2023 NSMQ Grand Finale: Presec Boys Win 8th NSMQ Title

Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, won the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) Grand Finale on October 30, 2023, at the National Theatre in Accra.

At the start of the competition, their catchphrase was (8 is written), and the PREEC boys lived up to expectations as the undisputed champions. The defending champions retained the bragging rights for another year.

PRESEC defeated Achimota School and Opoku Ware School to claim their 8th NSMQ title, a record in the competition’s history.

The contest was keenly contested, with all three schools displaying their intellectual prowess. However, PRESEC ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to their strong performance in the true or false and problem-solving rounds.

PRESEC’s victory was celebrated by their students, teachers, and alumni all over Ghana. It was a proud moment for the school, and it cemented its reputation as one of the leading science and mathematics schools in the country.

Presec Boys take home GHS75,0000

Presec on the day was represented by Partey and Selinam Mortey

Presec Boys Win 8th NSMQ Title – Scores

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Presec Legon – 40

Achimotat Schol – 28

Opoku Ware 23

End of Round 4:

PRESEC, Legon: 31pts
Achimota School: 28pts
Opoku Ware School: 20pts

End of Round 3:

Problem of the Day:

PRESEC, Legon: 4/10
Achimota School: 3/10
Opoku Ware School: 2/10

End of Round 1:

PRESEC, Legon: 18pts
Achimota School: 11pts
Opoku Ware School: 09pts

Presec Legon has a long and illustrious history in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), dating back to the competition’s inception in 1993. They have reached the finals a record 11 times and won the competition seven times, more than any other school.

PRESEC’s first NSMQ victory came in 1995, when they defeated St. Peter’s Secondary School and Adisadel College in the finals. They went on to win again in 2000, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2022, and 2023.

PRESEC’s success in the NSMQ can be attributed to a number of factors, including its strong academic tradition, its well-equipped science and mathematics laboratories, and its dedicated and experienced teachers. The school also has a strong culture of academic competition, which encourages students to strive for excellence.

PRESEC’s NSMQ victories have been a source of great pride for the school and its community. They have also helped to raise the profile of the NSMQ and promote the study of science and mathematics in Ghana.

Timeline of PRESEC’s NSMQ Achievements

• 1995: Champions (defeated St. Peter’s Secondary School and Adisadel College)
• 2000: Champions (defeated St. Peter’s Secondary School and Mfantsipim School)
• 2005: Champions (defeated St. Peter’s Secondary School and Opoku Ware School)
• 2008: Champions (defeated Prempeh College and Mfantsipim School)
• 2012: Champions (defeated St. Peter’s Secondary School and Prempeh College)
• 2022: Champions (defeated Adisadel College and Prempeh College)
• 2023: Champions (defeated Achimota School and Opoku Ware School)

PRESEC is a true powerhouse in the NSMQ, and they will be looking to add to their already impressive record in the years to come.