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

Kindness Kayley

by Allegra
Dainfern College
South Africa
This is Kindness Kayley. She is a very kind person. She will always help when people are fighting.

Kind Kevin

by Saima
KC Public School
India
His name is Kevin, mostly known as Kind Kevin.

Surya Finds his Power

by Suryansh
Sunbeam School Lahartara
India
Surya was a quiet boy in senior kindergarten. He always sat in the second row, near the window.

Eco Eddy

by Yuvaan
Sunbeam School Lahartara
India
It was Earth Week at Sunbeam School Lahartara, and Sustainability Suki was excited!

Chewy the Dog

by Harper
Lindisfarne Anglican Gramnmar School
Australia
Another case solved by Communication Cara and her trusty sidekick Chewy.

Tiny Tino

by Eva
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
On a dark and stormy night, there were two people sitting on a couch eating Pizza.

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.