Education
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.
Cook Islander awarded doctorate in theology
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Education
Nearly seven years of hard work have paid off for Cook Islander Reverend - and now Doctor - Tokerau Joseph, who has completed a PhD in theology and religion in New Zealand.
Arorangi students gear up for eco-tour
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Education
Arorangi School students will be rolling out on their bikes for an eco-tour at the end of the school term with cycle tour company Storytellers.
Hamilton Boys band back for another go
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Education
Giving budding music students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a touring musician is one of the main reasons Hamilton Boys High School’s musical department is back on tour in Rarotonga.
All things coconut at Avatea
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Education
Students at Avatea School are brushing up on their business skills while gaining a deeper understanding of island culture in preparation for tomorrow’s Market Day.
Journals boost Mauke School programme
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Education
With Mauke School’s Years Four to Six students taking readers home three nights a week, it doesn’t take long for these developing “book worms” to chew through the school’s home reader supply. So they are very excited to have just received five boxes of good quality school journals from Hagley Community College, Christchurch, New Zealand.
BTIB staff train inmates
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Education
Business Development staff of the Business Trade and Investment Board has been conducting a business planning workshop for inmates at the Corrective Service’s facility in Arorangi as part of a rehabilitation initiative programme for the last two weeks.
Computers donated to school
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Education
International volunteer group, Global Volunteers, once again, has come through generously with a donation of brand new computers and equipment to Arorangi Primary School.
Competition winners speak at conference
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Education
Winners of a school essay and poem competition about female leadership read their pieces out to delegates at a regional police conference yesterday.
Students learn about sustainability
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Education
Students at Tereora College were given the opportunity yesterday to learn about energy sustainability being employed in traditional Cook Islands culture, but with a modern twist.
Years Nines have sustainable energy 'conference'
Friday 13 June 2014 | Published in Education
All 110 year nine students and a group of 15 year 13 students’ leaders will be attending a full day conference on Monday at the Crown Beach Resort, which has offered the use of its facilities at special rates to the college.
Two public lectures at USP next week
Saturday 7 June 2014 | Published in Education
An overseas academic who has been researching tropical cyclone hazards in the Cook Islands is giving a public lecture in Rarotonga next week.
Avatea School blessed from afar
Friday 6 June 2014 | Published in Education
A New Zealand woman with a big heart has pulled together a pallet-load of books, games, stationery and resources to help Avatea School get back on its feet after last year’s fire.
New disaster kit for schools
Saturday 31 May 2014 | Published in Education
School students can now learn about the risks of natural disasters and climate change thanks to a new resource kit handed over to the Ministry of Education yesterday.
Students sought for marine course
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Transport is once again offering their Boatmaster Certificate Course.
CI students graduate in Wellington
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Education
Cook Islands students at Victoria University in Wellington were among a group of Pacific Island students that received a special reception after their graduation ceremony.
Mauke School marks term break
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Education
Mauke School’s term one ended with what many said was the best day of that term – Mauke Day on April 16.
USP-Australia launch $53m partnership
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Education
Australia and the University of the South Pacific (USP) have struck a new partnership worth $53 million over the next four years.
