Education
‘Study hard and do your best’
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua’s dux of the year Teiva Nanai is pictured with her younger Year 5 brother Avaikibo – who won an award for the most outstanding student in his class – and their proud parents Teeiau and Teava Nanai.
Refreshing rain and flowers for prize giving day
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The refreshing rain didn’t dampen the high and happy spirits of children, parents and families at the popular well attended annual prize giving day events held this week for some schools on Rarotonga.
Expo offers Antarctic experience to islanders
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Being able to step from the sweltering sandy climate of the Cook Islands into the freezing environs of the Antarctic will be a novelty for the community of Aitutaki.
School receives refurbished computers
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Saint Joseph’s Primary School is hoping to enhance its students’ digital capacity through a timely donation from a Rarotonga-based bank.
Art work brightens up Apii Mauke
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Mauke is looking bolder and brighter thanks to the 55 students who completed their art curriculum for Term 4, designing and painting murals, fabric and crafts.
Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National
Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.
Finance – ‘a barrier to higher education’
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Finance is a key barrier to many who want to complete their tertiary level education. The director of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus, Dr Debbie Futter-Puati says a student loan facility or free education could change this.
Graduation expands skills, knowledge and networks
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) have joined four staff and their families in celebrating their graduation with leadership, compliance, and management qualifications during a ceremony held at the National Auditorium on Friday.
From science to fantasy: Cook Islands writer explores new genre to promote Polynesian culture
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
After releasing her first children’s book, ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon a year ago, former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch is all set to release her new book – Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.
Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National
One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Small school with big heart
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The sweet voice of Elijah Nootai singing the National Anthem with such passion and pride rang soundly at the Nukutere College prizegiving ceremony on Friday.
Early childhood care and education is connected with nature
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
A series of photos depicting Cook Islands’ early child care education will be exhibited at the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this week.
Tereora College anticipating ‘excellent’ 2022 NCEA results
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The year 2022 has progressed well for Tereora College in light of Covid-19, particularly for its senior students.
Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.
Cook Islands return below par pass rate in NCEA pilot
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands returned only 16-17 per cent pass rate in the latest National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy pilot conducted in New Zealand and its realm countries.
Hospitality students get hands on experience at campus cafe
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education
Hospitality students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Rarotonga are getting some hands on experience this week.
Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands
The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.
Graduation day stirs emotions
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.
Making tertiary education easier
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.
Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.
