Education
USP Rarotonga campus goes smoke free
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The University's students and staff will face a monetary fine if they are found smoking within the campus area.
Solely focused on school work
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Senior student retention rates have resulted in Tereora College having to cap year 9 to 11 numbers to ease pressure on resources and make sure the focus is and remains on learning.
Manihiki schools combine
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Manihiki’s Tukao School has become the satellite school of Tauhunu School and will now operate under the management and leadership of principal Anna Rauru.
St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.
University’s local student body wants resolution
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Regional
The local student body of the University of the South Pacific has put their trust in the principles of good governance of the University to solve its internal issues.
University saga takes new twist
Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Regional
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.
Apii Mangaia introduces Year 13 studies
Monday 1 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Students on the island of Mangaia no longer have to leave their homeland to continue their secondary school education in Rarotonga.
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.