Auditorium 900—October 19, 2024
Accra Academy entered the One-eighth Stage of the 2024 National Science & Maths Quiz as a seeded school, having reached the Quarter-final Stage the previous year. The "Bleoo Boys," determined to surpass last year’s performance, were set against two formidable opponents: Oyoko Methodist SHS and St. Joseph Seminary SHS.
At the end of the contest, the "Bleoo Boys" ultimately emerged victorious with 45 points, securing their advancement to the Quarter-final Stage.
Why not?! Bleoo into the Quarter-Final
After Round One, Oyoko Methodist SHS took the lead by answering five questions correctly, earning 15 points. Accra Academy followed closely with 13 points, while St. Joseph Seminary SHS scored six.
Accra Academy seized the opportunity to prove its strength by answering four questions correctly in the Prudential Life Speed Race round, bringing its points to 20. Oyoko Methodist SHS relinquished their early lead, following with 17 points, while St. Joseph Seminary SHS, managed eight points.
Not quite the day for Oyoko Methodist SHS
In the "Problem of the Day," each school performed well: Accra Academy scored six points, Oyoko Methodist SHS earned five, and St. Joseph Seminary SHS achieved seven points. Despite St. Joseph Seminary’s strong showing, Accra Academy managed to maintain its lead at this stage.
During the Jupay True or False round, Accra Academy and St. Joseph Seminary SHS missed one of their eight questions, while Oyoko Methodist SHS missed two. Accra Academy then extended their lead to 39 points, solidifying their strong position ahead of the final round—the Goil Riddle Bonanza—where, in addition to points, cash prizes are typically awarded.
Job done. Amen!
Accra Academy secured their spot in the Quarter-final Stage of the 2024 National Science & Maths Quiz after answering two riddles correctly. Although they did not win the Goil Riddle Bonanza Award, their performance was enough to ensure their progression to the next round.
The End-of-Contest scores stood as follows:
Round One General Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Accra Academy: 13 Points
Oyoko Methodist SHS: 15 points
St. Joseph Seminary SHS: 06 points
Round Two (Prudential Life Speed Race)
Accra Academy: 20 Points
Oyoko Methodist SHS: 17 Points
St. Joseph Seminary SHS: 08 points
Round Three (Problem of the Day)
Accra Academy: +6 26 Points
Oyoko Methodist SHS: +5 22 Points
St. Joseph Seminary SHS: +7 15 Points
Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)
Accra Academy: 39 Points
Oyoko Methodist SHS: 32 points
St. Joseph Seminary SHS: 28 points
Round Five ( GOIL Riddle Bonanza)
Accra Academy: 45 Points
Oyoko Methodist SHS: 36 points
St. Joseph Seminary SHS: 28 Points
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