Author visit to Grade 4
The Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, was delighted to host an inspiring storytelling session for all Grade 4 students on Monday, October 13th, 2025, presented by the talented Ms Sonia Duggal.
Ms Duggal skillfully wove together captivating narratives in both Hindi and English, concluding her engaging presentation with a melodic song. The session was marked by remarkable student engagement and active participation. Ms Duggal's dynamic approach, incorporating diverse pedagogical techniques such as imaginative paper cutouts, collaborative student and teacher interactions, thought-provoking Q&A segments, clever riddles, and expressive vocal delivery, ensured a vibrant and highly interactive learning environment.
The selected stories, presented with charm and clarity, effectively imparted crucial values of kindness, mutual sharing, and embracing self-acceptance. This event served as a truly joyful and enriching experience, contributing significantly to the holistic development of our Grade 4 learners.
Study In Japan | A CGC session
On 13th October 2025, the CGC organised a session for the Senior School students to explore study opportunities in Japan as a study destination.
CIALFO | A Career Counselling Session
The CGC (Career Guidance Cell) organised a session on 6th October 2025, for the students of Grades 11, IB and CBSE. The students were introduced to CIALFO, a platform that helps to simplify college and career exploration.
Celebrating 100 Days of Learning and Growth in Kindergarten!
The Kindergarten students recently marked a significant milestone: their much-anticipated 100th Day of School! The campus buzzed with excitement as beautifully decorated corridors, adorned by our dedicated teachers, greeted the children with vibrant celebrations.
Inside their classrooms, a series of engaging activities underscored the special occasion. During circle time, students reflected on their remarkable progress over the past 100 days, sharing insights into their enhanced confidence and expanded knowledge. Creativity flourished as they ingeniously constructed the numeral 100 using Monaco biscuits and vanilla wafers, seamlessly blending fun with foundational learning.
The festive atmosphere was further elevated by students arriving in charming traditional attire, perfectly coinciding with Diwali celebrations. The memorable day culminated in widespread smiles, with each child proudly taking home a handmade 100th-day memento—a cherished token of their educational journey and personal growth.
World Dyslexia Day 2025
The SEN team organised various activities for the students and staff in the school to create awareness about Dyslexia on World Dyslexia Day.
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.
Healthy Eating and Diabetes Awareness Session – Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
A special awareness session on Healthy Eating and Diabetes was held for Grades 6–8 on 13th October at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, led by Ms. Gunjan Taneja, a parent and practising nutritionist.
The session focused on understanding diabetes, the impact of food and lifestyle on health, and the importance of balanced eating. Using engaging visuals and discussions, students learned about the effects of excessive sugar and processed foods, and the benefits of including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their diet.
The interactive session concluded with an emphasis on mindful eating and regular exercise as essential habits for long-term wellness.
Festival of Lights: Celebrating Diwali with Joy, Creativity, and Gratitude at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
MYP Learners Illuminate the Spirit of Service
As part of the Service as Action component of the MYP curriculum, students engaged in a heartfelt initiative that beautifully blended art, empathy, and community service. In the days leading up to Diwali, they hand-painted and decorated traditional diyas — symbols of hope and positivity — as tokens of appreciation for the school’s support staff.
Each diya was carefully crafted and lovingly gifted, expressing gratitude towards those who work tirelessly behind the scenes every day. Through this simple yet profound act, students internalized the true essence of Diwali — recognizing the light within others and giving with humility and joy.
Early Years: Utsav – A Joyful Grandparents’ Celebration
In the Early Years, Grandparents’ Day was celebrated from 15th to 17th October through a cheerful ‘Utsav’-themed event that filled the campus with laughter and togetherness. Families participated in carnival-style games such as Feeding the Clown, Stack the Pyramid, Ring and Win, Treasure Hunt, and Bowling, creating moments of excitement and bonding.
The muffin-decorating activity brought generations together in sweet celebration, while the diya-painting corner added a festive cultural touch. A buzzing photo booth captured radiant smiles, and the event concluded with a lively dance session where children and grandparents celebrated the joy of connection. The celebration beautifully strengthened intergenerational bonds and left hearts full of warmth.
