Education
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.
70-year-old great-grandad completes MBA
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!
School opens 'extraordinary' dome
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.
Kids Page: Keeping it real
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.
Tereora students rapt to be short listed for Defence Force
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.
Students supplied with more screens
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.
St Joseph's moves ahead with new IT
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.
Kids page: Manihiki's pearls of wisdom
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.
Injured author inspires hope in students
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.
