Education
Pupils celebrate new school
Monday 7 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Prime Minister Henry Puna says China does not deserve criticism, but respect and praise for the support the Asian superpower has given to the Cook Islands and its people.
School holidays Pukapuka-style
Saturday 5 May 2018 | Published in Education
Kids all around the Cook Islands were back at school this week after term break, but for most of them, memories of the school holidays will still be fresh in their minds.
Tutangata to feature at USP evening
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Education
The University of the south pacific (USP) will host an evening with Cook Islands Investment Corporation general manager Tamari’i Tutangata on May 16.
Healthy living the focus of te reo speeches
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Education
When Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition last month, they received an excellent response from the students.
School holiday fun at YWAM
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Education
Sixty-odd kids sure can make a heck of a noise, a fact the staff at YWAM’s school holiday programme in Takitumu are certainly all too aware of.
Healthy living focus of pupil's speeches
Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College students took part in a Maori speech contest recently.
Students put big effort into annual concert
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
There were plenty of colourful sights at Nukutere College on Tuesday night when the school held their annual special character concert.
Maori speeches focus on healthy living
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition in the school hall on Thursday last week.
Schools focus on autism awareness
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Nikao, Tereora College and Aitutaki’s Apii Vaitau showed their support for Cook Islands Autism Awareness Day with a mufti day yesterday.
Land literacy course proves major success
Friday 6 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new land literacy course at Cook Islands Teritary Training Institute aims to empower locals with enhanced knowledge about land ownership.
Blessing marks start of dome project
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Avarua held a special blessing ceremony yesterday to mark the beginning of construction of a new shaded dome this week.
NZ schools under fire for Rarotonga trips
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Published in Education
A number of New Zealand schools are under fire for using taxpayers’ money to fund trips to the Cook Islands.
Te Uki Ou triathlon huge success
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To finish the school week before the Easter long weekend, Apii Te Uki Ou held their annual school triathlon last Thursday.
Apii Avarua pupils learn rugby skills
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Australian couple Jason and Jessica Palmer have run their first “RugbyTots” session in the Cook Islands.
NZ gifts $6 million to USP
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Education
The New Zealand government has promised the University of the South Pacific (USP) $6 million to help improve their digital learning sector.
Teachers' USP degrees to be recognised in NZ
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Education
People who study to become teachers at the University of the South Pacific (USP) will now have their qualifications automatically recognised in New Zealand.
College sports day a hit with pupils
Monday 26 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The annual Tereora College sports day held at Nukupure Park last Friday afternoon was a great success for the school.
School aims to inspire future artists
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Year 6 at Takitumu School have completed some artwork based on the work of New Zealand artist Nigel Brown.
Airport visit excites pre-school children
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in Education
A busload of excited children made their way from Blackrock Apii Potiki to Rarotonga International Airport yesterday morning.
Revamped library stirs interest
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Rhys Evans has been the driving force behind revamping and updating the school library at Apii Arorangi.
