Round Square Schools Celebrate World Hello Day with Global Greetings
21 November marks World Hello Day, an international observance that encourages peace and understanding through a simple, universal gesture: saying “hello.” Today, Round Square schools across the world are celebrating by sharing short video greetings from their own communities, demonstrating how connection begins with just one word.
Students and staff submit greetings in a remarkable range of languages, including English, French (Canadian), Tamil, Marathi, Japanese, Romanian, Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese, Māori, German, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian, Esperanto, Swedish, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Hebrew, Venda, Sotho, Sepedi, and Setswana, among others.
Together, these videos highlight the linguistic breadth of the Round Square network, which spans more than 50 countries and cultures.
This global collection of greetings strongly reflects the theme of Internationalism, one of the Round Square IDEALS, as students recognise, celebrate, and respect the diverse identities within the network. By learning how others say “hello,” they demonstrate an appreciation for different cultures and a willingness to engage across borders.
The celebration also directly supports Communication Skills, one of the twelve Round Square Discoveries, encouraging students to understand the power of words, tone, and connection. A simple greeting becomes an act of openness: an invitation to listen, learn, and start a conversation.
Through this shared moment, Round Square schools show that even the smallest gestures strengthen global connections. By saying “hello” in many languages, students affirm the Round Square belief that communication and international understanding are essential tools for building a more connected world.