Record-breaking success in School Challenge

 

Legoland Malaysia celebrated record-breaking success in their 2024 Asia-wide Legoland School Challenge hosted with 3,700 students who participated with their LEGO creations in the theme, World of Fantasy.

 

Congratulations to the winning teams at the
Legoland School Challenge 2024

In its third year of the highly anticipated annual School Challenge, Legoland Malaysia continued to build on the strong success of previous years and garnered a positive response as it expanded to include schools from across Asia.

 

Over 3,700 students across the region took part in the competition, setting a new participation record with a total of 554 submissions, 50% higher compared to the previous year.

Uniquely designed LEGO trophies
 

The challenge continued to gain international attention with submissions from ASEAN countries like Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines with three new countries – China, Thailand and Laos.

 

The Legoland School Challenge is an annual competition designed to inspire creativity and innovation among students aged seven to 17.

 

Participants are tasked with building LEGO creations in a specific theme and for this year, the theme was, World of Fantasy.

 

A section of the crowd at the prize-giving event

The challenge encourages students to think critically and work collaboratively, in a hands-on learning experience that integrates STEM concepts and creative storytelling.

 

The competition is open to schools from across Asia, making it a platform for cultural exchange and educational growth.

 

These efforts to expand the challenge to reach diverse and international backgrounds further amplified the cross-cultural potential set by the theme for this year's challenge.

 

Johor Menteri Besar or Chief Minister
 presenting his speech at the event

From fantastical and colourful landscapes to dazzling mythical creatures, the young builders weaved immersive storylines in their LEGO creations inspired by global and local folklore.

 

This year, Legoland Malaysia Resort, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN), donated 50 LEGO sets to schools across Malaysia that might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.

 

With the Ministry’s support in identifying and reaching these schools, more students were empowered to bring their creative visions to life and take part in the challenge.

 

“As a strategic partner, we are glad to support Legoland Malaysia Resort in their ongoing drive to empower teachers and students alike with a positive avenue for hands-on learning, where our young ones can develop more STEM-based skills as well as learn to collaborate with others in a fun and engaging environment.

 

Johor Menteri Besar admiring the LEGO
winning creations in the theme, World of Fantasy
 

We are also very proud of the Legoland School Challenge winners, as they represent the incredible potential of our next generation of leaders, thinkers, and builders in Malaysia.

 

The entries we have witnessed from the students are truly inspiring and we hope to continue supporting initiatives of this nature in the future,” said Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia, Zainal Bin Abas.

 

At the prize-giving ceremony, graced by Guest-of-Honour, the Johor Menteri Besar, the excitement that prevailed among the participants was palpable as they eagerly anticipated the announcement of the names of the 16 winning school groups for their outstanding LEGO creations.

 

Team Star Girls from SK Bukit Damansara,
Kuala Lumpur, Grand Prize Winner in the
Primary School Category, 2024

“We are incredibly proud that Johor is the home of both LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort and the LEGOLAND School Challenge. This event not only showcases the creativity and talent of our youth but also aligns perfectly with our state’s commitment to promoting STEM education.

 

I am especially pleased to see such strong participation from schools across Johor, reflecting the enthusiasm and dedication of our students to engaging in innovative and creative endeavors.

 

As we continue to foster innovation and learning in our schools, events like this play a crucial role in preparing our next generation of leaders,” said Johor Menteri Besar, Dato’ Onn Hafiz Bin Ghazi.

 

Team Five Guys from Campus Rangers 
International School, Grand Prize Winner in
the Secondary School Category, 2024

This year saw a high level of international participation, making the competition tougher than ever.

 

The 16 best LEGO creations that stood out from the rest, displayed a wealth of creativity, imagination, innovation, and technical skill that impressed the panel of judges, who comprised expert LEGO builders, designers, and dedicated lifelong LEGO fans.

 

The winning teams, with their truly outstanding and remarkable LEGO builds – all from Malaysia – rose above the strong international field.

 

Team Stardust from SK Convent
Father Barre, Sungai Petani, Kedah,
Third Place, Primary School Category

In the Primary School Category for students aged seven to 12, the Grand Prize Winner was Team Star Girls from SK Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, who impressed the panel of judges with their dazzling three-dimensional creation dubbed, Chronicles of Unity.

 

Meanwhile the Grand Prize Winner in the Secondary School Category for students aged 13 to 17 was Team Five Guys from Campus Rangers International School, Kuala Lumpur, whose creation titled, East:West was a unique split-scale build.

 

“As an initiative that embodies the essence of our LEGO DNA, learning through play, the Legoland School Challenge is something very close to our hearts.

 

We are delighted to have achieved several new milestones this year, from reaching a record-breaking number of submissions to welcoming new teams from countries across Asia, and most importantly, being able to make the challenge even more accessible to underprivileged students nationwide.

 

Team The Mavericks from SK Kubang
Kerian 3, Kota Bahru, Kelantan,
Second Place Winner,
Primary School Category

We are grateful for the support from the Malaysian government in making this success possible and we hope to continue working together to enhance education in the nation.

 

We are more committed than ever to reaching new heights through this programme and look forward to seeing even more international teams participating next year,” said Divisional Director at Legoland Malaysia Resort, CS Lim.

 

The 16 winning teams were awarded a collective prize pool worth more than RM100,000 that included iconic LEGO trophies, LEGO Play Sets and the opportunity to attend an exclusive LEGO Building Workshop with a LEGO Expert Model Builder.

 

This special workshop allowed all winners to learn from the master builders, honing their creativity and LEGO-building skills.

 

In recognition of the teams’ talent and hard work, the winning LEGO models will be displayed at Miniland in Legoland Malaysia Resort until 31 December 2024.

 

Parents, educators, and students can find out more on the Legoland Malaysia Resort official website about the Legoland School Challenge Initiative and education programmes available at Legoland Malaysia Resort.

 

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