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He Tangata
Hutia te rito o te harakeke,
Kei whea te komako e ko?
Ki mai ki ahau;
He aha te mea nui o te Ao?
Maku e ki atu,
he tangata, he tangata, he tangata
If the heart of harakeke was removed, where will the bellbird sing?
If I was asked, what was the most important thing in the world;
I would be compelled to reply, It is people, it is people, it is people!
The proverb reflects the Maori reference to the harakeke plant as a whanau or family group. The outer leaves are the tupuna (ancestors); the inner leaves are the
matua (parents); the most inner leaf is the rito or pepe (baby). Only
the tupuna are cut as the matua are left to protect the pepe”. Accordingly the proverb reflects that without the sound of children in the world (the next generation) mankind will not survive.
The diagram to the right illustrates how the harakeke represents a whanau or family or Manning Intermediate School.
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The school has a committment to developing public artworks. These works are largely created by our students. We have a number of works of art that hold particular significance to our school.
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Te Raukura - Our Pou Whenua
Carver - Cain Tuwhare (Whakaraupo Carving Centre)
Pou Whenua are carved posts erected to symbolise the relationship
between the people and the land. At the time of the fire a significant
carving was destroyed, we wanted to have a new taonga for the school;
with support from our insurers, our students and the Spreydon Heathcote
Community Board we were able to achieve this. Te Raukura, represents one part of reclaiming our school for the community. The
remains of the original carving 'Waimokihi' are buried at the foot of
Te Raukura.
The Pou Whenua has been installed at the entrance to the new hall and
reception area off Hoon Hay road. The Pou Whenua contains symbols that
relate directly to Manning Intermediate, and environs. The school symbol
of the harakeke (NZ flax) is depicted by the three core elements represent new growth supported by the old. Near the top of the middle
section is a representation of the three kete or baskets of knowledge;
knowledge that could help man, knowledge of ritual, memory and prayer
and knowledge which is harmful to man. A manaia, or guardian is shown at
the top of the Pou.
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Te Raukura
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Aftermath
Concept - Richard Chambers: Design and Installation - Beaver Trees
Immediately following the fire of June 2009 and section of structural
steel from the hall was selected for use in a sculpture to acknowledge
the event. The shape of the steel was formed naturally by the intensity
of the heat. The sculpture displayed at the Hoon Hay
Road entrance and is surrounded by native plantings.
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The steel used in 'Aftermath' as seen on
the 6th og June 2009
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The completed 'Aftermath'
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City in Space No 1.
Sculptor - Ria Bancroft
The Ministry of works commissioned Ria to
create a foyer scuplture for Manning Intermediate School, which was
then under construction. Responding to the life inherent in the constant
movement of children, she designed 'City in Space No 1' which she
executed in aluminium and resins. The 2.7 x 1.25 metre abstract, free
standing mural depicts interconnecting architectual shapes - a small
town floating in outer space. A sister piece wis still held locally.
In the school fire of June 2009, 'City in Space' was badly damaged with
funding from the school's insurers the work was restored locally by Michael
Dean . 'City in Space' was
returned to the school in 2011 for display.
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City in Space No 1. following fire damage
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The restored 'City in Space no 1.'
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Together
Artists - Students in 2008 and 2009 supported by Principal Richard Chambers
The original concept for this work was developed by Richard Chambers and
a group of students who were part of a leisure education programme in
late 2008. The students wished to develop an art work that represented
each student and the community of which they were part. There are three
panels. The left panel represents european and pacifika groups, the
right panel represents maori and asian groups, the central panel
represents us all coming together using various kiwiana and a metal
worked fern with a corrigated iron backing. The completion of this work
was delayed as funds were raised. In 2009 the work was nearing
completion with elements stored in the principal's office, they were
moved to the art room the day before the June 2009 fire.
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'Together' istalled in front of the school library.
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'House' Pou
Artists - Students in 2011 supported by Susanne Greenwood and Richard Chambers
The Pou represents the four house groups of the school. Totara, Kauri, Manuka and Rata. Students designed kowhaiwhai for each house. These kowhaiwhai panels have been installed on four interconnected posts (representing the four houses working together for the benefit of the whole school.
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Harakeke Sculpture
At the Hoon Hay Road entrance to the school a steel sculpture of the harakeke (nz flax) the symbol of the school stands on a pole. We would appreciate any information about the designer or sculptor and the date of installation which we believed to be circa 2000.
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50 Hoon Hay Road
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The Golden Angel
Artist IRONIX
The Golden Angel was gifted to the school by the 2012 Christchurch Flower Show. The angel was commissioned as a memorial to those that died in the 22 February 2011 Earthquake. The school is proud to host this work.
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Waimokihi
The school song was gifted to the school by a member of staff Julie Morrow. The song is written in Te Reo Maori.
(Girl leaders chant) Waimokihi Otautahi o Waitaha o Te Wai pounamu e
(All singing)
Waimokihi kia kaha e
(Boys chanting)
Kia ka ha
(All Singing)
Hapainga te mana mauri e
Kia ngakaunui ki o koutou tutuki tanga (Boys chanting) Ki o koutou, tutuki tanga, aue
Haere mai, nga manuhiri Nau mai ra, nga ranga tahi e Tena koutou, tatou katoa
(Boys chanting) Tena koutou
(All singing) Kia Waimokihi Repeat from * (All chanting) Wai mo kihi Otautahi Owaitaha O Te Wai pounamu e
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