Kohima: Thejatshuu Rutsa, a Class 9 student of Living Tree School, Kohima, emerged as the champion of the 11th Edition of the Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship, held on October 20 and 21 at the SCERT Hall, Kohima, under the theme “The Learning Edge.”The two-day championship concluded with a closing function on Wednesday, celebrating the achievements of young spellers from various schools across Nagaland.
The second position was secured by Thejaneizo Linyu, a Class 9 student of Khedi Baptist Higher Secondary School, Kohima, while Carolene Lotha of Christian Higher Secondary School, also a Class 9 student, won the third prize. Lenino Kaimo, a Class 8 student of St. Paul School, Phesama, secured the fourth position.The quarter-finalists were Shuzuni Catherine Chario of Model Higher Secondary School; Kellika Zhimo and Thanggunhao Thomsong of Grace Academy; and Mharoni Yanthan of Stella Higher Secondary School.
In the special categories, 12-year-old Seneino Laura, a Class 6 student of St. Paul School, Phesama, received the Young Speller Prize. The Promising Speller Prize was awarded to Thejasevono Meyase, a Class 6 student of PM Shri GMS, New Minister Hill.The closing programme was compered by Enoli Alila Chang. Reflections were shared by Eno Daniel Thong, Vice-Principal of SCERT, while the words of gratitude were delivered by Eno Metsisieto Zhasa, Chairman of FCK. The prize distribution was conducted by Eno Moalong Imti, Joint Director of SCERT.The championship provided a platform for students to demonstrate their spelling skills, build confidence and develop a greater interest in language and learning, in keeping with the theme “The Learning Edge.”
