Senya Senior High School has qualified for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship after putting up a strong performance in Contest Six of the Central Regional Qualifiers.
The school finished at the top of the contest with 68 points. The victory has earned Senya SHS a place at the national stage for only the second time in the school’s history.
Senya SHS defeated Winneba Secondary School, which finished second with 43 points. Fetteman Senior High School placed third with 26 points, while Assin Manso Senior High School ended the contest in fourth place with 16 points.
The result is an important achievement for Senya SHS as the school continues to build its name in the National Science and Maths Quiz competition.
Senya SHS Takes Early Lead
Senya SHS started the contest well and quickly established an early lead over the other schools.
In the opening round, the school successfully answered questions and also made good use of bonus opportunities. These correct answers and bonus points helped Senya SHS gain an advantage over its competitors from the beginning of the contest.
The strong start gave the team confidence as the competition continued. Senya SHS was able to hold on to its lead while the other schools tried to reduce the difference in points.
Strong Showing in the Speed Race
Senya SHS continued its strong performance during the Speed Race round.
The contestants showed confidence and accuracy as they responded to questions. They were also quick to hit the bell and secure important points for their school.
The team’s performance in this round helped it increase its lead and put more pressure on the other schools.
Winneba Secondary School, which was in second place, made efforts to close the gap. However, missed opportunities meant that the school could not do enough to overtake Senya SHS.
Senya SHS remained in control of the contest as the competition moved into the later rounds.
True or False Round Brings Challenge
The True or False round brought a short challenge for Senya SHS.
The school missed its opening question in the round, giving the other schools an opportunity to gain some points.
Fetteman Senior High School showed determination during this stage of the contest and picked up valuable points.
However, the challenge was not enough to change the overall result. Senya SHS remained calm and focused and continued to protect its lead.
The team maintained its composure through the final stages of the contest and eventually secured a convincing victory.
Senya SHS Secures Second National Appearance
With 68 points, Senya SHS finished the contest as the clear winner and secured qualification for the 2026 NSMQ Championship.
Winneba Secondary School finished second with 43 points, followed by Fetteman Senior High School with 26 points. Assin Manso Senior High School completed the contest in fourth place with 16 points.
The qualification is a major achievement for Senya SHS because it marks only the second time the school has reached the national stage of the NSMQ.
The school will now have another chance to compete against some of the best senior high schools in Ghana when the national competition begins.
A Growing Academic Force in the Central Region
Senya SHS’s latest achievement also adds to the school’s growing reputation in the Central Region.
By securing qualification for the national championship, the school has shown that it can compete strongly in science and mathematics.
The team’s performance in the regional qualifier demonstrated the importance of answering questions correctly, taking advantage of bonus opportunities and remaining focused throughout the different rounds.
The school will now look forward to preparing for the national stage. Its second appearance at the NSMQ Championship will provide another opportunity for the students to test their knowledge and compete at the highest level.
For the students and supporters of Senya SHS, the qualification is a moment of pride. The school has worked its way through the regional competition and earned its place among the schools that will compete for national honours.
Central Regional Qualifiers Continue
The Central Regional Qualifiers are still ongoing as more schools continue to battle for the remaining places at the 2026 NSMQ Championship.
The competition is giving schools across the region the chance to prove their strength in science and mathematics and earn a place at Ghana’s premier science and mathematics competition.
For Senya SHS, the focus will now shift to the national stage. After securing a strong 68-point victory in Contest Six, the school will be hoping to build on its performance and make a strong impression when the 2026 NSMQ Championship begins.
The qualification marks another important step in the school’s NSMQ journey and gives Senya SHS the chance to compete on the national stage for only the second time in its history.
