Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Kandi, Kotranka
is a prominent educational institution located in the remote and hilly area of Kandi, Tehsil Kotranka, District Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir. The school is run and administered by the
School Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir and caters to students from
Class 9th to Class 12th.
HSS Kandi plays a vital role in providing quality secondary and senior secondary education to students belonging to rural and far-flung areas. The institution is committed to academic excellence, discipline, moral values, and holistic development of learners, ensuring equal educational opportunities for all sections of society.
Salient Features
1. Classes Offered:
The school provides quality education from Class IX to Class XII with Arts and Science streams at the senior secondary level, strictly following the curriculum prescribed by the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE).
2. Qualified Teaching Staff:
HSS Kandi is supported by a team of trained, experienced, and dedicated Lecturers/Masters/Teachers & Vocational Teachers who focus on academic excellence, skill development, and overall personality growth of students.
3. Vocational Education (IT/ITES & Retail):
The school offers Vocational Education courses under the agis of Samagra Shiksha in
Information Technology / IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) and Retail, equipping students with practical, job-oriented skills, digital literacy, and industry-relevant knowledge.
4. Infrastructure & ICT Facilities:
The school is equipped with well-ventilated classrooms, science laboratories, a library, computer lab, and ICT-enabled teaching tools to support academic as well as vocational learning.
5. Holistic Development:
Equal emphasis is laid on academics, vocational skills, sports, cultural activities, debates, morning assemblies, and life-skills education to ensure all-round development of students.
6. Student Welfare & Government Schemes:
The school actively implements various student welfare schemes of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, including scholarships, free textbooks, uniforms, and other benefits for eligible students.