Nukutere College

Nukutere College
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Coordinates21°12′29″S 159°46′51″W / 21.2081°S 159.7809°W / -21.2081; -159.7809
Information
TypeCatholic co-educational secondary school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
DenominationCongregation of Christian Brothers
Established1975; 49 years ago (1975)
FounderBishop John Rodgers SM
PrincipalDelaney Yaqona
GradesYear 7 – 11
InformationPO Box 76, Rarotonga
Websitewww.nukutere.edu.ck

Nukutere College is a Roman Catholic secondary school located in Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. It is the country’s only Catholic secondary school and has an important educational role across the archipelago.[1] "Nukutere" means "people on a journey", a reference to the pilgrim Church in the South Pacific context.[2]

  1. ^ "Help rebuild Cook Islands college". Catholic Missions: The work of the Pontifical Mission Societies (Press release). 21 March 2006. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
  2. ^ (Donaldson 2001, p. 20)