NSMQ 2024: Anticipation Peaks as Cape Coast Hosts Thrilling Academic Showdown
EDUCATION NEWS TODAY
The atmosphere is electric as the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) returns, sparking excitement, suspense, and intensity among schools and spectators alike. The competition, which has become a significant event in Ghana’s educational calendar, officially kicked off on Tuesday, October 1, at the GNAT Hall. With 157 schools battling for the coveted trophy and national bragging rights, the stakes are higher than ever.
This year’s edition is set to be particularly thrilling, as 27 schools have already secured their places in the one-eighth stage of the championship, while the remaining 130 schools prepare to prove their intellectual might in the preliminary rounds. The quiz, renowned for its rigorous questioning and fierce competition, brings together some of the brightest students from across the nation, each school aiming to claim the top spot in what has become a tradition of academic excellence.
The preliminary stage will see these 130 schools compete head-to-head, with the process designed to ensure fairness and transparency. During the balloting stage, careful measures were taken to categorize the schools into groups based on their strengths, with the teams being drawn from pots labeled A, B, and C. This method ensures a balanced and competitive field, allowing every school an equal chance at advancing to the next stage.
The city of Cape Coast, located in the Central Region of Ghana, is hosting the event, which is known for showcasing the intellectual prowess of young students. The preliminary rounds are scheduled to take place from Monday, October 14, to Thursday, October 17, 2024. Only the top-performing schools from this stage will advance to the one-eighth round, bringing them one step closer to the ultimate prize.
Following the preliminary stage, the competition will intensify as the schools that qualify move on to the one-eighth stage. From there, successful schools will proceed to the quarter-finals and then to the semi-finals, which will be held at the prestigious SGS Auditorium. The culmination of this intense academic competition will be the grand finale, hosted at the New Education Centre (NEC), where the best of the best will be crowned champions.
This year’s NSMQ promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with high-stakes drama, nail-biting moments, and extraordinary displays of knowledge and skill. Each year, the NSMQ grows in popularity, drawing viewers from across the country and even internationally, all eager to witness Ghana’s young intellectuals battle it out for the championship.
Produced by Primetime Limited, the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz is sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with GOIL PLC. It is further supported by major brands like Pepsodent, Jupay, and Prudential Life Insurance Ghana. Additionally, the competition enjoys broadcast support from JoyNews, with backing from sponsors such as NASCO, VitaMilk, Virtual Security Africa, Ace Medical Insurance, Built Financial Technologies, DBS Roofing, Sintex Tanks, Family Health Medical School, Chopbox Technologies, and Action Secondary Technical School.
As the 2024 NSMQ unfolds, all eyes are on Cape Coast, and the competition promises to deliver yet another thrilling chapter in the history of Ghanaian academic excellence.
