Under 11 Boys Secure 3rd Place at ISSO Tournament

Our students proudly represented the school at the ISSO (International Schools Sports Organisation) Tournament, demonstrating determination, teamwork, and a strong sporting spirit throughout the competition.

We are pleased to share that the Under 11 Boys Football Team secured an impressive 3rd place overall in the South Region - Chennai Zone. The team showed consistent effort, collaboration, and resilience across matches, reflecting the values we aim to nurture through school sports.

A special mention goes to Gautam Dev Gokul (PY5), who emerged as the Top Scorer of the tournament, scoring an outstanding 15 goals across four matches.

Under 11 Boys Football Team

• Diyaan Lodha (PY3)
• Mithran Dev Gokul (PY3)
• Skandan Sethuraman Periyannan (PY3)
• Suhaan Gupta Caves (PY3)
• Aarav Bherwani (PY4)
• Kabir Nahata (PY4)
• Rana Rajiv (PY4)
• Tejas Kamalakara (PY4)
• Maahir Bajaj (PY4)
• Advaith Amarnath (PY5)
• Gautam Dev Gokul (PY5)
• Pranath Darshan Jain (PY5)

We congratulate our students on this achievement and commend them for representing the school with commitment and sportsmanship.

Celebrating Literary Excellence at Arcadia

Our Middle Years students recently represented Shiv Nadar School, Chennai at Arcadia, the Literary Fest hosted by Hiranandani Upscale School, and returned with several commendable achievements.

Participation in such platforms allows students to apply their classroom learning in authentic settings—speaking with confidence, collaborating with peers, and responding thoughtfully to unfamiliar challenges. These experiences are especially valuable during the middle years, as students develop independence, voice, and self-assurance.

We are pleased to share the following results:

Character Parade

• Nihara Mammen Mappillai – 2nd Place

• Vihana Bansal – 3rd Place

   

Ode to Objects

• Anika Shagee – 1st Place

• Ananya Jammi – 3rd Place

   

Pass the Plot

• Ahalya Niranjan, Pradhayini Chellapan, Mallika Narayan – 1st Place

• Sahana Radhakrishnan, Manvi Khicha, Aradhya Parakh – 2nd Place

   

JAM (Just A Minute)

• Samar Ram – 2nd Place

   

Shiv Nadar School, Chennai was declared Overall Champions – 2nd Place.

Through their participation, our students demonstrated confidence, creativity, and collaboration, reflecting the emphasis we place on communication, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement in the middle years.

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.

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.