Among the notable achievers is Yaw Boakye Kwarteng, affectionately known as “Demon,” who gained popularity for his brilliance during the NSMQ 2023 representing Prempeh College. Yaw has successfully secured admission to pursue Civil Engineering at KNUST.

Afriyie Enuson Phillipa, brilliant NSMQ 2023 contestant for St. Louis SHS who scored 8As in her WASSCE gained admission to study Human Biology (Medicine).

Similarly, Faizatu Mbo Abu Safianu, another bright NSMQ 2023 contestant from St. Louis SHS with 8As in her WASSCE, has secured admission to study Electrical Engineering at KNUST.

Forson Franklyn, popular and brainiac NSMQ 2023 Opoku Ware School contestant gains admission to study Electrical Engineering at KNUST.

Amoateng Acheampong, also known as “AI,” from Prempeh College, exhibited exceptional intelligence during the NSMQ 2023. With an impressive 8As in his WASSCE, Amoateng has secured admission to study Human Biology (Medicine).

Several Ghanaians were excited after a photo of Achimota’s potential team for the highly anticipated annual contest featured Tyrone.

He was spotted in a social media post depicting the schools trial session ahead of the NSMQ season.

But bubbles were burst after he missed out on the final squad.

However, Tyrone has disclosed he was dropped from the team because he did not study biology.

Despite being a Science student, his electives in addition to the four core subjects were Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and Information Technology (ICT).

“I got into the first 15 during the selection test so I was part of the team. But moving forward it was the biology. It was as if you can’t have biology not in sync.

“If the problem of the day happens to be biology, it will be a catastrophe because I can’t do anything and will just watch my colleague. Though I practiced and learned the biology, there were others who had been doing it for like three years so after everything I just didn’t take part,” he told Accra-based TV3.

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The finale, which was initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the National Theatre in Accra, was postponed to October 31 due to Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III’s funeral.

However, the organisers have in a new announcement communicated it will now take place at 2 p.m on Monday.

The development, according to Primetime, is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control.

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated finale will be between seven-time champion PRESEC-Legon and two-time champions, Achimota School and Opoku Oware School.

Defending champion, PRESEC has set its sights set on an exceptional feat: back-to-back victories.

But it’s a chance for Achimota School and Opoku Ware to seek redemption, as they aim to avenge their losses to PRESEC Legon in the 2009 and 2020 finals, respectively.

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Fourteen years later, they are once again at the cusp of the NSMQ championship in 2023. Their aspirations are high as they strive to win their third trophy.

They go head-to-head against their rivals, PRESEC and the formidable Opoku Ware School (OWASS).

Achimota School’s journey to this finale has not been an easy one. Unlike their competitors, their path started from the regional NSMQ competitions after failing to secure a seeded slot in both 2022 and the preceding year.

Despite falling short of making it to the finals of the Greater Accra Regional Championship, Achimota School’s performance earned them a coveted place among the top schools heading to the national stage.

Armed with determination and an unwavering focus on victory, Achimota School entered the preliminary stage of the national competition, yearning for another triumphant moment.

They proved their mettle right from the preliminary stage, where they amassed an impressive 60 points – the second-highest among all contestants on the fourth day of the competition – securing their spot in the one-eighth stage.

They triumphed over their competitors Notre Dame Girls’ SHS and St Francis Girls’ SHS, with respective scores of 47 and 17 points, clinching the contest with finesse.

At the one-eighth stage, Achimota School faced off against Holy Child School, the runner-up from the prelims, and the seeded school, Assin State College.

With unwavering determination, Motown secured their place on the seeded school list by replacing Assin State College, ultimately booking a ticket to the quarterfinals.

In the quarterfinal round, Achimota School encountered the 2022 semifinalists, Kumasi High School, and Osei Kyeretwie School. In a thrilling and closely contested match, Achimota School managed to secure 34 points, ensuring their passage to the semi-finals.

As the semi-final approached they were met with an even tougher battle and formidable opponents in both St. Louis SHS and Wesley Girls SHS.

However, they pulled a stunner in the semifinal clash to eliminate their opponents and land at the final slot they have missed for many years.

Now, with this hard-earned opportunity, Achimota School is gearing up to face their old rivals, PRESEC Legon, whom they encountered in their last NSMQ final back in 2009.

