NSMQ 2025: Osei Kyeretwie SHS Triumphs Over Notre Dame Girls’ and Ghanata SHS in Tight Contest 7 at UCC

 

Osei Kyeretwie SHS edged past Notre Dame Girls’ SHS and Ghanata SHS in a fiercely competitive Contest 7 of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminaries at UCC’s CNC Auditorium, under the poised moderation of Dr. Gladys Odey Shwinger.


CNC Auditorium: Contest 7 Overview

Contestants:

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS)
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS
  • Ghanata SHS

Contest 7 of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2025 witnessed an exciting academic showdown between Osei Kyeretwie SHS, Notre Dame Girls’ SHS, and Ghanata SHS at the CNC Auditorium, University of Cape Coast. The contest unfolded with intense energy, sharp thinking, and disciplined answering under the professional moderation of Dr. Gladys Odey Shwinger.


Round-by-Round Highlights

End of Round 1

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS: 20 pts
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS: 13 pts
  • Ghanata SHS: 07 pts

Osei Kyeretwie SHS set the pace early, showing mastery in basic physics and chemistry.
Next is the @TrusturAI Speed Race!


End of Round 2

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS: 20 pts
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS: 15 pts
  • Ghanata SHS: 11 pts

The @trustur.ai Speed Race challenged quick recall and numerical agility. Notre Dame Girls’ SHS closed the margin slightly, displaying consistency and resilience.


Problem of the Day (Round 3)

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS: 4/10
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS: 5/10
  • Ghanata SHS: 9/10

Sponsored by @PruLifeGhana, the Problem of the Day demanded analytical reasoning and teamwork. Ghanata SHS emerged the highlight of this round, scoring an impressive 9/10 and earning audience admiration for their coordination.


End of Round 4

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS: 32 pts
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS: 30 pts
  • Ghanata SHS: 26 pts

The @GOIL_Official Riddle Bonanza brought suspense and excitement to the hall. Notre Dame Girls’ SHS nearly caught up, but Osei Kyeretwie SHS maintained composure and accuracy.


End of Contest

  • Osei Kyeretwie SHS: 35 pts
  • Notre Dame Girls’ SHS: 33 pts
  • Ghanata SHS: 29 pts

👏 Congratulations, Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS)!
They qualify for the one-eighth stage, marking another victory for the Ashanti Region’s representation at the prelims.


Quiz Mistress and Contest Atmosphere

CNC Auditorium:
Quiz Mistress: Dr. Gladys Odey Shwinger

Known for her composed and engaging presence, Dr. Shwinger guided the teams through all five rounds with calm precision. Her signature remark, “New day, new pose!”, echoed the spirit of competitive learning that defined Day 2.


Performance Review and Analysis

Osei Kyeretwie SHS displayed remarkable control throughout the contest, excelling in computation-based rounds while keeping consistent across all categories. Their balanced team dynamic and well-trained reflexes gave them the upper hand even in moments of pressure.

Notre Dame Girls’ SHS earned praise for their tenacity and tactical answering in the later rounds, while Ghanata SHS delivered the standout Problem of the Day performance — a feat that highlighted their depth of conceptual understanding.


Pepsodent Highest Scorer Award

In partnership with Pepsodent Ghana, Osei Kyeretwie SHS’s 35-point performance earned them the Pepsodent Bright Smiles Award for maintaining consistent lead scores through the contest. The award celebrates excellence, confidence, and the brilliance of young Ghanaian minds.


Historical Perspective

Osei Kyeretwie SHS continues to build on a solid NSMQ heritage. Having previously reached multiple one-eighth and quarterfinal stages, OKESS has long been known for producing balanced teams with strong science and mathematics foundations. Their 2025 campaign signals renewed strength, likely positioning them as one of the schools to watch in the next round.


Looking Ahead

The victory adds to the Ashanti Region’s strong presence in this year’s prelims, joining earlier qualifiers Sunyani SHS, Amaniampong SHS, and Ofori Panin SHS. The competition intensifies at the University of Cape Coast, where precision, speed, and composure continue to define progress toward the national finals.


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