Education
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.
'Cook Islands language our greatest strength'
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.
Concentrating on the dance
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.”
Nukutere rises through new journey
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.
Planting dreams
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.
Kids page: Children weave a traditional spell
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.
