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.

Shiv Nadar School Chennai is now an Authorized IB PYP World School

Shiv Nadar School, Chennai is now an authorized IB PYP World School and is officially part of the prestigious IB World School community.

This authorization reflects our focus on delivering a high-quality, inquiry-based educational experience. Learning at our school is designed to nurture students who are curious, knowledgeable, and caring, while encouraging them to take responsibility for their own learning.

As we enter this new chapter, we look ahead to deepening student agency, critical thinking, and responsible action, as part of our continued pursuit of educational excellence.

Yohann Jaiin Qualifies for Indian Team Trials in Rifle Shooting

Yohann Jaiin, a student of Grade 9 (Gir) at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, represented the school at the National Rifle Shooting Competition held in Bhopal. He successfully earned the status of a National Shooter and, with a commendable performance, has now qualified for the Indian Team Trials 2026, marking an important milestone in his sporting journey.

New Parent Orientation | 15th December 2025

The New Parent Orientation, led by the Parent Partnership Office and attended by newly enrolled parents, provided a valuable opportunity to engage with Senior Leadership and gain deeper insights into Shiv Nadar School’s philosophy, culture, and practices.

To mark the beginning of this journey, each parent was warmly welcomed with a thoughtfully curated A to Z book. The session commenced with a mindfulness activity, followed by an overview of the school’s curriculum and key Shiv Nadar initiatives. Through the perspective of an existing parent, the Parent Partnership Program was introduced, highlighting the role of parents as valued ambassadors and collaborative partners in a shared vision.

In essence, the New Parent Orientation is about alignment, assurance, and partnership , ensuring that parents feel informed, supported, and connected right from the very beginning.

Season of Synergy - Handshakes to Hashtags

As part of the Parent Partnership Office, the Season of Synergy carnival, themed “Handshakes to Hashtags,” was a joyful celebration of togetherness and connection.

This parent led event brought parents, students, and teachers together to relive memories by going down the memory lane through arcade games, creative stalls, storytelling corners, and hands-on activities for all age groups.

The carnival featured over 30 parent led stalls, including student author stalls, interactive creative hubs, and the KNMA stall, which added vibrant colours to the event through canvas art and tote bag making activities. A wide variety of food stalls celebrating diverse flavours and cuisines further enhanced the festive experience.

The atmosphere was made even more special with mesmerising performances such as a magic show for kids, nukkad natak, carol singing, along with fun activities like tug of war and musical chairs, filling the day with laughter and excitement.

With enthusiastic participation from parents, students, and teachers, it was truly a pleasure to come together and celebrate the spirit of Handshakes to Hashtags through collaboration, creativity, and shared joy.

Kiara Gera Wins Silver at City-Level Kickboxing Championship

Kiara Gera of Grade 4 Gir of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad at the 100th Asmita Kickboxing Faridabad City League, held on 20–21 December 2025. She delivered a confident performance and secured the Silver Medal in the Point Fight event.

With this win, Kiara has qualified for the Zonal League, scheduled to take place in January 2026 in Jammu.

We congratulate Kiara on her achievement and wish her continued success as she prepares for the next level.

Shiv Nadar School Faridabad Wins Dialectic Dash Inter-School Debate

The Shiv Nadar School Faridabad school team Aarika Dixit (Grade 8), Adheesh Kapur (Grade 8), and Vidit Arora (Grade 6) emerged winners at the Dialectic Dash Inter-School Debate Competition held at Shiv Nadar School, Noida on 12th December 2025.

With this victory, the team has brought the rolling trophy back to the Faridabad campus for the second consecutive year, reflecting both consistency and depth in debating.

The team remained undefeated across all six rounds of the heats, demonstrating exceptional clarity of thought, confidence, and articulation throughout the competition. Adding to this strong performance, Aarika Dixit was adjudged Best Speaker in the Semi-Finals, while Vidit Arora received the Best Speaker award in the Final round, where he was described by the adjudicators as “a live wire.”

Building Awareness, Protecting Young Lungs

In response to rising Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and increasing respiratory concerns among children, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad conducted an online Respiratory Health Awareness Session on 6 December 2025. The session was organised to support families with timely, evidence-based guidance on safeguarding respiratory health during periods of poor air quality.

The session was led by two parent experts from the medical fraternity: Dr. Manisha Mendiratta, Associate Director & Head of Pulmonology, Sarvodaya Hospital, and Dr. Prashant Mehta, Senior Consultant – Hematology, Medical Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Their insights combined clinical expertise with practical, everyday applicability for families.

The discussion was thoughtfully moderated by Ms. Preeti Gautam, Head – Early Years, who ensured a structured flow of conversation and facilitated parent questions with clarity and sensitivity. Parents engaged actively throughout the session, raising relevant concerns and seeking guidance, making the interaction both meaningful and informative.

During the session, the speakers highlighted the direct impact of elevated AQI levels on lung health, particularly for young children, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Parents were guided on recognising early warning signs such as persistent cough, wheezing, noisy breathing, recurring sore throats, and shortness of breath, with emphasis on the importance of early medical consultation.

Practical preventive measures for home and daily routines were discussed in detail. These included the use of HEPA-based air purifiers, avoiding ionisers and ozone generators, maintaining adequate hydration, reducing outdoor exposure during poor AQI days, and preferring wet mopping over dry sweeping to minimise indoor dust circulation. Clear guidance on masking was shared, recommending N95/KN95 masks for effective protection during high AQI periods, while noting that surgical and cloth masks offer minimal defence against air pollution.

Parents were also advised to regularly monitor AQI levels and make informed adjustments to daily routines. Avoiding outdoor activities near high-traffic areas and kerbside walking was strongly recommended. When outdoor activity is unavoidable, the relatively safer window identified was between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

The session concluded with a strong emphasis on preventive care, informed decision-making, and shared responsibility between the school and families in ensuring children’s respiratory health and overall well-being. The initiative reflected Shiv Nadar School Faridabad’s continued commitment to proactive parent engagement and holistic student care.