.  I look forward to seeing both how the pupils and my colleagues benefit from and contribute towards the Round Square community.  This successful candidacy is fitting recognition of the dedication of the whole team at LGS Stoneygate, under the excellent leadership of Mrs Christina McCullough.”  

Round Square comprises of more than 270 schools in over 50 countries, all dedicated to cultivating personal development and global citizenship through the framework of six key IDEALS: Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service. These values align closely with LGS Stoneygate’s educational philosophy and vision for student growth beyond the classroom. Round Square was inspired by the educational philosophy of Kurt Hahn, the eminent educationalist and founding Head of Gordonstoun, who was also the inspiration behind the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.  

Round Square’s emphasis on real-world learning will complement LGS Stoneygate’s existing curriculum, empowering students to become proactive, principled global citizens.  

For more information about Round Square, visit www.roundsquare.org.