They may have ended their finale drought but their competitor PRESEC is hungry for an eighth trophy and OWASS for a third, will Achimota School who also hopes to win the trophy survive?

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the pursuit of the coveted NSMQ championship.

Profile of Achimota School

Established in 1927
Two-time champions (1998 and 2004)
1st and only co-educational school to lift the trophy
Five appearances at the finals
1st runner-up on two occasions (1994 and 2009)
2019 Greater Accra Regional Champions
Motto: Ut Omnes Unum Sint (That they all may be one).
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In a letter addressed to the NSMQ organisers, the coordinators of the Prempeh College NSMQ team and Old Boys expressed dissatisfaction with events leading to their exit.

They raised an objection about an answer they provided to a riddle in the semi-final race on Thursday, for which they were not awarded the marks.

The coordinators, among other things, said they have noticed that over time, the competition is taking on a computation that does not augur well for the future of the contest.

But Primetime has said it has upheld its decision not to award any marks to Prempeh College for the answer they provided.

In a lengthy letter to the school, the organisers stated that upon discussion with the resident Physics consultant, the quiz mistress did not err in her decision.

“The Quiz Mistress exercises discretion on whether an answer provided by a contestant is sufficiently responsive and would have accepted the answer given by the Prempeh College contestants if, in her professional opinion, the target key and the answer given by the contestants were synonymous.

“She did not in this case, opting instead to maintain the more precise original key. When the complaint came to the attention of the Physics consultant, full consideration was given to all the issues raised and the protesters, after receiving complete attention, were satisfied with the explanation and counterexample that were given by the consultant,” portions of the statement read.

Primetime further indicated the school’s letter came to them as a surprise given that they raised objections at the competition grounds.

This, the organisers stated was reviewed by the Physics consultant, who explained the concepts to the team and they accepted it. 

“While we greatly appreciate Prempeh College’s keen interest and passion for the NSMQ, we draw the line at insinuations of blas and attempts to favour some schools. We place a premium on fairness to all participating schools, which is why we allow protests from schools, to ensure that there is fairness in the adjudication of contests.”

“Where a school’s protest is found to have merit, the error is rectified and the appropriate marks are awarded to them. Indeed, we are known to pause contests, so as to resolve a protest that has been made by a school,” the statement added.

Primetime Limited has asserted that it would be unfortunate for the integrity they have built over the years the contest has been active and the efforts, investments, and time all schools put in to go down the drain because of unsubstantiated accusations of bias.

Prempeh College clashed with Opoku Ware School and Pope John Senior High (SHS) in a semi-final contest on Thursday, seeking to book a place in the finale.

But their hopes were dashed after Opoku Ware secured a hard-fought victory, prevailing over their opponents by the slimmest of margins.

The Santasi boys finished with a triumphant 38 points, while Prempeh and Pope John achieved commendable scores of 36 points, respectively.

This was Opoku Ware’s first win over Prempeh College in years, with the latter dominating them in all previous clashes.

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Read the full letter below:

Opoku Ware School, PRESEC Legon, and Achimota School beat some of their fiercest rivals to emerge winners in Thursday’s semi-final match-ups.

Collectively, these three schools boast an impressive tally of 11 championship titles. With such a history, none of these institutions are strangers to the grand finale’s intense battleground.

Scheduled for October 31, the finale promises to be a thrilling clash of intellect and knowledge, a true battle of former champions. 

It’s a chance for Achimota School and Opoku Ware to seek redemption, as they aim to avenge their losses to PRESEC Legon in the 2009 and 2020 finals, respectively.

Meanwhile, defending champions, PRESEC, have their sights set on an exceptional feat: back-to-back victories.

As the current titleholders, they aspire to secure their 8th trophy, to further solidify their position as record holders in the competition’s history.

Below, see what rich history these three combatant schools bring into the contest.

