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

Apri

by Reyaansh
Genesis Global School
India
Name of sidekick: Apri (sidekick of Problem Solving Papri). Characteristics: thinker, caring, Self-realizer.

Suki & Enid

Alice and Finley
St Cyprian’s School
South Africa
Once there was a girl named Suki. She wanted everyone to stop littering, stop making so much smoke and to…

Resilient Spirit Kenny

Ayaansh Nagwani
The Emerald Heights International School
India
Once upon a time, in the Avalon city, lived a boy named Kenny. He was obedient, sincere, studious…

A Spark of Change

Richa
The Millennium School
UAE
Time’s up! Inventive Idris’s voice rang out, signalling the end of the great invention challenge.

The Unusual Disappearance

Amyrah
Royal Global School
India
In the bustling city of New York a lot of unusual events can occur.

Curious Cal's Confidence

by Kyle
Olive Tree International Academy
China
The first class of the last day at school, Cal was in her science class.

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.