This June a group of elementary students had the privilege of attending the Junior Round Square Adventure Conference in Northumberland, UK. The group of students, accompanied by Executive Assistant to the Head of School Julie Johnson and Head of Lower School Dawn Wilson, began their adventure by exploring London by foot, bus, tube, and train. They immersed themselves in the culture of the bustling city and discovered the tranquil beauty of the countryside. 

The group visited iconic sights like Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge, dove into centuries of European heritage at the Natural History Museum, admired the awe-inspiring architecture of the city and surrounding castles, tasted culturally diverse cuisine, and even enjoyed an evening at the Apollo Theater.

The students rounded off their week at the conference, themed “Finding Friends and Facing Fears.”  Along with nearly 100 students from eight countries, they learned how to apply the principles of global citizenship by creating friends with diverse backgrounds, and practiced excellence in character while facing their fears of heights, darkness, water, navigation and fire!

Carrollwood Day School is proud to be a member of Round Square, a prestigious global network of innovative schools in over 50 countries. Our membership in Round Square reflects our commitment to fostering international understanding, democratic governance, environmental stewardship, adventure, leadership, and service among our students. Through this relationship, CDS students have unique opportunities to participate in international exchanges, service projects, and conferences, broadening their perspectives and enhancing their global citizenship.