Lawra SHS Overcomes Technical Difficulties to Secure NSMQ 2025 National Championship Spot
Lawra Senior High School has qualified for the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after overcoming significant buzzer malfunctions during their qualifying round. The school returns to nationals after missing the 2024 competition entirely.
Technical problems nearly derailed the team’s championship hopes during the crucial qualifying match. “The bell nearly betrayed us,” school representatives stated, highlighting how equipment failures threatened their advancement. Despite these setbacks, Lawra SHS managed to secure their position through determination and quick thinking.
The qualification marks a significant comeback for the Upper West Region school, which failed to reach the national stage in 2024. Their absence last year made this year’s qualification particularly meaningful for students, teachers, and the local community who have supported the academic team.
Buzzer malfunctions have occasionally affected NSMQ competitions, creating additional pressure for participating schools. Teams must adapt quickly when technical issues arise, as these problems can significantly impact scoring and timing during the fast-paced quiz format.
Lawra SHS now joins other qualified schools preparing for the national championship rounds. The team will face established quiz powerhouses as they compete for Ghana’s most prestigious secondary school academic title. Their technical difficulties during qualification may have provided valuable experience handling pressure situations they could encounter in the nationals.
The 2025 NSMQ national championship promises intense competition among Ghana’s brightest secondary school students.
