Urvashi Virmani Honoured at Sahodaya Utkrisht Shikshak Puraskar 2025
Urvashi Virmani, Head of Computer Science at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has been recognised at the Sahodaya Utkrisht Shikshak Puraskar 2025, organised by the Sahodaya School Complex, Faridabad Educational Chapter.
This recognition reflects her consistent dedication to strengthening digital learning, guiding students with clarity and empathy, and building a robust technology-driven culture across the school. Urvashi’s commitment to excellence and her ability to empower both students and teachers continue to make a meaningful difference in our learning community.
Children’s Day 2025: A Day Filled with Joy, Creativity, and Community Spirit
Children’s Day at our school was nothing short of spectacular, filled with the perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and pure childhood joy. This year, our teachers and parent community came together to create an unforgettable experience for our learners — and in the process, became children themselves for a day!
Teachers Take the Stage
The celebrations began with our teachers putting together a delightful dance performance and skit especially for the students. Bursting with humour, energy, and heart, the performance set the tone for a day dedicated entirely to celebrating childhood.
A Fete to Remember — Curated by Parents
Our incredible parent community transformed the school into a vibrant Children’s Day Fete, complete with game stalls, workshops, and hands-on experiences. The campus buzzed with excitement as students explored a curated mix of classic and innovative activities. Students excitedly moved from one activity to another, playing classic games such as Tambola, Shoot the Target, Ring Toss, and even the traditional Spin the Top. They also immersed themselves in high-energy experiences like obstacle courses, buzz wire challenges, and the ever-popular mystery box. Creative corners drew enthusiastic crowds with jewellery making, bookmark making and dance sessions that kept spirits high throughout the day.
Adding to the excitement was the signature workshop and a thrilling Math and Chemistry–themed Murder Mystery experience, where students used logic, clues, and teamwork to solve cleverly designed puzzles!
The day also included meaningful hands-on workshops. One especially impactful session was the Composting Workshop, where parent experts guided students through the basics of composting and worked with them to plant saplings to mark the occasion. This thoughtful activity blended environmental awareness with joyful learning, giving students a memorable way to contribute to the planet.
What made this Children’s Day truly special was the spirit that filled every corner of the campus. Teachers cheered, parents hosted and played with unfiltered enthusiasm, and students soaked in every moment of the celebration. Laughter, excitement, and wonder brought the community together in a way that felt both heartfelt and magical.
As the day drew to a close, one thing was clear: when parents, teachers, and students come together with a shared intention to celebrate childhood, the result is unforgettable.
Here’s to cherishing the joy of childhood — today and always.
Grade 3 & 4 Night-In at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad: A Night of Adventure, Learning, and Lasting Memories
On November 4th, Grade 3 and 4 students at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad experienced a memorable night-in filled with adventure, teamwork, and joyful camaraderie. The evening offered an exciting mix of outdoor activities, including zip lining, rock climbing, and zorbing, giving students a chance to challenge themselves and enjoy the outdoors together.
Beyond the thrill, the night-in encouraged independence and responsibility as students managed their belongings and cared for themselves throughout the experience.
After an energetic evening, they gathered for a wholesome meal, played games with their peers, and settled in for a cozy sleepover. The event was filled with laughter, shared moments, and new friendships—creating memories they will carry with them for years to come.
Avviraaj Kalia Brings Laurels in Golf
Avviraaj Kalia, a student of Grade 5 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has secured the Runner-up position at the Little Masters Junior Golf Tour.
Building on this remarkable achievement, Avviraaj has qualified for two prestigious international tournaments — the Champion of Champions World Invitational in Ireland and the Australian Junior Age Division Golf Championship in Australia.
Adding to his list of accolades, Avviraaj won the 23rd NCR Golf Cup held at Golden Greens Golf Club, Gurugram on 27–28 November, where he was awarded a cheque of ₹20,000 in recognition of his performance.
Avviraaj recently participated in the Junior and Senior Golf Tournament held at Godrej Golf Links, Noida. He emerged as the winner in his category and was declared the overall winner of the tournament.
Further adding to his impressive achievements, Avviraaj has won the Junior Category at the 17th FIA–JCB Annual Golf Tournament 2026 held at the Aravalli Golf Course.
A proud moment for our school community as this young golfer continues to shine and carry his talent onto global platforms.
Jayansh Dhingra Shines at Haryana Open Chess Tournament
Jayansh Dhingra, a student of Grade 7, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, showcased exceptional skill and composure at the Haryana Open Chess Tournaments held in Panipat on 8th and 9th November 2025. Competing in both Rapid and Blitz formats, Jayansh faced a strong field of over 250 participants from Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR, including titled players - International Masters (IMs) and FIDE Masters (FMs).
