Bringing Stories to Life: Storytelling Session with Mr. Kapil Pandey

On 10th December 2025, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad hosted two engaging storytelling sessions that brought learning beyond the classroom for our young learners.

For Foundation Years to Kindergarten students at WCH, North Block, Mr. Kapil Pandey, a renowned children’s writer, poet, and drama-in-education expert, narrated the popular story Room on the Broom. Using expressive voice modulation, rhymes, songs, and props, he created a vivid and interactive experience that fully captured the children’s attention. After the session, learners completed reflection sheets to recall key story elements and express their thoughts.

Simultaneously, a storytelling session for Grades 1 and 2 was conducted, facilitated by Mr. Kapil Pandey as well. He captivated the young audience with the story of Tun Tuni, a little bird seeking help to remove a painful corn on her toe. Despite approaching the king, a mouse, and others, only a tiny mosquito comes to her aid, demonstrating how even the smallest can make a big difference. The dynamic narration, rhythmic music, and interactive performance kept learners engrossed throughout.

Both sessions nurtured listening, comprehension, communication, imagination, and emotional understanding, enriching teaching and learning through creative pedagogy and meaningful narrative experiences.

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.

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.

Funkaar 2025: A Kaleidoscope of Confidence and Culture

The school recently celebrated Funkaar, a vibrant platform designed to make student learning visible through expression and performance. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from our Grade 1 and 2 students, who showcased their academic and cultural journeys with pride.

Grade 1: Building Confidence For our Grade 1 students, Funkaar was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on their classroom learning and present their insights to an audience of peers, educators, and the school leadership team. The students presented factual information with impressive clarity and preparation. While speaking before an unfamiliar audience naturally brought moments of nervousness for some, the experience proved to be a vital stepping stone in building their communication skills and self-belief.

Grade 2: A Cultural Finale In Grade 2, the event served as the joyful finale to their exploration of "National and International Culture." The corridors resonated with rhythm and color as students brought diverse regions to life, pairing Indian states with global counterparts such as Kashmir & Spain, Punjab & Dubai, Goa & Thailand, Rajasthan & Japan, and Kerala & England. Through a dynamic blend of dance, music, art, and confident narration, the students celebrated the spirit of diversity, collaboration, and creativity.

Anandam-2025: A Spectacular Journey of Unbridled Joy

On December 12th, 2025, our campus came alive with creativity as we welcomed parents and teams from our Faridabad and Noida campuses including distinguished guests, Mr Neel, Ms Manjima, and Ms Soniya, to the Anandam 2025."

This was a celebration of the remarkable artistic accomplishments of our Grade 7 and 8 students. From mesmerizing dance routines and musical compositions to evocative visual arts and theatre, every child’s performance played a crucial role in making this a prestigious and memorable event.

A Celebration of Collaboration: The AHA Arts Program A key highlight of the event was the work of our Grades 5-6 students from the AHA Arts program. focusing on innovative collaborations between art forms. 

Anandam is the culmination of a year-long exploration of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The presentations were a true reflection of the students imagination, teamwork, and growth, with each performance embodying the pure joy of learning.

Attendees were immersed in a dynamic creative journey, experiencing joyous performances across every arts basket, alongside curated exhibitions and interactive installations.

We thank everyone who joined us to witness this extraordinary celebration of young talent. Anandam-2025 was not just a showcase; it was a mesmerizing experience of freedom and expression shared with loved ones.

Yohann Jaiin Qualifies for Indian Team Trials in Rifle Shooting

Yohann Jaiin, a student of Grade 9 (Gir) at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, represented the school at the National Rifle Shooting Competition held in Bhopal. He successfully earned the status of a National Shooter and, with a commendable performance, has now qualified for the Indian Team Trials 2026, marking an important milestone in his sporting journey.

The Art Curry

Report by Antra Ashoke Pain, Faculty Visual arts, SNS Gurugram.

"This month, I had the opportunity to participate in a vibrant two-day pop-up organised by The Art
Curry at, Saket. The event, sponsored by Pinterest and Pantone, brought together a dynamic mix of
home-grown artists, workshops, and creative showcases under one lively roof.
I exhibited a curated collection of my work, including sketches, art prints, postcards, zines, and
stickers—each designed and priced to keep art accessible and enjoyable for young audiences. One of
my key intentions for the pop-up was to create an inviting space where people, especially students
and emerging art lovers, could experience and take home original art without feeling intimidated by
cost or exclusivity.
The weekend saw an incredible footfall, and I was genuinely grateful for the warm appreciation,
conversations, and enthusiastic response from visitors. Many stopped to share how the artworks
resonated with them, and the steady sales reflected a meaningful connection with the crowd.
Overall, it was a joyful and energising experience—full of colour, community, and creative exchange.
Events like these remind me why I love sharing my work and encourage me to deepen my
engagement with Delhi’s growing independent art scene."