District Education Officer Kohima conducts orientation for heads of government schools

Published on May 2, 2025

Head of government schools are seen during the one-day orientation programme at SIRD conference hall in Kohima on Friday.

KOHIMA — Office of the District Education Officer (DEO), Kohima, on Friday conducted a one-day orientation for heads of government schools of Kohima district at the SIRD conference hall in Kohima.
An update from the office stated that Emilo Patton, DEO of Kohima, delivered the keynote address, while Patricia Vizo, senior SDEO of Kohima, delivered the welcome address.
It stated that Azinu Swuro, principal of GHSS Jotsoma, and Keneingu Rutsa, head teacher of GMS L Khel, Kohima, shared their experiences.
On the occasion, Government Higher Secondary School, Jotsoma, was awarded for producing toppers in HSSLC 2025 in both Arts (1 rank) and Commerce (10 rank), while Government Higher Secondary School, Sechu Zubza, was also awarded for producing topper in Arts stream (8 rank).
Government Primary School, Kenuozou, was awarded for producing topper in Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLC) Examination 2024, while Government High School, PWD, was awarded for producing the subject topper (electronics) in HSLC 2025 and Government High School, Chandmari, was awarded for the subject topper (Automotive) in HSLC 2025.

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Schools with 100% HSLC pass results in 2025 were also honoured including Government High School, Tasazhu; Government Higher Secondary School, Chiechama; Government High School, Nerhema Model; Government High School, Diki Dihoma; Government High School, Mezoma; and Government Higher Secondary School, Jotsoma.
The award for best performing government school head in Kohima district for the year 2025 was conferred upon Azinu Swuro, principal of Government Higher Secondary School, Jotsoma.
It stated that GHSS Jotsoma has consistently delivered top academic results for two consecutive years by producing the state topper in the HSSLC in both 2024 and 2025 under her leadership.
Later in the afternoon, technical sessions were held on various topics including ‘Highlights of DMA activities,’ ‘Highlights of NECTAR project: capacity building and governance component,’ ‘Highlights of EBRCS activities’ and ‘Highlights of the district education office.’