Education
Students enjoy ‘buddy reading time’
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Students are settling in well after a successful start to the 2021 academic year this week.
Exciting year ahead for schools
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education, National
The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.
Professor continues recording local history and culture in his books
Wednesday 13 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen has over the years written books on topics that are close to his heart and tomorrow he will be launching another four of his books for the Cook Islands people and the future generations.
University of South Pacific enrolment up 500 per cent
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
While universities around the world are seeing a sharp decline in enrolment, USP Cook Islands has seen a huge increase thanks to a government initiative.
Dux dedicates award to mum
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Araura College Dux Dalcynare Kirite has dedicated her award to her mum.
Sex education for young inmates
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, National
Young inmates who were part of a sex education programme with the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) Youth peer Educators completed their training yesterday.
‘Learn hard, don’t play around’
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tara Mitchell, Apii Avarua’s Dux of the Year recipient, has attended the school since she was a toddler in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) classes.
Maiata Forsyth claims Apii Nikao’s dux award
Wednesday 9 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Maiata Forsyth was awarded Apii Nikao’s Dux of the Year 2020 at the school’s prize giving ceremony on Friday last week.
Humbled and honoured by award
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou farewells 31 Year 8 students who will join Tereora College for higher education.
‘Do your school work and be happy’
Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Makenna Gribble was awarded the 2020 Dux for Apii Takitumu at the school’s presentation held at the Matavera Revival Church.
Hard work pays off for Tereora students after annual prize giving awards
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Top senior students from Tereora College were rewarded for their exceptional performance in the 2020 academic year.
‘When you put God first, He will elevate you’ - Tereora College Dux of the year puts faith above achievements
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Adelaida Brown from Anau Te Kou was shocked when she was announced the Dux of the Year 2020 for Tereora College.
University to host ‘free, fun and interactive Open Day
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
This year’s University of the South Pacific Open Day will have some distinguished alumni sharing their experiences at the tertiary institution.
‘Iconic Kia Orana’ – presenting young artists beyond their years
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Children at Te Uki Ou let their artistic talents flow freely as they prepare for their annual art exhibition.
Food, colour and lots of fun
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
It was a day of fun, colour and laughter at the World Food Day celebrations held at Constitution Park yesterday.
School appoints first male principal
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
One of Rarotonga’s oldest schools has broken with a 125-year tradition after appointing its first male principal.
'Business as usual'
Tuesday 13 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
University of the South Pacific students in Cook Islands are being assured that it is “business as usual” at the regional campus despite the university saga at the main campus in Fiji.
An adventure to remember
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Rarotonga children are making the most of their school holiday taking part in a number of activities around the island.
The spirit of sport
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Future local stars join the spirit of the Cook Islands Games by competing in the schools sporting events.
The story of creation
Friday 2 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” - this was the message delivered by the Early Childhood Education students of St Joseph’s School with their art.
