Promoting Road Safety and Transport Awareness: Nursery Gir Assembly & Tyre Gallery
On 26th November 2025, Nursery Gir students at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, held an engaging assembly on ‘Road Safety’ to help their peers understand essential traffic rules and safe travel practices. The assembly featured a lively enactment demonstrating safe driving habits, followed by an introduction to various traffic signs. The event was brightened by an enthusiastic dance performance to the song ‘Traffic Safety,’ bringing energy and joy to the gathering.
The children participated with confidence and enthusiasm, clearly demonstrating their understanding of road safety and traffic signals through their expressions and stage presence.
As part of the ongoing theme ‘I Love Transport,’ a ‘Tyre Gallery’ was set up at the school for the Nursery learners. This hands-on exhibit allowed the children to explore and compare wheels from different vehicles, including a scooty, bus, bicycle, tricycle, tractor, and car. They observed differences in size, texture, and patterns, engaging in meaningful discussions about how wheels enable movement. This interactive experience was enjoyed by all, sparking curiosity and deepening their understanding of transport.
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad: Early Years & Primary Sports Day 2025–26 – Celebrating Joy, Fitness, and Community Spirit
The Early Years Sports Day for the academic year 2025–26 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and vibrant energy at the South Block Sports Field on 4th and 5th December. Our young learners from Foundation Year through Grade 2 came together for two days of joyful participation, skill-building, and spirited teamwork.
The event opened with warm welcomes from Principal Ms. Deblina Chakraborty, Early Years Head Ms. Preeti Gautam, and Sports Heads Ms. Raspreet Sidhu and Mr. Jagdev Singh, setting a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Foundation Year students charmed the audience as colourful mini-beasts, engaging enthusiastically in agility tasks such as hurdles, balancing, crawling, and zig-zag races. Their vibrant drill performance showcased rhythm and coordination, while a captivating gymnastics display by Grade 2 students highlighted discipline and agility.
Nursery and Kindergarten learners added to the excitement with a lively march past, joyful Zumba drills, and themed races inspired by transport and winter. The colourful parachute drill brought rhythm and movement to the field, complemented by an impressive martial arts performance by Grade 1 and 2 students, demonstrating focus and strength.
Grades 1 and 2 embraced the creative theme “Tales on Track,” turning favourite storybooks into imaginative races that blended athleticism with storytelling. Martial arts drills, gymnastics, and yoga demonstrations further showcased their growing strength, balance, and concentration. Parent participation in the races brought warmth and a strong sense of community to the event.
All learners were awarded medals and certificates in recognition of their enthusiasm, participation, and sportsmanship. Each day concluded with heartfelt thanks and the National Anthem, marking the close of two memorable days filled with joy and celebration.
This Sports Day beautifully reflected the dedication and collective spirit of our young learners, teachers, and parents at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, reinforcing the values of fitness, teamwork, and community.
Bringing Stories to Life: Storytelling Session with Mr. Kapil Pandey
On 10th December 2025, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad hosted two engaging storytelling sessions that brought learning beyond the classroom for our young learners.
For Foundation Years to Kindergarten students at WCH, North Block, Mr. Kapil Pandey, a renowned children’s writer, poet, and drama-in-education expert, narrated the popular story Room on the Broom. Using expressive voice modulation, rhymes, songs, and props, he created a vivid and interactive experience that fully captured the children’s attention. After the session, learners completed reflection sheets to recall key story elements and express their thoughts.
Simultaneously, a storytelling session for Grades 1 and 2 was conducted, facilitated by Mr. Kapil Pandey as well. He captivated the young audience with the story of Tun Tuni, a little bird seeking help to remove a painful corn on her toe. Despite approaching the king, a mouse, and others, only a tiny mosquito comes to her aid, demonstrating how even the smallest can make a big difference. The dynamic narration, rhythmic music, and interactive performance kept learners engrossed throughout.
Both sessions nurtured listening, comprehension, communication, imagination, and emotional understanding, enriching teaching and learning through creative pedagogy and meaningful narrative experiences.
