Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu - Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly.
At Freyberg, our vision is to equip every learner with the tools, support, and preparation they need to succeed - the feathers symbolising knowledge, skills, and opportunities that help students grow and thrive. The bird represents each learner, who can reach their full potential when they are empowered with what they need both in and beyond the classroom.
The meaning connects strongly to our school context:
Teaching & Learning: Feathers are the knowledge, skills, and experiences we help students build each day.
Wellbeing & Personal Development: Each new “feather”, confidence, resilience, self-belief, enables students to take on challenges and aim higher.
School Community: It highlights our shared responsibility as educators, whānau, and support staff to provide the resources and guidance students need.
Cultural Connection: For learners reconnecting with identity and heritage, opportunities such as learning Te Reo Māori become important feathers that strengthen belonging and pride.
Overall, it reminds us that when we work together to equip students with the right supports, we empower them to soar.
Karakia
Written by Hohepa Sharland and shared by Taihuki to the Kāhui Ako
Opening
Tēnei te mauri ka piki ake ki te rangi e tū nei
He rangi atua, he rangi tipua, he rangi tawhito
Kia whiti, kia whiti, ko te mātauranga
Kia tau, kia tau, ko te māramatanga
Whāia kia tata, puritia kia mau.
Haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!
Closing
Tēnei te mauri ka heke iho ke te whenua e takoto nei.
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