Public Senior High Schools Withdraw from National Science and Math Quiz Due to Financial Crisis

Public Senior High Schools Withdraw from National Science and Math Quiz Due to Financial Crisis

In a disheartening turn of events, the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has announced the withdrawal of all public senior high schools from the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), a highly acclaimed and fiercely competitive academic tournament that has long been a benchmark of excellence in Ghana's educational landscape. 

In a formal letter addressed to Primetime Limited, the esteemed organizers of the quiz, CHASS cited insurmountable financial constraints as the primary reason for this drastic decision.

According to the letter, signed by Baro Primus, the National Secretary of CHASS, public senior high schools across the country are facing an unenviable situation, where the non-release of funds from the government has rendered them incapable of participating in the quiz. 

Despite their unwavering enthusiasm and eagerness to participate in the competition, the schools are left with no choice but to withdraw due to the severe financial difficulties they are grappling with.

The withdrawal of public senior high schools from the quiz is a significant setback for the academic community, as the competition has traditionally provided a platform for students to showcase their exceptional skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

The quiz has long been a revered institution in Ghana's educational landscape, fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and healthy competition among students.

CHASS has expressed profound regret over the decision and tendered an unreserved apology for any inconvenience this may cause to the organizers, stakeholders, and well-wishers of the quiz. 

However, the organization has assured that it will revisit its decision and communicate accordingly should the government release the necessary funding to facilitate the schools' participation in the competition.

The impending withdrawal of public senior high schools from the quiz has sent shockwaves through the academic community, with many stakeholders expressing concern about the potential impact on the country's efforts to promote STEM education. 

The decision highlights the perennial challenges faced by educational institutions in Ghana, particularly with regards to funding, and underscores the need for timely support from the government to facilitate academic activities.

As the situation continues to unfold, stakeholders are eagerly awaiting a resolution to the impasse, with fervent hopes that the government will release the necessary funds to enable the schools to participate in the quiz. 

The clock is ticking, and the fate of the competition hangs precariously in the balance. Will the government intervene in time to salvage the situation, or will the quiz be forced to proceed without the participation of public senior high schools? Only time will tell.