Education
Walk with a smile for Apii Nikao
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Walk with a smile and join in the Apii Nikao fundraising walk tomorrow (Saturday) morning to help improve your health and support the school’s Parents & Teachers Association.
Refurbished computers, boost for school computer classes
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
ANZ Bank handed five refurbished computers to Imanuela Akatemia yesterday to assist students with their computer classes.
Deep tones of the oud fascinates students
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College students had the honour of welcoming two visiting distinguished guests who are making a unique music video about the global impacts of climate change.
Robotics competition puts young brains to the test
Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Technology
Cook Islands Robotics Competition held at the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) University of the South Pacific (USP) yesterday, saw a number of students gather to showcase their knowledge in robotics and eagerly learn more.
An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.
Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National
Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.
Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.
USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.
MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori
Wednesday 28 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.
School garden project teaches Rakahanga kids healthy eating
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.
Science Careers Expo Gives Students Career Prospects
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The annual Science Careers Expo drew hundreds of college students from across the island as they gathered to explore a range of opportunities and ignite their passion for scientific pursuits.
Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister
Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
Cook Islands teens home after Arctic journey
Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.
Japan hands over $129k multi-purpose classroom to Apii Te Uki Ou
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Government of Japan held the official handing-over ceremony for the grant of NZ$128,948 for “The Project for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Classroom of Apii Te Uki Ou Primary School”.
Agriculture and Education top public service review
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National
A wide-ranging review of public service in the Cook Islands has ranked the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Education as the top performing ministries, and the Ministry of Marine Resources the lowest.
Students fulfil quest to learn more about language and culture
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The first cohort of students with a quest to enhance and develop further their knowledge of Cook Islands language and culture have graduated from Te Vānanga Are Tapere o Takitumu – Cook Islands (Takitumu Performing Arts School).
Students get creative for Apii Avarua’s inaugural art show
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Apii Avarua Dome is a display of colour featuring art and craft pieces designed and made by the students.
Thriving gardens on Palmerston Island
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
School students on Palmerston Islands are developing green fingers.
Sharing the dream of Apii Te Uki Ou
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.
