Education
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.
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.
