Cape Coast has come alive with the arrival of schools participating in the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2024. This marks the first time the historic city will host the National Championship, and as the competing schools set foot on the grounds, the air is thick with both anticipation and excitement.
Some students from Zion College arriving at UCC campus.
A total of 126 schools are competing at the Preliminary Stage, with some already having arrived and more on their way. An additional 31 seeded schools will join the contest at the One-eighth Stage. The mood among the students and coordinators was palpable as they alighted from their buses, with the energy ranging from joy to a nervous tension that is expected in such a prestigious competition. For many, this is more than just another contest; it is an opportunity to make history. As the students spotted some of their competitors, a competitive spark ignited.
Accra Girls' SHS ready for action
Other schools competing at the National Championship for the first time are equally excited, eager to test their knowledge on such a grand stage. One could see the joy on their faces as they looked around, soaking in the atmosphere of Cape Coast—an atmosphere that, while calm and serene, carries the weight of a long-standing academic tradition.
The anticipation of what Cape Coast has to offer is reflected in the conversations buzzing among the students. Some are thrilled to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage, while others are mentally preparing for the academic challenge that lies ahead. Regardless, spirits are high, and the schools are ready to face each other in what promises to be an exhilarating competition.
All the way from the Northern Region, Tolon SHS are poised to make it to the next stage
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