CNC Auditorium, October 21, 2024
St. Peter’s SHS has secured a seat in the Quarter-final Stage of the 2024 National Science & Maths Quiz, after defeating Krobo Girls’ SHS and Anglican SHS, Kumasi with a total of 35 points.
At the beginning of the contest, the Quiz Mistress, Dr Anita Oppong, asked the contestants about their expectations. Krobo Girls’ SHS, who qualified as a top runner-up, expressed their gratitude: “We’re grateful to God for bringing us back. The scene between David and Goliath will repeat itself today.”
St. Peter’s SHS responded confidently: “Today, God is going to honour the fruit of our labour.” Anglican SHS, a seeded school, simply stated: “Expect nothing but the best.”
Round One saw a strong start from St. Peter’s SHS, who answered four questions correctly and added three bonus points, putting them in the lead with 15 points. Krobo Girls’ SHS followed closely with 11 points, while Anglican SHS secured nine points.
In Round Two, the 'Prudential Life Insurance Speed Race', Krobo Girls’ SHS surged ahead, momentarily overtaking St. Peter’s with 13 points. However, St. Peter’s struggled to maintain momentum due to incorrect answers, dropping their score to 13 points, while Anglican SHS trailed behind with eight points.
During the 'Problem of the Day round', St. Peter’s SHS made a strong start, applying the correct formula and providing the right answer for the first question. However, they faltered on the third question, ending the round with six points. Anglican SHS partially solved the problem, earning four points, while Krobo Girls’ SHS struggled, managing only one point due to an incorrect formula.
By the end of the 'Jupay Money Transfer True / False round', St. Peter’s SHS had increased their score, with Anglican SHS reaching 13 points, and Krobo Girls’ SHS accumulating seven points. At this stage, the competition remained intense, with all three schools still in contention for the win.
In the final round, the ‘GOIL Riddle Bonanza’, St. Peter’s SHS sealed their victory by answering two riddles correctly, finishing with 35 points. Anglican SHS answered one riddle, ending with 28 points, which resulted in the loss of their seeded position. Krobo Girls’ SHS earned one point in the final round, earning a total of 26 points.
Round-by-Round Scores for this contest stood as follows:
Round One General Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Krobo Girls’ SHS 11
St. Peter’s SHS 15
Anglican SHS, Kumasi 08
Round Two (Prudential Life Insurance Speed Race)
Krobo Girls’ SHS 15
Anglican SHS, Kumasi 08
St. Peter’s SHS 13
Round Three (Problem of the Day)
Krobo Girls’ SHS +1 16
Anglican SHS, Kumasi +4 12
St. Peter’s SHS +6 19
Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)
Krobo Girls’ SHS 23
Anglican SHS, Kumasi 25
St. Peter’s SHS 29
Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)
Krobo Girls’ SHS 26
Anglican SHS, Kumasi 28
St. Peter’s SHS 35
The National Science & Maths Quiz is produced by Primetime Limited and proudly sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, in partnership with GOIL PLC, and supported by Joy News, Pepsodent, Jupay Money Transfer, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Beta Malt, ALX, KIVO, Bel Beverages, Flora Tissues, Coronation Insurance, Accra College of Medicine, University of Mines & Technology (UMaT), Academic City University College, PMMC Jewellery, GTP, CHASS, YFM and Girlmark Foundation.