Presbyterian Boys SHS (PRESEC Legon)

• Established in 1938
• NSMQ record holders (Most trophies)
• 7-time champions (1995, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2020 and 2022)
• 12 appearances at the finals
• 1st Runner-up on four occasions
• Only school to win trophy back-to-back
• Reigning Greater Accra Regional Champions 
• 4-time Regional Champions (2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023)
• Motto: “In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen” (In Thy Light We Shall See Light)

Opoku Ware School (OWASS)

• Established in 1952
• 2-time champions (1997 and 2002)
• Nine appearances at the finals 
• 1st runner-up on five occasions (1995, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2016)
• 2nd runner-up on one occasion (2020)
• 2022 Ashanti Regional Champions 
• Motto: Deus Lux Scientiae (God is the Light of Knowledge)

Achimota School (Motown)

• Established in 1927
• Two-time champions (1998 and 2004)
• 1st and only co-educational school to lift the trophy
• Four appearances at the finals
• 1st runner-up on two occasions (1994 and 2009)
• 2019 Greater Accra Regional Champions
• Motto: Ut Omnes Unum Sint (That they all may be one).

In a letter addressed to the NSMQ organisers, Primetime Limited, the coordinators of the Prempeh College NSMQ team and Old Boys expressed dissatisfaction with events leading to their exit.

Prempeh College clashed with Opoku Ware School and Opoe John Senior High (SHS) in a semi-final contest on Thursday, seeking to book a place in the finale.

In the end, Opoku Ware secured a hard-fought victory, prevailing over their opponents by the slimmest of margins.

The Santasi boys finished with a triumphant 38 points, while Prempeh and Pope John achieved commendable scores of 36 points, respectively.

This was Opoku Ware’s first win over Prempeh College in years, with the latter dominating them in all previous clashes.

But Prempeh College says it has noticed that over time, the competition is taking on a computation that does not augur well for the future of the contest.

“Over the years, we have had to endure a few missteps and miscalculations on the part of the organisers, which have been inimical to our interests.

“We are, however, constrained at this time to protest and draw your attention to the glaring injustice meted out to us and to seek your urgent intervention to right an obvious injustice and repair a wrong,” the statement lamented.

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The contestants, Victor Kofi Gbedasi and Gabriel Kofi Appiah, valiantly secured the school their first NSMQ seed to make a debut appearance at the quarterfinal stage.

Students of Yilo Krobo SHS sang and danced to tunes of praise at the school’s morning devotion, after a historic performance.

Students, staff of the school and community members hit the principal streets of Somanya as they welcomed the team with songs.

The school first qualified for the national competition in 2022 but was kicked out in the early stages.

Their defeat was the only motivation for them to push harder in the subsequent years.

This was seen in their performance in this year’s completion after toppling the likes of St. Hubert Seminary SHS.

After a year of resilience and unwavering determination, the students qualified for the national competition for the second consecutive year at the Eastern regional qualification.

They beat their formidable rivals Manya Krobo SHS, Oyoko Methodist SHS and Akuse Methodist SHTS after securing an impressive 48 points.

At the quarterfinal stage of the competition, the school captured the hearts and minds of many NSMQ enthusiasts after showcasing a masterful performance.

The school met with Mfantsipim School and Kumasi SHTS to battle for a spot in the semi-finals of the competition.

Their persevering efforts to topple Mfantsipim School sent the audience into a frenzy, seeing them receive an ovation from the crowd.

The school however is upbeat about a better performance in the next tournament.

“I am sad we couldn’t qualify. But, I know that one day we will be at the finals,” one of the contestants passionately stated.

The school is part of two others including Mpraeso SHS, and Wesley Grammar SHS who made their first appearance in the quarterfinals, and also seeding for the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz.

The finale was initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the National Theatre in Accra.

However, the organisers have explained the change in date is to make way for the funeral of the Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III.

This is due to the ban on noise-making, trading and other public activities within that period as part of tradition in line with the final funeral rites.

Meanwhile, Primetime has conveyed its deepest condolences to His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, Niimei, Naamei and the Ga State, during this period of mourning.

Below is the statement:

It didn’t come easy, the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) semi-final contest went down to the wire as all contestants were equally matched.

But it was Opoku Ware who led the contest from start to finish, despite being closely toed by their challengers.

The exhilarating contest commenced with Opoku Ware and Pope John, both securing 13 points each in the first round, with Prempeh following closely at 12 points.

End of Round 2:

Opoku Ware School: 23pts
Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 17pts
Prempeh College: 16pts #NSMQ2023 #NSMQ30 #NSMQSemifinals #Primetime https://t.co/6pgWuWjSy3 pic.twitter.com/steB7WUzRB

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 19, 2023

As the competition unfolded through the second round, the challenges intensified, defying the expectations of supporters who had anticipated an easy victory for their respective schools.

