Education
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.
Fun learning through holiday programme
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Local tourism company develops school holiday programme while waiting for visitors to return.
Certified student divers on marine environment programme
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Newly certified divers learn more about marine environment during school holiday programme.
Holidays: A good book and a lie-in
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cooks kids will have plenty to read with a gift of 1600 books – sent over from New Zealand in banana boxes.
Quit and missing her students
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cassidy Jackson-Carroll was prepared to do whatever it took to get back to Rarotonga and her students.
Stay safe this school holiday - Apii Avarua
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Look after yourself and stay safe this school holiday.
Tears and cheers for human rights victory
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Family ‘puts Cook Islands on the map’ in battle to protect their son’s right to keep his hair long until his customary haircutting ceremony.
Children's meitaki: 'An amazing principal'
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
St Joseph’s School vows to continue the work of departing principal Shelley Berry.
The mystery of the globe atop the Met Office
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Teanahera was told the big round thing is a crystal ball – now she knows what it really is!
Principal's roots are showing
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris palmed off his office duties in spectacular style this week.
