The grand finale of the fifth edition of Asia’s largest interschool LEGO® building competition – LEGOLAND® School Challenge 2026 was held last week on the 24-25 September 2026. The challenge was organized in partnership with Malaysia’s Ministry of Education, young builders from Malaysia and the Philippines emerged as champions.
School teams shine in Asia’s largest interschool LEGO® building competition – LEGOLAND® School Challenge 2026
Puteri Mini Makers from SK Cyberjaya, Selangor, were crowned Junior Category champions, while The Mavericks from SK Kubang Kerian 3, Kelantan, took the Primary Category title. In the Secondary Category, AJHS BluBLOC from Ateneo de Manila Junior High School, Philippines, emerged victorious.
The prize giving ceremony on 25 September 2026 was attended by Tuan Haji Mohd Kamal Bin Hashim, Deputy Director, Sports, Co-Curricular Activities and Arts Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia and CS Lim, Vice President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
Competition at a Regional Scale
Now in its fifth year, the Challenge saw 15 outstanding teams advance to the Grand Finale from 451 submissions across three age categories, bringing together young builders from six countries - Malaysia, India, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and China - under the theme ‘The Ultimate Theme Park Ride’, showcasing their creativity, imagination and technical skills.
Opening note by CS Lim, Vice President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort
“We are pleased to see the LEGOLAND School Challenge continue to inspire young builders to push their creativity further each year. With a new theme for every edition, students are challenged to explore new ideas and bring their imagination to life through LEGO. This year, we were especially encouraged to see how students interpreted the theme in their own unique ways, demonstrating creativity, problem-solving and teamwork,” said CS Lim, Vice President of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
“At LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, learning can be an exciting and hands-on experience. Through LEGO building, children are encouraged to explore STEM concepts, test their ideas and learn from the building process, while developing the confidence to think creatively and approach challenges from varied perspectives.”
Tuan Haji Mohd Kamal Bin Hashim, Deputy Director, Sports, Co-Curricular Activities and Arts Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia giving his speech at the event
Anchored in LEGO’s DNA of learning through play, the Challenge gives students a way to explore STEAM concepts, build confidence, and express creativity while developing skills in teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Unforgettable Prizes & Recognition
This year, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort has once again partnered with global one-stop travel platform Trip.com to reward the competition’s best builders.
Speed build challenge for the Secondary Category with the "Bridge" theme
The Primary and Secondary Category champions will embark on an incredible trip to LEGOLAND® Shanghai, while the Junior Category champion will win a trip to LEGOLAND® Malaysia, with curated travel arrangements and experiences to make their journeys seamless.
Speed build challenge for the Primary Category with the "Trophy" theme
All category champions will also receive a LEGOLAND Malaysia Annual Pass, an iconic LEGO® trophy, LEGO sets for each team member and a Certificate of Achievement, recognising their creativity, teamwork and achievements throughout the competition.
Speed build challenge for the Junior Category with the "Dragon" theme
Finalists’ creations will be on display at MINILAND, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort until December 2026, giving park guests a closer look at the creativity and imagination behind this year’s standout builds.
Here are the list of Winners for the LEGOLAND School Challenge 2026:
Junior Category (Ages 7–9):
• Champion: Puteri Mini Makers, SK Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
• 2nd Place: IMAGINATION BUILDERS, Temple Hill International School, Philippines
• 3rd Place: Alpha Builders, SK Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 4th Place: Sparkling Starlets, SK Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 5th Place: CyberSparks, Sekolah Kebangsaan Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Primary Category (Ages 10–12):
• Champion: The Mavericks, SK Kubang Kerian 3, Kelantan, Malaysia
• 2nd Place: SKI LEGO BRIGADE, SK Ibrahim, Kedah, Malaysia
• 3rd Place: 67 BRICKS, SK Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• 4th Place: Brick Titan, SK Medini, Johor, Malaysia
• 5th Place: AQUA RIDERS, Temple Hill International School, Philippines
Secondary Category (Ages 13–17):
• Champion: AJHS BluBLOC, Ateneo de Manila Junior High School, Philippines
• 2nd Place: KING OF LEGO, Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya, Malaysia
• 3rd Place: Four Blocks Ahead, SM SetiaBudi, Selangor, Malaysia
• 4th Place: PUTERA ARMYCORP, Maktab Tentera Diraja, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• 5th Place: Elite Engineers, Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Secondary Category Champion: Ateneo de Manila Junior High School, Philippines
Group: AJHS BluBLOC
Teachers: Jose Felix de Guzman Eglguj and Alfredo Joaquin Arias
Students: Gavin Franco Mallari (15yo), Seth Daniel Rocha (14yo), Orenpaul C. Adal (14yo) and Allonso Matteo Isidro (14yo)
Primary Category Champion: SK Kubang Kerian 3, Kelantan, Malaysia
Group: The Mavericks
Teacher: Mohamad Faiz Bin Mohamad Shakri
Students: Saif Ad Deen Bin Mohamed Afio Muizz (11yo), Adam Nasri Bin Mohd Nasruddin (11 yo), Muhammad Rayyan Bin Mohd Hazwan (11yo) and Adam Bin Ahmad Syahmir (10yo)
Junior Category Champion: SK Cyberjaya
Group: Putri Mini Makers
Teacher: Hazura Binti Abdul Aziz
Students: Reanna Athea Binti Azhar (8yo), Sofiya Jasmin Binti Muhamad Nor (8yo), Aleesa Binti Hazlan (8yo) and Aura Hannan Binti Nor Ezrie Hakimie (8yo).
If you are a parent, educator, or student who wants to know more about the LEGOLAND School Challenge and programmes at the LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, you can check out their page here.
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