Education
Youth under development
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Development programme are being put through their paces by New Zealand Defence Force officers supporter by local police officers.
USP celebrates AMBA accreditation
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Education
Senior staff and alumni of The University of the South Pacific (USP) gathered at the Laucala Campus on Monday to celebrate the accreditation of USP’s Master of Business Administration programme by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Three schools integrate in 2015
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Education
Arorangi Primary School has agreed to a proposal to integrate form one and two students from the Avatea and Nikao primary schools next year while the new ‘merger’ school is under construction.
Taporoporo ia te vai, natura
Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Education
Primary school students across the island have been putting pen to paper and exploring their creative writing skills.
Pools in schools soon to be a reality
Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Education
With more financial support, the Cook Islands Water Safety Council will be able make their ‘pools in schools’ project a reality.
Nukutere prizegiving a time to address issues
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Education
Although there are different rumours circulating in the community, the college’s principal George Rasmussen openly discussed the matter and informed the audience of the school’s current position.
Uncertain future for Nukutere
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Education
Catholic school Nukutere College faces an uncertain future as its 99-year lease expires on November 30.
Students take on education business challenge
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Education
Months of planning, procurement of merchandise, marketing and trading for year 10 students was all weighted on their final presentation.
Students receive awards, study for exams
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora Students had their annual prize giving on Thursday November 6 and were awarded for their efforts in front of a hall full of family and parents.
Archives, new books at national library
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
If you are looking to trace your family tree or researching and looking for archive images, the national archives team are currently located at the national library at the culture centre in Tupapa.
High achievers awarded for year of learning
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Education
After a long year of hard work, effort, and pain, Tereora College senior students were pleased to be acknowledged and commended by teachers, parents, and family at their annual prize giving.
Issues discussed at speech competition
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Education
Communicating your ideas in front of an audience takes a lot of courage and practice, these qualities were seen in Nukutere students at their English speech competition held last Friday October 31.
World Polio Day awareness raised
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Education
Takitumu School students and staff decked out in purple gear yesterday all in support of World Polio Day.
Pa Enua schools stand out at math compeition
Saturday 1 November 2014 | Published in Education
PA ENUA school students were exceptional at the Cook Islands Maths Competition last Wednesday, taking out the top three places in some of the divisions.
Math competition to heat up auditorium
Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Education
Hearts will be pumping real fast and there will be huge tension as students from all over Rarotonga, Atiu, Aitutaki, Mauke, and Mangaia compete in the Cook Islands Math Competition.
Students prepare for maths comp
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Students across the Cook Islands are preparing for the National School’s Math competition on Wednesday October 29 at the National Auditorium that will start at 5pm.
Marine learning kits coming to the classroom
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Efforts to educate children about the ocean were given a big boost yesterday with the handing over of a number of learning kits to schoolteachers and principles.
Avarua kids prepare umu, share skills
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Education
Last term, grade five students of Avarua primary school had the task of creating a procedural manual on umu food preparation.
MMR supply resource kits for local schools
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will officially handover the new Teachers’ Resource Kit on Fisheries for the Cook Islands today.
Free training in public speaking and presentations
Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Education
Free ‘Love your Coast’ Presentation Delivery and Public Speaking workshops for athletes, sports coordinators, coaches and anyone else involved in the sporting community are being delivered all this week at the CISNOC offices in Nikao.
