Rajmata Krishna Kumari Girls’ Public School, Jodhpur, zealously participated in the Round Square Postcard Zoom Interaction hosted by
Christ’s College, New Zealand, on 12 August 2026. The session, centred on the theme
“How Schools Preserve and Celebrate Their Heritage and Traditions” provided an enriching platform for students to explore different school cultures, traditions and practices while engaging in meaningful international dialogue.
The team members were
Dhruvi Rathi, Ritanya Mehta, Kiara Jain, Mahi Mehta, Shivanya Sankhla, Angel Kothari, Pragunn Joshi (Student Leader)The session began with the host school’s introduction and presenting a video that provided an insight into its campus, values, activities and school culture. This helped participants understand the distinctive identity of the host school before beginning the interactive activities.
Following the introduction, participants were divided into breakout rooms for group discussions. The session began with an engaging icebreaker. The activity created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and helped students from different schools get to know one another.
The participants then shared their pre-work prepared for the session, presenting examples of unique and special traditions followed in their respective schools. They discussed what made these traditions successful, meaningful and memorable, and how such practices contribute to the identity of their school communities.
The discussion was further guided by thought-provoking questions such as:· What is the value of school traditions?
· What makes them important and meaningful?
· How do traditions influence school culture?
· What challenges do schools face while continuing these traditions and practices?
Students actively shared their experiences and viewpoints, leading to a rich exchange of ideas. They realised that traditions not only preserve a school’s heritage but also promote belonging, unity, shared values and a sense of identity.
A particularly engaging part of the session was the challenge to design a prototype for a new tradition or practice that could be introduced in schools. Students worked collaboratively to develop new ideas and discussed the possible rules, advantages and disadvantages of each proposed tradition. The activity encouraged creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and respectful disagreement, as students listened to different perspectives and refined their ideas through healthy discussion.
After the breakout sessions, everyone returned to the main meeting, where each group presented the key points from their discussions and showcased the new traditions or practices they had designed. Participants had the opportunity to hear different ideas and reflect on how new traditions could be meaningful, inclusive and relevant to changing times.
The session provided valuable insight into the culture and practices of schools from different backgrounds. Students learned that while traditions may differ from one school to another, they often share common purposes—building community, preserving values and creating memorable experiences. The discussions also highlighted the challenges involved in maintaining traditions and the importance of adapting them thoughtfully.
The Round Square Postcard was a meaningful and enriching learning experience. It encouraged students to appreciate their own school heritage while understanding and respecting the traditions of others. Through icebreakers, discussions, collaborative challenges and presentations, students developed greater confidence, communication skills, creativity and cultural awareness.
The experience reinforced the idea that traditions are not merely practices from the past; they are living expressions of a school’s identity that can be preserved, adapted and created for future generations.
