Cheltenham Muscat welcomed pupils, families and guests for a joyful and imaginative morning as it hosted Oman’s very first LEGO Expo on 25th April. Held on campus, the event brought together a growing community of young builders, educators and partners to celebrate creativity, collaboration and hands-on learning.

From the moment doors opened, the atmosphere was one of excitement and curiosity. Tables were filled with intricate builds – from detailed cityscapes and moving models to inventive problem-solving designs – each one telling a story. Pupils proudly stood by their creations, talking guests through their ideas, their process and, in many cases, the challenges they had overcome along the way.

More than a showcase, the Expo created a space for connection. Pupils from Cheltenham Muscat were joined by peers from Sultan School, Ellesmere Muscat, ABA, Digital Private School, Muruj Al Marifa Private School, AGS, Royal Flight, Our Planet International School, TAISM, and Indian Schools, alongside families and invited guests, all sharing in a collective appreciation for imagination and ingenuity. The event also welcomed key partners, including the Event Lead Partner: Future Education Academy, and key sponsors like Virgin Radio Oman, Blue Balloonia, and Macaroon House Oman, reflecting a growing interest in creative, skills-based learning across the region.

As host and official partner, Cheltenham Muscat played a central role in bringing the Expo to life. The school’s Academy department led the planning and delivery in collaboration with Future Education Academy, building on its successful “Brain & Build” LEGO programme. Senior pupils including those enrolled in the Academy Ambassadors course, were closely involved, playing a key role in planning and delivering the event. They supported areas such as logistics, layout and volunteering on the day, helping ensure a smooth and successful whole-school effort.

Mr. Richard Snape, Principal, Cheltenham Muscat said: “Our aim is always to create opportunities where learning feels alive, relevant and inspiring. The LEGO Expo was a wonderful example of this in action. To see our pupils so engaged, so articulate and so proud of their work was incredibly special. We are equally proud to have hosted Oman’s first event of this kind, bringing together schools, families and partners in a way that truly reflects the spirit of our community.”

Zayn, Grade 3 from Cheltenham Muscat added: “I loved being able to show people what I’d built and explain how it works. At first, I was nervous, but then it felt really exciting. You could see people were interested, and that made me even more proud of what I’d created.”

Beyond the colourful bricks and creative displays, the Expo highlighted something deeper: the value of learning by doing. Through LEGO, pupils explored problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills, gaining confidence as they explained their work to a live audience. It was a reminder that education can be both rigorous and joyful.

With such an enthusiastic response from pupils and families alike, the LEGO Expo looks set to become a much-anticipated fixture in the years ahead.