Education
Hawaiian artists share their experience
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Senior students at Apii Avarua were treated to a special discussion from visiting Hawaiian artists currently in Rarotonga for the Putahi Ono.
CIVS launches education programme
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) launched a series of educational workshops at Apii Nikao school yesterday.
Visiting artists encourage students
Thursday 17 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
As part of the 2018 Putahi Ono Kuki Arani “art gathering”, several visiting artists from countries around the South Pacific went to Tereora College yesterday morning to share their artistic backgrounds and experience with the next generation of artists.
Japan to offer student scholarships
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is set to offer scholarships to Cook Islands tertiary students wishing to study at Japanese universities.
'Buddy time' improves social skills
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
A school-wide initiative at Takitumu Primary this year is helping children work on their social skills.
Cook Islands students off to Beijing
Thursday 10 May 2018 | Published in Education
Teachers and students from the University of the South Pacific (USP) based in the Cook Islands will be travelling to China next month.
Class of '67's monument unveiled
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Education
Tereora College held a special ceremony yesterday, unveiling a monument donated by the class of 1967.
Pupils celebrate new school
Monday 7 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Prime Minister Henry Puna says China does not deserve criticism, but respect and praise for the support the Asian superpower has given to the Cook Islands and its people.
School holidays Pukapuka-style
Saturday 5 May 2018 | Published in Education
Kids all around the Cook Islands were back at school this week after term break, but for most of them, memories of the school holidays will still be fresh in their minds.
Tutangata to feature at USP evening
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Education
The University of the south pacific (USP) will host an evening with Cook Islands Investment Corporation general manager Tamari’i Tutangata on May 16.
Healthy living the focus of te reo speeches
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Education
When Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition last month, they received an excellent response from the students.
School holiday fun at YWAM
Monday 23 April 2018 | Published in Education
Sixty-odd kids sure can make a heck of a noise, a fact the staff at YWAM’s school holiday programme in Takitumu are certainly all too aware of.
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.
