Day 1: A Thrilling Start to the National Investment Quiz 2025
The National Investment Quiz 2025 commenced today at the prestigious Commonwealth Hall Auditorium with a vibrant display of confidence, intelligence, and school spirit. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as students, coaches, and supporters gathered for what proved to be a remarkable opening to this year’s competition. Day 1 featured two highly competitive contests in the preliminary stage, setting a strong standard for the days ahead.
Contest 1
Quiz Master: Mr. Mark Tsapoli
The first contest brought together Ola Girls Senior High, Adonten Senior High School, and Kumasi High School. These schools tackled five comprehensive rounds designed to test the depth and breadth of their financial competence.
- Round One: General Financial Knowledge Contestants demonstrated strong foundational understanding with impressive speed.
- Round Two: Case Study Analysis Teams showcased analytical abilities by dissecting real-life financial scenarios.
- Round Three: Stock Simulation Trading An exhilarating segment where rapid decision-making and strategy were essential.
- Round Four: Advisory and Wealth Strategy Contestants assumed the role of financial advisors to assess risk and predict returns.
- Round Five: True or False and Riddles A final test of quick thinking and mental agility.
Final Scores
| School | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kumasi High School | 73.00 | Winner |
| Adonten SHS | 71.00 | Qualified |
| Ola Girls SHS | 61.75 | Pending |
Contest 2
Quiz Master: Mr. Godwin Odoom
The momentum continued into the second contest featuring Corpus Christi School, Apam Senior High School, and West Africa Senior High School (WASS). Each team navigated the same five challenging rounds, consistently delivering thoughtful responses and sharp analysis.
Teams performed strongly across the board, particularly in the advisory rounds. The virtual stock simulation once again captivated the audience, and the final riddles kept the hall on the edge of their seats.
Final Scores
| School | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|
| West Africa SHS | 91.00 | Winner |
| Corpus Christi School | 68.50 | Qualified |
| Apam SHS | 56.00 | Eliminated |
Note: Apam SHS has ended their run. Ola SHS (from Contest 1) must wait for Wednesday’s results to see if they qualify as a high-scoring losing school.
As the first day of the National Investment Quiz 2025 concluded, one thing was evident: the students brought not only knowledge but passion, discipline, and commitment to excellence. Their performances highlighted the growing importance of financial literacy and revealed a promising future for Ghana’s young financial thinkers.
With such an impressive start, the upcoming contests are expected to be even more competitive, insightful, and inspiring as the journey to the championship continues.
