Education
Promoting the importance of daily breakfast
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The students at Imanuela Akatemia enjoyed a special breakfast at school last week, compliments of CITC Avarua.
Rarotonga fast reaching a solid waste crisis: PhD
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific Cook Islands’ first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate has sounded warning over the growing waste problem in Rarotonga.
Bittersweet moment for Takitumu School
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Takitumu prize giving or parents day event held yesterday was an emotional one when principal Carly Ave announced that she was leaving the school.
Vaka Marumaru Atua’s new sailors steer course to success
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua arrived to Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki on Tuesday morning at 7.30am with the new sailing students on board. The traditional canoe departed Avatiu harbour on Monday at 9am.
Over 1000 students enrol for Fees Free courses at CITTI
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The number of Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) students skyrocketed from 140 students to over 1000 following the Government’s “Fees Free” study scheme which was rolled out last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apii Te Uki Ou opens to Year 9 in 2022, year 10 in 2023
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou is opening its doors to year nine students next year and year ten students in 2023.
Nukutere College celebrates academic success
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Family, friends and caretakers gathered at Nukutere College yesterday to celebrate the academic achievements of their Year 7-11 students.
Rise and Shine graduates reach for the stars
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National
Fourteen clients were presented with graduation certificates of the landmark pilot project aimed at preparing and supporting people with disabilities to enter safely and confidently into the workforce.
Choosing to ‘stay home and go far’
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
In a day of many firsts, 68 students from the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus yesterday celebrated their graduation at the National Auditorium.
Apii Te Uki Ou Student wins design competition
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
A student from Apii Te Uki Ou was this week announced the winner of the design competition for the Marae Moana uniforms.
Getting back into the spirit of learning
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
The youngest students at St Joseph’s School had a busy week back in class refreshing their brains on important subjects and preparing for a busy final term of 2021.
Ready for the final term
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Imanuela Akatemia Early Childhood Learning students were cheerful and excited on the first day back at school yesterday for the start of Term 4.
Computer science in the hands of youth
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The Cook Islands Centre of Excellence in Information Technology has hosted a school holiday programme with the mission of providing digital and technological confidence to students and young people in the country.
Sport 4 Life programme a success
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Young tamariki on their school holidays have known no such thing as boredom for the past week thanks to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s popular school holiday programme, Sport 4 Life.
Partnering with traditional network to educate and raise awareness on Marae Moana
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Public Outreach team were able to meet with the House of Ariki earlier this month to promote and raise awareness and education on Marae Moana. The visit was successful in highlighting the aims of Marae Moana and solidifying the partnership between the traditional network of the House of Ariki and Marae Moana’s different outreach initiatives.
Youth build skills at business workshops
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Youth have been given a lending hand in overcoming the challenges of going into business.
Talent on display at nation’s first ever Maths Expo
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Young maths whizzes from across the nation gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday for day one of the Cook Islands first ever Maths Expo.
Students reach for excellence in maths
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is excited to continue to celebrate the development and excellence of mathematics in the Cook Islands through the use of a first ever Mathematics Expo.
Teaching roles open for 2022
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Seven secondary school positions, principal positions and multiple roles in primary schools have been advertised for the 2022 academic year.
Mitiaro lures in PhD researcher
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Nearly two years of carrying out research on Mitiaro gave Auckland University of Technology Marine Biology PhD candidate Antony Vavia insight into the relationship island’s residents have with the ocean, while also shedding light on a place where he has ancestral roots.
