Education
Kids page: Zero to school speed ahead
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Education
Starting from stationery, moving on to uniforms, it’s now all go for the school year.
Tieni'anga i te apii i te reo Maori / Changing the way we teach Maori
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There is debate and new solutions about the use of Maori words.
'For my family, for my island'
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Akarere Taka was just 15 when she left her home island of Tongareva (Penrhyn) in 2017, dreaming of becoming a teacher.
High-powered backing for student loans
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
The dream of getting financial support to study at home in Cook Islands is a step closer to reality.
Keeping it Reo
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Te Kopapa Reo Maori Commissioners received their warrants for 2020-2013 at the opening of the written language workshop this week.
Written Maori secures future
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When a language dies, a culture dies, they say. And that’s why Te Kopapa Reo Maori is doing everything possible to keep our one alive.
Teachers fly in for school year from home and afar
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Some will to go Tereora and Titikaveka colleges. Some will go further afield – one to Atiu. Monica Tafale among the Cook Islanders returning home to address the teacher shortage.
Kids to be taught to grow food
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The agriculture ministry has created a pilot school garden programme in partnership with the Korero O te Orau, to teach about agriculture and its importance for livelihoods.
Maori-speaking Pa Enua skippers can get certified
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Airport Authority fire officer Christiano George is thrilled the boat masters certificate course is now conducted by a tutor fluent in Maori and English.
Teachers strike is a 'last resort'
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Secondary teachers are threatening industrial action after negotiations for pay parity with foreign teachers hit a brick wall.
Kids page: Kids helping kids
Saturday 18 January 2020 | Published in Education
Australian children are some of the hardest-hit by the Australian bushfires. And so it was Cook Islands children who were at the forefront of this community’s drive to raise money to support those left homeless by the fires.
Sacrifices to study at home
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
While others were out doing the things that teenagers do, Tiamarama Tuivaga was studying hard sometimes long into the night, with her parents by her side.
Local students get pleasing NCEA results
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nearly 500 students’ hard work in the classroom pays off with good school results.
Using colours to express feelings
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has started Concurrent Teacher Training Programme in a bid to provide more teachers for the outer islands.
Kids page: From prizes to the beach!
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Relieved teachers and students are now into the December school holidays leading up to Christmas.
Small schools, but big dreams
Friday 13 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Parents, families and flowers fill Titikaveka and Imanuela Akatemia prizegivings.
Pride of north and south
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Manihiki’s Apii Ruamanu has held an entertaining prizegiving attended by the small close-knit community of Tauhunu.
Kids page: Teaching me good things'
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu students are writing poetry about what they love most – among them, the ocean, their mothers and, yes, their teachers.
God answers prayers for top students
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some of the country’s top primary students inspire their classmates with brave words at their school prize-giving ceremonies.
Arorangi Dux gives advice: 'Never stop trying'
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The journey through school may look long for juniors, but it’s over before you know it – so embrace it.
