Education
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.
Woodwork class receives timely donation
Monday 25 March 2019 | Published in Education
CITC Building Centre has donated some building materials to Titikaveka College’s woodwork class.
Discussion on student welfare
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Deliberating on the grievances of the students is the main agenda of the University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) meeting in Rarotonga which starts today.
Imanuela picks its 2019 prefects
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia school in Ngatangiia appointed their new prefects this month.
Pupils off to NZ
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Education
Titikaveka College is aiming to raise $50,000 for a student trip to New Zealand next month.
First USP council meeting to be held in Cooks
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) federal body will be holding its 20th council meeting in Rarotonga from March 25-28.
Researcher connects culture and maths
Monday 11 March 2019 | Published in Education
Massey University lecturer Dr Jodie Hunter is currently conducting a research on cultural response and strength-based maths education for Pacific learners.
Apii Te Uki Ou's 2019 ambassadors
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
It was a wonderful day and a great turn out from parents and families for Apii Te Uki Ou’s ambassadors investiture held on Tuesday morning.
Tereora College selects its 2019 prefects
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Education
A simply stunning ceremony was enjoyed last Friday morning by Tereora College staff, students, friends and families for the school’s official ceremony to acknowledge their student leaders for 2019.
