Education
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.
Reo Māori thriving in the Pa Enua
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Te Reo Māori is well and thriving in the Pa Enua as demonstrated by the fluent and passionate senior student speakers who dominated the awards in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) on Tuesday evening.
18 students in Tārērē Kōrero Māori competition
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Young students proudly delivered their Tārērē Kōrero Māori (Reo Māori Speech competition) presentations in their respective native home island languages to an appreciative audience at the National Auditorium Dome on Monday evening.
Junior footballers impress
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Football, National, Sports
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
Students share their enviro concerns with authorities
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
There was robust debate as Tereora College students tackled the question of whether the environment is well protected for future generations.
ICI confirms $90,000 spent on Apii Takitumu ‘Guardrail Fence’
Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has likely spent close to $90,000 to install a protective fence on Apii Takitumu grounds.
Schools part of Gospel 200-year Celebration: Minister
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Students from schools of Nga-Pu-Toru (Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro) have been given approval to attend the 200 years celebration of the arrival of the Gospel.
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.
