Education
Students prepare for maths comp
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Students across the Cook Islands are preparing for the National School’s Math competition on Wednesday October 29 at the National Auditorium that will start at 5pm.
Marine learning kits coming to the classroom
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Efforts to educate children about the ocean were given a big boost yesterday with the handing over of a number of learning kits to schoolteachers and principles.
Avarua kids prepare umu, share skills
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Last term, grade five students of Avarua primary school had the task of creating a procedural manual on umu food preparation.
MMR supply resource kits for local schools
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will officially handover the new Teachers’ Resource Kit on Fisheries for the Cook Islands today.
Free training in public speaking and presentations
Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Education
Free ‘Love your Coast’ Presentation Delivery and Public Speaking workshops for athletes, sports coordinators, coaches and anyone else involved in the sporting community are being delivered all this week at the CISNOC offices in Nikao.
Junior debaters take compete in NZ
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Education
A team of students from Rarotonga have travelled to New Zealand to test their debating skills against their Kiwi counterparts.
University collaboration brings new ideas
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Education
In collaboration with the University of The South Pacific (USP), The University of Queensland Business School is carrying out projects set to bring a range of future benefits to Rarotonga.
CV crafting workshop this Thursday
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Education
Local employment website, Cook Islands Jobs.com is running a CV (curriculum vitae) and interview skills workshop this Thursday at 5pm to be held at the TIS office in Tupapa.
Schools still in for Imanuela Akatemia
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Education
While most kids are enjoying the sun, holiday activities and quality time with parents – Christian school Imanuela Akatemia students still have their heads in their books.
Students work wonders again at Kai Reka Restaurant
Thursday 2 October 2014 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute’s much talked-about restaurant, Kai Reka, is once again open for another round of scrumptious food and dazzling service.
Marching displays school pride
Thursday 2 October 2014 | Published in Education
Primary school athletes warmed up for their Prince of Wales athletics races with a spectacular marching parade at the BCI Stadium yesterday.
Teachers honoured through awards gala
Thursday 2 October 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands teachers will be honoured this evening for positively shaping young minds.
Absent students a growing concern
Thursday 2 October 2014 | Published in Education
There are concerns at the national college over the large number of students absent from school due to Manea Games commitments and families taking advantage of cheap airfares.
Buzzing for recycling
Wednesday 1 October 2014 | Published in Education
4-year old Revas Hand of Takitumu Primary School was in a recycling buzz on Tuesday night.
A real Cookie scientist
Wednesday 1 October 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islander Teuru Tiraa-Passfield is set to return home and apply her studies in marine ecology.
Young entrepreneurs hit Punanga Nui
Friday 26 September 2014 | Published in Education
Shoppers should expect to see some new faces selling their wares this Saturday at the Punanga Nui Market.
Tereora College drama production earns NCEA credits and addresses sensitive youth issues
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora College Year 13 Level two and three drama students performed a moving production last week addressing sensitive youth issues while earning NCEA credits.
'DEAR' challenge for literacy day
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Education
The mediums in which we can choose to read have developed with an unexpected expediency, from standard novel and newsprint to audiobooks, blogs and pdf book forms.
Education funding the key to development, says secretary
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Education
It’s not an easy decision, but the head of the Ministry of Education says the government needs to decide if education is a priority area for the nation’s development, and if so, it needs to be backed up with resources and a long-term plan.
Badminton comp to play-offs
Thursday 4 September 2014 | Published in Education
It was the clash of the badminton titans last Thursday when competition leaders Ride Rarotonga took on BeaNga led by Ngaoa Ranginui. Talented young Amber Mateariki of Team BeaNga was definitely up for the challenge showing great skill winning both her ladies and mixed doubles matches. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough as Ride Rarotonga were eventual victors 109-99 and therefore taking out top spot for the round robin competition.And despite a tough battle with The Cooks and BeaNga, Team L.AM.J under the leadership of their very determined captain Ahkim Tikaroa were able to hold onto their third place spot on the table. But with Team Telecom gaining in momentum and nipping at the heels of the top three teams there is still a chance the table could be turned.Telecom ladies pairing still remain undefeated as well as Ride Rarotonga’s mixed combination of Eric & Ira and The Cooks men’s pairing.There are two weeks left in the competition with teams all vying for the coveted ‘Ray Marsters Memorial Trophy’ generously sponsored by his family on the Island of Palmerston. Other generous sponsors are Highland Paradise and The Pearl Lounge.The badminton playoffs will begin tonight and all teams are encouraged to please be on time at the Princess Anne Hall at Tereora where spectators are most welcome to check out the action. For tonight’s draw starting at 5pm contact Thomas Ngauru.
