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
1st: Fern
by Avalon
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
Hi! I’m Fern. I’m a small, leafy, smiley creature with fragrant flowers in my hair.
2nd: Dustbin Dani
by Isla
St Cyprian’s School
South Africa
He is a boy. His name is Dani. He is the sidekick of Sustainability Suki.
3rd: Wild City Rescue
by Anvitha
The Millennium School
UAE
In a beautiful city called Greenville, the new Mayor, Mr. Brown was making an announcement.
*Sumi Tech Glasses
by Belle
Olive tree International Academy
China
“It’s so boring,” said inquisitive Indu. He wanted to find something new to play. He walked around the garden.
Recycle Rabbit
by Gemma
Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
Australia
One day, a clever rabbit named Recycle Rabbit invited her friend Suki to a play.
Tenacious Tino and Bobo
by Luepke
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
USA
One day, a boy named Tenacious Tino was sad
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.