OWASS maintained their lead with 23 points, while Pope John Seminary and Prempeh had 17 and 16 points, respectively.

Although Prempeh College in round three claimed four points, OWASS managed to cling to their lead with two points.

However, there was no room for complacency, as Prempeh and Pope John Sem narrowed the gap in round four, both accumulating an impressive 33 points, only trailing OWASS by a mere two points.

In the end, Opoku Ware managed to secure a hard-fought victory, prevailing over their opponents by the slimmest of margins. The Santasi boys finished with a triumphant 38 points, while Prempeh and Pope John achieved commendable scores of 36 points each.

This is Opoku Ware’s first win over Prempeh College in years, the latter dominating them in all previous clashes.

They have now picked up the second spot to travel to Accra to compete for the trophy in the grand finale.

Prempeh will sit out the final this time around, surrendering the glory to their bitter rivals.

End of Contest:

Opoku Ware School: 38pts
Pope John SHS & Min.Sem: 36pts
Prempeh College: 36pts#NSMQ2023 #NSMQ30 #NSMQSemifinals #Primetime https://t.co/XQaT6eh2qX pic.twitter.com/gDUSOVYZeP

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 19, 2023

Pope John SHS and Minor Seminary also put up a fierce fight but equally fell short of upstaging Opoku Ware School.

The Santase boys face Achimota School and a yet-to-be-determined final opponent for a chance to lift the trophy.

But their fairytale is at its end. Achimota School pulled a stunner in the semifinal clash to end the campaigns of both St Louis SHS and Wesley Girls SHS.

In the opening round, Achimota School surged ahead, amassing an impressive 22 points, while St. Louis and Wesley Girls followed closely with 15 and eight points, respectively. However, this was just the beginning, and even more challenging questions lay ahead.

Round two’s speed race and round three’s “problem of the day” presented no easy path to victory. Achimota School nearly suffered an upset after losing two points in round two and gaining only two in round three.

Nonetheless, as the competition progressed to round four, Achimota School made a comeback, leading the round with 38 points. They managed to maintain their lead by gaining an additional three points in round five, ultimately emerging as the victor in this challenging competition.

Nonetheless, as the competition progressed, Achimota School made a comeback. They managed to maintain their lead ultimately emerging as the victor in this challenging competition.

For St Louis, they have all to be proud for. They cut down some of the favourites on their quest to the semifinal, including Adisadel College who became used to appearing in the grande finale.

Wesley Girls will also be proud. They had to begin their campaign from the prelims for the first time since 2014 after Mawuli School from Ho outwitted them in the 2022 campaign at the one-eighth knockout round. 

Now, they’re back and are seeded for the 2024 tournament. 

They recovered from a poor start in the day’s contest and match up to  Achimota School but their best was not enough to stop the Accra-based school who dominated the first round from placing themselves in a good position to control the pace of the contest. 

In the end, it was Achimota’s day. A win and a spot in the grande finale which will take place at the National Theatre in Accra.

The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Goil PLC and supported by A.T, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, and Pepsodent.

The broadcast of the National Science and Maths Quiz on JoyNews and Joy Prime is supported by Vitamilk, NASCO, German Ozone Medical Center, Royal Foam, Jamaa Soap, Heritage Christian College, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Chopbox Technologies, Sintex Tank, DBS, New Crystal Health Services, INVEST CORP, Built Financial Technologies, Beta Malt, Bright SHS Kukurantumi, and Family Health University College.

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The Dzolalians won their contest with 45 points, while their TAMASCO colleagues came second with 35 points, and Augusco trailed with 32 points.

Before the quarter-final contest, Keta SHTS secured the bragging rights of having the highest score of 70 points in the one-eighth stage of the competition.

Volta region’s lone star and 2021 finalists of the competition have dedicated their win to the people displaced by floodwaters and their deceased senior, James Lutterodt.

“This win is for all the residents who have been displaced by the Akosombo floodwaters and to our lost brother, this is for you. May he continue to rest peacefully,” one of the supporters told NSMQ correspondent, Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe, in an interview.