Outstanding Performance at the Gymnastics Tamil Nadu State Championship
Outstanding Performance at the Gymnastics Tamil Nadu State Championship
Our learners delivered an outstanding performance at the Gymnastics Tamil Nadu State Championship, held in Chennai on 13 and 14 December 2025. Competing at the state level, students from PY1 to PY3 demonstrated exceptional discipline, skill, and sportsmanship across multiple events.
The young gymnasts secured several medals in floor, beam, and vault, reflecting not only their talent but also their consistent training, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. Their achievements mark a proud moment for our entire school community and stand as a testament to the strong foundation of physical education and competitive sport nurtured at the school.
Medal Winners
- Sanghamitra Rana Baskar: Floor – Bronze | Beam – Gold
- Daksh Yogan Pari: Floor – Gold | Vault – Silver
- Aisha Shagee: Floor – Gold | Beam – Silver
- Dhanika Singh: Floor – Gold | Beam – Silver
- Riyaan Balajee: Floor – Gold | Vault – Silver
- Raja Nakshatra: Floor – Gold | Beam – Silver
We congratulate all our gymnasts for their remarkable achievements and commend their dedication, resilience, and spirit. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow, challenge themselves, and shine in future competitions.
MY3 Community Project Showcase: Learning Through Action and Responsibility
As part of the MYP Community Project 2025–26, MY3 learners showcased their ongoing work to the Middle Years Parents. This meaningful engagement marked the first Community Project showcase in the run-up to the final MYP Community Project Exhibition.
What is the MYP Community Project?
The Community Project is a core component of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) undertaken by students in MY3. It invites learners to identify a real community need, explore it through inquiry, and take purposeful action to make a positive difference. The project places strong emphasis on student agency, reflection, and responsibility, while developing key skills such as research, planning, collaboration, communication, and self-management.
Through the Community Project, students move beyond academic learning to engage with the world around them—understanding impact, ethics, and the importance of sustained action.
The Showcase: A Reflective Checkpoint
For this first showcase, MY3 learners voluntarily set up stalls to present their projects, clearly articulating their goals, the communities they serve, success criteria, and evidence of action taken so far. Parents engaged in thoughtful conversations with students, asked questions, and offered feedback, gaining deeper insight into both the purpose and the process of the Community Project.
The showcase served as an important reflective checkpoint for learners. It was an opportunity to pause, evaluate their progress, and consider next steps as they continue their journey toward the final exhibition. While some students chose to raise funds through sales-based initiatives, others focused on awareness-building and advocacy, highlighting the diverse ways in which meaningful community impact can be achieved.
Looking Ahead
This first MY3 Community Project Showcase reflects learning in action, where student voice, reflection, and responsibility come together. As learners continue to refine their projects, they will deepen their understanding of community needs and prepare for the culminating MYP Community Project Exhibition.
Most importantly, the showcase reinforced the value of authentic engagement and parent partnership, demonstrating how collaborative learning experiences can enrich understanding and empower students to create purposeful change.
The Shark Tank Experience: When Ideas Meet Opportunity
In the Shark Tank experience, students stepped confidently into the role of young entrepreneurs, pitching their product ideas with clarity, conviction, and purpose. This engaging platform encouraged learners to think creatively while grounding their ideas in real-world problem-solving.
Adding an authentic and exciting dimension to the experience, parents from our school community took on the role of the Sharks. They listened attentively, asked probing questions, and offered constructive feedback, challenging students to think deeper and refine their ideas in the moment. The dynamic exchange mirrored real entrepreneurial settings, making learning both meaningful and memorable.
Throughout the process, students demonstrated strong critical thinking, communication, and adaptability, responding thoughtfully to questions and iterating on their pitches with confidence. The experience highlighted their ability to articulate ideas, defend choices, and learn from feedback.
Together, these experiences exemplified learning beyond textbooks—where creativity meets application, and ideas are nurtured through authentic engagement. Most importantly, the Shark Tank experience showcased the power of parent partnership, reinforcing how collaboration between school and families can enrich the learning journey in truly impactful ways.
MY2 Chemistry Cook-Off: When Chemistry Meets the Kitchen
The MY2 corridors were transformed into a vibrant Chemistry Cook-Off, where learning stepped out of the laboratory and into everyday life through food.
