Education

Art project encourages pupils' navigation skills

Saturday 11 July 2015 | Published in Education

Nukutere College art students were transformed into navigators this week as part of a creative project aimed at understanding more about the geography of the Cook Islands.

Rutaki pupils cycle to win

Monday 6 July 2015 | Published in Education

The Bike 2 School Week competition, which ran from June 22 to 26, invited students to bike to school instead of using motorised transportation such as a car or scooter.

Teacher scores notable first

Tuesday 30 June 2015 | Published in Education

No ocean was wide enough to keep local teacher Samantha Puati from becoming a fully registered teacher in New Zealand.

Te Uki Ou clean up at culture comp

Thursday 25 June 2015 | Published in Education

Rarotonga primary students walked away from this week’s cultural competition with a richer understanding of their Cook Islands culture.

Mentor impressed with skill level

Monday 22 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

A VISITING trade lecturer is impressed with the skill level of aspiring tradesmen in the Cook Islands.

Teachers explore the art of reading

Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Education

Teachers on Rarotonga were given some tips on how to help struggling young readers at a workshop last Thursday.

Fun and games at Takitumu

Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Education

Playtime at Takitumu pre-school is a noisy and joyous time for both the kids and staff.

Students get their hands dirty for greater good

Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Education

Secondary school students are learning to grow their own vegetables in an effort to reduce obesity levels in the Cook Islands.

Improving numbers through education

Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Education

The Cook Islands may not boast 100 percent literacy and numeracy, but the nation is still leading the way in the Pacific region.

Rugby stars fundraise island-style

Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Education

Cook Islands scholarship students at Rangiora High School outside of Christchurch are doing their part to promote their home island as a holiday spot for locals.

Education system wins high praise

Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education

THE COOK Islands education system has received praise from one of the oldest universities in New Zealand.

Fundraiser gives pupils a real buzz

Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Education

Apii Nikao School is buzzing with excitement following the announcement that their spelling bee fundraiser raised over $17,000.

Students dive into science

Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Education

Rakahanga School students were excited to be out in the water learning how to monitor their local reef system.

Manihiki teacher honoured

Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Education

Ruamanu School students on the island of Manihiki are receiving the best education possible.

Praise for spiritual wellbeing

Monday 25 May 2015 | Published in Education

Nukutere students well prepared for ceremony

Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Education

After two weeks out at sea, the vaka fleet arriving at Rarotonga for the Te Manava Vaka Festival will be greeted with a powerful performance by Nukutere College students at the official welcoming ceremony.

USP classes target close Chinese link

Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Education

As the relationship between the Cook Islands and China deepens, the need for Chinese language speakers is growing.