The heat is officially on in the Volta Region as the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz regional qualifiers picked up steam on Tuesday, July 22. The second day of contests served drama, excitement, and fierce academic battles as students competed with everything on the line, a chance to make it to the national stage.

In Contest 4, St. Paul’s SHS, Denu made their intentions clear from the start, dominating the round with an impressive 57 points. Their performance left no doubt, brushing aside Agotime SHS (25 points) and Battor SHS (22 points). It was a clear-cut victory that showed just how prepared St. Paul’s is for this year’s competition.

Contest 5 brought a nail-biting showdown between Tsito SHS and St. Catherine Girls’ SHS. The two schools were neck and neck all through, but Tsito managed to edge it with 38 points, narrowly beating St. Catherine Girls’ who ended with 36 points. Peki SHS couldn’t quite catch up and finished with 17 points, but the fight between the top two had everyone at the edge of their seats.

Hohoe E.P. SHS completely stole the spotlight in Contest 6 with a commanding performance. They racked up 65 points, comfortably ahead of Battor SHS (28 points) and Akatsi SHS (25 points). It was a statement win that firmly places Hohoe E.P. as one of the top teams to watch from the region.

Closing out the day was Contest 7, where Awudome SHS secured their spot with a solid 48 points. St. Catherine Girls’ SHS, making their second appearance of the day, once again showed resilience, scoring 41 points but narrowly missing out on qualification. Keta Business College managed 18 points in a round that showcased Awudome’s depth and determination.

From nail-biting finishes to dominant wins, Day 2 of the Volta Regional Qualifiers had it all. The atmosphere was electric, the competition fierce, and the passion unmatched. As more schools prepare to take their turn, one thing is certain, the road to the NSMQ national stage is not for the faint-hearted.

Stay tuned as the battle for brilliance continues.

Ejisuman Senior High School and Nsutaman Catholic SHS have both booked spots at the 2025 NSMQ national championship after a thrilling contest in the Ashanti Regional Qualifiers.

Ejisuman SHS secured a well-deserved victory with an impressive 46 points, while Nsutaman Catholic SHS, although finishing second, earned qualification after posting a strong 41 points, enough to advance to both zonal championship and nationals. Mansoman SHS followed with 32 points, while Barekese SHS placed fourth with 25 points.

This marks a significant comeback for Ejisuman SHS, who competed in the 2024 national championship but exited at the preliminary stage after losing to Archbishop Porter Girls’ SHS.

For Nsutaman Catholic SHS, the qualification ends a long wait since their last appearance at the national level in 2019.

The school has consistently participated in the regional qualifiers but narrowly missed out on national qualification in 2021 and 2023, including a tiebreaker loss as a runner-up in 2021.

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Prempeh College has emerged as the champions of the 2025 Luv FM High School Debate, defeating Kumasi High School in a thrilling grand finale that captivated audiences across the Ashanti Region and beyond.

Debating the motion, “Politicians are more corrupt than civil servants,” both schools delivered compelling arguments, showcasing deep research, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking.

Ultimately, Prempeh College won the day with a final score of 231 points (50.22%), narrowly edging past Kumasi High School, who secured 229 points (49.78%). The victory came by majority decision, with 2 out of 3 judges awarding the contest to Prempeh College.

Organized by Luv FM, a member of the Multimedia Group Limited, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the debate provided a powerful platform for young intellectuals to engage on pressing societal issues. This year’s motion stirred thought-provoking discussion around ethics, governance, and public service in Ghana.

The final was a display of high-level debating, with both schools receiving commendation for their eloquence, structure, and analytical depth. However, Prempeh College’s refined delivery and ability to effectively rebut key points proved decisive in the eyes of the judges.

Their victory adds to their distinguished record in academic and extracurricular excellence, further cementing their reputation as a powerhouse in student leadership and discourse.

The 2025 Luv FM High School Debate received support from several corporate sponsors, media partners, and educational institutions, underscoring the importance of youth development and civic education in Ghana.