Peprah Science Quiz Room Project

Below is a recap and some lessons learned from the recent successful Peprah NSMQ Room Project

The idea for the project was mooted by a few willing and able Odadee who affirmed and decided to recognize the peerless efforts of Mr Peprah(Chemistry teacher) to PRESEC.  After almost 4 decades of service, Mr Peprah has been responsible for the success of numerous doctors, engineers, scientist and others across the globe.  Additionally, Mr Peprah and his team are responsible for 5 winning teams at the National Science and Maths Quiz, which has cemented the reputation of PRESEC as one of the leading high schools in Ghana.

The team diligently raised over $7000 and worked with the school authorities to renovate, equip and furnish a classroom dedicated to the preparation of our boys to win future competitions.  We have availed pictures of the inauguration event on this forum

Further, we donated $1000 and $800 to Mr Peprah and Mr Afram respectively for their unstinting support and contribution to raising the profile of PRESEC through the NSMQ competitions.  Other activities planned by this team of Odadee heroes include the organization of a Science Quiz competition (between PRESEC and other leading peer high schools), to commemorate PRESEC's 75th anniversary later this year.  We will provide event details shortly

We hope other Odadee groups will emulate our example and give back to our dear Alma Mater.  See Project Lessons Learned below, furnished by Odadee Edwin Amonoo - Project Leader

--- A well defined objective and achievable goal.
--- A group of friends who agree with the objective.
--- Willingness of all parties to support the effort. Help from Nana / Sam / Tim / Kwame/ Ato helped push this through. But keep the larger group informed regularly.
--- Support from senior odadees was very critical. They have the know how and provide very helpful guidance.
--- Set up of control structures to ensure accountability.
--- Provide transparency.
--- Be flexible. You may need work arounds to overcome the inevitable setbacks.
--- Ensure you have enough funds and financial buffers before embarking on the project.
--- Have well defined dates and target deliverables.
--- Willingness for a few people to take on the unpopular task of monitoring and pushing forward the project.

Sam Addo - 1976