Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.
‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.
‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.
New Zealand education leaders visit Cook Islands
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
A group of current and past New Zealand education leaders with Pacific ties are visiting the Cook Islands to share their knowledge and strengthen relationship with local counterparts.
Schools hold fundraisers
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Nikao Primary and Te Uki Ou Primary are among schools organising their fundraisers today. Apii Nikao principal Michael Mokai said from 9am until midday the school would hold its enterprise day.
Literacy Week a hit in the north
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
This week schools in the Cook Islands celebrated literacy as the foundation of all learning with a range of activities in support of International Literacy Day.
Children make the most of book giveaway
Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Around 8500 books were handed out for free in just over 30 minutes outside of Bank of Cook Islands (BCI) headquarters in Avarua yesterday.
Free books for Literacy Week
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Charity organisation Furniture for Schools Cook Islands will be giving away free books today from 10.30am at BCI Bank in Avarua.
Literacy Week: Schools celebrate reading and writing
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua students settled comfortably under the shade of a large mango tree yesterday for a “buddy class reading” session to start off the Literacy Week.
High school entrepreneurs take the stage
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National
Young Cook Islands entrepreneurs battle for an $800 cash prize as they share their newly formed businesses to a high profile panel.
Students get ‘wacky’ at the ‘wheels’
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Mohawks, hair dye, glitter and wigs, all played a role in Apii Te Uki Ou’s annual Wacky Hair and Wheels Day.
Third term off to great start
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga primary schools are bracing for a busy term three which got underway on Monday.
Students head back to school
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Students around the country returned to school yesterday after two weeks of break for third term of studies.