James Lutterodt was a member of the 2021 Keta SHTS quiz team that pushed the school to the first grand finale contest.

The Eagles say they are soaring higher in this year’s competition and expect no school to impede their momentum.

The school is hoping to lift their first ever NSMQ trophy this year after narrowly missing it in 2021.

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Notably, this guarantees these schools an automatic qualification for the 2024 edition of the competition.

Eight schools managed to oust previously seeded schools, thereby becoming fresh entrants.

Among these newcomers are Wesley Girls’ SHS, who for the first time in eight years commenced at the regional stage before advancing to the preliminary stage, and Mpraeso SHS, who took out Ghana National in a revenge match.

Additionally, Achimota School, which faced defeat at the hands of St. Augustine’s in the previous year, made an impressive comeback.

Other schools that made a new entrance into the quarter-finals include Wesley Grammar School, St. Louis, Girls’, who surprised everyone by ousting last year’s finalist, Adisadel College.

St. John’s School, Yilo Krobo SHS, and G.S.T.S. also secured their places adding further excitement to the competition.

On the other hand, the reigning champions, Presec Legon, and the 2022 first runners-up, Prempeh College, managed to maintain their positions as seeded schools.

The 2021 finalists, Keta SHTS, demonstrated their strength as tough opponents by winning their one-eighth contest with an impressive 70 points – marking the highest score achieved in the competition thus far.

The quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place from Sunday, October 15 to October 17.

The upcoming quarterfinal matches promise intense competition, with only nine schools ultimately advancing to the semi-finals, which are slated for October 19.

Below is the list of the seeded schools:

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The Central Regional School who have been known for their good performances on NSMQ lost to Eastern Region’s Mpraeso SHS.

Mpraeso SHS showed their might when they took their revenge against the 2022 quarter-finalists who kicked them out of the contest last year.

The Eastern Region school dominated round one with 26 points, while their competitors National and Aggrey Memorial Zion, secured 19 and 18 points respectively.

Ghana National showed potential when they nearly closed the gap at the end of round two with 27 points while Mpraeso secured 29.

KNUST SHS

It’s getting tough for NATIONAL even after Round 2, but the battle is the Lord’s. They’re still surging and pushing “4 more.”

Nana-nom nie. #NSMQ2023 #NSMQ30 #Primetime #NSMQOneEighth pic.twitter.com/KW0pGdzfhF

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 11, 2023

Round 3’s problem of the day proved challenging with Mpraeso and Ghana National scoring two each against Aggrey Memorial Zion’s zilch.

However, Mpraeso challenged the score given to them in that round.

After their protest, their “Problem of the Day” answer was reviewed and they were awarded a perfect score of 10 instead of the 2 that was earlier given.

Mpraeso SHS ended the contest winning their match with 43 points. Ghana National lost with 39 points and Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS followed with 25 points.

KNUST SHS

End of Contest;

Mpraeso SHS: 43pts
Ghana National College: 39pts
Aggrey Memorial Zion SHS: 25pts

MPRAESO sweeps both NATIONAL and AGGREY back to the shores of Cape Coast.#NSMQ2023 #NSMQ30 #Primetime #NSMQOneEighth pic.twitter.com/YuGlCYWxTt

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 11, 2023

The Eastern Region School will meet Wesley Girls SHS and Bishop Herman College for the quarter-finals.

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As the curtains were lifted on this much-awaited school quiz competition on Friday, a total of 27 schools converged to embark on the journey of the national championship race.

These participating schools, brimming with enthusiasm and determination, had prepared diligently for this moment.

The battleground for the intellectual showdown was none other than the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

The first clash featured Anlo SHS, Nkoranza SHTS, and Bompe SHS. In the initial round, Nkoranza SHTS seized the lead, amassing an impressive score, while Anlo SHS and Bompe SHS found themselves trailing behind.

Anlo SHS emerged victorious with a remarkable 48 points.

However, as the competition progressed, Anlo SHS showcased unwavering determination and remarkable brilliance, steadily bridging the gap and surpassing Bompe SHS. Ultimately, Anlo SHS emerged victorious with a remarkable 48 points, while Nkoranza SHTS and Bompe SHS secured 32 and 30 points, respectively.

