Education
Nukutere's new prefects
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College students were inducted as prefects, with badges presented by Bishop Paul Donoghue during mass at the St Joseph’s cathedral in Avarua yesterday.
Parker motivates Nukutere students
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Champion fighter Joseph Parker was first introduced to boxing at the tender age of 3.
First day back at school, but nowhere to go
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
As hundreds of primary school students head back to school today, one school has already advised it will not accept any further enrolments.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango kids wrap up top week
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Despite the rain the week-long Atui’anga Ki Te Tango (immersing in our Maori traditions/values) children’s cultural holiday programme ended with both the Takitumu and Te Au O Tonga branches preparing their last combined meal in good spirits yesterday.
Te Au O Tonga kids loving their cultural experience
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Fifty kids from the Te Au O Tonga branch of the Atui’anga Ki Te Tango based at the Makea Nui grounds in Avarua experienced traditional methods of catching chickens, then cleaning and cooking them on an open fire yesterday.
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.
