Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
