Greenwood High Students Shine at Fr. George Hess Memorial Literary Competitions 2025
Bangalore, August 08, 2025: Greenwood High International School proudly hosted the Fr. George Hess Memorial Literary Competitions 2025, a prestigious event conducted under the aegis of the Karnataka ICSE Schools Association. Held at the school’s Sarjapur campus, this regional round saw participation from 192 students representing 71 schools across the state, bringing together some of the brightest young minds in a celebration of literary and artistic excellence.
Greenwood High students made an indelible mark with their outstanding performances across categories, earning top honours and cementing their place at the national-level finals to be held later this year. Aditi Kumar of Grade 12 emerged as First Place winner in Creative Writing, impressing judges with her originality, clarity of thought, and expressive language. Equally remarkable was the dynamic duo of Nirmanyu Kishore and Abhay Rao (Grade 12), who clinched First Place in Quiz, displaying deep knowledge and impeccable teamwork. Vivaan Kohli (Grade 7) and Aarnish Padhy (Grade 8) secured First Runners-Up in Quiz, showcasing exceptional recall and presence of mind. Saanjh Shailen Pandya (Grade 12) was recognised as Second Runner-Up in Drawing and Painting, for her evocative visual storytelling and creativity.
Reflecting on the occasion, Mrs. Niru Agarwal, Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School, shared: “It was an honor to have such an intellectually charged event on our grounds. Such competitions go a long way in building students’ confidence, creativity, and leadership. We are very proud of our students, whose success is a testament to both their personal hard work and the overall learning culture we aim to provide at Greenwood High”
Greenwood High remains committed to fostering holistic education, where academic achievement is accompanied by provisions for self-expression, critical analysis, and character development. The school strongly believes that forums like the Fr. George Hess Memorial Literary Competitions are crucial in developing confident, articulate, and well-rounded individuals poised to succeed and flourish.