Education
New Textbooks bring teaching up to date
Monday 22 December 2014 | Published in Education
Over 700 New Zealand mathematic textbooks for years 7 to 9 have been donated to Cook Island students by Haese and Harris Publications since October this year.
Trades graduates mark year of achievement on Aitutaki
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Education
After 34 weeks of learning, both online and through practical work experience, 12 young Aitutaki men and women graduated from Te Rito o Araura programme under the Cook Islands Trades Training Institute (CITTI).
Chance to develop business skills
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Education
Youngsters can put their entrepreneurial skills to practice this school holidays and earn some money, thanks to the committee at the Punanga Nui market.
Hard work behind siblings' success
Tuesday 16 December 2014 | Published in Education
Consistency, hard work and resilience are behind the success of two siblings who won top awards at their respective schools.
Araura College honours top students
Tuesday 16 December 2014 | Published in Education
Aitutaki’s Araura College recognised the achievements of students over the last year at the school’s annual prize-giving ceremony at the Prince Edward Hall last Wednesday.
Enrolments open for 2015 tertiary courses
Saturday 13 December 2014 | Published in Education
Having a qualification is crucial to the futures of Cook Islanders. That’s the message from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
Avarua parents' day a family affair
Thursday 11 December 2014 | Published in Education
Avarua School rewarded their top students yesterday as part of their parents’ day. Top students received awards for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements.
Proud day for Aitutaki pupils
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Education
Students of Tekaaroa Adventist School in Aitutaki were overflowing with pride last Thursday when they were commended for their hard work during the 2014 school year.
Smallest school big in spirit
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Education
Rutaki Primary School, the smallest school on the island, held their prize giving yesterday and it seemed like the entire village came out for the occasion.
A proud day for Arorangi
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Education
Leaders within the Puaikura vaka were filled with pride on Friday when future leaders from Arorangi School were acknowledged and given awards for an outstanding year of learning.
Mangaia school learning for life
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Education
School kids around the Cook Islands are counting down the days till Christmas as the holidays are fast approaching.
Schools reminiscence, capture last memories
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Education
It was an emotional time for ex-pupils, former teachers, principals, PTA and current members of Avatea and Nikao Maori school who all gathered together to capture the last memories of their schools on Friday.
Scholarship students celebrated
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Education
The achievements of the “cream of the crop” of New Zealand university scholarship recipients were celebrated at a special event this week.
Colourful show ends year for Apii Te Uki Ou
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Education
The mapu of Apii Te Uki Ou put on a great show for family and friends as they celebrated the end of the school year and the achievements of their peers.
Creative Centre develops digital learning
Wednesday 3 December 2014 | Published in Education
Technology can greatly impact the achievement and outcome of the goals for persons with disabilities, and in reality for people everywhere.
Future country leaders honoured
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Education
Pride and joy shone through the faces of the young men who graduated yesterday as part of the Blue Light Youth development programme.
Nukutere will continue to operate in 2015
Saturday 29 November 2014 | Published in Education
Nukutere College will continue to operate in 2015 as negotiations with landowners continues
Researchers receive 'Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship'
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Education
Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) new Pacific career development award, the Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship worth $300,000 was offered for the first time this year to support high quality Pacific health research in priority areas.
'Lover of putting clothes on the line'
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Today we share different types of written work shared by grade five students of St. Joseph School. Meitaki maata to the students for sharing their work and grade five teacher Helena Tiere for providing the student’s work.
Young men learn life skills
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Leadership Programme are making improvements after five days of intense military drills and theoretical training. The programme will teach the young men discipline, leadership and organisational skills. The 30 young men have a strict schedule, beginning with early morning exercises, specific physical session, chores and theory lessons. They are expected to make their own beds, wash and iron their clothes and be presentable prior to their learning sessions. The young men are learning different values daily such as honesty and respect. “At the beginning of the week the boys showed a bit of attitude and uneasiness, but I have noticed more discipline and structure in the young men,” says IT manager and physical training instructor Aporo Kirikava. The young men have been taught to make direct eye contact, maintain a suitable posture and speak in respectful manner when addressing all programme staff.
