The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) 2024 promises to be another thrilling edition, with senior high schools across the nation competing for the prestigious title. This year’s competition will feature a well-organized schedule of activities leading up to the grand finale. The event has been planned to ensure smooth transitions between each stage, providing a fair and competitive environment for all participating schools.
Below is a breakdown of the official NSMQ 2024 schedule:
NSMQ 2024 schedule of activity, date, time & venue
| Activity | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launching | Oct. 1 | 3:00 PM | GNAT Hall, Accra |
| Arrival of Sch. | Oct. 11 & 12 | 9:00 AM | Superannuation Hall |
| Orientation for Sch. | Oct. 12 & 13 | 10:30 AM | Superannuation Hall |
| Forum for Teachers | Oct. 13 | 2:00 PM | Zoom (Online) |
| Dry Run | Oct. 13 | 5:00 PM | Production Venues |
| Prelims | Oct. 14 – 17 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | SGS, CNC & Audi. 900 |
| Arrival of 31 Seeded Sch. | Oct. 17 | 9:00 AM | Superannuation Hall |
| Balloting (1/8th Stage) | Oct. 17 | 6:00 PM | SGS Audi. |
| 1/8th Stage | Oct. 19 – 21 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | SGS, CNC & Audi. 900 |
| Quarter-finals | Oct. 23 – 25 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | SGS Audi. |
| Semi-finals | Oct. 27 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | SGS Audi. |
| Grand Finale | Oct. 30 | 2:00 PM | New Education Centre (NEC) |
Key Highlights of the Schedule
- Launch of NSMQ 2024: The official launch took place on October 1, 2024, at the GNAT Hall, Accra, marking the beginning of another season of intense competition.
- Arrival of Schools and Orientation: From October 11 to October 13, participating schools will arrive and undergo orientation at the Superannuation Hall. This will help teams acclimatize to the competition environment.
- Preliminary Stage: The preliminary stage, scheduled from October 14 to October 17, will see schools competing in various contests to secure a spot in the next stage. These contests will take place at SGS, CNC, and Auditorium 900.
- One-Eighth Stage: Schools advancing from the preliminaries will join the 31 seeded schools for the one-eighth stage, running from October 19 to October 21, with balloting taking place on October 17. The venue for this stage is SGS Auditorium and other supporting halls.
- Grand Finale: The much-anticipated grand finale is set for October 30, at 2:00 PM, hosted at the New Education Centre (NEC). This final showdown will determine the NSMQ 2024 champions.
This year’s NSMQ schedule ensures a competitive and smooth progression for all stages, from the preliminaries to the grand finale. Fans, teachers, and students alike can look forward to an action-packed month of academic brilliance and excitement as schools battle for supremacy.
Source: GESHub.org
