Pravaah '25 | The Art and Literary Fest

Students from Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, showcased exceptional talent at Pravaah 2025, a prestigious inter-school event hosted by The HDFC School, Gurugram, on October 15th, 2025. This vibrant platform successfully convened learners from over fifteen reputed schools across the city, fostering an environment for the expression of creativity, linguistic prowess, and cultural understanding through a diverse range of competitions.

In the highly anticipated Hindi category, the competition titled "दो विपरीत पात्रों की मुलाक़ात" (Encounter of Two Contrasting Characters) challenged participants to present an imaginative interaction between two divergent personalities. Representing Shiv Nadar School with distinction, Idhaant Gera (Grade VII, Kanha) and Reyaanshi Verma (Grade VII, Corbett) delivered a captivating performance, meticulously mentored by Ms Poonam Singh Pundir.

Their compelling act explored a highly relevant and contemporary theme: a dialogue between a mobile phone and a traditional book. The performance masterfully highlighted the profound influence of both on our daily lives, learning habits, and interpersonal relationships. Through insightful humour, expressive dialogues, and a remarkably realistic portrayal, the students eloquently conveyed the harmonious coexistence of technology and traditional reading in today's world, each playing a unique and pivotal role in shaping our thoughts and lifestyle.

The presentation garnered significant acclaim for its originality, engaging humour, and fluent command of the Hindi language, captivating the entire audience. The students' confident delivery, emotive performance, and clear, impactful messaging received widespread appreciation from both the esteemed judges and enthusiastic spectators.

Amidst formidable competition from participating schools, the team from Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, distinguished itself by securing the First Position. This remarkable victory earned them accolades for their exceptional creativity, compelling stage presence, and the contemporary relevance of their content.

This outstanding achievement is a testament to the students' diligent efforts and the dedicated guidance provided by their mentor. Events such as Pravaah are instrumental in encouraging young learners to cultivate critical thinking, foster creative expression, and forge connections between academic learning and pertinent real-world issues. Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, extends its sincerest congratulations to Idhaant Gera, Reyaanshi Verma, and Ms Poonam Singh Pundir for their exemplary performance and for representing the school with such grace and excellence at Pravaah 2025.

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.

SAIBSA 2025

The South Asia International Baccalaureate Schools Association (SAIBSA) is a professional network that connects IB educators and schools across South Asia. It serves as a collaborative platform for sharing best practices, strengthening professional learning, and fostering dialogue within the IB community.

Through events such as Job-Alike Sessions, conferences, and professional exchanges, SAIBSA enables teachers and school leaders to engage in meaningful conversations around pedagogy, assessment, and international-mindedness.

The theme of the event was— Human Flourishing-connecting minds, sharing experiences, and inspiring growth.

The Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram, hosted the SAIBSA Job-Alike event on Saturday, 11th October, bringing together around 250 educators from 25 schools across Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Chandigarh. The event aimed to promote collaboration among educators and facilitate the exchange of best practices. Serving as a vibrant platform for IBDP teachers, it encouraged the
sharing of expertise and collective reflection to enhance teaching and learning through
meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
 

There was also a "Swar Tarang" performance by our students Riaan Chandra Sabharwal on the Tabla, Veydant Kher and Twisha Nahar on the Violin, Aadya Garnik playing the Keyboard, Parth Mittal and Vihaan Jindal strumming the Acoustic Guitar,  Arsh Sirvastav playing the Bass Guitar.

Outstanding Achievement at CBSE Gymnastics Nationals

We are delighted to announce the exceptional performance of Seerat Vashisht, a Grade VII student, at the recent CBSE Gymnastics Nationals held in Shirdi, Maharashtra.

Seerat demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication, securing a total of five medals. Her achievements include one silver and three bronze medals in the individual apparatus events, complemented by an all-around bronze medal, placing her as India's Rank 3 in the highly competitive Under-14 category.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Seerat for this outstanding accomplishment.

SGFI Badminton Under-14 State Championship

Our shuttlers Navya Aswal and Navika Goenka, as part of the Gurgaon district team at the SGFI Badminton (Under-14) State Championship, have emerged as the champions, winning the Gold!

DREAM DASH 2025 Athletic Event

DREAM DASH 2025 – II Grand Finale Competition was held at Pathways School, Gurgaon on 28th September 2025. 

With over 500+ participants, 2 of our students dashed ahead to do us proud

Grade 3 Boys
• Kian Bhasin – 100m Dash 🥉 Bronze Medal

Grade 4 & 5 Girls
• Miraya B. Khosla – 100m Dash 🥇 Gold Medal
• Miraya B. Khosla – 200m Dash 🥇 Gold Medal