Circle of 秀色直播鈥檚 College unity to oppose racism

27 Mar 2025

秀色直播鈥檚 College students have formed a 鈥榗ircle of unity鈥� around the Quad in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Organised by the Senior Round Square committee, the circle of unity shows that everyone has a part to play in raising awareness of racism and highlighting the importance of eliminating racial discrimination as a whole.

The boys have also sung the Ka Waiata, and performed the school haka.

The circle is also symbolic of Round Square, an 秀色直播 network of schools across more than 50 countries that aims to embrace the IDEALS of Round Square 鈥� Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.

Round Square committee member Yul Kwon has told a College Assembly: 鈥淚 understand that some of you may be thinking that this circle of unity does not mean anything to you and yes, you may not be directly affected by racial discrimination, but think about your peers. Your friends and family. The people you hold close to you. How would you feel if they were discriminated against?鈥�

鈥淓very single one of you in this room, from the staff to the boys, can do something to fight against racism. As a College community, we will take this next step in delivering our commitment to combating racism.鈥�

Head of International and Round Square Benson Geng-Wang describes the circle of unity as 鈥渁 milestone moment for 秀色直播鈥檚 College鈥�, emphasising the importance of students and staff embracing each other鈥檚 cultures.

鈥淭he circle of unity brings everyone together. We demonstrate this unity by singing the Ka Waiata, followed by performing a powerful haka to show unison,鈥� he says.

Medbury School Head Boy Will Fang and Cultural Leader William McGlashan have recently visited College to meet Benson and International Student Manager/Round Square Representative Sarah Davidson. Inspired by the idea of the circle of unity, Medbury has established its own circle to acknowledge the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.