In another fierce battle, Holy Child School, Wesley Grammar School, and St. Andrews SHS took the spotlight. Holy Child School dominated the initial rounds, accumulating a commanding lead over their competitors, Wesley Grammar School and St. Andrews SHS.

But the competition took an unexpected turn in the third round when Wesley Grammar School made a spirited comeback.

Wesley Grammar School emerged victorious with 46 points. With dedication and hard work, Wesley Grammar School emerged victorious with 46 points, while Holy Child School and St. Andrews SHS secured 43 and 18 points, respectively.

As the sun brightens in the sky, Kumasi Wesley Girls High School, Northern School of Business, and Aduman SHS battled it out in the preliminary stage.

Kumasi Wesley Girls and Northern School of Business started strong, securing the same points in the first round, leaving Aduman SHS trailing behind. The competition intensified as these schools vied for the coveted one-eighth slot.

Kumasi Wesley Girls SHS earned their place in the one-eighth stage with an impressive 42 points

At the conclusion of the contest, Kumasi Wesley Girls SHS earned their place in the one-eighth stage with an impressive 42 points, while Northern School of Business and Aduman SHS secured 35 and 23 points, respectively.

The fourth contest witnessed a clash between Sogakope SHS, Amaniampong SHS, and Krachi SHS. Amaniampong SHS dominated the first round, leaving its competitors behind.

They maintained their lead in the subsequent rounds, ultimately securing a place in the one-eighth stage with a total of 37 points. Sogakope SHS and Krachi SHS earned 28 and 19 points, respectively.

Amaniampong SHS maintained their lead in the subsequent rounds, ultimately securing a place in the one-eighth stage with a total of 37 points

University Practice SHS faced off against Ejisuman SHS and Okomfo Anokye SHS in a heated competition. University Practice SHS took control from the outset, widening the gap with each passing round.

At the conclusion of the contest, University Practice SHS emerged victorious with an impressive 49 points, while Ejisuman SHS and Okomfo Anokye SHS secured 26 and 23 points, respectively.

University Practice SHS emerged victorious with an impressive 49 points.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, another intense battle unfolded. St. Mary’s Seminary SHS clashed with Winneba SHS and T.I. AMASS, Ekumfi, all vying for a spot in the one-eighth stage. Winneba SHS surged ahead with a commanding lead in the first two rounds.

The competition grew more intense, and Winneba SHS secured their place in the one-eighth stage with a remarkable 42 points, leaving St. Mary’s Seminary SHS with 14 points and T.I. AMASS, Ekumfi, with 20 points.

Winneba SHS secured their place in the one-eighth stage with a remarkable 42 points

In the seventh contest, Sekondi College, St Catherine SHS, and Nsutaman Catholic SHS battled for the one-eighth slot.

St Catherine SHS demonstrated their academic prowess, dominating the first three stages with a whopping score.

At the conclusion of the contest, St Catherine SHS emerged victorious with 47 points, while Nsutaman Catholic SHS and Sekondi College secured 25 and 22 points, respectively.

St Catherine SHS emerged victorious with 47 points.

The final two contests featured Labone SHS, St John’s School and Sunyani SHS compete against each other as Nifa SHS, Armed Forces SHTS, and Oda SHS also battled it out for the one-eight slot.

St John’s School led in the first round, but Labone SHS fought back fiercely in the second round. However, St John’s School made a decisive comeback in the later rounds, securing their place in the one-eighth stage with 51 points.

Labone SHS and Sunyani SHS earned 46 and 38 points, respectively.

St John’s School made a decisive comeback in the later rounds, securing their place in the one-eighth stage with 51 points.

In the contest between Nifa SHS, Armed Forces SHTS, and Oda SHS, the competition remained tight throughout. Nifa SHS secured their spot in the one-eighth stage with 34 points, while Armed Forces SHTS and Oda SHS garnered 30 and 25 points, respectively.

Nifa SHS secured their spot in the one-eighth stage with 34 points.

Day two of the preliminary stage competition is scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023. Get ready for another extraordinary display of knowledge and expertise, as the 2023 NSMQ National Championship guarantees an unforgettable experience filled with anticipation, suspense, and remarkable intellectual brilliance.

The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Goil PLC.

