Education
Healthy living focus of pupil's speeches
Monday 16 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College students took part in a Maori speech contest recently.
Students put big effort into annual concert
Thursday 12 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
There were plenty of colourful sights at Nukutere College on Tuesday night when the school held their annual special character concert.
Maori speeches focus on healthy living
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition in the school hall on Thursday last week.
Schools focus on autism awareness
Saturday 7 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Nikao, Tereora College and Aitutaki’s Apii Vaitau showed their support for Cook Islands Autism Awareness Day with a mufti day yesterday.
Land literacy course proves major success
Friday 6 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A new land literacy course at Cook Islands Teritary Training Institute aims to empower locals with enhanced knowledge about land ownership.
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.
