Outcomes
Successful outcomes
The panels were successful both as works of art designed for a particular location, and in demonstrating student expertise in textiles manipulation. Stakeholders commented on how great the panels looked, and outsiders were also impressed with the creations.
Nancy's Embroidery, a well-known Wellington store that exhibits, amongst other things, work by members of the Embroidery Society (City and Guilds of London Institute), displayed four of the panels – owner Mary Self said the panels were fantastic and praised the creativity, innovation, materials manipulation, and finish shown in the works – "The panels were something special".
It was decided that it would be appropriate to hang the panels on the back wall of Taraika, above the photographs of the deceased.
Stakeholder feedback on outcomes
"We are fortunate to have the wharenui – named after an ancestor of this area called Taraika. The students' work has certainly enhanced the embrace of this ancestor, for all who enter him. The panels promote many of the positive ideals of Wellington High School. The photographs of people who have been associated with Wellington High School and who have unfortunately passed away, they too look proud of the additions.
Tena koutou ki a koutou i whakakākahu i a Taraika. Greetings to you all who dressed Taraika."
Ben Tangaere – HOD Māori
Store display.
"The year 13s have done a great job of encapsulating key aspects of Wellington High School and of tikanga Māori, in great designs that present a strong statement about the school and which place it firmly in Wellington, New Zealand. The panels complement and enhance Taraika and make me proud to be where I am!"
Prue Kelly – principal