Arshia Sethi – CBSE National Fencing Championship
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad proudly shares that Arshia Sethi (Grade 9 – Corbett) represented the school at the CBSE National Fencing Championship held from 29th September to 4th October 2025 at Delhi Public School, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
Competing against participants from 50 schools across India, Arshia delivered an impressive performance, securing the 5th position in the Épée Individual Event.
Her precision, determination, and poise reflect her growing mastery in the sport and embody the values of perseverance and excellence that SNS Faridabad stands for.
Maira Sikka Shines at the Haryana State School Games Skating Championship
Maira Sikka (Grade 9), Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, delivered an exceptional performance at the Haryana State School Games Skating Championship.
She won three Gold Medals in the Speedline U-17 Girls category:
• 3000m Road Race
• 1 Lap Road
• 1000m Track Race
With these stellar wins, Maira has been selected to represent Haryana at the SGFI National Roller Skating Championship.
Her remarkable focus, consistency, and sportsmanship reflect true dedication and excellence. Congratulations, Maira!
Festival of Lights: Celebrating Diwali with Joy, Creativity, and Gratitude at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
MYP Learners Illuminate the Spirit of Service
As part of the Service as Action component of the MYP curriculum, students engaged in a heartfelt initiative that beautifully blended art, empathy, and community service. In the days leading up to Diwali, they hand-painted and decorated traditional diyas — symbols of hope and positivity — as tokens of appreciation for the school’s support staff.
Each diya was carefully crafted and lovingly gifted, expressing gratitude towards those who work tirelessly behind the scenes every day. Through this simple yet profound act, students internalized the true essence of Diwali — recognizing the light within others and giving with humility and joy.
Early Years: Utsav – A Joyful Grandparents’ Celebration
In the Early Years, Grandparents’ Day was celebrated from 15th to 17th October through a cheerful ‘Utsav’-themed event that filled the campus with laughter and togetherness. Families participated in carnival-style games such as Feeding the Clown, Stack the Pyramid, Ring and Win, Treasure Hunt, and Bowling, creating moments of excitement and bonding.
The muffin-decorating activity brought generations together in sweet celebration, while the diya-painting corner added a festive cultural touch. A buzzing photo booth captured radiant smiles, and the event concluded with a lively dance session where children and grandparents celebrated the joy of connection. The celebration beautifully strengthened intergenerational bonds and left hearts full of warmth.
Grades 1 & 2: Stories of Light and Kindness
Grades 1 and 2 celebrated a Special Diwali Assembly that radiated colour, energy, and meaning. The programme opened with the Thought of the Day and Campus News, followed by engaging performances.
Grade 1 students staged “The Lost Sweet”, a heartwarming skit that shared the message of happiness multiplying when shared, while Grade 2 presented “The Light Inside Us”, emphasizing the inner glow of kindness and compassion. Vibrant dance performances and festive music added to the cheer.
Ms. Preeti Gautam, Head – Early Years, extended warm Diwali wishes and felicitated winners of recent sports events. The celebration concluded with the National Anthem, leaving everyone smiling and inspired.
Nursery: Little Lamps of Happiness
Nursery Corbett learners presented a delightful class assembly on Diwali, capturing the festival’s spirit through song, dance, and storytelling. Dressed in traditional attire, they shared how families decorate their homes, make rangolis, and celebrate safely and joyfully. The young voices echoed the message of love and happiness, reminding everyone that even the smallest lamps can spread great light.
Primary Years: A Festival of Togetherness
Grades 3–5 marked the festival with a special assembly that highlighted Diwali’s significance as the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The school corridors came alive with colourful rangolis, diyas, and laughter as children participated in festive games and creative activities. It was a day of shared joy, unity, and reflection — a reminder that the brightest celebrations are those filled with togetherness.
