Kiaan Kapoor Shines in U-6 Open Tennis Tournaments
Kiaan Kapoor, a Nursery class student of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has secured First Position in the Under-6 category at an Open Tennis Tournament organised by Jagannath Tennis Academy.
The tournament saw participation from children across Delhi NCR. At just 4 years of age, Kiaan was the youngest participant in his category, competing against players aged 5½ years and above. The competition assessed core tennis skills including forehand and backhand strokes, where Kiaan outperformed his peers with a clear margin. He was awarded a trophy, medal, and certificate for his achievement.
Adding to this accomplishment, in January 2026, Kiaan participated in another Delhi Open Tennis Tournament (U-6 category) organised by a different academy and secured the First Runner-Up position, once again earning a trophy, medal, and certificate.
Kiaan began his tennis journey at the age of two. His discipline, consistency, and love for the sport are clearly reflected in these early milestones.
We congratulate Kiaan and his family on these achievements and wish him continued success as he progresses in his sporting journey.
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad at the 9th Interschool Adaptive Athletic Championship 2026
The 9th Interschool Adaptive Athletic Championship 2026 was held on 11 February 2026 at Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurugram. The event was organised collaboratively by the SEN and Physical Education Departments of the host school, with a strong focus on inclusion, confidence-building, and promoting sportsmanship among students with diverse learning needs.
Students from the SEN Department of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad enthusiastically participated in the championship, representing the school across Early Years, Primary, and Middle Years categories. The competition featured adaptive events across Walks, Runs, Jumps, Throws, and Skating, with age groups ranging from Early Years to the 18+ Open Category.
Student Achievements
Our students performed with determination and pride, securing the following positions:
- Pratyush Jha – 1st Position – 50m Run
- Ritwik Chhabra – 2nd Position – 50m Run
- Vivaan – 3rd Position – 50m Run
- Lavanaya – 6th Position – 50m Run
- Lakshay Dalal – 1st Position – 25m Walk
- Abhiveer Singh – 2nd Position – 25m × 2 Skating
- Ayansh Kumar – 6th Position – 25m × 2 Skating
Beyond the accolades, the students demonstrated commendable confidence, discipline, and resilience. Their participation reflects the continuous and purposeful collaboration between the SEN and Physical Education Departments at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad in preparing students for inclusive and competitive platforms.
The championship provided valuable exposure, enhanced self-esteem, and reinforced the importance of adaptive sports as an essential component of holistic development. The experience was enriching for all participants and stands as a testament to the school’s commitment to inclusion and equitable opportunities in sports.
We congratulate our young athletes for representing the school with dignity, determination, and pride.
U-14 Girls Basketball Team Clinches Championship at the 9th Sports LIS Cup
The Under-14 Girls Basketball Team of Shiv Nadar School Faridabad delivered an outstanding performance to emerge as Champions of the 9th Sports LIS Cup, showcasing skill, teamwork, and remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
The team remained unbeaten across all stages, dominating each match with confidence and composure.
Match Results
- League Match 1: SNSF vs DPS Sector-84, Gurugram
SNSF won 18–04 - League Match 2: SNSF vs DPS International, Gurugram
SNSF won 28–08 - Semi-Final: SNSF vs SNS Gurugram
SNSF won 21–15 - Final: SNSF vs GD Goenka
SNSF won 18–08
Adding to this proud achievement, Chahal Arora was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, recognising her consistent performance, leadership on court, and significant contribution to the team’s success.
This victory reflects the team’s dedication, disciplined training, and competitive spirit, and stands as a proud moment for the entire school community. The players and coaches are to be commended for setting a high benchmark in school sports and exemplifying excellence both on and off the court.
Nidhi Chaturvedi
IBDP - Coordinator
Nidhi Chaturvedi is an experienced education professional with over a decade of experience in international education across IB and Cambridge curricula. She is an IBEN Member, IB Examiner and IA Moderator, and a Cambridge Accredited Trainer, contributing actively to curriculum development, assessment quality, and professional learning within the international education community.
Her professional journey includes roles such as Head of Department – Science, Assessment Coordinator, Exam Officer, and STEAM Coordinator, where she has led curriculum alignment, assessment planning and moderation, and interdisciplinary initiatives to strengthen academic coherence and rigour. Nidhi specialises in curriculum design and alignment, and building effective assessment systems. She brings a strong focus on conceptual understanding, inquiry-driven learning, academic integrity, and student agency within the DP framework.
