Education

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.

Education


‘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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


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.

Education


Blackrock the first back to school

Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Blackrock, the country’s first and oldest early childhood education centre was the first to kick off the 2023 academic calendar for schools in the Cook Islands opening on Monday.

Education


Daycare centre to integrate Te Reo Maori programme

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

It’s an exciting year for children attending the Island Bubz Daycare Centre.

Education


Youth leading the way for our Ipukarea

Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Education, Environment, National

Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have declared 2023 the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led movements to come up with solutions to the Commonwealth’s development hurdles.

Education


Brown receives Apii Mauke Dux award

Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Tupuna Brown was awarded the Apii Mauke 2022 Dux of the Year award at the school’s ‘Oraanga Re na te Tamariki’ Prizegiving Day held last week.

Education


Apii Arorangi prizegiving marks principal’s departure

Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Arorangi’s prizegiving on Wednesday last week saw Teraipoia Rose Heather presented with the Dux of the Year award. Lana Aperau-Toa won the First Runner-up Dux award and Ariki Tekorona took out Second Runner-up Dux.

Education


Manihiki schools unite for prizegiving

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The two schools on Manihiki, the second largest island in the Northern Group, held their combined prizegiving awards together earlier this month hosted by Tauhunu.

Education


Penrhyn prizegiving: ‘Lagoon highway’ to success

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Schools on the largest and northernmost atoll of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva, had their prizegiving day ceremonies delayed due to the principal of both schools Apii Napa having to cross the immense ‘Lagoon Highway’.

Education


Aitutaki experience the magic of Science Expo

Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The first Science Expo on Aitutaki with hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, drew over 300 people.

Education


A career in tuna fisheries

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National

Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.

Business


Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National

The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.

Education


Titikaveka College caps off ‘challenging year’ with annual Prizegiving Day

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Proud families and friends attended the Titikaveka College Prizegiving Day which was held yesterday.

Education


‘Study hard and do your best’

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Avarua’s dux of the year Teiva Nanai is pictured with her younger Year 5 brother Avaikibo – who won an award for the most outstanding student in his class – and their proud parents Teeiau and Teava Nanai.

Education


Refreshing rain and flowers for prize giving day

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The refreshing rain didn’t dampen the high and happy spirits of children, parents and families at the popular well attended annual prize giving day events held this week for some schools on Rarotonga.

Education


Expo offers Antarctic experience to islanders

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Being able to step from the sweltering sandy climate of the Cook Islands into the freezing environs of the Antarctic will be a novelty for the community of Aitutaki.

Education


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