The broadcast of the National Science and Maths Quiz on JoyNews and Joy Prime is supported by Vitamilk, NASCO, German Ozone Medical Center, Royal Foam, Jamaa Soap, Heritage Christian College, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Chopbox Technologies, Sintex Tank, DBS, Built Financial Technologies, Beta Malt, and Family Health University College.

The school was beaten fair and square by Wesley Grammar SHS with a narrow point of 3.

In a close contest, Wesley Grammar garnered 46 points against Holy Child’s 43 points.

HOLICO led through the first and second rounds of the contest but were taken by surprise after Wesley Grammar gave them a good run for their money in the third round.

In 2022, Holy Child School exited the competition after losing out to Kumasi Secondary Technical School in a tie-breaker

In the first round of the contest Holy Child School led with 8 points, but the speed race proved tough.

The girls from Angel’s Hill seem to have lost touch with the bells as Wesley Grammar kept snatching some speed race questions to inch closer.

All hope is however not lost, as the girls who show “actions and not words” could qualify for the one-eighth stage as one of the top runners-up.

Meanwhile, first-timers St. Andrew’s SHS, a private school, managed to get 18 points at the end of the contest.

The students are promising a better performance should they qualify for the national tournament next year.

The contestants who are sophomores say their experience on the national stage gives them a fair idea of what to expect.

Three schools, Anlo SHS, Nkoranza SHS, and Bompe SHS, gathered under the gleaming lights, their minds sharp and aspirations high.

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the competition kicked off. Nkoranza SHS took an early lead, showcasing their depth of knowledge in both science and mathematics.

The tension in the air was palpable, but Anlo SHS, with their unwavering determination and sheer brilliance, steadily closed the gap.

With every question, Anlo SHS displayed not just intelligence but also teamwork, their synergy evident in every correct answer.

The quiz mistress threw challenging questions their way, testing their understanding of complex scientific theories and intricate mathematical problems.

Anlo SHS met each challenge with enthusiasm and acumen.As the contest progressed, Anlo SHS took the lead, their answers resonating with confidence.

The audience was captivated by their performance, witnessing a remarkable display of intellect and composure.

Nkoranza SHS, although valiant in their efforts, found it difficult to keep up with Anlo’s pace.

In the final moments of the quiz, Anlo SHS stood tall with 48 points, a testament to their dedication and knowledge.

Nkoranza SHS, displaying determination throughout the competition, concluded with 32 points, showcasing their academic prowess as well.

The victory of Anlo SHS echoed through the halls of the Sarah Mensah Auditorium, a triumph celebrated not just by the school but by everyone present.

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The highly-anticipated school quiz competition is making a triumphant comeback, with participating schools from all corners of the nation gearing up for the showdown in this year’s national championship race.

A staggering 147 schools have thrown their hats into the ring, all vying for the coveted trophy and the ultimate bragging rights.

Among this impressive roster, 27 schools have already secured their positions in the one-eighth stage of the national championship race.

Now, the excitement and emotions are set to soar as 117 schools diligently prepare to kickstart the long-awaited competition in the preliminary stage.

In ensuring a level playing field, great care was taken in the selection of schools competing against each other in the prelims, with each group carefully curated from pots labelled A, B, and C.

The epicenter of this intellectual battle is none other than the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where all participating schools have converged with eager anticipation.

Circle your calendars for the thrilling preliminary showdown scheduled to run from Friday, October 6 to Monday, October 9, 2023. From there, the victorious schools will advance to the one-eighth stage of the national championship race.

Following the one-eighth stage, the triumphant schools will continue their quest in the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the competition, all hosted on the prestigious KNUST campus.

The grand finale of the national championship will then culminate at the renowned National Theater, Accra on Tuesday, October 24.

Prepare for an exceptional showcase of knowledge and skill, as the 2023 NSMQ National Championship promises to be an unforgettable event, brimming with excitement, drama, and exceptional intellectual prowess.

The 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Goil PLC.

The broadcast of the National Science and Maths Quiz on JoyNews and Joy Prime is supported by Vitamilk, NASCO, German Ozone Medical Center, Royal Foam, Jamaa Soap, Heritage Christian College, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Chopbox Technologies, Sintex Tank, DBS, Built Financial Technologies, Beta Malt, and Family Health University College.

Below are the schools contesting against each other in the preliminary stage of the national championship race.