Middle Years: Expressions of Light and Hope
Grade 7 students organised a vibrant Diwali assembly that showcased their creativity and collaboration. Through an engaging mix of dances, skits, songs, and torch-light sequences, they portrayed the essence of Diwali as a festival of renewal and unity. Their performances radiated enthusiasm and conveyed powerful messages of goodness and gratitude, inspiring the entire school community.
The celebrations across grades reflected the school’s belief that festivals are not only about joy and colour, but also about values — gratitude, empathy, and shared happiness.
At Shiv Nadar School Faridabad, Diwali was not just celebrated — it was felt, lived, and shared, lighting hearts with compassion and togetherness.
Literary Week Celebrations – Foundation Years to Kindergarten, Shiv Nadar School Faridabad
The Literary Week celebrations at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad were a joyful blend of imagination, creativity, and a deep love for stories!
Learners in the Foundation Years brought their favourite books from home and eagerly shared them with their peers, speaking about beloved characters and memorable moments from their stories.
Nursery learners enjoyed a lively enactment of The Gruffalo, which helped them understand story elements such as characters, setting, problem, and solution. Inspired by the performance, they worked collaboratively to create their own stories — a delightful exercise in imagination and teamwork.
Kindergarten learners listened to the heartwarming tale Bear Snores On and explored its story structure. They then became young authors and illustrators, crafting their own storybooks with colourful drawings and original storylines.
The week truly celebrated the joy of reading and storytelling at SNS Faridabad, nurturing early literacy skills, self-expression, and creativity in every child.
Illuminating Learning: Grade 2 Explores the Science of Light
The Grade 2 learners at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad concluded their exploration of the theme ‘Light’ with an engaging hands-on project that beautifully blended creativity, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry on 26th September 2025.
After weeks of discovering how light travels, reflects, and interacts with materials, the young scientists were presented with an intriguing challenge — How will you light up three different rooms using one source of light?
Working in groups, they designed imaginative models using shoeboxes, coloured plastic sheets, and mirrors. Each shoebox represented a room, and the objective was to illuminate all three with a single light source. Learners experimented with mirrors to reflect and redirect light, while coloured sheets added vibrancy and helped them observe how light changes when passing through different materials.
The culmination was marked by a Learning Walk, where learners proudly presented their models to peers, observed each other’s designs, and reflected on how light behaves in varied situations. The process encouraged collaboration, built confidence, and allowed children to communicate their scientific thinking with clarity.
Through this immersive experience, learners discovered that light travels in straight lines and that reflective surfaces can effectively redirect it. The project brought joy, excitement, and a sense of accomplishment as their scientific ideas came alive in tangible, creative forms — truly reflecting the spirit of learning by doing at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
Mental Health Fest 2025: One Direction – Stronger, Kinder, Together
Shiv Nadar School Faridabad observed Mental Health Fest 2025 from 8th to 10th October, centered around the theme “One Direction – Stronger, Kinder, Together.” The week reflected the school community’s shared commitment to empathy, resilience, and collective well-being across students, teachers, parents, and staff.
The campus came alive with warmth and creativity through activities such as the “From Me to You” Bridge Activity, where seniors exchanged heartfelt letters with juniors, and the Mindful Walk, which featured gratitude and affirmation checkpoints. Corridors were adorned with vibrant displays of affirmations, art, and reflections — each carrying the message of unity and kindness.
In the Early Years and Primary, students engaged in activities like Helping Hands, Happy Mail, and Arrow Notes, learning how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Middle and Senior Years students led well-being sessions, designed posters, wrote affirmation cards, and created gratitude walls — fostering openness, connection, and peer support.
Throughout October, classes across grades explored essential mental health themes such as self-awareness, perception-taking, and building healthy relationships with oneself and others. Students expressed their understanding through posters, poems, and slogans that promoted empathy and awareness among peers. An interdisciplinary collaboration with the library encouraged them to connect literature with emotional well-being and mindfulness — reflecting on how stories and characters model resilience and strength.