A collaborative and reflective leader, Nidhi is committed to capacity building and nurturing inclusive, future-ready learning environments. She holds a Master’s degree in Botany, a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Microbiology, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education.
Outside of her professional role, Nidhi enjoys reflective reading, meaningful conversations, and exploring innovative intersections of education and pedagogy.
Poonam Kakkar
Coordinator - Middle Years Programme
Poonam Kakkar is a seasoned education professional with over 20 years of experience across national and international school systems. She is an IBEN Member and IB MYP Examiner, actively contributing to the International Baccalaureate community. Her professional journey spans a wide range of roles, including Deputy MYP Coordinator, Technology Coordinator, and Computer Science and Digital Design educator, with experience in CBSE, IB MYP and IGCSE curricula. She has worked with leading institutions such as Pathways School Gurgaon, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, and The British School, New Delhi, building strong systems for curriculum alignment, assessment, and teacher capacity building.
Poonam specializes in IB curriculum planning and alignment, authentic unit design, and leading learning through inquiry-driven practices. She brings a strong focus on ensuring conceptual understanding, interdisciplinary connections, and student agency within the MYP framework. Her expertise also extends to educational technology integration, having led digital transformation initiatives and taught IB Digital Design at the middle school level.
Her strength is collaborative leadership style and she is deeply committed to mentoring educators, strengthening teaching practices, and nurturing learning environments that are reflective, inclusive, and future-focused.
She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science, a B.Ed., an ‘A’ Level Diploma from DOEACC, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Delhi.
Outside of her professional role, Poonam enjoys reading, travelling, and exploring the intersection of education and technology.
Chinar Banga
Head - Senior Years
Chinar Banga is the Head of Senior Years at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, where she provides academic and pastoral leadership for the senior grades. A committed educator with over 15 years of experience in teaching and school leadership, she brings depth, clarity and a strong student-centred approach to her role. She holds an Honours degree in Microbiology from the University of Delhi, along with postgraduate qualifications in Education, Microbiology, and English. Her academic preparation is complemented by professional qualifications in Educational Leadership and Teaching & Learning from Cambridge, as well as CENTA certification, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional growth and high standards in education.
Chinar began her career as a Middle School Science teacher and later transitioned briefly into teacher education after qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship. However, her enduring passion for working directly with children and schools drew her back to classroom teaching, where she has continued to shape meaningful learning experiences for students.
A part of the Shiv Nadar School community for over seven years, Chinar is a homegrown leader who has contributed significantly to the growth and strengthening of the Senior School. She has previously served as Grade Lead for three consecutive years and as Controller of Examinations, gaining deep experience in academic planning, assessment systems and board readiness. Under her leadership, the Senior Years have consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes alongside a focus on student well-being and holistic development.
Her educational philosophy centres on preparing students with the skills, mindsets and resilience required to thrive in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. She strongly believes that education must balance academic rigour with values, reflection, and agency, and often draws inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s words: 'Reach high, for the stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.'
Known among colleagues for fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and empathy, Chinar is a firm advocate of collective responsibility and reflective practice. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her children, reading, and listening to music.
ARSSDC–2026 | Global Achievement in Aerospace Innovation
Eight Grade 11 students of Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad represented the school at ARSSDC–2026, demonstrating academic depth, collaboration, and innovation in a highly competitive international environment. The team emerged as Runners-Up, marking a significant global achievement.
On 31st January, students engaged in structured discussions and strategic planning sessions. Post lunch, intensive project work commenced under the team name “Grumbo Aerospace”, in collaboration with students from leading national and international institutions, including Amity International School (Gurugram), Lahore Grammar School (Pakistan – two campuses), Shiv Nadar School (Faridabad), The Experimental High School attached to Beijing Normal University (Orion Nexus), and Ximei Team (XM Astral).
The assigned project, “Benevectoras,” focused on the design, development, and operational planning of a second space settlement in solar orbit, specifically an Aldrin cycler connecting Earth and Mars. The complexity of the task required strong interdisciplinary application of physics, engineering, sustainability, automation, and systems planning. Throughout the process, students displayed high levels of leadership, collaboration, and analytical thinking.
