Education
Students get the lowdown on water safety
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Tereora College students were given some expert tips on water safety at Avaavaroa beach yesterday morning.
Palmerston celebrates university graduate
Monday 3 December 2018 | Published in Education
The Palmerston Island community celebrated University of the South Pacific (USP) student Teriimaevarua Mehau Marsters achievement on Friday with a ceremony held at Palmerston Lucky School where the Executive Officer Arthur Neale a USP alumni presented her Certificate in Early Childhood Education Level 3.
Schools say it with flowers
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nine schools took part in the final day of judging for the Te Mire Tiare festival yesterday.
Manihiki celebrates with graduates
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Education
The islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga celebrated the graduation of their University of the South Pacific (USP) students last week on the island of Tauhunu.
Nukutere dux receives her prize
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Michelle Williams received the prestigious Nukutere College dux award at the senior prizegiving ceremony for year 11, held last Friday at St Joseph’s hall.
Hundreds take part in school maths contest
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Education
A total of 340 students participated in the annual Cook Islands maths quiz competition held at the National Auditorium last week.
Cooking efforts win cash prizes for local schools
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Cook Islands Tourism yesterday presented Avarua and Rutaki Primary schools with cash prizes for coming first and second respectively in the recent inaugural school cooking competition - Potiki Makona Kai (Young Food Champions).
School celebrates a new playground
Friday 2 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia school officially opened its new playground on Wednesday, much to the delight of the students.
Schools ready for big-brain maths battles
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The brain power emanating from the National Auditorium tonight will be extraordinary as the 2018 Maths Quiz takes place.
Celebrating 50 years of Cook Islands writing
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Education
A new anthology of Cook Islands short stories and poems, was launched at USP Cook Islands on Monday evening before a packed audience.
Graduates celebrate start of new journey
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Published in Education
Forty students graduated at the USP Cook Islands graduation held in Rarotonga on Wednesday this week.
Parents evening tonight at Tereora
Thursday 25 October 2018 | Published in Education
Tereora College is inviting all their parents to attend a parents’ evening tonight hosted by the Attitude Education Programme team.
96 students graduate from USP
Thursday 25 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific (USP) 2018 graduation ceremony held yesterday was formally opened by Deputy Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair Aloma Johansson.
Sound workshop for students
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Published in Education
Melbourne University Interactive Sound and Vision Associate professor of Music and Artistic director Mark Pollard, and his third year students will hold a workshop for Tereora College students on Wednesday.
Australia funds new verandah
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
The 90 pupils of Apii Rutaki were thrilled yesterday morning to learn that Australia’s top diplomat in the South Pacific, High Commissioner Ewen McDonald, would be visiting their school.
Mother's a real life 'superhero'
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Education
Following on from the recent Literacy Week run by the Ministry of Education, CINews will be publishing some of the winning entries from the creative writing competition over the next few weeks. The theme for this year’s competition was “Cook Islands Heroes”.
Bringing back kids' art with love from Germany
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
Barbara Bull loves the Cook Islands and particularly loves the children of the islands.
Kids' programme hailed a major success
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The inaugural holiday programme to teach Rarotonga children the local culture and way of life through farming and other activities has been hailed a huge success.
Hero qualities close to home for writer
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Education
My heroine A girl gave birth to her first baby when she was only 16 years old. At that time, it was considered a disgrace to a family when a daughter fell pregnant at such a young age, under 21 years old, here on Atiu.
A holiday with a big difference
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
A group of Rarotonga children have swapped their video games and other pastime activities with the farming tools this school holiday in a bid to reconnect to the land.
