The Grand Canvas: Inter House Art Competition 2026 at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The first Inter House Competition for the Primary Years at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad commenced successfully on 8th May 2026 with an exciting Inter House Art Competition organised by the Visual Arts Department. The event provided learners of Grades 3 to 5 with a vibrant platform to express their creativity, imagination, and artistic perspectives through thoughtfully designed grade wise themes.
Students participated with great enthusiasm and showcased originality and creative thinking through their artwork. Grade 3 learners illustrated the theme “My Favourite Food on a Festival” through colourful depictions of festive celebrations and cultural experiences. Grade 4 learners explored the thought provoking theme “Order and Chaos in My City” by creatively representing different aspects of urban life, movement, and emotions within a cityscape. Grade 5 learners interpreted the theme “Sharing the Forest with an Animal” through imaginative portrayals that reflected harmony, coexistence, and empathy towards wildlife and nature.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation across houses and highlighted the learners’ ability to communicate ideas, emotions, and stories through visual expression. The artworks reflected creativity, observation, sensitivity, and confidence while encouraging students to think critically and artistically about the themes presented to them.
The event marked a vibrant and memorable beginning to the Inter House Competitions for the academic year and reflected Shiv Nadar School Faridabad’s commitment to nurturing creativity, self expression, and experiential learning through the arts.
Promoting Empathy and Respect Through an Anti Bullying Assembly at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The learners of Grade 5 at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad conducted a meaningful and thought provoking class assembly on the theme “Human Emotions Count, Bullying Doesn’t.” Through their confident presentation, the students highlighted the importance of kindness, empathy, inclusion, and respectful behaviour towards others, encouraging their peers to reflect on the impact of words and actions in everyday interactions.
The assembly carried powerful and sensitive messages such as “Think before you speak” and “Our words are powerful. They can hurt… or they can heal. Let’s choose wisely.” Through discussions, presentations, and reflections, students emphasised the significance of creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
The learners thoughtfully conveyed that true happiness lies in uplifting others and ensuring that everyone smiles together. The assembly served as an important reminder of the role empathy, understanding, and responsible behaviour play in building positive relationships and nurturing a caring school community.
The initiative reflected Shiv Nadar School Faridabad’s continued commitment towards fostering emotional wellbeing, student voice, and a culture of mutual respect and inclusivity within the learning environment.
Puppets, Voices, and Smiles at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The campus of Shiv Nadar School Faridabad was filled with laughter, excitement, and curiosity as learners from Nursery to Grade 3 attended an engaging and interactive ventriloquism session conducted by renowned ventriloquist Mr. M. Santhosh Kumar on 13th May 2026. The session introduced students to the fascinating world of ventriloquism through storytelling, humour, puppetry, and expressive performances, creating a joyful and memorable learning experience for all.
Through his unique presentation style, Mr. Kumar beautifully blended entertainment with meaningful learning while demonstrating the art of voice modulation, breathing techniques, expression, and performance. His lively puppets, changing voices, and interactive storytelling captivated the learners and encouraged them to participate enthusiastically throughout the session.
The Nursery and Kindergarten learners were especially delighted as they interacted with the animated puppets and responded with great excitement to the different voices and expressions. Their laughter and eager participation reflected the joy and wonder the performance brought into the learning space.
The Grade 3 learners remained deeply engaged throughout the workshop as they explored the creative aspects of ventriloquism and performance arts. The session encouraged students to express themselves confidently and appreciate storytelling as a powerful form of communication and creativity. Many students were amazed by Mr. Kumar’s talent and enthusiastically interacted with him after the session, with some even requesting autographs as a token of admiration.
The workshop proved to be an enriching and delightful experience that nurtured imagination, confidence, communication, and creative expression among learners. The session reflected Shiv Nadar School Faridabad’s commitment to providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities that combine creativity, engagement, and joyful learning for children across age groups.
Nurturing Young Leaders Through the Junior Student Council at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The Junior Student Council journey at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad for learners of Grades 3 to 5 commenced with great enthusiasm and active student participation. As one of the school’s significant student leadership initiatives, the process aimed at nurturing leadership qualities, strengthening collaborative skills, building confidence, and instilling a strong sense of responsibility among young learners.
The journey began with students nominating themselves for various leadership roles such as School Captain, House Captains, Vice House Captains, Literary Incharges, and Class Prefects. As part of the process, learners reflected on their strengths, values, and leadership potential through a self assessment exercise where they evaluated themselves on the core values upheld by Shiv Nadar School Faridabad.
