Our Bus Depot mural

When we were invited to create a mural for the new Bus Depot in Miramar, we knew this was more than just a painting project! It was an opportunity for our students to leave a visible mark on their community and quite literally weave their voices into the landscape. Our amazing Learning Assistant, Cloe, ran the project which began with a sketch of the elements that felt unmistakably 'ours': pohutakawa in bloom, hills upon hills, winding roads, and bright blue bays. Once the design was mapped, the real work began. Large-scale painting brings its own challenges: scale, blending, patience, consistency...the kids learned that murals require collaboration at a whole new level. The negotiated colour choice, they adjusted spacing, they re-painted sections that didn't quite align. We are so excited to see our mural presented alongside a work by Tautoru and AUtahi, as well as many other schools on the peninusla. Keep your eyes peeled and in the meantime, have a look at the incredible up close detail in the pictures below!