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

Falcon

by Dommy
Olive Tree International Academy
China
It started like a normal day. Everything was normal.

Brave River

by Sophie
MLC School Sydney
Australia
My hero is Courageous Collette, and her new sidekick is Brave River.

Stand-up Sally

by Isabelle
MLC School Sydney
Australia
Stand-up Sally is my sidekick that I created and that I am going to talk about today

Brave Bruno

by Sunvika
KC Public School
India
Once upon a time, Bruno and his friends were playing near a lake.

Problem Solving Papri

by Margaux
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
USA
I can solve problems.

Environmental Edna

by Caitlyn
MLC School Sydney
Australia
Edna is out for a walk. She is thinking about the book she read last night.

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

The Last Straw

by Vrinda
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
It’s just one straw, said 8 billion people’, humanity’s most convenient excuse.

A Hero's Whispers

Arham
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
A glow darted across her eyes. Not out of hope. Not because of the shimmering sun. Tears.

The Unstoppable Sidekick

Mandisa
Penryn
South Africa
Cara was the kind of person who could brighten up a room just by walking into it.

A Journey Through Diversity

Hazel
The British Co-Ed High School
India
A girl named Daniya was quite an adventurous girl. Everyone called her Dani. She had always dreamt of …

The Forest Tale

Tarini
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
I am Ms. Solver, sidekick of Problem-Solving Papri. I am friends with her for a long time.

Optimistic Oli

Anaya
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
Not all heroes have recognition. Some are behind the scenes, creating impact.