Loyola School Jakhama
In 1970, Fr. Stanislus Coelho, a highly esteemed headmaster of a prestigious high school in Mangalore (Karnataka Jesuit Province), was called to Nagaland. At the age of fifty, he ventured into the unfamiliar terrain of Nagaland, which would become his home and community for the rest of his life. He arrived in Kohima on May 10, 1970, and spent the next twenty years living among the Southern Angami Naga people. As the leader of the pioneering team, Fr. Coelho devoted himself to the vision of bringing modern education to Nagaland. Loyola School Jakhama, founded in 1971, was the first of many schools he established. Today, the Loyola Higher Secondary School benefits from the support of a dedicated sister who assists with administration, teaching, and discipline.
St. Edmund and Campion Schools
In 1985, inspired by Sr. Hyacintha’s vision, the Jesuit fathers constructed primary schools away from the Loyola Campus to bring education closer to the village children. St. Edmund School was established between Kigwema and Mima villages, offering classes from LKG to Std. IV. Campion School was built in Jakhama Village in 1984. In 1985, Sr. Arpitha and Sr. Kavitha were appointed to oversee St. Edmund and Campion Schools, respectively. Sr. Arpitha became the Headmistress at Kigwema, while Sr. Kavitha led Campion School. These schools have significantly benefitted local children by reducing their travel distance and providing more educational opportunities. Currently, each school is staffed by two sisters and a few lay teachers. In 2023, both schools were upgraded to include classes up to Std. V.
