Education
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.
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.
