5,035 school students unite to set Guinness World Record

Around 5,035 students participated and set a new Guinness World Record of “most people doing scientific experiment simultaneously” at Indian International School, Sharjah, as part of the celebration the 2026 as Year of Family and 25th Anniversary of the PACE Group.

This new record has made the group to have a total of nine Guinness World Records.

The students gathered early morning at school’s football ground and transformed it into UAE’s largest Live Lab of Discovery, celebrating science, learning, and imagination.

The event was attended by families, students, and educators and took part in the live experiment, exploring chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science together.

This bold vision was conceptualised by Shifana Muizz, Vice Principal, and Safa Azad, Assistant Director, and brought to life with the support and guidance of Directors Aseef Mohammed, Latheef Ibrahim, Shafi Ibrahim, Abdullah Ibrahim, Ameen Ibrahim, Salman Ibrahim, Zubair Ibrahim, Bilal Ibrahim, and Adil Ibrahim.

Their leadership ensured that the spark of curiosity ignited a scientific explosion of discovery and enthusiasm. “Guided by the visionary dreams of the late Dr. PA Ibrahim Haji, PACE Group has always believed that education is more than textbooks—it is the discovery of curiosity, the spark of imagination, and knowledge coming into action. Today, in alignment with the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-based, innovative, and sustainable society, and inspired by the Year of the Family 2026,” said Dr Manju Reji, principal Indian International School. The 9th Guinness World Record was achieved with meticulous planning and collaboration across the PACE community.

Students from across the PACE network, guided by their principals, came together to make history and showcase the power of collaborative, inclusive learning.

The achievement was verified by official Guinness World Records adjudicators, ensuring every participant’s effort was recognized globally.

The event was supervised by Dr. Nasreen Banu – Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah, Dr. Manju Reji – India International School, Sharjah, Muhsin Kattayat – PACE International School, Sharjah, John Bagust – PACE British School, Sharjah, Graham Howell – PACE Modern British School, Dr. Vishal Kataria – Delhi Private School, Ajman and Flavia Monthy Castelino – PACE Creative British School, Ajman. Students became hands-on scientists conducting experiments such as walking water, elephant toothpaste, volcanoes, lava lamps, inflating balloons, fizzy fun, density experiments, milk fireworks, surface tension activities, invisible ink, pH level indicators, redox reactions, travelling water, chromatography, automatic water fountain, iodine starch clock reaction, bubbles with water, density rainbows, and more.

The bubbling beakers, colorful reactions, and swirling solutions turned learning into magic, engaging the curiosity and creativity of every participant. Parents and families joined the celebrations, supporting their children and sharing the joy of discovery.

All safety protocols were rigorously followed—students wore lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles, ensuring a safe and thrilling environment for experimentation.

This record-breaking initiative also commemorated the UAE’s 54th National Day, its sustainability goals, and the Year of the Family 2026, reflecting a vision of knowledge-driven, sustainable progress.

“This achievement is a proud tribute to the enduring legacy of late Dr. PA Ibrahim Haji, whose vision for accessible, world-class education continues to guide every milestone at PACE.”

“His dream of transforming education into a global movement of empowerment, inclusivity, and excellence is being carried forward through initiatives like Silviora and the Live Lab of Discovery,” she added.

Over the years, PACE Group has built a remarkable record-breaking legacy, including:

l 2017 – Largest Human Image of a Boat.

l 2018 – Largest Human Image of a Coffee Pot & Largest Transforming Human Image.

l 2019 – Largest Human Image of a Rocket.

l 2020 – Largest Online Video Chain of People Passing a Flag.

l 2021 – Most Contributions to a Handprint Mural.

l 2023 – Largest Human Image of Planet Earth.

l 2024 – Most People. Painting Tote Bags Simultaneously.

l 2025 – Most People Doing Scientific Experiments Simultaneously.