Education

School receives refurbished computers

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

Saint Joseph’s Primary School is hoping to enhance its students’ digital capacity through a timely donation from a Rarotonga-based bank.

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Art work brightens up Apii Mauke

Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Mauke is looking bolder and brighter thanks to the 55 students who completed their art curriculum for Term 4, designing and painting murals, fabric and crafts.

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Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National

Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.

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Finance – ‘a barrier to higher education’

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Finance is a key barrier to many who want to complete their tertiary level education. The director of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus, Dr Debbie Futter-Puati says a student loan facility or free education could change this.

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Graduation expands skills, knowledge and networks

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) have joined four staff and their families in celebrating their graduation with leadership, compliance, and management qualifications during a ceremony held at the National Auditorium on Friday.

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From science to fantasy: Cook Islands writer explores new genre to promote Polynesian culture

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

After releasing her first children’s book, ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon a year ago, former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch is all set to release her new book – Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.

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Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National

One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.

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Small school with big heart

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The sweet voice of Elijah Nootai singing the National Anthem with such passion and pride rang soundly at the Nukutere College prizegiving ceremony on Friday.

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Early childhood care and education is connected with nature

Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

A series of photos depicting Cook Islands’ early child care education will be exhibited at the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this week.

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Tereora College anticipating ‘excellent’ 2022 NCEA results

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The year 2022 has progressed well for Tereora College in light of Covid-19, particularly for its senior students.

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Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.

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Cook Islands return below par pass rate in NCEA pilot

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands returned only 16-17 per cent pass rate in the latest National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy pilot conducted in New Zealand and its realm countries.

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Hospitality students get hands on experience at campus cafe

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education

Hospitality students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Rarotonga are getting some hands on experience this week.

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Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands

The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.

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Graduation day stirs emotions

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.

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Making tertiary education easier

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.

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Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.

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Tertiary education on offer at open day

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) open day today will highlight all courses available to study from the Rarotonga campus.

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Synergy of traditional knowledge and science

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium

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Teachers share knowledge at ‘first of its kind’ education summit on Rarotonga

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

A first of its kind education summit at Apii Te Uki Ou saw 100 teachers from New Zealand and Cook Islands share knowledge.

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