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NAVASCO SOARS AGAIN: Navrongo SHS Wins NSMQ Upper East Contest, Heads to Nationals with History Behind Them

11th July 2025

Navrongo Senior High School wins their Upper East regional NSMQ 2025 contest to qualify for the National Championship. Learn more about the school’s rich academic legacy.

Navrongo Senior High School (NAVASCO) has once again proven why it remains one of the Upper East Region’s academic giants. In a commanding performance, NAVASCO secured its slot at the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) championship after outclassing its regional contenders.

🧠 Final Contest Scores:

Navrongo SHS – 35pts
Fumbisi SHS – 12pts
Tempane SHS – 11pts

NAVASCO’s impressive 23-point lead showcased their preparation, poise, and pedigree in academic competitions.

📜 A Brief History of Navrongo SHS

Founded in 1960 by Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Navrongo Senior High School is one of the oldest second-cycle institutions in Northern Ghana. Located in Navrongo, Kassena-Nankana Municipality, the school was part of Nkrumah’s vision to extend quality education to northern Ghana to bridge the developmental divide.

NAVASCO has since grown into a respected academic institution with a track record of excellence in science, arts, and civic education.

🏆 Academic Achievements and Legacy

Navrongo SHS boasts:

Multiple appearances at the NSMQ national level, with notable performances in the early 2000s and a strong resurgence post-2015.
Alumni contributing significantly to Ghana’s public sector, academia, health sciences, and engineering.
A robust STEM-focused academic culture, supported by science laboratories, experienced tutors, and a disciplined student body.
Excellence in WASSCE results, especially in General Science and Business programmes.

The school motto, “LUX BOREALIS” (Light of the North), remains a symbol of its commitment to educational leadership in Northern Ghana.

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🎉 What This Means for NAVASCO

This victory is not just a qualification—it’s a return to form. NAVASCO’s solid team chemistry, strategic answering, and calm under pressure have set them apart once again. As they gear up for Accra, many old students (NAVASCANS) are hopeful this year could mark a return to national glory.