Education
Letter: Accreditations, NCEA practices questioned
Tuesday 5 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Dear Editor, 1. The Cook Islands Ministry of Education is not an accredited tertiary body in the Cook Islands. (Only CITTI, CEIT, USP, the Theological College and Te Vānanga Are Tapere O Takitumu are). So a question that needs to be asked is: what does it mean to earn a Certificate of Diploma from a unaccredited tertiary body/institution? Where are these qualifications recognised (outside of the Cook Islands)? If nowhere then one needs to ask many more questions.
New book explores Ma’uke’s connection to the London Missionary Society
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Author Moana Moeka’a has launched his fourth book, “Ma’uke Mission 200 Years”, a story about the island’s connection, his father’s homeland, to the London Missionary Society (LMS).
Education takes flight as Manihiki and Penrhyn learners graduate for first time
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is expanding its reach to offer accredited qualifications to learners in the Pa Enua, with this week’s graduation ceremony celebrating the achievements of students from Manihiki and Penrhyn.
140 graduates celebrate achievements at CITTI ceremony
Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) graduation for 140 students was held yesterday morning at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium), acknowledging and presenting each student with Cook Islands and New Zealand certificates.
Education ‘master plan’ to improve NCEA pass rates
Friday 1 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education has started developing a new education master plan with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and with this they aim for an 80 per cent pass rate for NCEA levels.
New student leaders committed to service and fostering positive school culture
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Nikao has joined Tereora College in signing up to the Student Volunteer Army Service Awards.
Tereora College invests new leaders
Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Twenty-four (24) students were bestowed with the honour to lead the student body at Tereora College Student Leaders Investiture on Friday last week at the Princess Anne Hall.
Mangaia School leaders take charge after weather delays
Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Rain forced Mangaia School to huddle its students indoors for their leadership induction programme on Friday, but the ceremony went ahead after two weather-related postponements.
‘You need to be strong enough to stand up for what is right’
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Titikaveka College and Apii Rutaki Primary School held their annual prefect investiture ceremonies, where student leaders were encouraged to be strong, brave, and selfless in their roles.
Staff vote chooses Imanuela Akatemia’s 2024 prefects
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Through a staff voting process, Imanuela Akatemia elected their 2024 student leaders.
Apii Te Uki Ou inducts student leaders
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated and commended their new school leaders for this year who represent the future leaders of the country, in a special school assembly yesterday morning.
Shining brighter in Penrhyn
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
Penrhyn is shining extra bright thanks to the kind donation of solar lights.
New trust aims to keep Cook Islanders home and skilled
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
In a heartwarming story of compassion and dedication, a pilot and his young family opened their home and hearts to a young child, raising her as their own.
Rarotonga on alert, schools closed
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
A tropical depression affecting the Cook Islands group was forecast to intensify into a category one cyclone by this morning, triggering advisories from local authorities. This morning the Ministry of Education confirmed that all schools in Rarotonga are closed but it is business as usual for others.
Aitutaki schools closed as tropical depression looms
Thursday 15 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Schools in Aitutaki have closed following reports of an approaching tropical depression, but Emergency Management Cook Islands says the system does not pose a threat ‘at this moment’.
Year 6 students step up as leaders in Apii St Joseph’s investiture
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Thirteen keen students from Year 6 have taken on leadership responsibilities for St Joseph’s Primary School.
Equality in leadership: Apii Avarua welcomes 24 prefects, no head boy or girl
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Education, National
Apii Avarua wrapped up the week in celebration with their 2024 Student Leader Investiture yesterday.
Island girls fly to big smoke and carve out their careers in tourism
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.
Combating crime: Youth programme connects to community and culture
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Crime, Education, Local, National
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme offers year-long holistic learning activities for youth and families to combat recent youth crime and promote cultural connection. Candice Luke reports.
Apii Takitumu welcomes new prefects for 2024
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.