Following the nomination stage, shortlisted candidates participated in a Group Discussion round where they engaged in thoughtful conversations around relatable and age appropriate topics. The activity provided students with an opportunity to showcase leadership qualities, communication skills, confidence, clarity of thought, active listening, and respect for diverse opinions. The process encouraged learners to articulate their ideas meaningfully while understanding the importance of empathy, teamwork, and collaboration in leadership roles.
The campaigning phase brought immense energy and excitement to the Primary Years corridors as candidates confidently presented their ideas, aspirations, and plans for the school community. Supported by classmates and peers, students participated in speeches and interactions that further strengthened their presentation and public speaking skills. Through the election process, learners experienced the spirit of democracy firsthand and understood the values of fairness, equality, student voice, and responsible participation.
The culmination of this enriching journey was the grand Investiture Ceremony held on 15th May, where the newly elected members of the Junior Student Council were formally vested with their responsibilities. The ceremony began with a warm welcome by the student anchors, followed by a melodious presentation by the school choir that added grace to the occasion. Parents, teachers, and students gathered together to witness the formal induction of the student leaders.
The highlight of the ceremony was the solemn oath taking, where the newly elected council members pledged to uphold the values of the school and discharge their duties with sincerity, integrity, and commitment. The student leaders were presented with badges and sashes symbolising the trust and responsibility entrusted to them by the school community. Standing with confidence and pride, the students embraced their new roles as young leaders and role models for their peers.
The Junior Student Council journey and Investiture Ceremony together reflected the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, empathetic, responsible, and socially aware learners. The initiative not only celebrated democratic participation and student leadership but encouraged children to become thoughtful contributors to their school community and active citizens of tomorrow.
Celebrating the Timeless Stories of Ruskin Bond at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
At Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, fostering a strong reading culture remains an integral part of the learning journey across grades. As part of this commitment towards nurturing lifelong readers and thoughtful communicators, Grades 3 to 5 recently observed a special literary celebration to mark the birthday of Ruskin Bond, one of India’s most loved children’s authors.
The celebration was designed to encourage learners to engage deeply with literature while appreciating the immense contribution of Ruskin Bond to children’s storytelling. Through his timeless stories, students explored themes of simplicity, warmth, humour, nature, friendship, and human connection, helping them build meaningful relationships with books and reading.
Throughout the month, learners read a range of stories written by the celebrated author and independently researched his life and literary journey. During English classes, students enthusiastically introduced and recommended the books they had recently read and enjoyed. They shared summaries, favourite characters, memorable moments, and thoughtful reflections on why others should explore these stories as well.
The interactive classroom discussions created an atmosphere of joyful reading, curiosity, and literary exchange. Learners not only discovered new stories and perspectives but further strengthened their communication, presentation, listening, and critical thinking skills through peer sharing and collaborative discussions.
The initiative reflected the school’s larger vision of cultivating a vibrant reading culture where literature becomes a gateway to imagination, empathy, creativity, and expression. By creating regular opportunities for learners to engage with authors, stories, and meaningful conversations around books, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad continues to inspire young readers to develop a lifelong love for reading and storytelling.
Young Voices for a Better Planet at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
On Wednesday, 20th May, the learners of Grade 3 Corbett at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad conducted an engaging and thoughtfully curated assembly for the entire Grade 3 cohort. Through their presentation, the students shared meaningful insights on caring for the planet and highlighted simple yet impactful ways to protect the environment through responsible everyday actions.
Adding energy and vibrancy to the assembly, the learners presented a well choreographed dance performance that captivated the audience and reflected their enthusiasm and teamwork. The assembly served as a wonderful platform for students to confidently express their ideas while spreading awareness about environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
The event concluded with the felicitation of students for their commendable achievements across various domains, celebrating their dedication, perseverance, and success. The results of the Inter House Painting Competition were announced during the assembly, and the winners were awarded certificates in recognition of their creativity and artistic talent.
The assembly was a memorable and enriching experience that showcased student voice, creativity, collaboration, and the importance of nurturing socially conscious and responsible learners at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad.
Summer Celebrations Fill the Campus with Joy at Shiv Nadar School
The campus of Shiv Nadar School Faridabad came alive with excitement and laughter as learners across grades celebrated a joyful Summer Party before the beginning of the summer holidays. The celebrations created memorable experiences for children as they came together to enjoy games, music, creative activities, and shared moments with friends and teachers.
