Te Poutama's tukutuku panel
Te Poutama is a stairway or stepped pattern symbolising genealogies. It also relates to the pathway of learning, striving for knowledge and attaining intellectual achievement.
This pattern is derived from the creation story of Tane-o-te-wananga in his quest for Nga Kete o Te Matauranga - the three baskets of knowledge. The importance of this creation story is not just in the attainment of the baskets but more so in the learning’s attained on his journey to get there. The steps show the on-going learning that occurs throughout life and symbolises the transition from primary school and the preparation for college.
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