Education
Youth development a focus for graduate
Monday 25 August 2014 | Published in Education
A new ‘Pu Ara’ health promotion model which emphasises strength-based and positive development outcomes is being shared through the Cook Islands community.
'Woeful' education spending in Cooks
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Education
Bali Haque, the current principal of Tereora College, has penned this article on education spending in the Cook Islands.
Student leader honoured with award
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Education
Last Friday Araura College honoured another one of its student leaders with a special award.
Setting new global education targets
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Education
More than 40 countries, including the Cook Islands, have met to look at the achievement of education systems in the Asia Pacific region and consider a new set of education goals.
Furniture arrives for new school
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Education
Rarotonga principals and several students had the chance to check out an array of brightly-coloured furniture delivered to Avatea School this week.
Students eager for military careers
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora College students showed up in such numbers for a Defence Force presentation that some were forced to listen in through the windows.
'New dawn' for Tertiary Institute
Friday 8 August 2014 | Published in Education
Newly renovated rooms and a bold new sign were unveiled at the official opening of the Trades and Technology Campus in Arorangi yesterday.
Hands-on vet experience for Mitiaro student
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Education
Te Kura Uira, Digital School of the Cook Islands continues to provide meaningful and rich learning experiences to its remote Cook Islands students.
Westpac awards education grants
Thursday 31 July 2014 | Published in Education
Three women have been awarded generous grants of $500 and $1000 by Westpac to help further their education.
Te Uki Ou celebrate core values
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
Rarotonga school students are now on holiday and at Apii Te Uki Ou school, students celebrated another successful term of learning.
Feedback on new school 'constructive'
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
Reaction to the conceptual design of a new school in Nikao has so far been “very constructive”, says the Cook Islands Investment Corporation.
Eco-warriors become expert cyclists
Saturday 26 July 2014 | Published in Education
It was a full-on day of outdoor learning for grade five and six Arorangi School students who spent the last day of school term on an eco-tour around their backyard.
Deadline for feedback on school merger
Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Education
Members of the public have until the end of today to voice their opinion on draft concept plans for the proposed new Nikao Primary School.
Rescue fire officers in training
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Education
After only a few days on the job, four young men have eagerly announced they've found their future careers.
Chance to network for student leaders
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Education
Student leaders from four colleges came together for a networking and leadership event at the High Commissioner’s official residence on Monday.
Police pursuit an eye-opener for student
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Education
Two dramatic police pursuits have almost convinced Mangaia School student Travel Atingakau that law enforcement could be the career for him.
Students getting more 'hands-on' time
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Education
Outer islands school students are getting hands on experience in various workplaces across the islands as part of the Ministry of Education’s ‘work experience placement’ programme.
Physicist to give lecture
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Education
Library lunchtime lectures are returning to downtown Avarua this week, with physicist Gordon Keys talking on his work experiences since the 1950s.
Back to the books after Taokotaianga
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands tertiary students have returned to their respective institutes to put their heads in their books after successful and colourful Taokotaianga celebrations in Wellington.
Arson prompts security for schools
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Education
Long-term security services are being put in place at a number of schools on Rarotonga in response to the arson attacks at two schools late last year.
