Education
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.
Helping make children's dreams come true
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
A year and a half ago, former Miss Cook Islands Reihana Koteka-Wiki started planning a project. She called it her “Dream Journal” or “Te Puka Orama”.
Helping anxious kids in tough times
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cook Islands children have been some of the luckiest in the world in this Covid-19 pandemic, mostly insulated from the damage other children around the world have suffered to their education and wellbeing. But nobody is complacent.
Apii Avarua kids embrace Maori language
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of Apii Avarua will be filmed for a Literacy Week video celebrating the reo Maori.
School interviews for new principal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Interviews for St Joseph School’s next principal are being held this week.
Apii Nikao fundraiser for Ma'uke trip
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Soap suds and laughter made Avatiu harbour sparkle, as Apii Nikao’s energetic Year 8 students raised funds for a trip to Ma‘uke.
Tremendous gratitude for St Joseph's 125 years
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Emily Russell, now aged 100 years, was a student of St Joseph’s primary school in its early years.
The gift of technology
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Enuamanu Year 11 students have received laptops donated by the Ron Crocombe Foundation, to assist with their studies.
Children embrace culture
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The popular Atui Anga ki ye Tango kids holiday programme drew 130 kids, keen to learn about their culture
People encouraged to study for free
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Those with some spare time on their hands who are interested in upskilling have until July 24 to enrol at the University of the South Pacific.
Ready for takeoff
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A number of school holiday programmes are keeping children busy.
Working together to upskill workforce
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The government’s Fee Free initiative offers a chance to those who may not have been able to study previously, to upskill and develop in their workplace.
