RS Heroes of Discovery Story Competition 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who took on the challenge of inventing a sidekick for one of our Round Square Heroes of Discovery. The imagination, artistry, and storytelling in your entries amazed and inspired us.  Below, you’ll find a selection of the incredible stories we received along with the winning entries.

Under 11s

Colorfully Different

Zoeya
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
“Whoo! April in Faisalabad is really hot” said Zany Zoeya

Susi

Gioia
Olive Tree International Academy
China
Good morning. There was a strange noise: “Chirp-chirp,” “Woof-woof,” “Moooo.”

Rhonda

by Tillee
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
Hi, my name is Rhonda and I am Rani’s sidekick.

The Conservation Crew

by Miriyam
Global Public School
India
What a pleasant day to say something amazing!

The Great Bridge Rescue

by Ayan
The Millennium School
UAE
In the lively town of Sunnyvale, there lived a girl named Responsible Rami.

Literary Latte Thief

by Kuhu
Shiv Nadar School Noida
India
Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Harmonyville, lived a remarkable girl named Courageous Collette.

11-14 Year Olds

1st: The Case of the Stolen Mona Lisa

by Vivaan
Ermitage International School
France
In the heart of the bustling city of Nowhereland, a mysterious crime had shaken the art world to its core.

2nd: The Tale of Curious Caitlin

by Khaleela
St Cyprian’s School
South Africa
Curious Caitlin loves to learn new things. She’s often been found researching random facts for fun when she’s

3rd: Kibo and Sima

by Pratiksha
Miles Bronson Residential School
India
In the heat of a mystical land…

*Sidekick Sandy

by Alexandra
Millwood School
USA
When you put on the talking headphones. They give you encouragement, confidence, and…

Carlos and Horus

by Abel
GEMS New Millennium School
UAE
Once upon a time, Compassionate Carlos and Horus were walking in the Atlantic jungle.

The Hero's Hero

by Yuvraaj
Welham Boy’s School
India
Compassionate Carlos, a smart, kind, and of course compassionate person is…

15-18 Year Olds

Greenta Greenberg

Adhiraj
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
I’m Greenta, not Greta, and just to add more sustainable presence to my name, its not Thunberg but Greenberg.

Shielding Sheila

Reet
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
Some souls do not enter the storm in defiance of fear.