Education
Blessing marks start of dome project
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Avarua held a special blessing ceremony yesterday to mark the beginning of construction of a new shaded dome this week.
NZ schools under fire for Rarotonga trips
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Published in Education
A number of New Zealand schools are under fire for using taxpayers’ money to fund trips to the Cook Islands.
Te Uki Ou triathlon huge success
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To finish the school week before the Easter long weekend, Apii Te Uki Ou held their annual school triathlon last Thursday.
Apii Avarua pupils learn rugby skills
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Australian couple Jason and Jessica Palmer have run their first “RugbyTots” session in the Cook Islands.
NZ gifts $6 million to USP
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Education
The New Zealand government has promised the University of the South Pacific (USP) $6 million to help improve their digital learning sector.
Teachers' USP degrees to be recognised in NZ
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Education
People who study to become teachers at the University of the South Pacific (USP) will now have their qualifications automatically recognised in New Zealand.
College sports day a hit with pupils
Monday 26 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The annual Tereora College sports day held at Nukupure Park last Friday afternoon was a great success for the school.
School aims to inspire future artists
Saturday 24 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Year 6 at Takitumu School have completed some artwork based on the work of New Zealand artist Nigel Brown.
Airport visit excites pre-school children
Wednesday 21 March 2018 | Published in Education
A busload of excited children made their way from Blackrock Apii Potiki to Rarotonga International Airport yesterday morning.
Revamped library stirs interest
Monday 19 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Rhys Evans has been the driving force behind revamping and updating the school library at Apii Arorangi.
Power bill totals $5000 in 10 days
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Education
Tereora College has racked up a massive $5000 power bill in just 10 days – and the school’s modern new buildings are to blame.
Tereora College to perform in NZ today
Thursday 15 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Tereora College cultural team is all set for their debut performance at the 2018 ASB Polyfest in Auckland, New Zealand today.
Apii Te Uki Ou ambassadors
Monday 12 March 2018 | Published in Education
Staff, students and family members gathered together yesterday at Apii Te Uki Ou to celebrate their new school ambassadors for 2018.
Movie spurs interest in chess contest
Monday 12 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A closely-fought in-school chess competition concluded on Friday at Tereora College.
Buildings officially opened
Saturday 10 March 2018 | Published in Education
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened the two new Tereora College buildings on Thursday watched by local and New Zealand dignitaries, and the college’s students.
School focuses on road safety
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Education
Avarua Primary School have begun their road safety initiative this week to ensure the safety of each student during the arriving and leaving school period.
Wise advice for student leaders
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in Education
A leaders’ retreat for the newly-appointed student leaders of Titikaveka College was held at the Edgewater Resort on Friday.
Scouts live by their motto on tough climb
Tuesday 6 March 2018 | Published in Education
Twelve Scout and 12 Cub members of the St Joseph Scouts Troop made the challenging climb up Te Kou to mark the start of their weekend camp on Saturday.
Empowering Cook Islands youth
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Education
Finding ways to empower Cook Islands youth to live a positive life is the focus of recently appointed youth development and sports officer Tuaine Manavaroa Jr.
Thinking of the children
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Education
Internal Affairs national children’s policy coordinator Rebecca Hosking-Ellis hosted a workshop on February 23 at the ministry, speaking about the need to support Cook Islands children.
