Education

Tereora College ready to make history at Te Maeva Nui cultural festival

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A spirited and enthusiastic 100-member team will be representing Tereora College (Vaka Tereora Team) in their first ever Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this week.

Education


‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango students sail to Atiu for a week of scientific and traditional learning

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National

Eight senior Rarotonga students from Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme left for Atiu onboard Vaka Marumaru Atua yesterday morning.

Education


Manihiki schools celebrate culture with ‘amazing’ festival

Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tukao and Tauhunu schools in Manihiki gathered to celebrate culture, strength and unity with their first “amazing” culture festival held last week.

Education


Apii Te Uki Ou launches ‘refreshed’ Junior College programme

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou has launched a ‘refresh’ to their Junior College (Year 7 to 9) programme that is designed to prepare students for success in their senior years and beyond.

Education


St Joseph’s Primary School gets first aid kits to boost health and safety

Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National

Accidents are unexpected and can happen anywhere including a school yard, and being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid for injuries.

Education


Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools

Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.

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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Art


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.

Economy


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Economy


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.

Education


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