Education
Making the most of final holiday weeks
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
All around the country school children are making the most of the last couple of weeks of the school holidays.
Two new school principals appointed
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Education
Two new principals have been appointed and five others have been reappointed to Cook Islands schools this year.
Nukutere looks forward to rebuild
Thursday 10 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
Nukutere College is focused this year on the reconstruction of classrooms that were destroyed by a fire in 2013.
Pupils face short wait for NCEA results
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Education
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) results will be released to all students who studied at NCEA levels 1, 2 or 3 in 2018, on January 14 (Cook Islands time).
USP Plus events well-received
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Education
A recent survey asking for people’s thoughts regarding the future of USP Plus has sent the clear message that its monthly meetings should continue, says Professor John Hay.
Avarua wharf a popular Spot
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
In attempt to escape the oppressive humidity yesterday afternoon, most kids living in town chose Avarua wharf as the best and handiest spot to cool off.
Day at the beach is the main aim...
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
With the school holidays in full swing and the start of the New Year next week, most children on Rarotonga are spending the entire day at the beach cooling off from the heat.
Christmas shopping excites children
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The CITC main store was a hive of activity yesterday with animated children squealing with delight as they excitedly moved through the aisles trying to decide on Christmas gifts.
Titikaveka principal bids farewell
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Grace Matenga received the 2018 Dux trophy at Titikaveka College’s prizegiving event last Wednesday.
Apii Ruamanu dux awards go to two students
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Miriama Pataviri and Rosalina Tuatoru were recipients of the Dux award at Manihiki’s Apii Ruamanu prizegiving awards last Tuesday.
College rebuild to start in March
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Published in Education
The long-awaited Nukutere College building project will begin in March next year.
Manihiki children spread Christmas cheer
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Christmas cheer arrived early for the senior citizens of Tauhunu in Manihiki last Saturday, school children on the island delivered festive hampers to them.
Student writing forms new anthology
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Secondary Schools Anthology titled “Cook Islands Heroes” was released to schools this week.
Araura College prizegiving: Ruby Bragger Dux
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Education
Araura College recognised the many achievements of students over the past year at the annual prize giving ceremony at the Prince Edward Hall on Wednesday morning.
Takitimu dux honoured
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Kimiora Vogel is Takitumu School’s Dux for 2018.
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrate awards
Monday 10 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tamarua Pureau-Pukeiti is the 2018 Apii Te Uki Ou Dux, receiving the award at the school’s prize giving function at the Matavera CICC Gibeona Hall on Friday morning.
Awards night for Apii Avarua
Monday 10 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Apii Avarua occupied the National Auditorium on Thursday evening with an awards night filled with entertainment from each class.
Memorial trophy for winner of dux award
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Maara Teariki received the St Joseph’s Academic student of 2018 school dux award at the school’s prizegiving on Wednesday.
Apii Nikao honours prize-winning pupils
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The Apii Nikao 2018 Dux award was presented to Troy Matutu during the annual awards ceremony on Friday.
Fun-filled week ahead for these children
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Heading into the last week of school, Papaaroa Adventist School Grade 3 and 4 kids have a fun-filled schedule ahead of them.