“Conversations that Matter” engaged students, teachers, and support staff in meaningful discussions on self-care practices and mental health. These dialogues encouraged reflection, expression, and the understanding that mental well-being is a shared journey within the community.
The Teachers’ Fest on 8th October brought faculty and staff together through art, games, music, affirmations, and laughter, reinforcing the importance of collective joy. The Green Day Celebration further symbolized hope, balance, and inclusiveness, with staff wearing green in solidarity for mental health awareness.
Parents were an integral part of the celebration through a three-part webinar series featuring experts Dr. Saurabh Mehrotra, Prachi Srivastava, and Gloria Burrett, focusing on informed parenting, balanced expectations, and family well-being.
The support staff joined in a heartwarming Well-being Samosa Party, celebrating their contributions and strengths with joy and gratitude.
In the Middle Years, students created a “Community Poster” — a collective art piece symbolizing unity, emotional expression, and belonging. Another highlight was “Affirmation Cards for the Unsung Heroes,” where students wrote personalized notes in Hindi to appreciate the school’s support staff.
Beyond structured sessions, spontaneous gestures like gratitude boards and informal reflections captured the essence of the fest — inclusivity, appreciation, and shared strength.
The celebration beautifully reminded everyone that when we walk together, every step feels lighter, every burden smaller, and every heart stronger — a true reflection of being Stronger, Kinder, Together.
World Dyslexia Awareness Day at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
To mark World Dyslexia Awareness Day, students across grades at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad participated in a series of engaging activities aimed at fostering empathy, awareness, and inclusion.
In the Early Years, a storytelling session was held in the library, followed by a special assembly for Kindergarten to Grade 2. The session highlighted the importance of supporting one another as a community and celebrating each child’s unique strengths.
Grades 3 to 5 observed the day during Circle Time on 13th–14th October. Through interactive presentations, videos, and reflective discussions, students learned about dyslexia and explored ways to embrace diverse learning styles. They signed a Pledge Poster to reaffirm their commitment to kindness and inclusion and received a bookmark as a takeaway—reminding them to celebrate differences with empathy.
In the Middle and Senior Years, students participated in a dyslexia simulation activity and viewed an informative short film to better understand the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia and the importance of acceptance in creating an inclusive environment.
The week’s highlight was the Dyslexia Awareness Stall, which featured a range of resources and strategies used to support reading—such as reading windows, coloured overlays, visual perception tools, and learning games. Teachers enthusiastically explored these materials, reflected on their practical classroom applications, and shared ideas to make reading more accessible and joyful for every learner.
Independence Day Celebrations 2025 – A Tribute to Freedom and Unity
Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day with immense pride, joy, and patriotic fervour across all grades. The day reflected the school’s spirit of unity in diversity, as students expressed their love for the nation through performances, reflections, and creative presentations.
Primary Years (Grades 1–5): A Vibrant Celebration of India
Students from Grades 3 to 5 hosted a vibrant special assembly that blended poetry, music, and dance to honour the nation’s journey of freedom. The event featured inspiring facts about freedom fighters, soulful patriotic songs, and energetic dance performances, culminating in the collective rendition of the National Anthem.
The celebration also included the “Incredible India” showcase, where children came dressed as freedom fighters, folk dancers, scientists, and other inspiring figures. Some students chose creative and socially conscious themes such as Plastic-Free India and Keep India Green and Clean, adding depth and relevance to the festivities.
Learners from Grades 1 and 2 recited poems, delivered short speeches on India’s progress in science, sports, and culture, and reflected on what freedom means to them in their own words. The screening of the film Incredible India further enriched their understanding of the country’s diversity and achievements. The day overflowed with energy, colour, and national pride.
Foundation Years: Little Patriots Take the Stage
To help our youngest learners appreciate the significance of Independence Day, a special assembly was conducted by Nursery Sariska on 18th August 2025. The children presented a thoughtful enactment on the spirit of freedom and unity, followed by a lively dance performance on “Saare Jahan Se Achha.”
