Reverence Preparatory School Wins Northern Sector 3rd Edition of PSBSAC

In a thrilling display of academic excellence, Reverence Preparatory and JHS has emerged as the winner of the Northern Sector finals of the 3rd edition of the Perfect Series Basic Schools Assessment Contest (PSBSAC).

The highly competitive contest brought together some of the brightest young minds across the sector, with schools battling through intense rounds of questions that tested depth, speed, and critical thinking.

At the end of the contest, Reverence Preparatory and JHS secured the top spot with an impressive 378.5 points, taking home the ultimate trophy, 6000 GHS cash prize, medals, certificates, and citations.

Closely following was Unique Educational Complex, which scored 377 points to place second, earning 4000 GHS alongside trophies and other prizes. Eldia Montessori claimed third position with 368.5 points, receiving 3000 GHS and a similar package of awards.

Konadu Educational Complex finished fourth with 341 points, while OA Legacy International placed fifth with 329.5 points. The only government school in the competition, Bosomtwe STEM Academy, secured sixth place with 325.5 points, a performance many observers described as commendable given the level of competition.

By virtue of their outstanding performances, Reverence Preparatory and JHS, Unique Educational Complex, and Eldia Montessori have qualified to represent the Northern Sector at the national championship to be held in Accra, where they will face top contenders from the southern sector.

Speaking after the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Perfect Series Publications and Stationery and architect of the contest, Pastor Philip Sarpong, expressed satisfaction with the level of competition.

“This year’s contest has been extremely competitive,” he noted. “Some schools that performed exceptionally well during the semifinals could not maintain their positions in the finals. It shows that every school is taking this contest seriously.”

He announced that the southern sector edition of the competition will take place soon, after which the best three schools from both sectors will compete in the national finals. According to him, the primary goal of the contest is to improve academic performance among Ghanaian learners.

Pastor Sarpong further urged schools to establish academic clubs dedicated to preparing students for such competitions, emphasizing that the PSBSAC “has come to stay” and must be taken seriously by all stakeholders.

The Guest of Honour, Dr. Rebecca Essel, a Senior Lecturer at KNUST, highlighted the need for structured learning approaches. She recommended the organization of study skills programmes and the involvement of highly knowledgeable teachers to help students better understand and retain what they learn.

“When students are taught how to learn effectively, it stays with them, and exams become less difficult,” she explained.

Dr. Essel also expressed optimism about the future of the contest, stating her intention to recommend it to the government and her hope that it would eventually gain international recognition.

“Ghana has a bright future if you look at the performance of these learners,” she added.

Meanwhile, teachers of Reverence Preparatory and JHS described their victory as the fulfillment of a promise. Prior to the contest, they had hinted at delivering a surprise—and they did just that.

In post-event interviews, the teachers attributed their success to the dedication and hard work of their students, as well as their faith.

“It was not easy to achieve such marks in a contest like this,” they said. “We believe in God’s time, and this is our time.”

They also indicated that preparations for the national contest have already begun and commended the organizers for what they described as a uniquely high-standard academic competition. They further called on the government to support the initiative to ensure its growth and sustainability.