Múrmhaisiú na Scoile le Rachel Smith|School Mural by Rachel Smith
Saolaíodh sinn saor agus comhionainn…
Spreag an radharc iontach ó chlos na scoile an múrmhaisiú agus dearadh é le íomhánna agus smaointí ón Chairt Um Chearta Linbh ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe. Chomhnascach eilimintí ó thimpeallacht áitiúil na bpáistí le tuairimí faoi neamhspleáchas agus comhionannais.
Sa mhúrmhaisiú tá long a léiríonn iad siúd gan tír gan bhaile. Léiriú ar ár dtír agus teanga na scoile bratach na tíre. ‘Siad dathanna Phort Lairge atá ar an eitleog agus léirítear Trá Mhór sa dá cheanntíre agus an fear miotail. Iompraíonn an fear miotal meá an dlí, léiriú é seo ár gceart comhionannais faoin dlí. ‘Sé an colm síochána an aisling againn don todhchaí. Thug gach dalta agus ball foirne a rianta lámha le míreanna agus gnéithe den mhúrmhaisú a chriochnú. Cheap Rang 6 na bliana seo caite na nathracha mara. Bhí sé tábhachtach go raibh seilbh ag na páistí ar an múrmhaisiú trí a bheith rannphairteach ina chruthú.
Bíodh go raibh an siombalachas láidir bhí tábhacht ar leith ag baint le gile agus spraoi agus an aoibh gáire a leathnófaí ar aghaidh. Tá an múrmháisiú mór, daite agus gealgháireach ar nós atmaisféir na scoile i nGaelscoil Philib Barún a bhuí san le dea-obair na foirne. Ba phribhléid dom tabhairt faoin tionscnamh seo le cabhair an iliomaid lámha beaga. Eipeireas a bhfanfaidh im’ chuimhne go deo.
Rachel Smith, Tuismitheoir agus Ealaíontóir
We are all born free and equal…
The concept for the mural was based on the spectacular views enjoyed by the children at Gaelscoil Philib Barún and was designed to include imagery and ideas from the UN Charter on the Rights of the Child. Elements of the children’s local environment were combined with ideas of freedom and equality.
The mural includes a ship representing those without a country to call home. The Irish flag symbolizes the country we live in and the language through which the children are taught. The kite colours represent Waterford whilst Tramore is depicted by the two headlands and the metalman. The metalman holds the scales of justice representing our right to equality under the law. The dove of peace is included as our hope for our children’s future. All pupils and staff at the school have lent their handprints to complete aspects of the mural. The sea creatures were created by the pupils of last years sixth class. It was important that the children felt ownership of the mural through their active participation.
Whilst symbolism in the mural is strong, the aim was for an overall effect of brightness and fun, something to bring a smile to your face. The mural is big, colourful and cheerful like the atmosphere at Gaelscoil Philib Barún, which is thanks to the dedication of the hard working staff. It was an honour to be asked to paint this mural and with the help of so many eager little hands an unforgettable experience.
Rachel Smith, Parent and Artist
