Unleashing Brilliance: 27 Top Seeded Schools Set to Battled in the Thrilling 2024 NSMQ Championship Showdown

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | September 25 | Unleashing Brilliance: 27 Top Seeded Schools Set to Battle in the Thrilling 2024 NSMQ Championship Showdown

Get ready for the electrifying 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz! With 27 top schools competing in this thrilling intellectual showdown, who will claim the prestigious NSMQ trophy? Stay updated on key dates, competitors, and exciting moments of this national academic battle!

The countdown has begun for one of Ghana’s most prestigious academic events—the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). As excitement reaches fever pitch, over 100 schools from across the country are gearing up for a thrilling intellectual contest. The competition promises intense rivalry and national pride, with the best schools battling for the highly coveted NSMQ trophy.

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The Big Stage: The Best of the Best

Among the fierce competition, 27 top-performing schools have already secured their spots in the one-eighth stage of the national championship, solidifying their place as front-runners in this high-stakes academic challenge. These 27 schools are:

• Wesley Girls’ High School
• Opoku Ware School
• Tamale SHS
• Mpraeso SHS
• Osei Tutu SHS
• Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC, Legon)
• Adisadel College
• Achimota School
• Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO)
• Prempeh College
• Ghana National College
• St. Augustine’s College
• Kumasi High School
• Pope John Senior High School
• St. Louis Senior High School
• Aburi Girls’ SHS
• Mfantsipim School
• Accra Academy
• Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS)
• Mawuli School
• Bishop Herman College
• T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Kumasi (AMASS)
• St. John’s School
• Osei Kyeretwie SHS
• Kumasi Sec. Tech School
• St. James Seminary SHS
• Wesley Grammar School

These schools are ready to go head-to-head in the upcoming preliminary and one-eighth stages, which will be held at the Centre for National Culture (CNC), UCC Auditorium 900, and the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Auditorium at the University of Cape Coast. The intellectual showdown will feature electrifying contests filled with academic brilliance and teamwork.

Key Dates to Watch

• Launch & Balloting: The 2024 NSMQ will officially launch on October 1, 2024, at the New GNAT Hall in Accra, with balloting to determine matchups for the preliminary stage. Proceedings will begin at 3 p.m.
• Preliminary Rounds: From October 14 to October 17, schools will battle it out in the preliminary rounds for a chance to advance further in the competition.
• Quarter-Finals & Semi-Finals: Successful schools from the one-eighth stage will move on to the quarter-finals and semi-finals, held at the SGS Auditorium.
• Grand Finale: The much-anticipated final will take place at the New Education Centre (NEC), where three schools will compete for the ultimate title.

What’s at Stake?

For participating schools, the NSMQ is more than just a competition—it’s a platform to showcase intellectual excellence and secure national recognition. Winning the prestigious NSMQ trophy is the highest honour, and the victorious school will gain lasting glory, etching their name in Ghana’s educational history.

Sponsors and Partners

The 2024 NSMQ, produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service (GES), will be broadcast live on JoyNews and Joy Prime, making it accessible to a nationwide audience. Sponsors include Vitamilk, NASCO, German Ozone Medical Center, Royal Foam, and many others, reflecting the widespread support for this celebrated event.

An Unforgettable Showdown Awaits

As the preliminary rounds approach, suspense builds as schools finalize their preparations. Teams are working tirelessly to sharpen their mathematical and scientific skills, knowing that every point could determine their fate. The 2024 NSMQ is set to be an unforgettable event, full of surprises, drama, and intellectual rigor.

Will your favourite school rise to the occasion and claim the NSMQ trophy? Stay tuned for more updates as this academic spectacle unfolds.

Key Highlights:

• Launch and Balloting: October 1, 2024, at New GNAT Hall, 3 p.m.
• Preliminary Rounds: October 14–17, 2024
• Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals: SGS Auditorium, UCC
• Grand Finale: New Education Centre (NEC), date to be announced.

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating contest of academic excellence, where the brightest minds in Ghana compete for the ultimate prize!