Tema Methodist SHS made their debut appearance today at the National Science & Maths Quiz Preliminary Stage, competing against Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS and Our Lady of Mercy SHS. As first-time competitors on the NSMQ National Championship stage, contestants from Tema Methodist SHS exhibited true showmanship and teamwork, securing their place in the One-eighth Stage of this year’s National Championship.
Tema Methodist SHS breezed through the first round with a 19-point lead. The intensity of the competition could be felt in the room during the third round, as the contestants raced against time to solve the Problem of the Day.
Our Lady of Mercy SHS provided stiff competition for the NSMQ National Championship first-timers – Tema Methodist SHS – as they tied in round three and four of the competition. However, Tema Methodist SHS emerged victorious with 39 points at the end of the contest.
Our Lady of Mercy SHS, by virtue of emerging the top runner-up of the first two contests, got the opportunity to participate in the last contest, where they emerged winners. Read their victorious story here: https://nsmq.com.gh/2020/09/08/olam-makes-a-beautiful-comeback-after-tragic-loss/
Below is the breakdown of the second Preliminary Stage contest:
Round One – General questions on chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics
Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS – 11
Our Lady of Mercy SHS – 16
Tema Methodist SHS – 19
Round Two – The Speed Race
Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS – 11
Our Lady of Mercy SHS – 17
Tema Methodist SHS – 19
Round Three – Problem of the Day
Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS – 15
Our Lady of Mercy SHS – 23
Tema Methodist SHS – 23
Round Four – True or False
Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS – 22
Our Lady of Mercy SHS – 33
Tema Methodist SHS – 33
Round Five – Riddles
Holy Trinity Cathedral SHS – 22
Our Lady of Mercy SHS – 36
Tema Methodist SHS – 39
The National Science & Maths and Quiz and Science Festival is sponsored by the Ghana Education Service in partnership with Absa Bank Ghana Limited and supported by Joy News, Prudential Life Insurance, Goil, Airtel Tigo, Dano Milk, Academic City, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City, Central University, GTP, Adansi Travels, Medifem Multi-specialist Hospital and Fertility Centre, Third Eyecare Vision Centre and YFM.
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