Education
'The kids get it'
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
“Are there rubbish fairies on the island?”
Helping Cooks students stay home to study
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There’s been a changing of the guard at the University of the South Pacific in the Cook Islands.
NZ Maori pupils discover CI Maori
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Groups of New Zealand school students will be visiting the Cook Islands in a bid to learn more about their own Maori heritage.
School rises from ashes
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Six years after the heart-breaking fire that left much of Nukutere College in ashes, the new school building is nearing completion.
MPs lucky to meet Nukutere students
Monday 10 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
It was a dream come true for Nukutere College special needs class students who visited Parliament – they met with their MPs. The politicians were pretty lucky, too. They met some inspiring young people, and had the chance to fulfil some of the key performance indicators around civics education.
Whale of a view in Mangaia
Saturday 8 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Mangaia school’s view over the big blue ocean is breathtaking.
Blackrock lets kids choose activities
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Blackrock Api’i Potiki Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) located in Nikao has been running since the early 1970s.
Chess and leadership occupy Nikao students
Saturday 25 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Nikao Year 7/8 students were busy researching an ‘international leader’ of their choice on Thursday morning for a school project.
Funky Friday enrichment
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Each term at Te Uki Ou school students partake in an enrichment programme called Funky Friday.
Surprise, Mum! Kids' loving messages for Mother's Day
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The children of the Cook Islands are promising the world for their mums, tomorrow on Mother’s Day – now it’s time to deliver.
NZ teen gives books to St Joseph's
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
St Joseph’s primary school showed their appreciation to 18-year-old Louise Gainford who has raised funds for books and stationery for schools on Rarotonga.
Kia Rangatira Cook Islands graduates' dinner
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Published in Education
The annual Kia Rangatira “Akaraumaire Celebration of Excellence” Cook Islands Maori Graduates’ Dinner 2019 to celebrate academic excellence and achievement was held recently at the Atiu community hall in Auckland.
ANZAC thoughts from our young
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Into the first week of the school holidays we caught up with a few kids at the Punanga Nui markets on Wednesday; the youngsters shared how they have spent their holidays so far, and their thoughts on ANZAC Day.
Kids cultural programme starts Monday
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Education
The Korero o te ‘Orau and Manava Ora o te Ivi Maori will again collaborate to deliver the coveted Atui’anga ki te Tango cultural programme for children next week.
Apii Avarua building dome
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua’s multipurpose dome is well underway, with the canvas placed on its steel frames last week.
Niua school on Pukapuka celebrates Autism Awareness day
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Niua on the remote island of Pukapuka raised $335 in support of Autism Awareness Day last week.
Schools rehearse for next week's festival
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Rarotonga schools two-day culture festival begins on Tuesday next week from 6pm at the national auditorium.
Kia Orana wear for families in massacre
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Published in Education
If you see school children in mufti or Kia Orana wear this week or next, chances are they will have made a gold-coin contribution towards the Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s fund-raising efforts.
Nukutere college rebuilds after the ashes
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College’s long awaited official laying of the foundation ceremony for their new classroom block took place yesterday morning while it continued to rain gently through the sunshine.
USP to boost fisheries talent
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific is joining with fishery management experts to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.