For the younger learners, the festivities began with interactive conversations where children enthusiastically shared their holiday plans with friends and teachers. Learners participated wholeheartedly in engaging games such as Musical Chairs and Newspaper Dancing, spreading cheer and excitement throughout the day. A fascinating magic show, movie screenings, music, and dance performances added to the celebratory atmosphere, while a special craft activity allowed children to create keepsakes to take home. A delightful mango party and a refreshing ice cream treat brought wide smiles to their faces and became highlights of the celebration.
The Grade 1 and 2 learners celebrated the last day of school in colourful casual attire paired with vibrant summer accessories, adding to the festive spirit of the day. They enjoyed a fun filled potluck breakfast, games, movies, craft activities, music, and dance alongside their classmates and teachers. Laughter and excitement echoed through the classrooms as learners celebrated the end of the term together. The visit to the ice cream vendor on campus added an extra layer of joy as learners happily chose and relished their favourite flavours.
The Summer School Party for Grades 3 to 5 was celebrated with equal enthusiasm as learners marked the beginning of the holiday season and the longest vacation of the year. Dressed in bright casual clothes, students enjoyed potluck celebrations with friends and participated in activities that fostered bonding, collaboration, and a positive classroom environment. The celebration successfully created a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere, leaving learners refreshed, happy, and excited for the summer break ahead.
The celebrations reflected the school’s commitment to creating joyful learning spaces where children build friendships, celebrate togetherness, and create meaningful memories beyond the classroom.
Kindergarten Learners Bring Zoo Vet to Life Through Interactive Storytelling at Shiv Nadar School
The Kindergarten learners at Shiv Nadar School enthusiastically participated in an engaging story presentation of Zoo Vet, conducted through the pedagogy of Teacher in Role. The story follows a week in the life of a zoo vet as he discovers the perfect treatment for different animals, creating a delightful and immersive learning experience for young learners.
Teachers stepped into various characters from the story, bringing the narrative to life through expressive voice modulation, costumes, gestures, and dramatic interactions. The interactive presentation captured the children’s imagination and encouraged them to actively engage with the unfolding events and characters.
The session provided learners with meaningful opportunities to strengthen their listening and communication skills while nurturing creativity, imagination, participation, and self expression. Through storytelling and role play, the experience reflected the school’s commitment to joyful, inquiry driven learning that helps children connect deeply with stories and the world around them.
Celebrating the Timeless Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore | Special Assembly by Grades 1 and 2
At Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, learners of Grades 1 and 2 came together on 5 May to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti through a thoughtful and enriching special assembly that celebrated the life, values, and literary contributions of Rabindranath Tagore.
The assembly began with a mindfulness chant and the soulful Astoma Prayer, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere for the morning. Learners beautifully recited Where the Mind is Without Fear along with its meaning, reflecting on Tagore’s vision of freedom, knowledge, and unity.
A short role play inspired by his poems and stories brought his literary contributions to life in an engaging and age appropriate manner. Musical performances on Phule Phule and Amra Shobai Raja added joy and vibrancy to the celebration, showcasing the learners’ enthusiasm and appreciation for cultural expression.
Learners shared interesting facts about Rabindranath Tagore’s life and achievements, helping deepen everyone’s understanding of his enduring legacy. The gathering was further enriched by an address from Principal Ms Deblina Chakraborty, whose thoughtful words inspired learners to reflect on Tagore’s values and contributions to literature, education, and society.
The assembly concluded with the National Anthem, leaving the audience with a sense of pride, inspiration, and cultural appreciation. The celebration served as a meaningful tribute to Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless legacy while encouraging learners to value literature, creativity, and thoughtful expression.
A Celebration of Love, Gratitude, and Togetherness | Mother’s Day at Foundation Years to Kindergarten
At Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, Mother’s Day was celebrated with warmth, joy, and meaningful moments across the Foundation Years, Nursery, and Kindergarten sections. The celebrations were thoughtfully designed to honour the special bond between mothers and children through performances, interactive activities, games, and collaborative experiences.
The Foundation Years learners welcomed their mothers with an engaging Music and Movement session, followed by Circle Time and a special co-creation craft activity that encouraged joyful bonding and shared creativity.
In Nursery, the celebration came alive with delightful performances, interactive games, and a co-creation craft activity that filled the learning spaces with excitement, laughter, and togetherness.
Kindergarten learners expressed their love and gratitude through a heartfelt presentation for their mothers, followed by engaging games and a fire-free cooking activity that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. The celebration concluded with learners presenting handmade photo frames as tokens of love and appreciation.
The celebration reflected the school’s commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences that nurture emotional connections, creativity, and community spirit, while creating cherished memories for both mothers and children.
