Education
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.
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrates 30th anniversary
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou started its journey in 1993 with one teacher, Kathy Nooroa and 15 students, using the LDS hall in Avatiu as their classroom.
Children’s book author set to fulfil five year dream
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.
Rising Stars Championship kicks off
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Books for St Joseph’s Primary
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary School students have been receiving some timely teaching lessons from visiting New Zealander Tyler Thompson who donated a box of new books for the school.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
Apii Avarua juniors happy to be back at school
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After two weeks of school holidays, students across the Cook Islands were back in the classrooms for the start of term two studies yesterday.
Young leaders graduate after 10 gruelling days of training
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The culmination of 10 gruelling days of leadership training for 25 youngsters was an afternoon of spirited recognition yesterday – for the hard work they had put in under the tutelage and guidance of Police staff.
Heading to homework deadline as new school term nears
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
It hasn’t been all fun and games for holidaying school students who head back to studies next week.
Twenty-five teenagers undertaking Blue Light-led youth programme
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Commissioner of Police Turepu James Keenan has challenged 25 teenagers to take on a range of activities at the launch of the Blue Light-led youth programme this week.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango school holiday programme popular
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The teeming rain hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of over 100 students who are attending Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday programme.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
Loud and proud: Nootai wows crowd with powerful pe’e
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Nukutere College Year 9 student leader Elijah Nootai proudly showcased his love of culture on stage in front of a packed National Auditorium during the annual Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival on Wednesday night.
Schools culture festival starts tonight
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Rarotonga’s biggest and best school culture festival will grace the stage at the Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights starting this evening at 6pm.
Cook Islands student orators deliver kōrero with confidence
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Pride in Reo Māori was evident from the students on stage in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) which was held over two nights at the National Auditorium Domes earlier this week.