Grades 1 & 2: Stories of Light and Kindness
Grades 1 and 2 celebrated a Special Diwali Assembly that radiated colour, energy, and meaning. The programme opened with the Thought of the Day and Campus News, followed by engaging performances.
Grade 1 students staged “The Lost Sweet”, a heartwarming skit that shared the message of happiness multiplying when shared, while Grade 2 presented “The Light Inside Us”, emphasizing the inner glow of kindness and compassion. Vibrant dance performances and festive music added to the cheer.
Ms. Preeti Gautam, Head – Early Years, extended warm Diwali wishes and felicitated winners of recent sports events. The celebration concluded with the National Anthem, leaving everyone smiling and inspired.
Nursery: Little Lamps of Happiness
Nursery Corbett learners presented a delightful class assembly on Diwali, capturing the festival’s spirit through song, dance, and storytelling. Dressed in traditional attire, they shared how families decorate their homes, make rangolis, and celebrate safely and joyfully. The young voices echoed the message of love and happiness, reminding everyone that even the smallest lamps can spread great light.
Primary Years: A Festival of Togetherness
Grades 3–5 marked the festival with a special assembly that highlighted Diwali’s significance as the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The school corridors came alive with colourful rangolis, diyas, and laughter as children participated in festive games and creative activities. It was a day of shared joy, unity, and reflection — a reminder that the brightest celebrations are those filled with togetherness.
Middle Years: Expressions of Light and Hope
Grade 7 students organised a vibrant Diwali assembly that showcased their creativity and collaboration. Through an engaging mix of dances, skits, songs, and torch-light sequences, they portrayed the essence of Diwali as a festival of renewal and unity. Their performances radiated enthusiasm and conveyed powerful messages of goodness and gratitude, inspiring the entire school community.
The celebrations across grades reflected the school’s belief that festivals are not only about joy and colour, but also about values — gratitude, empathy, and shared happiness.
At Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, Diwali was not just celebrated — it was felt, lived, and shared, lighting hearts with compassion and togetherness.
Literary Week Celebrations – Foundation Years to Kindergarten, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The Literary Week celebrations at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad were a joyful blend of imagination, creativity, and a deep love for stories!
Learners in the Foundation Years brought their favourite books from home and eagerly shared them with their peers, speaking about beloved characters and memorable moments from their stories.
Nursery learners enjoyed a lively enactment of The Gruffalo, which helped them understand story elements such as characters, setting, problem, and solution. Inspired by the performance, they worked collaboratively to create their own stories — a delightful exercise in imagination and teamwork.
Kindergarten learners listened to the heartwarming tale Bear Snores On and explored its story structure. They then became young authors and illustrators, crafting their own storybooks with colourful drawings and original storylines.
The week truly celebrated the joy of reading and storytelling at SNS Faridabad, nurturing early literacy skills, self-expression, and creativity in every child.
Illuminating Learning: Grade 2 Explores the Science of Light
The Grade 2 learners at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad concluded their exploration of the theme ‘Light’ with an engaging hands-on project that beautifully blended creativity, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry on 26th September 2025.
After weeks of discovering how light travels, reflects, and interacts with materials, the young scientists were presented with an intriguing challenge — How will you light up three different rooms using one source of light?
Working in groups, they designed imaginative models using shoeboxes, coloured plastic sheets, and mirrors. Each shoebox represented a room, and the objective was to illuminate all three with a single light source. Learners experimented with mirrors to reflect and redirect light, while coloured sheets added vibrancy and helped them observe how light changes when passing through different materials.
The culmination was marked by a Learning Walk, where learners proudly presented their models to peers, observed each other’s designs, and reflected on how light behaves in varied situations. The process encouraged collaboration, built confidence, and allowed children to communicate their scientific thinking with clarity.
Through this immersive experience, learners discovered that light travels in straight lines and that reflective surfaces can effectively redirect it. The project brought joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment as their scientific ideas came alive in tangible, creative forms — truly reflecting the spirit of learning by doing at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
