Education
Student leaders ready to deliver
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Year 8 students Phillip Teaea and Ashley George were announced Apii Nikao’s head boy and head girl, respectively, at the school’s delayed prefect investiture ceremony last week.
Joy as Tereora holds first assembly post Covid-19 restrictions
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Princess Anne Hall at Tereora College was packed with students for the first full assembly since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Apii Avarua pupils score 100 percent attendance
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
With the largest primary school roll in the Cook Islands of just under 400 students, Apii Avarua had “welcoming and wonderful” one hundred per cent attendance on the first day back at school for Term 2 on Monday.
School battles Covid absenteeism
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Keeping parents informed and updated on Covid-19 cases appears to have worked wonders for Apii Avarua resulting in a large increase of students returning to school.
Imanuela Akatemia promotes healthy eating habits
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Imanuela Akatemia students devoured juicy, appetising fruit in celebration of the World Health Day that was held in Rarotonga yesterday.
Brakes on face-to-face learning as Covid spreads through schools
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
As Covid-19 makes its way through the community, several schools are having to stop face-to-face learning to protect both staff and students.
Teachers under pressure as Covid-19 hits Raro schools
Saturday 26 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands school teachers have felt the brunt of Covid-19 as growing number of staff and students contract the virus.
Penrhyn schools appoint student leaders
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Four student leaders from the two schools of Penrhyn island were inducted earlier this month.
Home learning for senior students
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Tereora College senior students have moved to home-based learning because too many school staff are in isolation.
Manihiki student leaders pledge ‘to do their very best’
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Manihiki schools of Ruamanu and Tukao held a combined prefect investiture ceremony earlier this week hosted by Tauhunu.
Young leaders advised to do their best
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Rutaki held its prefect investiture ceremony under strict Te Marae Ora Covid-19 restrictions which saw the newly inducted student leaders pin their badges onto their uniforms.
Tereora College to inspire future leaders
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College student leaders’ investiture was held last Friday at the Princess Anne Hall with limited attendance in line with the present Covid-19 Te Marae Ora regulations.
Prefects – a voice for all students
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
For the first time, the Tereora College ‘Student Leaders Investiture’ was held without the huge presence of the school students, families, friends and the towers of abundant of scented ei that usually adorn the prefects.
Girls outnumber boys in Apii Arorangi student leader’s group
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Girls have dominated the selection of prefects for Apii Arorangi with eight receiving the badges of distinction from 12 inducted into leadership roles.
Setting example for others
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Newly-inducted Imanuela Akatemia prefect is looking forward to the responsibilities and challenges that comes with the role.
Apii Avarua inducts thirty student leaders
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
With the largest primary school roll of just under 400 students, Apii Avarua inducted their 30 prefects at the school’s Punanga o Matakura Dome on Thursday morning.
Apii Takitumu ‘paddling with pride’
Saturday 19 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
A special ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the investiture of Apii Takitumu’s first ever head boy and head girl.
Student leaders ready for challenge
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary head girl, Raya Pirangi and head boy, Henrymichael Williams were both “really happy” to be selected as the school’s new leaders for the 2022 academic year.
Nukutere College prefects inducted
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Since the first term of school started last Monday, schools have been preparing for the indictment ceremonies for their respective perfects.
Community transmission leaves parents concerned
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Local Covid-19 community transmission has left some parents concerned for their children’s wellbeing but schools have since added extra safety measures.