Education – Cook Islands News

Apii Rutaki celebrates diamond jubilee

Melina Etches — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:33:38 +0000

Once threatened with closure, Rarotonga’s smallest primary school celebrated its 60th anniversary yesterday, highlighting its resilience and dedication to nurturing young minds.

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Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s youth programme fosters cultural connection

Melina Etches — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:10:11 +0000

Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme continues its holistic learning activities for youth and families, immersing them in learning about Cook Islands culture, its values and natural environment, to promote cultural connection.

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Cook Islander completes prestigious research programme

CI News Staff — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:56:53 +0000

A policy and research officer from the Central Policy and Planning division in the Office of the Prime Minister was among 20 recipients of a 10-day intensive research course in Australia.

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Aitutaki beauty Maoate crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024

Melina Etches — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:54:38 +0000

In a celebration of beauty, culture and empowering young women, Ngatepaeru Maoate of Araura Enua (Aitutaki) was crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Local organisation promotes Māori language and literacy

Melina Etches — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:48:47 +0000

With Christmas around the corner, Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support for women survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, have been spreading festive cheer around Rarotonga schools.

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A festive fusion of cultures at Nukutere College celebration

Talaia Mika — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:28:33 +0000

Nukutere in the Evening, the school’s end of the year Christmas programme, was a celebration filled with performances, joy and community spirit.

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Titikaveka students soar to new heights

Melina Etches — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:55:04 +0000

Titikaveka College celebrated the achievements of their students in academics, sports and the arts earlier this week.

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Imanuela Akatemia honours top students

Melina Etches — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:16:01 +0000

In the spirit of faith and community, the Imanuela Akatemia (God With Us Academy) gathered yesterday to celebrate their prizegiving day, singing songs of praise and gratitude.

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Alumni group frustrated with USP’s failure to release Rarotonga meeting outcomes

Talaia Mika — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:11:54 +0000

Concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific (USP) have expressed frustration over the delay in the release of outcomes from the 98th USP Council's meeting that was held in Rarotonga last month.

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Gratitude and reflection at St Joseph’s prize-giving

Melina Etches — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:07:42 +0000

Apii Saint Joseph’s Primary began their prize-giving event by attending a beautiful Thanksgiving Mass at the St Joseph’s Cathedral joined by their parents and families, to express gratitude for the blessings received throughout the year.

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