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
1st: Hopeful Hannah
by Tlhomogi
Penryn
South Africa
Hannah was walking home from school one afternoon when she noticed a little girl sitting on the front steps
2nd: Resourceful Rhea
by Inaya
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
Inventive Idris was known for his creative imagination and his ability to come up with innovations.
3rd: The Mysteries of Clueland
Eshal
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
In the mysterious town of Clueland, everything revolved around riddles.
*Authentic Angela
by Innocentia
Penryn
South Africa
In the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, a story of friendship, courage, and resilience unfolded.
The Voice That Binds
by Sivani
GEMS Millennium School Sharjah
UAE
Cara had always believed that words held power—not just the loud ones.
Self Aware Simba & Mandy
by Miraal
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
The scariest part was not that the mirror showed her a false version but that she believed it to be right.