Education
Back to church, back to school – with distancing
Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
We have learned to keep ourselves safe in our families; now we must learn to stay safe in our churches and villages, say ministers and school leaders.
The training is leaving, get onboard
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
As soon as the government announced it would support businesses to train up their staff in coming months, the University of the South Pacific’s local leader sprang into action.
Keep calm and carry on
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
With school holidays extended for another two weeks the Ministry of Education gives reassurances to students sitting NCEA this year and promises to keep them informed every step of the way.
Kids page: Kids Club at home
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Inalie Loki, 8, and Aaliyah Rogers, 6, have been home for the past two weeks thanks to Covid-19’s early school break.
School holidays extended to April 19
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
School holidays are being extended two more weeks on Rarotonga, meaning parents will be entitled to claim $100 a child to help cover care costs.
School holiday programmes
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
School holidays are coming early and Pacific Divers is offering their holiday dive programme – with a different.
Kids page: As Cooks close the borders, the whole world comes to Raro
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia senior students yesterday got together dressed up in different international wear, representing different countries.
Kids go home to spread info, not virus
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Rarotonga’s schools close this afternoon for two weeks early school holidays – and students say it’s the right thing to do to combat Covid-19.
Are you feeling safe? Ministry's deals to bullying
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education is in the final stages of completing a year 4-13 wellbeing survey within all schools in the Cook Islands with a specific focus on bullying.
Parents: 'It's hard, but it's important'
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Parents ready to step up to challenge of keeping kids home. Working parents are worrying about how they will manage childcare as Rarotonga children are sent off on an early school break from Friday afternoon.
Covid-19: Children to be sent home from school
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
* School holidays brought forward in Rarotonga; all children sent home for two weeks from this Friday;* All flights from Australia, United States and French Polynesia cancelled until April 18;* Anyone intending to enter Rarotonga from a country other than New Zealand must first go via 14 days self-quarantine in New Zealand;* Pa Enua borders shut down from Saturday, March 21;* Cruise liners banned from Cook Islands until June 30.
Boarding RNZ Air Force 101
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Two Tereora College students will soar to new heights next month to discover whether they’re bound for aviation careers.
Marine biologist inspires Tereora students
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Anthony Vavia, who is presently undertaking his PhD studies in Marine Biology on his home island of Mitiaro, this week spoke to Tereora College students on his chosen field of study.
Teachers say 'we'll soldier on'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Teacher shortages create pressure for already heavy workload.
How to selfie- improve
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Tereora College students can now do internships with the Rarotonga water authority following an agreement between the two organisations.
Show of pride at prefect induction
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Newly-inducted student leaders of Tereora College are ready to serve.
Pa Enua students granted future
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
At the end of year 11, Danielle Nimeti had a realisation: anyone can achieve anything, even if they come from a small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Court restrains haircut school
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
An Australian court has issued an interim injunction stopping a private school expelling a 5-year-old Cook Islands boy because of the length of his hair.
Today's prefects, tomorrow's leaders
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Newly-inducted primary school prefects from Apii Nikao and Takitumu are ready to take on the challenge.
Students combat drink-driving
Monday 24 February 2020 | Published in Education
Grown-ups may be slow to change their dangerous drink-drive habits – but young Cook Islanders are stepping up and taking responsibility.
