Education
Students hear about defence force careers
Thursday 28 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
After showcasing potential careers at Monday’s Maritime Expo at Avatiu harbour, Mark Dunn held a seminar at Tereora College yesterday to provide more information for students interested in joining the New Zealand Defence Force.
Maritime careers on show
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
High school students from Rarotonga and Aitutaki were given information on a wide variety of possible future careers at Maritime Cook Islands career expo at Avatiu Wharf yesterday.
Aussie music group puts on school concerts
Monday 25 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Two schools in Rarotonga got to experience a high-energy concert on Friday.
Ministry responds to dust claims
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Education
Following on from a CINews story raising health concerns about the newly constructed Apii Nikao, the Ministry of Education has said the building was “safe, secure and ready for use” upon its official opening in April, even as the secretary of the school’s parent-teacher association suggests that wasn’t the case.
Students look to the stars
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) is hopeful that pupils who attended a special presentation which ran over the course of last week have been inspired to become the next generation of traditional voyagers.
Blackrock kids' art keeping Raro clean
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Education
What could be better than helping to keep the environment clean, creating some beautiful art and getting covered head to toe in colourful paint at the same time?
Rotaract rewards winning schools
Friday 22 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Schools that participated in the Pink Shirt Day creative arts competition were rewarded with prizes from organiser’s Rotaract Rarotonga on Wednesday.
School dust raises health issues
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Education
The health of students at Apii Nikao has apparently deteriorated since moving into their newly-constructed classrooms, the parents of some pupils say.
College pupils learn disaster management
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Year 11 students from Nukutere College took part in an all-day training course on disaster management last Friday
Takitumu gears up for cultural contest
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Term 2 at Takitumu Primary is focused on preparing for the annual Highland Paradise cultural competition to be held in the last week of school.
Aussie donation gives school a boost
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Rutaki received over $5000 worth of stationery and school supplies from the Australian High Commission on Friday.
Students give powerful performance
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
As part of their social science studies, Year 7 and 8 students at Titikaveka College gave a pe’e performance on Friday afternoon.
Apii Avarua pupils call at the roadshow
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Students from Apii Avarua experienced the Environment Roadshow at Constitution Park on Wednesday.
Celebration for New Colombo Plan
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Australian High Commission in New Zealand hosted a reception on Thursday night at Flambé Restaurant, Crown Beach Resort & Spa, to celebrate the New Colombo Plan.
Environment Week captures kids' attention
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
On the final day of the Education for Sustainable Development conference, students got to experience the National Environment Week roadshow held at Constitution Park.
Pupils share their ideas on sustainability
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To start day two of the Education for Sustainable Development conference on Wednesday, Mauke School and Titikaveka College gave their presentations.
School pupils discuss sustainability
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Education ministry secretary Danielle Tuangane-Cochrane opened the three-day Education for Sustainable Development conference on Tuesday morning.
Opera pair inspire college students
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Tereora College was the scene of the first of three school visits on Rarotonga for the opera duo of William (Taka) Vuni and Ipu Laga’aia last week.
School fundraising for SPCA
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
After having a bake sale and sausage sizzle on Thursday, Apii Te Uki Ou presented the SPCA with a cheque for just over $600 last Friday morning.
Making the most of the spacious new school
Tuesday 5 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Three weeks after the school officially opened, Apii Nikao students and teachers have moved into their new buildings.
