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

The Nature Adventure

by Naisha
Shiv Nadar School Noida
India
Sustainable Suki and her best friend forever (BFF)/ sidekick Cleanup Carrie were enjoying a cup of tea.

Recycling Ricky

by Sienna
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
I’m about to go and meet my friend Recycling Ricky.

Hardwork Henry

by Weekend
Olive Tree International Academy
China
“Tap, tap, tap…” Teamwork Tama was working on his computer with Hardwork Henry. They were working so hard…

Bravery Bella

Alessi
St Cyprian’s School
South Africa
Once upon a time the was a girl named Bravery Bella. She is a sidekick to Courageous Colette and she was brave

Fierce Suzi

by Freyja
MLC School Sydney
Australia
Hi, my name is fierce Suzi I am the sidekick to Courageous Colette.

Light over the darkness of Sea

Meera
The Emerald Heights International School
India
Off the sandy coast of Pecland, Somalia; the waves carried more trauma, fear and horror than fish and salt.

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 Extinguished Flame

Abeer
GEMS Millennium School Sharjah
UAE
In a world of misery and sadness we tend to overlook the magic and supernatural forces that surround us.

Beneath the Surface

Aasia
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
Evelyn didn’t like this at all. She peered at the weathered yet jaunty building,

The Chuckles of Fire

by Viraj
Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
India
Tino since his childhood was a versatile athlete and an outstanding student.

The Prisoner Queen

by Sheza
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
On January 19, 1793, revolutionary fervor and turmoil took over the city of Paris.

From Sad to Strong

by Wareesha
First Steps School of Arts & Sciences
Pakistan
Messiah Ray pushed open the door to his cramped apartment, shoulders weighed down by another long day.

Bridge of Forgotten Souls

by Pragyan
Miles Bronson Residential School
India
The wind whispered across the ancient bridge.