Wesley Girls' Senior High School has secured qualification for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Championship. The school achieved a dominant victory in Contest Eight of the Central Regional Qualifiers. They recorded an emphatic 70 points, comfortably defeating their competitors.
Fetteman Senior High School scored 19 points in the contest. Enyan Maim Senior High School finished with 13 points. This significant point difference highlights Wesley Girls' superior performance in the regional competition.
This achievement places Wesley Girls' Senior High School as the first school from the Central Region to win the GOIL Riddle Bonanza in the 2026 NSMQ qualifiers. The National Science and Maths Quiz is a prestigious academic competition. It tests students' knowledge in science and mathematics, fostering academic excellence across Ghana.
The victory reflects the school's strong academic programs and commitment to STEM education. Such successes often inspire other schools to invest more in science and mathematics. This can lead to an overall improvement in educational standards nationwide.
Wesley Girls set an early advantage from the opening Problem of the Day round. They combined accuracy with effective bonus conversions. Their dominance continued into the Speed Race, where the team displayed confidence and quick responses. They repeatedly beat the bell to pick up crucial points, accumulating 48 points in that round alone.
The gap created in the Speed Race proved too large for their opponents to close. Although the True or False round was more competitive, Wesley Girls maintained their composure. They carried their lead into the final stage of the contest. The team completed their impressive display in the Riddle Round, answering all four questions correctly to seal their convincing qualification.
This result marks a strong return to the national stage for Wesley Girls' Senior High School. The school has a rich NSMQ history. It also holds a long-standing reputation for promoting excellence among female participants in the competition. Their consistent performance in such high-stakes contests underscores their dedication to academic rigor.
After the contest, the winning team shared their renewed focus and discipline. They stated, “We have learnt from our mistakes, and this time, with discipline, the 2026 NSMQ championship is ours.” This statement indicates their determination to compete for national honours.
The commanding performance by Wesley Girls' Senior High School sends an early warning to other contenders. They are ready to challenge for the national championship. Their success will likely generate significant interest and anticipation for the upcoming national competition. It also reinforces the importance of academic competitions in Ghana's educational landscape.