Education

Rugby stars fundraise island-style

Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Education

Cook Islands scholarship students at Rangiora High School outside of Christchurch are doing their part to promote their home island as a holiday spot for locals.

Education system wins high praise

Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

THE COOK Islands education system has received praise from one of the oldest universities in New Zealand.

Fundraiser gives pupils a real buzz

Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Education

Apii Nikao School is buzzing with excitement following the announcement that their spelling bee fundraiser raised over $17,000.

Students dive into science

Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Education

Rakahanga School students were excited to be out in the water learning how to monitor their local reef system.

Manihiki teacher honoured

Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Education

Ruamanu School students on the island of Manihiki are receiving the best education possible.

Praise for spiritual wellbeing

Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Education

Nukutere students well prepared for ceremony

Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Education

After two weeks out at sea, the vaka fleet arriving at Rarotonga for the Te Manava Vaka Festival will be greeted with a powerful performance by Nukutere College students at the official welcoming ceremony.

USP classes target close Chinese link

Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Education

As the relationship between the Cook Islands and China deepens, the need for Chinese language speakers is growing.

Weaving her learning into new skills

Monday 4 May 2015 | Published in Education

Victoria Charles, owner of Victoria Gardens, really stood out for her colourful and extravagant floral arrangements at the ANZAC dawn parade on Saturday, April 25.

Tereora students taking on NZ film festival

Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Education

It’s all hands on deck at Tereora College today as students put the finishing touches on their entry into the 48 hour film festival in New Zealand.

Movie helps inclusive education

Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Education

This afternoon, the Ministry of Education is hosting a screening session for New Zealand film, the Dark Horse.

Te Mato Vai making education waves

Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Education

The Te Mato Vai water education programme currently being delivered to all but one school on Rarotonga has reached the end of its second week, said Te Mato Vai representative Jaewynn McKay.

Tertiary scholarship awards now open for entry

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Education

“Don’t underestimate yourself,” says previous New Zealand Pacific Scholarship recipient, Peka Fisher.

VIP treatment for star pupils

Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Education

Rebecca Uka (left) and her friend, Maea Parker, rode in true VIP style to school on Monday morning with a chauffeured drive in a ministry VIP protocol vehicle.

Students take 'powerful directions' back to school

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Education

More than 900 students are returning to school this week with all their career questions answered.

Apii Te Uki Ou take learning outdoors

Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Education

This year, Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou has started a new initiative which mirrors a growing trend in European Preschools.

Careers advice appeals as potential future job

Friday 24 April 2015 | Published in Education

Kayla Whitcher is having a little trouble deciding on her own future career, so this week she has been learning how to help others decide theirs.