Pou
Creator and Artist Matua Moni Martin, assisted by Matua Shane.
On the pou is a painting which depicts a story we share here at IPS. The korero involves our Rata, Miro, Kowhai and Kauri trees. The korero (story) we share with our tamariki (students) and kaimahi (staff) is around the following. In order for our seedlings to grow into strong and sturdy trees, the ground needs to be nurtured to ensure the roots have a solid foundation and start to their journey ahead - like we provide for our children. We water and nature the ground, always adding goodness and nutrients. We liken this aspect of our korero to the curriculum, providing building blocks for learning. As we know, our weather comes at us in many forms, rain, hail, sun, wind and sometimes, even snow. We share that when tawhirimatea blows and beats us up a bit, we learn to stretch and grow, building and strengthening resilience.
. All these elements impact our rakau (trees) and the growth they make over time. Like trees, all the things that happen to us in life. These things can beat us up a bit, however with solid foundations and support, we develop resilience and strategies to learn the rick of standing upright here (like a moa)
Mural on Te Moa
To those of you who have been in our kura of late, you will have noticed some special additions to our Kura. These are in form of our Mural created along the wall of Te Moa by artist Lotte Hawley - the korero for the Mural is as follows.
A captivating scene unfolds before us—a scene brimming with wonder and curiosity. Here, a group of tamariki (children) embarks on an educational adventure that one might liken to a "field trip" within the kura context. Armed with an assortment of tools—sticks, books, binoculars—the tamariki symbolise the essence of exploration, research, and a profound connection with the whenua ( the land).
As their youthful gazes stretch out across the landscape, they engage with a soft typical kiwi landscape that encapsulates both the past and the present. In this moment, they pay homage to the whenua, recognizing its rich history. The background landscape itself serves as a portal, transcending the constraints of time to unveil a world long gone, a testament to the passage of many years, and the people who have been before. These tamariki, by delving into the accounts of the past, equip themselves with the wisdom necessary to flourish as they journey towards the future.
Within this vivid scene, Te Kura o te Kōhanga Moa / Inglewood School's presence is subtly but unmistakably affirmed. The kura's emblematic logos adorning their shirts, the thriving moa inhabiting the landscape, and the Mangōpare koru designs gracefully woven into ribbons all converge to signify its significant place within this sacred ground. These ribbons, akin to landmarks, bear witness to the kura's enduring influence on this particular location, proudly staking its claim in the earth's embrace, an indomitable bond with the Maunga (mountain) that overlooks them and their kura with his warm and protecting spirit.
Mural at the gate
This Mural is the one when entering through the gate on Kelly Street. This Mural was created with tamariki who were undertaking a Student Inquiry Project with Tracy White and this was also entered into a Resene competition Nationwide. The group of artists can be very proud of what is now a new taonga at the gate, which they will be able to visit in years to come and remember with fondness and pride. Ka rawe
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Brooklyn Parkinson
For always giving everything a go and for using the REACH values to set an example to others. You make me proud Brooklyn!
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Bentley Burkhart
For always having a sunny smile on his face, using his REACH values and manners. Miharo Bentely, ka rawe!
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Kaden Dempsey-Broadmore
For working super with all his mahi, being a kind friend and showing great REACH manners. Ka rawe Kaden!
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Lily Suter
For always having a smile on her face and showing her REACH values! You are a star Lily!
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Faith D’Ath
For always being welcoming to others and having a kind heart. Tino pai, Faith!
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Harper Bailey
For your exceptional effort during Dinner Dance planning and preparation. Also, your exceptional dancing. Ka rawe, Harper!
Child Cancer Fundraiser
One of our Year 8 students, Connor Catlin-Maybury, has decided that if he has to have his long hair cut ready for high school, he might as well go for gold and have his whole head shaved to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation!
He is planning to cut as much length off as possible, which will be donated to Freedom Wigs, and then shave whatever is left! He's been growing his hair since he was 8 years old, and it hasn't been trimmed for the last two years so there was as much length as possible to donate, so its going to be a huge change.
Please support him to raise as much as possible - donations can be deposited in account number 38-9022-0394929-09 account name Connor's Head Shave!
The chop will take place at the last Year 8 school assembly on Thursday 14 December so please get your donations in so we can announce the sum raised - wouldn't it be fabulous to hit something amazing like $10k!!
