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.”

Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India 2025-2026

RoboCup Regionals 2025-26

The Robotics Department is proud to share the outstanding accomplishments of our students at the recent RoboCup Junior competition. This year has been a landmark moment for our school, with 7 out of our 9 participating teams qualifying for the
National Round. This remarkable achievement highlights the depth of talent, commitment, and technical mastery our students have developed through consistent training and a strong STEM culture.
A major highlight of the event was the exceptional performance in the RoboSoccer category, where our team secured 1st Place. The winning team, Navika Goenka, Shivansh Agarwal, and Avyaan Gambhir designed a highly coordinated and autonomous soccer robot capable of agile movement, accurate ball-tracking, and strategic defence. Their ability to adapt their gameplay in response to match dynamics, combined with their strong programming logic and mechanical design, sets them apart from the competition. Their rigorous preparation, including countless hours of testing, tuning, and refining both hardware and code, was clearly reflected
in their flawless performance. 

Another top honour - 1st Place, was secured in the Rescue Line category. The winning team: Arhaan Rai Pratap, Daanish Verma, Daksh Vohra, and Sachit Venkatesh built an autonomous robot designed to navigate challenging line paths, overcome obstacles, and identify simulated victims with precision. The team's success can be attributed to their advanced sensor integration, thoughtful algorithm design, and the ability to iterate and improve their robot through repeated trials. Their resilience during challenging rounds and disciplined approach to engineering earned them well-deserved recognition.
 

The overall achievement of 7 teams qualifying for the Nationals reflects the strength and maturity of our robotics program. Students across all categories: Soccer, Rescue, and Maze showed initiative, creativity, and a deep understanding of robotics concepts. Guided by structured mentoring sessions, collaborative peer learning, and a culture of experimentation, each team displayed a growth mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students for their exemplary participation, teamwork, and unwavering enthusiasm. Their achievements demonstrate not only technical excellence but also strong character, collaboration, and perseverance. As our teams prepare to represent the school at the National Round, we are confident in their ability to innovate, perform, and continue making us proud.
The Robotics Department remains committed to nurturing these young engineers and supporting them as they advance to the next stage of competition.

Outstanding Achievement at LMMUN

Students participated in the Twelfth Session of the highly prestigious La Martiniere Model United Nations (LMMUN) held from 7th–9th November in Lucknow.Four of our students—Siddhant Bansal (Best Delegate), Veera Kumar (Special Mention), Saksham Parashar (Special Mention), and Naamya Gupta (Special Mention)—were recognised for their outstanding performance.

Anika Mishra Shines at the Prometheus Chess Competition

Anika Mishra, a student of Grade 7 – Gir at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, delivered an impressive performance at the Prometheus Chess Competition held on 29th & 30th November 2025 at Prometheus School, Noida.

Competing in the Under-13 Female Category, Anika secured the 2nd Prize, demonstrating strong strategic thinking, composure, and consistency across her games. 

Her accomplishment reflects her dedication to the sport and her steady growth as a chess player.

Tiara Jain Shines in November Chess Tournaments

Tiara Jain of MYP 1, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, delivered an exceptional performance across multiple chess tournaments this November, showcasing her growing strength and composure on the board.

She secured the 1st position in the Under-11 category at the Prometheus Chess Tournament held recently in Noida.
She followed it with another strong finish, earning the 3rd position in the Under-11 category at the Inter-School Chess Tournament hosted by GBN School.

Tiara continues to impress with her focus, strategic thinking, and steady progress. 

Alishka Rakheja Shines at SGFI State Chess Tournament

Alishka Rakheja, a learner of Grade 3 Sariska, brought laurels to Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad with a commendable performance at the SGFI State Under-11 Girls Chess Tournament.

Representing Team Faridabad, Alishka secured the Third Prize, contributing to the team’s strong finish at the state level. Her focus, discipline, and steady play stood out throughout the tournament.

Tisha Lakhani Shines at Prometheus Sports League (PSL) 2025–26

Tisha Lakhani, a student of Grade 6 – Ranthambore at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, participated in the Chess Event of the Prometheus Sports League (PSL) 2025–2026, held at Prometheus School, Noida on 29th and 30th November 2025.

She earned the 3rd position in the Under-13 Girls category — a commendable achievement that reflects her focus, discipline, and growing mastery in chess.

A proud moment for Tisha, her family, and the entire school community.

IDA Award 2025

The IDA Awards celebrate innovative and pioneering initiatives by Educational Institutions/Organisations, highlighting their profound impact on student learning outcomes. Their mission is to honour and reward institutions that are Re-Discovering, Re-Defining & Re-Imagining the teaching-learning process and preparing students for life.

On behalf of our Chairman, CEO, staff, students and parent community, our Principal, Mr Sameer Arora and the Parent Partnership Manager, Ms Pallavi Mahanta had the opportunity to collect the IDA Awards for Effective Implementation and Integration of ICT in K to 12 Education at the function held on 18th Nov. 2025.
 

Shiv Nadar School Recognized for Early Years Excellence

Shiv Nadar School, Noida is delighted to share that our Early Years Program has been awarded the DIDAC Torch Bearer Certificate in the category “Pioneering Wellbeing, Engagement & Capacity Building."

Presented by the IDA Awards, this honour recognizes our unwavering commitment to building a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where every young learner feels supported and empowered to flourish.