The launch forms part of the 30th anniversary celebration since the inception of the programme in 1993.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Conference Hall in Accra.

The total number of schools contesting for the coveted trophy and the bragging rights in this year’s national championship race is 147.

Out of the total number, 27 schools have already succeeded in participating in the one-eighth stage of the national championship with 117 schools participating in the preliminary stage.

Happy August!

As we enter a new month, the Thirtieth Anniversary edition of the NSMQ draws ever closer.

Here's a recap of the participating schools, starting with the 27 Seeded Schools.#NSMQ30 #NSMQ2023 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/xkKZIZOYUb

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) August 1, 2023

The remaining seven are private schools that were unveiled during the launch as part of the participating schools in the national championship race.

The schools include; Hope College, Louis Rutten SHS, Otoo Memorial SHS, Regentropfen SHS, Sonrise Christian High School, St Andrews SHS and Wallahs Academy.

Also, the schools that would participate in the prelims were placed in three pots namely; Pot A, B and C with a total number of 39 schools in each pot.

It's the time of the year again!
Tomorrow, the stage will be set for the #NSMQ2023 National Championship, with the balloting exercise.

A school from Pot A will compete against a school from Pots B and C. Don’t miss it!
Which contests can you predict?#NSMQ30 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/d7K9ZL6GSP

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) September 25, 2023

Speaking during the ceremony, the Managing Director of Primetime Limited, Nana Akua Aboagyewaa Mensa-Bonsu congratulated all the schools who have battled fiercely to participate in the national championship.

She was optimistic that, the schools would do well in the competition and put in all their effort to clinch the trophy.

“We wish all the participating teams the very best as they prepare to display their quick-thinking skills, knowledge and brilliance on the NSMQ stage” she said.

She also welcomed the seven private schools who have joined the competition for the first time, expressing hope that they will love the experience and become an integral part of the programme in the subsequent years.

Mrs Mensa-Bonsu noted that, the importance of the launch and the celebration was to recognise and appreciate their stakeholders.

“To all our sponsors old and new, we are grateful for the unravelling support you have given to us over the years. Our sincere appreciation goes to our main sponsors – the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education for all the support you have given us for three decades, we are immensely grateful.

We give applause to our main sponsors over the years, Unilever Ghana Limited for bringing the NSMQ to life as a brilliant science and maths quiz and for coming back as a supporting sponsor for the 30^th anniversary edition,” she stated.

She thanked Guinness Ghana Bureau, GETFund and the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) for standing in the gap in a time of great need and “keeping the torch blazing.”

Mrs Mensa-Bonsu expressed gratitude to President Akufo-Addo for his support to the programme through the Free SHS Secretariat of the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service.

She also thanked President Akufo-Addo for his personal invitation to congratulate the NSMQ champions at the Jubilee House since 2017.

She acknowledged the participation of GOIL PLC, JoyNews, Absa Bank, Prudential Life Insurance among others for being with the programme for several years and for their long-standing commitment to the NSMQ and Primetime Ltd.

The Primetime Ltd Managing Director also thanked her outfit for their immense contribution to the success of the programme over the past years.

“The team of consultants and quiz mistress and all crew members of the NSMQ, we’ve all been working very hard this many months in preparation for NSMQ 2023 and we will deliver,” she said.

She noted that, while the NSMQ celebrates its triumphs over the past 30 years, it acknowledges the many difficulties they have had, mostly financial difficulties.

“Successfully running a competition, the size and scope of the NSMQ is no new feet and requires immense logistic and financial support. We have shown that even Covid-19 could not stop us.

“However, financial distress would certainly undo the great work that we have done these past three decades,” she added.

Mrs Mensa-Bonsu clarified that, there are still many opportunities ahead, emphasising her confidence that if they apply the same dedication, devotion and commitment to the course they have had over the past 30 years, the NSMQ will continue to grow and succeed.

The preliminary stage competition is scheduled from Friday, October 6, to Monday, October 9, 2023.

The die is cast. The contests are set. Which contest are you looking forward to? #NSMQ30 #NSMQ2023 #Primetime pic.twitter.com/FHJRrkw1xg

— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) September 27, 2023

The schools competing in the preliminary rounds for the one-eighth slot were selected from each of the three pots (Pot A, B and C).