Education
Young swimmers create ripples at annual meet
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Sports, Swimming
A good crowd of excited parents cheered their kids on at the second and final day of the Rarotonga Primary Schools Kau Competition yesterday.
Induction training for Aitutaki Environment Authority members
Wednesday 22 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Roselyn Strickland, National Environment Service (NES) environment legal counsel, and Benjamin Maxwell, NES senior environmental compliance, both of Aitutakian descent, delivered the board induction training to the Aitutaki Environment Authority (AEA) members following the issuing of their warrants by the Minister of Environment.
College faces financial difficulties
Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National
Tereora College is asking the Ministry of Education to increase its funding after suffering ‘major’ financial pressures.
Penrhyn schools participate in inaugural Maths Quiz
Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
The Penrhyn school of Tetautua crossed the island’s lagoon highway to attend the first Maths Quiz hosted by Omoka School last Friday.
From the remotest to central: Schools endorse 2023 prefects
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Schools in the Cook Islands celebrated the beginning of the 2023 academic year hosting special induction ceremonies for their respective prefects who were covered with sweet scented flower and maire ei.
Incentives offered to strengthen relationships
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
In an effort to reconnect and strengthen the relationship with their parents, guardians and community, Apii Avarua are starting a new school programme tomorrow.
Under pressure high school staff offered ‘gift packs, massages and wellness checks’
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National
Under-pressure staff at Tereora College are being offered stress relief in the form of counselling services, wellness checks and therapeutic massages as part of a “wellness week” at the school.
Our women gaining higher qualifications than our men
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National
Women are outpacing men in achieving higher education in the Cook Islands.
Six prefects inducted to lead Manihiki schools of Tukao and Ruamanu
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Sixty children have enrolled in the Manihiki schools of Tukao and Ruamanu for the 2023 academic year which started two weeks ago.
Steel ‘Guardrail Fence’ replaces removed toa trees at Apii Takitumu
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The installation of the new “Guardrail Fence” by the Cook Islands Building Supplies at Apii Takitumu is expected to be completed this week.
Tupa, Tiere lead St Joseph’s student leadership group
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Sixteen Year 6 students were inducted as prefects at the St Joseph’s Primary School this week.
12 inducted to lead Apii Takitumu
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Twelve students from Apii Takitumu were inducted as the school’s 2023 prefects in a special ceremony yesterday morning at the Holy Spirit Revival church in Matavera.
USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding and Vice Chancellor’s return
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution.
Young Cook Islander authors children’s book
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
During the Covid-19 pandemic when children around the world were being forced into virtual learning, nine-year-old Leilani-Rose (Lalu) decided to work with her mother, Cook Islander Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick, on a book that would review fun facts about the continents.
Education Minister sends well wishes for new school year
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa says he has and will continue to take a personal interest in the level of performance of each of the schools.
‘We are one family on this vaka’: Tereora College welcomes new principal
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
It was back to school for students of the country’s national college, Tereora, yesterday morning with a special welcome assembly at the Princess Anne Hall.
Araura College’s Lockington takes a break from teaching
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Aitutaki resident Gaylyn Lockington has taken a break from the teaching profession and is focusing on spending more time with her parents.
Nukutere College inducts new student leaders
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Ten, Year 11 students of Nukutere College were inducted as student leaders yesterday.
Back to school: Children eager to learn and thrive
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
It has been an exciting week for some Rarotonga children who welcomed a new schooling year with bright smiles, eager to learn and adapt into their new classes.
Days of the ‘good read’ on the decline
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Thousands of items including books, compact discs and DVDs are up for grabs at bargain prices, as the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society struggles to keep up with a continuing influx of donations and declining membership.
