St Gregory’s College Wins 2023 Science Contest

Cursory:St. Gregory’s College emerged as champions of the 2023 Helmbridge Science Challenge, defeating other prestigious schools. The annual quiz competition promotes academic excellence, teamwork, critical thinking, and sportsmanship among secondary school students. The event emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities in students’ holistic development and was organized by Helmbridge Study Centre, a project of the Educational Co-operation Society.

St. Gregory’s College in Obalende, Lagos, has emerged as the champions of the 2023 Helmbridge Science Challenge, securing a victory over St. Michael’s Anglican Church College in a tense final match. Initially, St. Michael’s Anglican College took the lead in the first round and appeared to have a strong advantage over St. Gregory’s College.

In the third-place match, Sure State School from Ogun State convincingly defeated Government College, Eric Moore, Lagos, to claim the third-place trophy for the first time in the school’s history.The Helmbridge Science Challenge, which began in 1982, is an annual quiz competition among secondary schools in Lagos State.

Its purpose extends beyond recognizing academic excellence, aiming to foster teamwork, critical thinking, the ability to think quickly under pressure, and sportsmanship among secondary school students.

Additionally, the Science Challenge aims to instill a love for learning, encourage students to expand their knowledge horizons, and provide a platform for talented students to showcase their intellectual abilities, establishing the foundation for their future success in various fields.

Thirteen secondary schools, including King’s College in Lagos, Government College in Eric Moore, Lagos, Gbaja Boys High School in Gbaja, Lagos, and St. Finbarr’s College in Yaba, Lagos, participated in this year’s Science Challenge.

The Science Challenge follows a unique and exciting format. Each participating school forms a team consisting of students with diverse knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge.

Typically, each school team is composed of five members who collaborate to answer questions.The Science Challenge features rounds that specifically focus on subjects such as mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and general knowledge.

The questions are designed to be more challenging, requiring a deep understanding of the respective subject matter. Teams earn points based on correct answers. A quizmaster asks a student in the hot seat a question.

If he answers correctly, he fills in a blank on the whiteboard; otherwise, the same question is thrown to his teammates to redeem him. If the teammates fail to redeem him, the same question goes to their opponents. If the opponents answer correctly, they will be awarded a bonus, which will be reflected on the board.

However, if the two competing schools fail to answer the question correctly, it will be thrown to the audience. The student who correctly answers the most questions from the audience receives a special prize.

In his short remarks before handing over the First Place Trophy to the champions, St. Gregory’s College, and other prizes to schools, the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, Otunba Bayo Adeoye, told the students that engaging in extracurricular activities such as the Science Challenge promotes well-rounded development of students.

“By exploring different interests and pursuits, the students gain a broader perspective to enhance their creativity and develop diverse areas of expertise. This helps students become more versatile, adaptable, and open-minded individuals,” he said.

In his own remarks, a Lagos-based legal practitioner and human rights activist, Ben Abraham Esquire, who also graced the occasion, stated that whether it’s captaining a sports team, participating in a debating competition, organizing a club event, or leading a community service project, extracurricular activities in schools offer students the opportunity to cultivate valuable qualities and provide them with the chance to take on leadership roles and responsibilities in the future.

Established in 1972, Helmbridge Study Centre is a project of the Educational Co-operation Society, a non-profit trust registered in Nigeria. Helmbridge aims to complement the academic, moral, and character training that students receive at home and school. The spiritual direction at Helmbridge is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Catholic institution founded by Saint Josemaria Escriva in 1928.

Source: ThisDay

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