Awudome SHS Qualifies for the One-Eighth Stage in a Fierce Contest

Auditorium 900 – October 21, 2025

The heat was on at Auditorium 900 as three determined schools, Vakpo SHS, Awudome SHS, and Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS clashed in a thrilling battle of wits, speed, and strategy in the second day of the contest of the National Science & Maths Quiz National Championship. From the very first bell, tension filled the air, and supporters were glued to their seats, eager to see how the contest would unfold.

The Round One kicked off with all three schools showing promise. Calm but confident, the contestants tackled each question presented by the quiz mistress. At the end of the round, Awudome SHS surged ahead with 19 points, leaving Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS at 10 points, while Vakpo SHS closed the round with eight points.

Round Two, the 'Trustur AI Speed Race,' saw Awudome SHS take the lead. Their contestants answered quickly and accurately, widening their advantage. Vakpo SHS struggled to keep up. By the end of the round, Awudome SHS had 33 points, Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS 14, and Vakpo SHS trailed behind with eight points.

Round Three, the “Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star”, brought the “Problem of the Day,” a high-stakes moment demanding deep thinking and teamwork. Vakpo SHS, in a surprising twist, rose to the occasion and scored four points, edging past Awudome SHS, who followed with three points. Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS struggled in this round, securing only one point out of 10.

Before the start of Round Four, the “Jupay Money Transfer True/False” round, Awudome SHS made a tactical substitution, bringing in Lynus to replace Maxwell. The round unfolded at a relaxed pace compared to the previous high-octane segments, but Awudome SHS remained unshaken. With consistent responses, they maintained their dominance, finishing the round with 43 points. Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS improved their tally to 22 points, while Vakpo SHS edged forward to 13 points.

As the contest neared its end, the final round, the 'GOIL Riddle Bonanza,' kept the audience tense, eyes fixed on the stage. Each school pushed for a last set of points, but Awudome SHS had already built a strong lead. When the final riddle was answered, Awudome SHS stood tall with 46 points, sealing their qualification to the One-Eighth Stage. Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS finished with 28 points, and Vakpo SHS bowed out with 13 points.

The Round-by-Round Scores for this contest stood as follows:

Round One General Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)

Vakpo SHS:  08points

 Awudome SHS:  19 points

Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS:  10 points

Round Two (Trustur AI Speed Race)

Vakpo SHS: 08points

Awudome SHS: 33points

Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS: 14points

Round Three Prudential Life Insurance NSMQ Star (Problem of the Day)

Vakpo SHS: +04  12points

Awudome SHS: +03  36points

Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS: +01  15points

Round Four (Jupay Money Transfer True/False)                         

Vakpo SHS: 13points

Awudome SHS: 43points

Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS: 22points

Round Five (GOIL Riddle Bonanza)                    

Vakpo SHS: 13points

Awudome SHS: 46points

Akumfi Ameyaw SHTS: 28points

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 MoMo, Joy News, Pepsodent, Prudential life insurance, Trustur AI, Jupay Money Transfer, Kivo Gari, Bel Beverages, Coronation Insurance, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College, and GTP.