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.
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