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.
Heartwarming stories from Pukapuka
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Pukapuka’s Apii Niua students produced some heartening pieces of writing to mark the World Literacy Day and Literacy Week earlier this month.
Showing empathy through letter writing
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Nukutere College students bring joy and healing to their counterparts at Mallacoota P-12 College who suffered losses in Australian bushfire.
Little super heroes out to save the world
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Students dress up in their favourite character costumes to mark Literacy Week.
Tereora College join hands against bullying
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
For Tiare Kauvai, 2019 deputy head girl at Tereora College, bullying in any way, shape or form is never OK.
Book characters brought to life
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Nikao students dressed up as their favourite characters in their creative home-made costumes yesterday as part of the Literacy Week school programme.
Literacy is the key to knowledge
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cook Islands will celebrate International Literacy Day in books, song, dance, drama and stories in Maori and English languages.
Learning about sustainable energy and climate change
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nine people from the Pa Enua will be raising awareness and sharing their knowledge on sustainable energy and climate change within their communities.
Sharp student shooters showcase work
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
The reality of confronting environmental issues can sometimes be best captured through the lens of a camera.
Kids learn aviation at Rarotonga Airport
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Education
Rarotonga International Airport was buzzing with activity on Monday but there wasn’t a tourist in sight.
