NSMQ 2024: Wesley Girls’ High School Triumphs in Nail-Biting Contest to Secure Quarter-Final Spot

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  October 22| NSMQ 2024: Wesley Girls’ High School Triumphs in Nail-Biting Contest to Secure Quarter-Final Spot

Wesley Girls’ High School secures a dramatic victory over Amaniampong SHS to qualify for the NSMQ quarter-finals. Discover how the contest unfolded round by round.

Wesley Girls’ High School clinched a hard-fought victory over Amaniampong SHS to advance to the quarter-final stage of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The intense competition, held on October 16, 2024, saw Wesley Girls’ narrowly winning after a dramatic tie-breaker, making it a contest to remember.

A Fierce Battle from the Start

The contest began with high spirits as alumni and students of Wesley Girls’ High School filled the auditorium to cheer on their team. A spirited ‘jama’ session, led by a Wesley Girls’ student, set the tone for the challenge ahead. The school’s supporters were joined by some male fans who also came to rally behind the participants.

After the first round, which tested students on subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, Wesley Girls’ High School emerged as the leader with 20 points, followed by Amaniampong SHS with 16 points and Ashaiman SHS trailing with 11 points. Despite Wesley Girls’ taking an early lead, all three schools lodged multiple protests, causing delays in the announcement of results.

The Quiz Mistress, Dr. Mrs. Gladys Odey Schwinger, deferred the announcement of the first-round results until after consultations with the quiz’s official consultants. To resolve one protest, a biology question from the first round had to be replaced.

Challenges in the Prudential Life Insurance Speed Race

The second round, known as the Prudential Life Insurance Speed Race, proved to be a tough hurdle for all three schools. Amaniampong SHS surged ahead with 24 points, followed by Wesley Girls’ at 18 points, while Ashaiman SHS maintained 11 points. Amaniampong’s impressive performance temporarily put them ahead of the competition.

Struggles in the ‘Problem of the Day’

The third round, referred to as the ‘Problem of the Day,’ was challenging for the contestants. Amaniampong SHS earned 28 points, Wesley Girls’ scored 20, and Ashaiman SHS managed 12 points. The gap began to widen as Amaniampong took the lead, prompting Wesley Girls’ to regroup for the upcoming rounds.

Jupay Money Transfer True/False Round: A Tight Contest

During the fourth round, which featured the Jupay Money Transfer True/False segment, both Wesley Girls’ and Amaniampong SHS only lost one point each, while Ashaiman SHS dropped two points. The standings at the end of this round saw Amaniampong SHS in the lead with 41 points, followed by Wesley Girls’ with 33 points, and Ashaiman SHS with 22 points.

A Dramatic Finale in the Goil Riddle Bonanza

The final round, the Goil Riddle Bonanza, brought a thrilling twist to the competition. Wesley Girls’ High School capitalized on Amaniampong SHS’s inability to answer the riddles correctly, resulting in both teams tying at 44 points each. With a spot in the quarter-finals at stake, the contest proceeded to a tie-breaker.

Nail-Biting Tie-Breaker Sends Wesley Girls’ High School to the Quarter-Finals

The first tie-breaker question yielded no correct responses from either school, necessitating a second attempt. Amaniampong SHS answered incorrectly, presenting Wesley Girls’ with an opportunity to clinch victory. The girls seized the moment by delivering the correct answer, earning their place in the quarter-finals.

Round-by-Round Scores

Round One (General Questions – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)

• • Wesley Girls’ High School: 20 points
  • Amaniampong SHS: 16 points
  • Ashaiman SHS: 11 points

Round Two (Prudential Life Insurance Speed Race)

1. • Amaniampong SHS: 24 points
   • Wesley Girls’ High School: 18 points
   • Ashaiman SHS: 11 points

Round Three (Problem of the Day)

1. • Amaniampong SHS: 28 points
   • Wesley Girls’ High School: 20 points
   • Ashaiman SHS: 12 points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)

1. • Amaniampong SHS: 41 points
   • Wesley Girls’ High School: 33 points
   • Ashaiman SHS: 22 points

Round Five (Goil Riddle Bonanza)

• • Wesley Girls’ High School: 44 points
  • Amaniampong SHS: 44 points
  • Ashaiman SHS: 22 points

Moving Forward: The Quest for the NSMQ Trophy Continues

Wesley Girls’ High School’s victory secures their place in the prestigious quarter-final stage of the NSMQ. This triumph highlights their resilience and determination, qualities they will need to draw upon as they face stronger opponents in the upcoming rounds.

The National Science & Maths Quiz is a celebrated academic competition in Ghana, produced by Primetime Limited and proudly sponsored by the Ghana Education Service. Partners and sponsors include GOIL PLC, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Jupay Money Transfer, Pepsodent, and other supporting institutions that make this event a success.

The NSMQ continues to inspire a culture of academic excellence and critical thinking among students across the country.