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
Suki and Dani
by Aanya
Global Public School
India
One day, Sustainability Suki and Diversity Dani went for a walk.
Talia
by Avni
MLC School Sydney
Australia
Teamwork Tama is an amazing hero though he can be even better with a sidekick.
Papri, we have a problem
by Matilda
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
“It’s not fair! I always miss out!” cried Grace.
Who is Suki?
by Charlie
Holy Innocent’s Episcopal School
USA
Suki cares about the environment.
The Missing Inventions
by Jenie
Global Public School
India
One fine day, Inquisitive Indu and Problem Solving Papri were sitting on a bench.
The Wildfire
by Ritvika
Global Public School
India
It was Sunday morning and everyone at EmberWood Village was very happy.
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.