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.