Their enthusiasm and confidence on stage filled the hall with joy, as their vibrant expressions captured the essence of celebration. The event concluded with everyone joining in the National Anthem, instilling respect and pride in every heart.
Middle Years: Honouring the Legacy of Courage
The Grade 8 – Ranthambore House students led the Middle Years Independence Day Assembly, beginning with the Thought of the Day and news headlines, followed by patriotic poems, a short play on India’s freedom struggle, and dynamic musical and dance performances. In her closing address, Ms. Shilpa applauded the students for their spirited participation and reflected on the importance of carrying forward the legacy of courage and unity.
Senior Years: Reflections on Freedom and Identity
The Grade 12 students presented a stirring and reflective assembly around the theme “Above All, We Are Indians.” The programme began with a mindfulness chant, followed by evocative poetry, a moving patriotic song, and a graceful dance performance. The segment “What Freedom Means” invited students to share personal reflections, linking national pride with personal responsibility. The assembly culminated with a celebration of recent school achievements and a collective pledge to uphold the nation’s values.
Bioblitz in the School Forest – Grade 3
On Sunday, 24th August 2025, Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad hosted an exciting Bioblitz in the SNS Forest, inviting Grade 3 students and their parents to explore the wonders of nature together.
Families observed, identified, and recorded a variety of plants, insects, and other elements of the natural world. The forest came alive with curiosity and excitement as children and parents worked side by side, discovering the richness of biodiversity within the school’s green haven.
The morning was filled with laughter, learning, and shared moments of joy. Parents appreciated the opportunity to experience nature through the curious lens of their children, while students took pride in sharing their knowledge and observations.
It was truly a morning well spent — where exploration, learning, and family connections came together in the heart of the SNS Forest, celebrating our community’s spirit of inquiry and love for the environment.
Investiture Ceremonies 2025 – Nurturing Leadership at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
The spirit of democracy, service, and responsibility came alive at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad through the Student Council Elections and Investiture Ceremonies 2025, held across the Primary and Senior School. The events celebrated the school’s commitment to nurturing young leaders who lead with empathy, integrity, and vision.
The Junior Student Council Elections offered learners from Grades 3 to 5 an engaging, hands-on experience of democratic leadership. The campaigning process infused the Primary Wing corridors with enthusiasm as students presented their ideas, articulated their goals, and rallied peers with creativity and respect. Through this process, they learned to communicate effectively, listen empathetically, and embody the values of fairness, teamwork, and collaboration.
The elections culminated in a grand Investiture Ceremony on 8th August 2025, attended by parents and faculty in the World Class Hall, North Block. The event began with a melodious performance by the school choir, followed by an address by Ms. Deblina Chakraborty, Principal, who emphasized the importance of democratic participation and the qualities that define true leadership.
The highlight of the morning was the formal investiture of the newly elected council members. Badges and sashes were conferred as symbols of trust and responsibility, and the young leaders took a solemn oath to uphold the school’s values and serve their peers with sincerity and commitment. The newly appointed captains expressed gratitude and promised to lead with courage and integrity. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem, instilling a sense of pride and purpose among all present.
Earlier in the year, on 9th May 2025, the Investiture Ceremony for the Middle and Senior Years Student Council was held with great pride and enthusiasm in the World Class Hall, North Block. The ceremony marked the culmination of a democratic election process that empowered students to step into leadership roles within the school community.
Each elected member was felicitated and entrusted with responsibilities that extend beyond academics—serving as role models who uphold the school’s ethos of respect, collaboration, and excellence. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks, acknowledging the guidance and support of mentors and teachers who helped shape these young leaders’ journeys.
Both ceremonies reflected the school’s belief that leadership is not about position but about purpose — a journey of growth, empathy, and collective strength. Together, the Junior and Senior Student Councils of 2025 embody the promise of responsible citizenship and compassionate leadership at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad.
