Epic Public School is not only the sole school from Eastern India, but also the one with the highest number of nominations at the Budding Traveller Contest organised by the British Council and Macmillan.
Every student, they say, can get good marks if they mug up enough and remember where the commas go. But winning a national-level travel video contest? Now that requires more than good grades — it needs curiosity, creativity, and a flair for turning journeys into stories worth telling.
And that’s precisely what the brilliant young minds of Epic Public School have done — once again proving that true education is not just about textbooks and test papers, but about nurturing talent, imagination, and the courage to think beyond the box (and occasionally, outside the classroom too).
In the ‘Budding Traveler Contest’ organised jointly by the British Council and Macmillan, Epic Public School entered the competition with thirteen vibrant travel videos and slideshows from their explorations across India. Out of an impressive 374 entries from 73 schools nationwide, three of Epic’s films made it to the finals — making Epic not only the sole representative from Eastern India but also the school with the highest number of nominations. Not bad, eh?
The three shortlisted gems are:
- The Petrichor of Punjab – by Anupam Roy, Class 8
- Cooch Behar Beyond the Palace – by Purba Nandi, Class 7
- Mendabari: My New Milestone – by Shreejit Jha, Class 7
Each of these travel tales captures not just landscapes and monuments, but emotions, experiences, and the poetry of discovery.
Speaking to Epic Words, young Anupam Roy confessed, “I never knew I had storytelling ability. It was my teachers who discovered it in me and guided me to become who I am today.”
Meanwhile, Purba Nandi proudly declared, “We are Epicians — and we believe in doing things the Epic way!”
And Shreejit Jha, with a smile as wide as the Brahmaputra, said, “At our school, we are trained to see the world with a creative eye — that’s the secret behind my success.”
The trio will now travel to New Delhi for the grand presentation and final round at the British Council Library on 1st November. We wish them all the very best.
It’s also worth noting that a few months ago, another student from Epic Public School won a nationwide creative writing contest organised by Burlington. The school already boasts several laurels — including The Telegraph School Award for Excellence (2023-24), Innovative School (2022), and Edu Achievement Awards (2019, 2022 & 2025).
So yes, while many schools focus on marks and ranks, Epic Public School continues to craft storytellers, explorers, and thinkers along side excellence in academics — proving, in true Indian fashion, that education is not just about making the grade, but about making a difference.
Here are some clips.
