Education
Education the key to change
Friday 27 October 2017 | Published in Education
Punanga Tauturu (PTI) coordinator Rebeka Buchanan says it’s time local people became more educated about the high rate of domestic violence in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands backs education action
Friday 6 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
Cook Islands along with 14 other Pacific island countries have fully endorsed the “Pasifika Call to Action for ECD (Early Childhood Development)” to give every child in the Pacific the “best start to life”.
Pupils celebrate world literacy day
Monday 11 September 2017 | Published in Education
Schools across the island marked World Literacy Day last week by colouring their hair, dressing up brightly and parading their favourite book characters.
Support a school and win a tropical holiday
Friday 25 August 2017 | Published in Education
For the fourth year running Apii Te Uki Ou is holding its popular “Win a Trip to Raro” fundraiser.
Students study healthy lifestyle choices
Wednesday 23 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Education
Students at Nukutere, Titikaveka and Tereora Colleges are taking part in a Healthy Lifestyles programme being taught at secondary schools, and the results will be used to track their future health.
NZ visit a learning experience for pupils
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Education
Students from Titikaveka College returned to Rarotonga last week after a two-week visit to Whangarei in northern New Zealand.
Information evening for college parents
Friday 26 May 2017 | Published in Education
Tereora College is running an NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) information evening on Tuesday from 5-6pm.
School principals discuss pastoral care
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education began its three-day annual conference yesterday for principals of schools in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Students enjoy consultant's visit
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Education
On Thursday this week, Year 5 students of Apii Takitumu received a visit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs consultant Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Aiming to make a difference
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Education
Eight student leaders and 16 school councillors have decided they will make a difference to their school, Tereora College, this year.
Cook Island students off to NZ youth forum
Wednesday 12 April 2017 | Published in Education
Two Cook Islands students, one from Aitutaki and one from Rarotonga have been selected to represent the Cook Islands at the Sir Peter Blake Youth EnviroLeader Forum (YELF) in New Zealand later this month.
Rotary and students give Creative Centre a helping hand
Friday 7 April 2017 | Published in Education
Representatives from the Rotary Club of Rarotonga and 14 student leaders from Tereora College turned up at the Punanga Nui Markets last Saturday morning to help the Creative Centre turn their bare hut, into a brightly painted shop.
Graduates left hanging for jobs
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Education
A recent post on Facebook has locals in agreement over the lack of support for new graduates returning to the Cook Islands.
Homework club starts again at college
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Education
Tereora College has started up its weekly homework club in a bid to get students prepared for upcoming assignments.
Locals wanted for new course
Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Education
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is calling on potential students to register for a beauty, body and spa therapy course launching this month.
Japan visit a learning experience for tutor
Tuesday 28 March 2017 | Published in Education
Cook Islands Tertiary and Training Institute (CITTI) tutor Sarah Tonorio attended the Knowledge and Co-Creation programme for the promotion of non-formal education in Japan last month.
Culture excites Apii Nikao students
Tuesday 28 March 2017 | Published in Education
Apii Nikao Year 7 and 8 students are learning about cultural practices this term and last Friday they visited Highland Paradise to learn from an expert.
Homework hub a community asset
Tuesday 28 February 2017 | Published in Education
The Vaimaanga Community Centre recently started its weekly “homework hub” in Vaimaanga.
Tereora College project on track
Thursday 23 February 2017 | Published in Education
The plan to deliver two new buildings at Tereora College before the 2018 academic year remains unchanged despite shipping delays and unfavourable weather conditions.
Twenty-four students become prefects
Tuesday 21 February 2017 | Published in Education
Twenty-four senior students of Apii Avarua were awarded their new roles as prefects for the year 2017 at the National Auditorium on February 17.
