You may have noticed that the beautiful mural in the foyer is now complete.

Our grateful thanks to parent Jane Mason and teacher Lisa Martin for their hours of work on the mural. We are so thrilled to have it as one of the first things people see when they come into the school.

Here is a little bit about the background to the images in the mural:

This mural design reconnects local Maori to their whenua by describing the journey of their iwi to Auckland.

Ngati Whatua, Kawerau-a-Maki, and Te Waiohua all settled in the greater Auckland area, including the North Shore where our Kura is.

Our mural depicts the journey, including their ancestors, their waka and the ocean that surrounds us - Te Moana Nui-a-Toi Te Huatahi.

The environmental message we have incorporated into our design is to appreciate, enjoy and preserve our history, native trees, surroundings and ancestry for our school, our community, our people.