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

Encouraging Elephant

by Eason
Olive Tree International Academy
China
One sunny afternoon, Tenacious Tino and his teammates started their first league match.

Creative Catherine

by Sharanya
KC Public School
India
Let me introduce you to my assistant, Creative Catherine.

Donny

Falcon
Olive Tree International Academy
China
It was just another ordinary morning. Teamwork and his flying robot, Donny, were taking a walk in the park.

Mean Matilda

by Asher
MLC School Sydney
Australia
One day Mean Matilda was hanging out with her friends.

Trusting Tom

by Carla
MLC School Sydney
Australia
Hey! ‘I feel like somebody is having a team disagreement’ exclaims Tama

Sensible Stella

Frances
St Cyprian’s School
South Africa
Stella loves her job. She is amazing at all times. Nickname: Stella Favourite Food: Steak Middle name: Candy

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.