Tuesday 27 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Never stop learning. That’s what Veai Mani, 70, tells his children, and his seven grandchildren, and will tell his two great-grandchildren – when they are old enough to listen!
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua were happy and high spirited at the opening of their grand Punanga O Matakura outdoor dome yesterday, performing a heart-warming turou (welcome) for invited guests.
Saturday 24 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Manihiki’s Apii Tukao students are excited to share with us this week their short stories, kindly provided by principal Apii Napa.
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Four Tereora College Year 13 students – Keanu Harawira, Junior Peraua, Enua Heather and Joshua Simpson – are hoping they will be accepted into the New Zealand Defence Force next year.
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has put out tenders for the supply of laptops and iPads.
Monday 19 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Patient students of St Joseph’s primary school who waited patiently for the blessing of their information technology equipment, impressed invited guests, including Minister Rose Brown who acknowledged their good behaviour in her speech.
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
This week Cook Islands News reached out to Apii Ruamanu in Manihiki, the students are happy to share their aspirations with us.
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Recovering from a work accident in which his arm was crushed 33 years ago, when he was 25, Alistair McIntyre spiralled downwards coping with his physical injury, and suffered from mental illness.
Wednesday 14 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
“Speaking Te Reo Maori remains one of my greatest strengths in this role. It allows me to be a better communicator to our people, particularly the older generations and people of Pa Enua origin," says Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand.
Saturday 10 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Students started back at school on Tuesday. For Apii Avarua the kids are not only excited to be back in the classrooms, they are in full swing with rehearsals for the opening of their dome on August 23. Year 8 pupil Ephraim Simpson is happy to be back. “I’ve had enough of the holidays, I missed being at school with my friends.” A keen dancer, he says, being in the team helps keep him fit. Tione Nand couldn’t wait for school to start again and loves his culture. “It’s a lot of fun and when I’m dancing it puts a smile on my face; I miss learning and I’m so happy to be back.”
Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The new Nukutere College classroom block is innovative, furnished with fire alarms, tiled floors, modern sturdy chairs and desks, disposal units in its science labs, whiteboards, and a large undercover veranda.
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College has planted more than 50 trees on their day of service to the community at the Constitution Park area.
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tamuera Newnham learns Maori at home from her mum. And that paid off this week, when her Te Uki Ou team won the ute competition at the Highland Paradise cultural day.
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
More community libraries are planned for Rarotonga after the contribution of a set of bookshelves to the Tupapa Clinic.
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
On Aitutaki, the students of Araura College are creating incisive artworks from blocks of wood.
Wednesday 10 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Andrea McNabb was the first Royal New Zealand Air Force recruit to pass every phase test with 100 per cent – a record she still holds today.
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When visiting painter Gonzales Aladana saw a whale breaching off the Rarotonga reef, he was inspired.
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Arorangi students are enthusiastic and excited to participate in the Cook Islands News educational KidsPage.
Saturday 29 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
When Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini graduated with a National Certificate in Business Management, his children weren’t there to see him accept his qualification.
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
This week we bring our readers updates and projects from Niua school students on the island Pukapuka – one of our remotest islands of the Northern group.