Education
Kids page: Weaving a spell at Korero o te Orau
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The past two weeks have been school holidays – so what on earth does it take to get the kids up and excited and ready for the bus at 7am?
'Kuki' off to robotic Olympics
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Five students will depart on Monday headed for Dubai, with their robot named “Kuki” in their luggage.
Kids page: O brother, where art thou?
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Some great tips for entertaining the kids in the school holidays – and lessening mum and dads’ stress!
We believe the teachers are the future – union
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Toka Toka grew up on the remote island of Manihiki; he’s now a confident member of the community who composed and choreographed dances for Te Maeva Nui team.
Kids page: Rarotonga's youngest carpenters
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
For some it was the first time using building tools, others were old hands. Melina Etches meets some clever young carpenters.
Survivor Cook Islands
Friday 27 September 2019 | Published in Education
Thirty New Zealand students are preparing for a trip to Rarotonga, during which they will collaborate with 20 Cook Islands students to learn about leadership and life.
Best of the best from Cook Islands secondary students
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Education
The Pa Enua dominated in this year’s secondary school writing contest: one winner was from Rarotonga, but the other three were from Atiu and Manahiki.
From the heart
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students aged from 8 to 12 years will sing their hearts out tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.
Primary students with their most heartfelt stories and poems
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Education
This year’s writing competition was opened to all school students in the Cook Islands, years 1 to Year 13. The theme was love poems (Year 1-6) and love stories (Y7-13).
Apii Nikao gala sproutsentrepreneurs
Saturday 21 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Eleven-year-old Naomi Tereora from Apii Nikao sewed dresses for the first time that sold at the school’s gala day.
A tale of two doctorates
Friday 20 September 2019 | Published in Education
Two Cook Islanders pursuing doctorate degrees in New Zealand spoke to a spellbound room about the value of grounding both health and identity in indigenous ways of knowing. Troy Tararo-Ruhe and Emma Powell intend to share their research with the Cook Islands, and to continue engaging with the communities they’re learning from and about.
Screening students
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Parents are being urged to learn about the dangers their children face online, at a Kiwi-run youth education conference.
'Building friendships is special at Women and Girls with Disabilities
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Fabric tote bags mady by representatives of Cook Islands women with disabilities are proving so popular they have sold out.
KIDS PAGE: 'I can feel the strength and power of the vaka here today'
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu students presented brilliant detailed handcrafted vaka models using natural and recycled material for their exhibition on Thursday morning.
Takitumu Back at School
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Takitumu came alive again yesterday, with colour and noise and squeals of delight from the students playing in the school yard on their morning tea break.
Writers fest: Writers are never satisfied
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Education
There are many ways to tell a story. You can tell a story through drumming, through weaving, through song and dance and chants. And you can tell a story through writing.
Student loans keep graduates away
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Education
Student loans in New Zealand remain a major stumbling block for tertiary-qualified Cook Islanders seeking employment in the Cook Islands.
Father's Day, sad for some
Sunday 1 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
With Father’s Day celebrated today, students at Apii Imanuela Akatemia prepared messages for their dads.
Miria George: film and writers festivals 'smart'
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Published in Education
Playwright, poet, producer and director Miria George says creating a hub of contemporary arts in Rarotonga would be a smart way for the Cook Islands to position itself as the arts centre of the South Pacific.
'Maori should be first language'
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Cook Islands Maori language is alive in the Pa Enua and this is being observed in the number of entries submitted for the Ministry of Education’s writing competition.
