Education

Apii Nikao rebuild could start soon

Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Education

The contentious Apii Nikao school rebuild could soon be underway with the government promising $10 million from China should be in their pockets by the end of the month.

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Tereora rebuild needs local focus

Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Education

Our people, our design – that’s the word from Minister of Finance Mark Brown on the $11.7 million New Zealand-funded upgrade of Tereora College.

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Fresh faces welcomed

Wednesday 2 September 2015 | Published in Education

Bright smiles wiped away the Monday blues at Apii Te Uki Ou as the school welcomed some fresh faces to island education with a traditional turou.

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Pupils celebrate contest success

Tuesday 1 September 2015 | Published in Education

Last Friday the students of Rutaki School received their prizes for winning Rarotonga’s “Bike 2 School Week”.

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Stepping into a digital future

Saturday 29 August 2015 | Published in Education

Hundreds of schools in New Zealand have implemented ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) policies, where students are either told or allowed to bring electronic devices such as iPads or laptop computers to aid learning. With the Cook Islands Ministry of Education about to purchase more than $90,000 worth of laptops and mini iPads, CI News reporter Phillipa Webb takes a look at what’s switching up digital learning in the Cooks...

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Finding teachers proves a challenge

Thursday 27 August 2015 | Published in Education

Filling teaching positions in the Cook Islands with locals is becoming increasingly harder, says the Ministry of Education.

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Celebration fun at St Joseph's

Saturday 15 August 2015 | Published in Education

While the Cook Islands were into the full swing of celebrating of the 50th anniversary of self-governance, students from St Joseph’s Primary school were enjoying their school holiday with their families and friends.

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China shows commitment to Apii Nikao

Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Education

The Chinese government will be pledging their commitment to the rebuild of Apii Nikao School today with an official ‘commitment ceremony’.

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NZ's $11.7m gift for college

Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Education

The New Zealand government is to gift $11.7million to Tereora College, the country’s national secondary school.

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Innovators of tomorrow take centre stage

Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Published in Education

On Wednesday last week Year 10 students nervously but courageously took centre stage at the New Hope Church to take part in the BCI Year 10 Business challenge hosted by the Bank of the Cook Islands and Ministry of Education.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'Jubilee Jumpstart' for school students

Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Education

As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Government has put aside $230,000 and BCI will provide a further $20,000 to create the ‘Jubilee Jumpstart savings bond’.

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Boost for education

Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Education

Education will benefit by $182,000 in this year’s Budget, to be tabled in Parliament on Monday.

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