Champion in the Making: Aruj's Story in Skating and Chess
Aruj Sahai student of Grade 1 ‘Kanha', has been honing his skills in both skating and chess since the tender age of 4.5 years. His dedication and hard work are now bearing fruit as he continues to achieve remarkable feats in both disciplines.
In the realm of skating, Aruj's recent triumphs have been particularly noteworthy. On December 3, 2023, he clinched the Silver Medal in the 7th Haryana Ice Skating Championship at the State level, securing a spot in the prestigious 'Nationals' in the Speed Skating category for 6-8 years. This success follows his earlier Gold Medal victory in the Faridabad Ice Skating Championship on November 26, 2023, at the District level, earning him qualification for the State competition.
Aruj's prowess extends to roller skating as well. His stellar performance in the 36th District Roller Skating Championship in Faridabad on October 28, 2023, where he won two Gold Medals, showcased his excellence in the Inline Speed category for 5-7 years. This achievement propelled him to the State level. Notably, his success is not confined to the district, as demonstrated by his dual Silver Medal win in the 1st Haryana State Open Zonal Roller Skating Championship on October 2, 2023.
In the realm of chess, Aruj has also demonstrated his strategic acumen. His recent achievements include securing the 3rd position in the 4th Genius Chess Tournament in Ghaziabad and attaining the 2nd position in the 16th District Inter-School Chess tournament in Faridabad. Even earlier, on September 15, 2023, he finished 6th out of 21 participants in the District Chess Championship in the category of 5-7 years.
Aruj's multifaceted success in both skating and chess not only reflects his individual talent but also underscores his potential to make a mark at the national level. His journey is a testament to the early nurturing of his skills and his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Tisha Lakhani Shines: Secures 2nd Position in SGFI State Chess Tournament
Tisha Lakhani, a 4th-grade student, secured the 2nd position in the Under-11 category at the SGFI State Chess Tournament held in Kurukshetra. Organized by the School Games Federation of India, the tournament witnessed Tisha's exceptional strategic skills.
Tisha's achievement underscores her dedication and passion for chess, showcasing her commitment to excellence. The School community takes pride in Tisha's success, celebrating her for bringing honor to the institution. This accomplishment not only highlights Tisha's individual triumph but also emphasizes the school's commitment to nurturing diverse talents.
Congratulations to Tisha for this well-deserved achievement!
Success at Bal Kala Utsav National Monoacting Competition
Ada Khemka student of Grade 12 secured the first position in Monoacting (Drama) at the national-level competition, "Bal Kala Utsav," held in New Delhi. The event, organized by SUNAINA, recognized her exceptional talent in conveying a compelling narrative through monoacting.
Naraaini Bahl, a grade 9 student, also displayed commendable skills, securing the third position in the competition.
Avni Khemka (grade 9) and Tavisha Jain (grade 10) also participated, contributing to our school's representation at the national level.
The competition serves as a platform for young artists to showcase their skills, fostering healthy competition and cultural exchange. The success of our students reflects their hard work, dedication, and the guidance provided by our school's educators.
Congratulations to all participants, and we look forward to more achievements in the future. The school takes pride in its students and remains committed to fostering a nurturing environment for talent to thrive.
Avviraaj Kalia's Success at U.S. Kids Local Tour 2023 Tournaments
Avviraaj Kalia, a Grade 3 student, achieved commendable rankings at the initial two U.S. Kids Local Tour 2023 tournaments at Classic Golf Club on November 2nd and 3rd, securing the 2nd and 4th positions consecutively.
Myra Gupta's Art Exhibition and Fundraising Event
Myra Gupta, a student of Grade 5 has demonstrated remarkable initiative in supporting the Myra Foundation NGO, dedicated to fostering self-reliance among children. At the recent exhibition held at Apeejay School Sector 15 on 5th November 2023, Myra displayed her collection of paintings crafted over the past three years. With 36 out of 39 paintings sold, she raised approximately 21000, covering her expenses for framing and stall rent. Her independent management of the entire event is truly commendable.
Our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and guidance in nurturing her confidence over the years.
CBSE North Zone-1 Swimming Championship 2023
The Shiv Nadar School Noida’s swimming team won 9 Gold and 10 Bronze medals in the CBSE North Zone-1 Swimming Championship which was held in MG World Vision School, Muzaffarnagar in October.
In this championship total of 781 swimmers participated from 121 schools of North Zone-1. Our team of ten swimmers participated in this championship out of which four swimmers qualified for Nationals.
Aqua Verve 2023 | Inter-school Swimming Competition
Shiv Nadar School Noida participated in AQUA VERVE - Annual Inter-School meet 2023-24 held at Learners International School, Greater Noida.
Aqua Verve is a yearly championship where around 300 students across 15 schools from the district participate
Our students from Grade 3 to Grade 8 participated in this swimming championship and made us proud by getting the second position as a school team, they won:
- 24 Gold Medals
- 17 Silver Medals
- 9 Bronze Medals
Students also won Individual championship trophies in various groups.
Our Girls Badminton Team Bring Accolades!
Our students Shruti Chauhan Grade 9 and Yavya Sharma Grade 12 won a silver medal in the Girls Under 19 category.
Mahi Agarwal, Grade 9 and Tashna Aggarwal 7 won a Bronze medal in the Girls Under 14 category in the CBSE 2023-24 Zonal Badminton Tournament at Badaun, Uttar Pradesh.
Congratulations Daksh Malik
Daksh Malik, Grade 8 has made us proud once again by winning a Bronze at the International Level in literature awarded by The Royal Commonwealth Society, United Kingdom. He has been awarded for consecutively second year.
The topic he submitted to The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2023 was ‘Why Your Voice Matters’ and he titled his essay “Youth Voice - A Catalyst to Brighter Future”, exploring the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools and has been delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. This competition is an opportunity for creativity and high-quality discursive writing. There were a record-breaking over 30,000 entries to this year’s QCEC competition.
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad Excels at CBSE Chess Tournament
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad's U-11 Boys' team showcased remarkable talent at the CBSE Chess Tournament, North Zone-2, hosted at LA BLOSSOMS SCHOOL, JALANDHAR, from 20th to 23rd October 2023. Despite tough competition from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and J&K schools, they secured the prestigious 2nd Runner-up position. The team members, Jayansh Dhingra (5th, Gir), Adhyansh Tandon (5th, Corbett), Parth Kohli (3rd, Kanha), and the youngest Pranit Rastogi (1st, Kanha), exhibited exceptional sportsmanship. Notably, Pranit's inspiring comeback from an injury minutes before the final match earned them accolades from the Host School during the prize ceremony.