This entranceway is a metaphor for the transformation of the children that pass through the school.
On
the left side, we have the nesting Tūī, to represent the children that
first enter the school. They are being nurtured, educated and looked
after all snug in their nest.
On the right side, we have
the mighty Kāhu, positioned in an energetic posture about to leap up off
into the sunset, ready for lift-off! Representing the stronger educated
more confident children as they leave the school.
The kōwhaiwhai
used is called ‘Mangōpare’ (hammerhead shark), to represent strong
spirit and determination. These life symbols are painted in white to
represent the realm of Te Ao, the realm of light, Te Ao Mārama.
The black colour used coming up from the ground represents the realm of Te
Kore (the potential, the void), whereas the transition into red, as if it’s glowing, represents Te Whai-ao, the glimmer at dawn
and reminds us of the separation of Rangi and Papa.
Throughout
the day, the sun (te Rā) passes over the gateway from the Tūī side, up
and over, and back down to the side of the Kāhu, another metaphor for
the children’s journey of learning each day.
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