Education
Students focus on CI heroes
Saturday 15 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
St Joseph’s School held their Literacy Week this week, after their school schedule made it impractical to hold it last week with the rest of the Cook Islands.
Bed linen package has trade day launch
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Education
A unique package of bed linen for single and queen-sized beds with matching pillow slips was launched by the Raro Comfort team, at the college trade day on Thursday.
Language book is drawing interest
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Education
Tereora College Dragons Den Young Enterprise Scheme winners were selling their book Rarotongan Basic Phrase Book at the school’s trade day yesterday.
College careers expo casts wide net
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The careers expo at Tereora College was about showing not just her pupils, but the wider student body some of the potential career paths available on Rarotonga, says commerce teacher Christina Ganivatu.
School marks writing wins
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Students at Pukapuka’s Niua School held a special assembly on Tuesday to celebrate the school’s three winners of the recent Ministry of Education creative writing competition.
Students show passion for music
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Another outstanding variety of music was presented by Tereora College Level 3 music students this week, showcasing their passion for singing and performing.
Careers seminar marks college commerce week
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To mark the start of Commerce Week at Tereora College, students attended a careers seminar on Monday morning.
Maori language guide takes out college contest
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Education
A pocket guide to speaking Cook Islands Maori has taken out this year’s Dragons Den Young Enterprise contest.
Apii Nikao hosts university students
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Education
Last week Apii Nikao year seven and eight students played host to a group of Auckland University students who hailed from all around the world including America, Italy, Hungary and England.
Plans to revive teachers' union
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Education
A teachers’ union meeting, to be held this Wednesday will be the first of its kind for many years.
Schools dress up for Literacy Week
Monday 10 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To mark the end of Literacy Week, a number of schools in Rarotonga took the opportunity to dress up as their favourite characters, from superheroes and princesses to pirates and scary monsters.
Best young writers honoured
Monday 10 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To close Literacy Week on Friday, the country’s best young writers were honoured at a special ceremony.
Apii Nikao pupils learn all about Mangaia
Saturday 8 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A recent trip to Mangaia for Year 8 students from Apii Nikao was to help them experience first-hand the island’s culture and lifestyle.
Imanuela Akatemia heads to the track
Friday 7 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia was the latest school to take to the track this term, with students of all ages out in force on another warm spring day at the National Stadium on Wednesday.
Artist keeps her promise
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Five years on from her last trip to the Cook Islands, Barbara Bull has kept a promise.
'Reading warrior' inspires students and teachers
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Education
Inspiring children to read and write is the focus of a visit to the Cook Islands by teacher and author David Riley.
'Books on wheels' boost interest in reading
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A mobile library is hoping to help to increase interest in reading among the local community.
Creative scholarship targets Pacific students
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
New Zealand’s Massey University has announced a new scholarship for Pacific Island students.
Pupils learn importance of biodiversity
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Nikao pupils are learning about biodiversity (the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat such as Rarotonga’s lagoon), as part of a school-wide theme this term.
Library fund donation great start for literacy week
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
In the lead-up to National Literacy Week which starts on Monday, Nukutere College has received a donation towards the purchase of new library books.
