Education
'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.
Pupils get to grips with the great outdoors…
Wednesday 29 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
This happy bunch of Year 5 and 6 students from Apii Nikao were spotted down at Blackrock yesterday morning.
School joins war on plastic
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new sign has been erected at Papaaroa School to help educate visitors and locals alike when it comes to the problem of plastic waste.
Battle of the anau at college contest
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Friendships were left at the door to the National Stadium on Friday and it became all about the battle of the anau as Tereora College held their annual athletics competition.
Education ministry wants laptops and iPads
Tuesday 28 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education has put out tenders for supply of laptops and iPads as part of their annual capital procurement.
Week on Mangaia a learning experience
Monday 27 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A group of Year 8 students from Apii Nikao is visiting Mangaia on a bi-annual school trip designed to help them learn more about the outer islands.
St Joseph's up first with athletics contest
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Hoping to get a leg up on the competition, St Joseph’s School were the first of the island’s primary school to hold their school athletics competition at the National Auditorium on Thursday.
Avarua pupils learn more on island's lagoon
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Students from Apii Avarua spent time in the water this week, getting hands-on experience on how they and future generations can help monitor protect Rarotonga’s reefs and lagoon.
Miss Cook Islands visits Araura College for Manureva Aquafest
Saturday 25 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith visited Araura College on Thursday as a special guest during Manureva Aquafest held in Aitutaki.
School targets pupils' literacy skills
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Year two students at St Josephs are continuing to improve their literacy skills this term.
Dance students all set for Thursday concert
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Tereora College dance students are putting the finishing touches on their routines ahead of Thursday night’s performance concert.
School celebrates a new work room
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Arorangi officially unveiled their new home economics work room at a ceremony on Friday morning.
College starts term with more students
Friday 17 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The start of the second half of the school year has seen a surprising increase in student numbers at Tereora College.
School a priority for Pukapuka pupils
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
It was back to school for Rarotonga school students this week – and young visitors from Pukapuka joined them in an effort keep up with their studies before they head home this weekend.
Going to school during holidays proves popular
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Going to school during the holidays isn’t something you’d think children would be too enthusiastic about, but during the recent school holidays, Imanuela Akateamia was definitely one of the places to be.
Taste-a-Trade session meant what it said
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Wednesdays “Taste-a-Trade” session was, just that, a taster.