Demonstrating remarkable consistency, Jayansh secured 2nd position in both formats in the Under-12 category, earning trophies and a total cash prize of ₹12,000.
We are proud of Jayansh’s achievement and wish him continued success in his chess journey.
Makerspace: Where Imagination Meets Innovation
The Makerspace at Shiv Nadar School, Chennai is a a dynamic hub designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among students.
A Makerspace is more than just a lab; it’s a launchpad for ideas. Here, students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through hands-on projects that blend imagination with innovation. Whether they’re coding, building prototypes, experimenting with materials, or exploring design thinking, students learn to approach challenges with curiosity and confidence.
This space encourages them to think like inventors, problem-solvers, and creators. To tinker, test, fail, and try again. It nurtures essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience, preparing them not just for exams, but for life.
The Makerspace embodies our belief that learning happens best when students create, question, and explore. It stands as a celebration of our school’s commitment to fostering a spirit of innovation and joyful learning.
The Makerspace empowers our learners to imagine boldly, work collaboratively, and bring their ideas to life, one prototype at a time.
Iha Joshi Excels at State and National Championships
Iha Joshi, Grade 9 – Corbett, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, has demonstrated remarkable consistency and grit across major competitive platforms this season.
At the 27th Haryana Olympic Games, held from 3rd to 5th November 2025 at the Faridabad Sports Complex, Iha secured three medals, showcasing her versatility and competitive spirit:
- Gold Medal – Women’s Singles
- Silver Medal – Women’s Doubles
- Bronze Medal – Mixed Doubles
Building on this momentum, Iha went on to make an impressive mark at the 69th SGFI National School Games (U-17 Tennis) held in Ajmer from 2–6 December 2025, where she represented Haryana and contributed as a key playing member of the team. She clinched the Gold Medal, and her name appears in the official SGFI result list. Her achievement has also been highlighted in local news coverage.
Iha’s dedication and consistency on the court reflect her deep commitment to excellence and bring immense pride to the Shiv Nadar School community.
STEAMphony is Back!
STEAMphony 2025 was an extraordinary celebration of imagination, inquiry, and innovation — an event where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) came together in perfect harmony. Hosted by the Middle Years students of Shiv Nadar School, Chennai, the second edition of this inter-school initiative brought together over 280 students from Grades 6 to 8 across the city, creating a vibrant space for learning through collaboration and creativity.
This year’s edition was anchored in Sustainable Development Goals 14 (Life Below Water) and 15 (Life on Land), inspiring participants to reflect on the delicate balance between human progress and the natural world. Through their performances, designs, debates, and experiments, students explored how innovation can coexist with empathy — and how the smallest idea can ripple outward to protect our planet’s future.
From recycled art and shadow puppetry to design challenges, music, debate, and dance, every competition encouraged young minds to blend analytical thinking with artistic expression. Each performance was a reminder that science and art are not opposites, but companions in understanding the world around us.
What made STEAMphony truly special was the leadership of our MY1, MY2, and MY3 learners, who organised the entire event — from registrations and compering to coordination and logistics. Their initiative, collaboration, and confidence reflected the IB learner profile in action, demonstrating what it means to be principled, reflective, and open-minded communicators.
STEAMphony 2025 wasn’t just a competition; it was a collective celebration of curiosity and community — a moment where learners discovered that innovation, when guided by empathy, can indeed make the world a better place.
Apple Talk: Micro Changes, Macro Impact
Four MYP students from Shiv Nadar School Faridabad represented the school at the Apple EducationTalk 2025 held in Bangalore on 17th and 18th September.
Their visual presentation, titled “Micro Changes, Macro Impact”, showcased a project conceptualized and executed at SNS Forest—the creation of a Butterfly Garden designed to promote biodiversity and environmental awareness.
Using Apple Core Applications, the students demonstrated how small, science-driven ecological actions can bring about meaningful positive change in the local ecosystem. The experience not only deepened their understanding of environmental science but also honed their presentation, collaboration, and communication skills on a national platform, embodying the spirit of innovation and sustainability that defines the MYP framework.
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad – International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) & Diploma Programme (DP) | Authorized IB World School
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad is proud to be an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.
IB School since: 15 March 2023
IB School Code: 061780
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We offer both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), ensuring a seamless global-curriculum continuum from early secondary years through to pre-university level.
The MYP nurtures inquiry, critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and holistic growth. The DP provides an academically rigorous, internationally recognized qualification for students aged 16–19, preparing them for university and beyond.
Together, these programmes reflect our vision of nurturing confident, compassionate, and globally minded learners who are ready to contribute meaningfully to the world.