Bawku Senior High Technical School triumphs at the 2025 Upper East NSMQ regional contest and qualifies for the national stage. Explore the school’s inspiring journey and achievements.

In what many are calling a well-deserved breakthrough, Bawku Senior High Technical School (SHTS) has clinched victory in the Upper East regional qualifiers of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), securing their place at the national championship.

🧠 Final Scores:

• Bawku SHTS – 30pts
• Kanjarga Community SHS – 18pts
• Sirigu Integrated SHS – 12pts

This commanding performance by Bawku SHTS has thrilled alumni, students, and education enthusiasts across the region, as the school prepares to make its presence felt at the national level.

🏫 The Inspiring Journey of Bawku SHTS

Bawku Senior High Technical School was established in 1991 as part of Ghana’s effort to expand access to secondary education, particularly in the three northern regions. Located in Bawku in the Upper East Region, the school was founded to meet the growing need for technical and science-based secondary education for students in the area.

From humble beginnings with limited infrastructure, Bawku SHTS has transformed into a formidable academic institution offering a blend of technical, science, general arts, and business programmes. The school was specifically designed to empower students with both academic knowledge and employable skills for Ghana’s rapidly evolving job market.

Its guiding philosophy promotes technical innovation, discipline, and community engagement.

🧪 Academic Excellence and Technical Focus

Bawku SHTS has gained recognition over the years for its:

• STEM-oriented curriculum, particularly in technical drawing, applied electricity, and engineering science.
• Consistent participation in regional academic competitions, including science fairs and mathematics quizzes.
• Strong showing in WASSCE, especially in Technical and General Science disciplines.
• Partnerships with local NGOs and industry players to equip students with practical entrepreneurial and vocational skills.

Their victory in the 2025 NSMQ regional qualifiers represents a watershed moment for the school—a validation of years of investment in quality teaching, disciplined learning, and STEM development.

🔗 Related Internal Articles

• Top Northern Ghana SHSs Shaping the Future Through STEM
• Meet the Rising NSMQ Stars from Upper East Region
• Everything You Need to Know About NSMQ 2025
• Ghana’s Technical Schools: Engines of Innovation

🌐 External Links

• NSMQ Official Website – Primetime Ghana
• Ministry of Education Ghana
• WAEC Ghana – WASSCE Results Portal
• UNESCO TVET in Africa

🎯 What’s Next for Bawku SHTS?

With their regional win, Bawku SHTS is now preparing for the biggest academic stage in Ghana—the NSMQ national championship. Backed by their hardworking staff, motivated students, and proud alumni, the school is poised to shake up the competition and challenge some of the country’s biggest names.

This isn’t just a win—it’s a statement: Northern Ghana’s technical schools are rising, and Bawku SHTS is leading the charge.