Education
Pa Enua schools ready to ‘ride the waves’
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The 2022 academic year started this week with a cloud of uncertainty hovering over the future of the school term from the threat of Covid-19 making its way into the country.
Students happy to be back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
It’s back to school again with smiles, noise, chatter and shrieks of laughter at schools on Rarotonga for the first day of the new academic year, yesterday.
Getting down to business on first day back at school
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
After a week’s delay to the start of the new academic year to allow five to 11-year-olds to receive their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, students on Rarotonga were back in the classrooms yesterday.
Aitutaki prepares for paediatric Covid vaccine rollout
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Schools on Aitutaki will now start next week on Thursday, February 10, to allow for the Ministry of Health vaccination team to roll out the paediatric Covid-19 vaccine to 5–11-year-olds.
Measured approach for start of new school term
Thursday 3 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Parents have mixed feelings about the new academic year starting on Monday, following an extension of the school holidays to allow children aged five and over to get vaccinated.
Expanding horizons
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Olivia Eyles has swapped the shores of Otago for the shores of Rarotonga in seeking to enlighten the education of others.
Extended school holidays but not extended school year
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
The extension of the school holiday period for an additional two weeks does not require schools to make up the days, says the Ministry of Education.
YES Programme helps budding entrepreneurs
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands budding entrepreneurs have celebrated a successful 2021 through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Apii Te Uki Ou principal reflects on four years service
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris is moving back to his home in New Zealand. He reflects on his time on Rarotonga and talks about promoting an environment in which staff feel they are making a difference.
New school heads ready for challenge
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Education, National
New principal appointments for the 2022 academic year have now been finalised. The successful recruitment round includes six new appointments alongside one renewed position.
St Joseph's ends school year on a high
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
After a successful 2021 academic year, St Joseph’s Primary School’s principal says they are moving in the right direction and moving forward for the better.
Maori education site goes live
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
A Cook Islands Māori version of educational website Get Safe Online is now live.
Henry receives top Imanuela Akatemia award
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shirlene Henry received the Imanuela Akatemia’s Senior General Excellence award at the school’s prizegiving awards on Wednesday last week.
Omoka student receives grant to join Tereora
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua held their prize-giving events separately last week and consequently, the principal of both schools Apii Napa had to cross the lagoon highway to attend the event at Tetautua.
Huge excitement as Christmas holidays begin
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The Year 4 students at Papa’aroa School couldn’t contain their excitement for the very last day of school yesterday as they lined up outside their classroom to finish off the last few hours left of their school day.
Apii Avarua students receive awards
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua celebrated the academic achievements of their students on Tuesday at the school grounds that was filled with bright colours, singing, dancing, flowers, and proud smiles from parents, families and friends.
Don’t give up on your goals, Apii Rutaki Dux tells fellow students
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
“I feel great and amazing,” said Year 6 student Tai Aue, the recipient of the Apii Rutaki 2021 Dux of the Year award.
Titikaveka College names outstanding students
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Shane Tuteru, dux of Titikaveka College, was happy and humbled to receive the outstanding senior award at the school’s prizegiving event held on Tuesday.
Building a better future
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Apii Nikao school hall was packed to the brim with bright colours, singing and dancing parents and students as the school celebrated the academic achievements of their pupils, all the way from year one’s up to the senior year nine.
