St. Monica's Wins Spot in Ghana's Science Quiz Finals
An all-girls school in Ghana just secured their place in the National Science and Maths Quiz finals after a nail-biting three-point victory. The competition showcases young women excelling in STEM across the country.
St. Monica's Secondary High School held their breath as the final scores came in, winning by just three points to advance in Ghana's biggest academic competition.
The all-girls school finished with 40 points against rival Amenfiman SHS's 37 points at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminaries. Tema Methodist Day SHS came third with 15 points in the contest held at the SMS Auditorium.
The match saw the lead change hands early on. Amenfiman jumped ahead in the first round with 17 points while St. Monica's trailed at 12 points.
But St. Monica's came roaring back in Round Two, taking the lead with 21 points. Their momentum continued when they earned 6 points in the Problem of the Day challenge compared to Amenfiman's 2 points.
By Round Three, St. Monica's had built a comfortable cushion with 27 points total. Amenfiman fought back hard in the final True or False round, scoring 19 points to St. Monica's 13, but it wasn't quite enough to overtake them.
The victory sends St. Monica's to the One-Eighth Stage of the competition, keeping their championship dreams alive.
The Ripple Effect
The National Science and Maths Quiz has become more than just a test of knowledge in Ghana. It's turned into a celebration of academic excellence that captivates the entire nation, with students becoming household names and inspiring younger kids to pursue science and math.
St. Monica's success adds to a growing trend of girls' schools proving their strength in STEM subjects. Their performance sends a powerful message to young women across Ghana that they belong in science and math classrooms.
The quiz also brings communities together, with schools, families, and entire regions rallying behind their teams. This year's competition has already featured several dramatic comebacks and upsets, each one showing different students that hard work and preparation can triumph.
For the students at St. Monica's, months of practice and study just paid off in the biggest way possible.
Based on reporting by Myjoyonline Ghana
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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