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.
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.
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.
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”.
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...
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Education
Playtime at Takitumu pre-school is a noisy and joyous time for both the kids and staff.
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.
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’.
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.