In recognition of individual excellence, Aarrush Chaturvedi was appointed Head of the Automation Department, and Shaunak Uppal received the prestigious Anita Gale Award for Creative Genius, acknowledging exceptional innovation and original thought.
The judging panel appreciated the team’s work across multiple domains, including multi-layer space suit design, advanced fuel storage systems, innovative food production models, internal and external transportation planning, contingency strategies, and practical escape pod designs.
All eight students were awarded Global Participation Certificates, recognising their contribution to this international academic programme.
Student Delegation (Grade 11):
- Aarrush Chaturvedi (Head of Automation Department)
- Aadit Dua
- Utsav Chawla
- Shaunak Uppal (Anita Gale Award for Creative Genius)
- Samrat Aneja
- Ishan Garg
- Aayushaya Virmani
- Soham Misra
Beyond the competitive outcome, ARSSDC–2026 strengthened students’ skills in team management, time optimisation, problem-solving, and responding to expert feedback. The programme was conducted smoothly with effective teacher coordination, ensuring student well-being, discipline, and a safe international experience.
This achievement reflects both the students’ capabilities and Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad’s continued commitment to global experiential learning.
Grahil Ahuja Wins State-Level Tennis Tournament
Grahil Ahuja, a Grade 8 student, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, won a State-Level Tennis Tournament held in Faridabad on Sunday, 1 February.
The tournament witnessed 32 participants. Grahil emerged victorious after a closely fought final match, winning 7–6 in a tie-break.
This achievement reflects Grahil’s consistent effort, discipline, and competitive spirit in the sport.
Kiara Gera Wins Bronze at North Zone Asmita Kickboxing League
Kiara Gera of Grade 4 (Gir), Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, participated in the North Zone Asmita Kickboxing League held in Jammu from 22–25 January 2026. She secured a Bronze Medal in the Point Fight event.
With this achievement, Kiara has qualified for the National League, scheduled to be held in March 2026 in Chennai.
Jashn 2.0 – Parents’ Synergy | Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
Jashn 2.0 – Parents’ Synergy, held on 21st December 2025 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, was a warm and meaningful celebration, organised as part of the Parent Partnership Office initiative, where parents, students, teachers, and the entire Faridabad school community came together to celebrate the spirit of partnership that defines the school. The event offered an opportunity to acknowledge the time, talent, and commitment parents have brought into the school through the Parent Collectives over the course of the year.
What began as small interest-based groups gradually evolved into spaces of connection, learning, and shared ownership. The Readers’, Creative, Theatre, and Music Collectives, along with Parents’ Trident – Reflection, each contributed in distinct ways to the cultural and reflective life of the school. In parallel, the Sports Collective sustained strong momentum through a series of parent-led sporting engagements—beginning with table tennis, followed by badminton, and culminating in the cricket tournament that concluded earlier in December. Together, these initiatives strengthened bonds among parents while deepening connections across students, teachers, and families.
Jashn 2.0 served as a confluence of these collective journeys. The afternoon featured a lively dance performance by students of Grade 5, which added energy and cheer to the celebration and was met with enthusiastic applause. This was followed by an engaging flash mob by teachers, a delightful surprise that brought smiles across the campus and reinforced the sense of joy and togetherness that the event embodied.
The Theatre Collective presented “PTM – A Battlefield”, an original and relatable performance that brought humour and insight to familiar parent–school moments. The Music Collective showcased an ensemble built through months of shared practice, reflecting joy, confidence, and collaboration. The Creative Collective hosted a Gallery Walk featuring parent artwork that expressed personal stories, experimentation, and the comfort of creating together. The Readers’ Collective curated a welcoming Book Exchange, inviting families to browse, exchange, and pass forward the joy of reading. The afternoon also marked the launch of Parents’ Trident – Reflection, Volume 10, capturing voices and reflections from across the parent community.
The campus came alive with interactive stalls, community activities, and a dedicated Kids’ Corner, ensuring an engaging experience for all age groups. Children participated in a wide range of creative and hands-on activities, while parents and teachers spent time connecting informally across the campus. Over 40 food and merchandise stalls added to the festive atmosphere, creating a relaxed winter afternoon for families and friends.
The celebration concluded with a soulful Qawwali performance by the Nizami Brothers, bringing the entire community together in a shared moment of music and reflection.
Jashn 2.0 stood as a reminder that when parents, students, and educators come together with shared intent, a school becomes a thriving community—rooted in trust, creativity, and connection at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
