Education
Apii Te Uki Ou pupils say 'domo arigato'
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Education
With grant funds from the Japanese Government under its assistance for ‘grassroots’ human security projects, Apii Te Uki Ou will soon have a new block of sturdy classrooms.
Apii potiki opens doors to community
Thursday 5 February 2015 | Published in Education
Young minds have room to grow at Apii Nikao ECE, a place school teacher Mary Tafale says is a ‘community school’.
Students mark their success in AUT course
Tuesday 3 February 2015 | Published in Education
Sixteen students celebrated their graduation from the third offering of the Graduate Certificate of Business (Project Management), on January 26 at Manuia Beach Resort.
Leaders up for a challenge
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education
Newly-inducted Nukutere College head boy William Thompson-Katuke and head girl Teremoana Tetava know they are in for a challenging year of leadership, but say they are up for it.
Catholic youth ready to lead
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Only four days into the 2015 new school year and Nukutere College have already appointed their student leaders and are ready to get on with the business of learning.
Three are one at Primary school
Friday 30 January 2015 | Published in Education
Tania Ingaua, Kaienua Pera and Teinaki Remuera may be wearing three separate school uniforms but they are all in the same class at Arorangi Primary School.
New school system a work in progress
Friday 30 January 2015 | Published in Education
A noisy village is a healthy village and the saying is particularly apt at Arorangi Primary School where close to 280 students will be studying this year.
First day at school mixed bag for students
Thursday 29 January 2015 | Published in Education
There was a mix of anticipation, excitement and nervousness on the faces of many of the pupils who arrived at Rutaki School on Tuesday morning for their first day of school after the long summer break.
A busy first day
Wednesday 28 January 2015 | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou School was a hive of activity yesterday morning with parents, teachers and students getting into the swing of the school year.
Mixed emotions on first day of school
Wednesday 28 January 2015 | Published in Education
St Joseph’s Primary School’s grade 2a teacher Odilia Arai pictured with her well-behaved class on the first day of school yesterday morning.
School head excited about coming year
Wednesday 28 January 2015 | Published in Education
Some new entrant students at Takitumu Primary School seemed unsure about moving from early childhood classes to grade one on Tuesday.
New students welcomed with turou
Wednesday 28 January 2015 | Published in Education
First-time Nukutere College students received special treatment on the first day of school, with a turou welcome from the entire school.
Educators ready to inspire young learners
Monday 26 January 2015 | Published in Education
2015 is set to be an exciting year of learning for Cook Islands students, with fresh energy from newly recruited teachers sure to inspire island children to learn.
Turning concern into action
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Education
Turning concern into action is the focus of a climate change conference being held at the University of the South Pacific in Rarotonga next month.
Rotary club gift will encourage reading
Friday 23 January 2015 | Published in Education
Rarotonga school students will soon have their heads back in the books when they return to school next week.
Educators set for new year of learning
Wednesday 21 January 2015 | Published in Education
Returning Cook Islanders are among the new intake of teachers set to inspire Cook Islands students in 2015.
Exciting year of changes for education
Wednesday 7 January 2015 | Published in Education
New ways to learn and teach will be rolled out this year and early preparations by enthusiastic teachers will go a long way in ensuring tamariki are still learning in what will be a year of positive changes for the Ministry of Education.
Outstanding performance wins awards for teachers
Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Education
Family and friends gathered at the Ministry of Education recently to celebrate the annual teacher and principal awards for outstanding performance.
Rutaki school hits half-century
Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Education
A special milestone was celebrated yesterday when former and current pupils and teachers celebrated Rutaki School’s 50th anniversary.
Something to really smile about...
Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Education
Former pupil and wife of the Queen’s Representative Tuaine Marsters was all smiles when she went back to her old school for a very special occasion yesterday. Rutaki School celebrated its 50th anniversary and the big celebration was attended by local dignitaries as well as former pupils from New Zealand and Australia.
