PERSCO alumni petition school management over decline in NSMQ performance
5th November 2025
A group of concerned old students of St. Peter’s Senior High School (PERSCO) has petitioned the school’s management board, calling for accountability, leadership renewal, and strategic reforms to restore the school’s academic reputation and dominance in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).
In the petition dated November 3, 2025, the alumni expressed deep concern about what they described as a persistent decline in academic standards, lamenting that PERSCO has failed to maintain its status as one of Ghana’s premier science institutions.
Citing the school’s poor showing in the 2025 NSMQ semi-finals against Opoku Ware School (OWASS) and Achimota School, the petition highlighted that PERSCO failed to answer a single question in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics during the first round, ending the contest with just 10 points — the lowest in its history.
“This result is deeply embarrassing and a national disgrace for a science school of our calibre and legacy,” the petition stated.
The group blamed the decline on weak strategic planning, inadequate coaching support, and administrative neglect of the NSMQ programme — an event that has long been central to the school’s prestige.
They urged the school’s management to adopt best practices from institutions like PRESEC, Prempeh College, and St. Augustine’s College, which have regained prominence through structured planning, targeted investments, and strong mentorship systems.
The alumni stressed that reviving PERSCO’s academic glory will require visionary leadership, sustainable funding, and a renewed culture of excellence.
“St. Peter’s must reclaim its rightful place as a powerhouse in science education. The time for complacency is over,” the statement concluded.