Working collaboratively in teams, students designed, tested, and refined their own recipes, applying key chemistry concepts such as emulsification, browning reactions, acid–base reactions, and temperature control. Each dish became a hands-on experiment, requiring learners to think critically about how ingredients interact and how scientific principles influence taste, texture, and presentation.
Beyond cooking, students engaged deeply with the scientific process. They collected and analysed data, incorporated feedback, managed budgets, and made informed decisions to improve their outcomes. The Cook-Off also provided a platform for students to confidently articulate their learning, as they explained the chemistry behind their dishes to parents, teachers, and peers.
The Chemistry Cook-Off was a celebration of curiosity, collaboration, and applied learning. It highlighted how chemistry is not confined to textbooks or labs, but is deeply embedded in everyday experiences, nurturing learners who can connect knowledge to the real world with confidence and creativity.
Funkaar 2025: A Kaleidoscope of Confidence and Culture
The school recently celebrated Funkaar, a vibrant platform designed to make student learning visible through expression and performance. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from our Grade 1 and 2 students, who showcased their academic and cultural journeys with pride.
Grade 1: Building Confidence For our Grade 1 students, Funkaar was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on their classroom learning and present their insights to an audience of peers, educators, and the school leadership team. The students presented factual information with impressive clarity and preparation. While speaking before an unfamiliar audience naturally brought moments of nervousness for some, the experience proved to be a vital stepping stone in building their communication skills and self-belief.
Grade 2: A Cultural Finale In Grade 2, the event served as the joyful finale to their exploration of "National and International Culture." The corridors resonated with rhythm and color as students brought diverse regions to life, pairing Indian states with global counterparts such as Kashmir & Spain, Punjab & Dubai, Goa & Thailand, Rajasthan & Japan, and Kerala & England. Through a dynamic blend of dance, music, art, and confident narration, the students celebrated the spirit of diversity, collaboration, and creativity.
Sketching Stories: Grade 7 Explores the Art of Comics with Ajit Narayan
On December 23rd, 2025, fifty students from Grade 7 (MYP 2) unleashed their creativity in a dynamic workshop titled "The Art of Storytelling Through Comic Strips." The session was led by the acclaimed cartoonist-illustrator Mr. Ajit Narayan, a veteran "chalk-talker" with over two decades of experience in classrooms across India and the author of three books on How to Draw Cartoons.
From Stick Figures to Graphic Novels Mr. Narayan kicked off the session by emphasizing the vital role of creativity in design. In a fully hands-on environment, students doodled alongside the facilitator as he demystified the art of sketching. Starting with simple stick figures, he guided the young artists through various poses and expressions, demonstrating the nuance and effort that goes into effective cartooning. The discussion also bridged the gap between single-panel cartoons and the broader narrative structure of graphic novels.
Creating the Prototype Transitioning from technique to storytelling, the workshop concluded with a collaborative group segment. Students applied their new skills to craft their own comic strip sequences. By the end of the two-hour session, every group had successfully developed a prototype, setting the stage for their own graphic novel projects.
Unlocking the Mystery: Grade 8 Explores Fiction Writing with Mallika Ravikumar
On December 22nd, 2025, fifty students from Grade 8 (MYP 3) stepped into the shoes of professional authors during an immersive workshop titled "The Art of Writing Mystery Fiction." The session was facilitated by the renowned lawyer-turned-writer Ms. Mallika Ravikumar, whose celebrated works include The Vanishing Gods, The Case of Missing Turtles, and The Case of Mysterious Witches.
Decoding the Genre Ms. Ravikumar began the session by drawing on her own publishing journey with Penguin, Hachette, and Karadi Tales. She guided the students through the essential elements of the mystery genre, covering everything from imagining a gripping prompt to the rigorous research required for authentic world-building. The interactive discussion broke down the mechanics of fiction, focusing on how to craft detailed character sketches and construct tight, suspenseful plot lines.
From Concept to Prototype Moving from theory to practice, the workshop transitioned into a hands-on collaborative activity. Students worked in groups to apply their newfound knowledge, responding to writing prompts and developing their own narratives. By the end of the two-hour session, each group had successfully created a writing prototype—a solid foundation ready to be developed into a full-fledged mystery novel.
