Education
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.
Nukutere marks science day
Sunday 19 February 2017 | Published in Education
International Day of Women and Girls in Science today was celebrated at Nukutere College recently.
School rewards high achievers
Friday 17 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
Acknowledging high-achieving students’ efforts is a way to give pupils an extra incentive, according to the principal of Tereora College Tania Morgan.
Teachers recognised by NZQA for high NCEA standards in Maths, Maori
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Education
Cook Islands teachers have been recognised for the high standard of work completed in NCEA Mathematics with Statistics and Cook Islands Maori.
Twelve step up as student leaders
Tuesday 14 February 2017 | Published in Education
Twelve students have been elected as Titikaveka College’s student leaders for the year.
New ideas give Araura great start to 2017
Sunday 12 February 2017 | Published in Education
Aitutaki’s Araura College had a great start to 2017, with the introduction of a number of new and continuing initiatives.
Plenty to celebrate at Nukutere College
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Education
The inauguration ceremony for the 2017 prefects also celebrated the fact that students last year achieved the school’s biggest success in National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) in many years.
Youngsters eye dream jobs
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in Education
STUDENTS at Apii Te Uki Ou have begun their first school project, called, “Future Me”. Year 5 and 6 students were given the opportunity by their teacher, Amy Koekemoer, to pursue their dreams.
Tongareva celebrates start of school year
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in Education
ALONG WITH schools all over the country, Tongareva’s two schools began the first term of the year on Monday.
Internet access gives Mauke pupils a bonus
Saturday 4 February 2017 | Published in Education
Senior school science classes at Mauke School have begun looking more like literacy classes, but for good reason.
Avarua focuses on children's progress
Friday 3 February 2017 | Published in Education
Avarua Primary School will be putting a lot of effort into ensuring children have made measurable progress by the end of each school term this year.
Enrolments continue at Imanuela
Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Published in Education
IMANUELA Akatemia continues to accept enrolments for students who are still making their way back to Rarotonga after school holidays spent in other countries such as New Zealand and Australia.
Te Uki Ou has fresh look for the new year
Wednesday 1 February 2017 | Published in Education
APII TE Uki Ou has started the new school year with a revamp of the school building and playground.
