Eastbridge School proudly celebrates Upper Elementary student and Robotics team member Jordyn Cruz, who received the Excellence Award at the World Robot Contest (WRC) Malaysia Championship 2026.
Held on August 29–30, 2026 at Dewan Seri Sarjana, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Selangor, Malaysia, the championship — formally the WRC Malaysia Championship Youth Robot Design Competition — gathered young robotics enthusiasts to demonstrate creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork through technology.
Jordyn was Eastbridge's lone representative in the Upper Elementary division, competing as part of the Philippine delegation alongside students from Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School in Iloilo and RPGP Upper High School. The delegation was guided by Coach Rox Cosico, together with Eastbridge Robotics teachers Teacher JM and Teacher Fhel, whose mentorship prepared the students for international competition.
The Excellence Award is not a simple ranking. In past WRC Malaysia events it has been presented alongside Champion and Runner-Up honors across categories, recognizing participants whose technical ability, creativity, and teamwork stood out. For Jordyn, it places her work among the most distinguished in an international youth robotics arena — a remarkable feat for the school's only elementary-level competitor at the event.
Her journey from the classroom to an international robotics stage reflects the kind of learning Eastbridge seeks to cultivate: the courage to explore, the discipline to solve hard problems, and the perseverance to keep working when the answer does not come easily. It also underscores the growing importance of STEM, robotics, and AI in preparing young people for the future.
We extend heartfelt appreciation to Coach Rox Cosico, Teacher Fhel Ivanyl, and Teacher JM for their dedication — and especially to Jordyn's parents, whose support went far beyond normal expectations.
Congratulations, Jordyn! You represented Eastbridge with excellence, carried the Philippine flag with pride, and showed that even at the elementary level, young minds can build, create, compete — and make a mark on the world stage.
Eastbridge School is proud of you and to God be the glory!
