Dion's image

The quote I chose was…“When I was a boy I learned to swear in Samoan”

The theme represented was…Language

I interpreted the theme by….By adding texts like @#%! to describe swear words.

The symbol I used was the tattoo as a symbol, for samoan tattoo and @#$*&%! for swear words.

These were effective because...It really describes the text and is very clear.

The colours I used were…Blue,Red and Black

I used these colours because I wanted to get across the idea that…The samoan flag has the colours of red,blue and white.

I chose to have a border just to give it more detail and effectiveness

I tried to make my fonts suit the words to the best I can.

I wanted the viewer to understand where the picture was coming from and to know that the picture suits the words.

The dominant image was the tattoo because…. it represents the word SAMOAN and shows more understanding.

I feel this static image shows an idea from the text because it shows swearwords and shows an image about Samoa and when seen altogether it shows understanding.

Edward's image

The quote I chose was… I drive a car that is falling apart. The theme represented was, Bred in South Auckland. I interpreted the theme by reading along with the poem and seeing what the main ideas were. The symbols I used were, rusty and old/ crudy. These were effective because it painted a picture in my head. The colours I used were bold. I used these colours because I wanted to get across the idea that, this person seems disorganised and  not worried about anything.


I tried to make my letters look bold (size/font/colour) because I thought making my words bold would make the statements said more dominant. I decided to put them on the image because I wanted to help the viewer to understand. I decided to put the words in those positions to make my statement more dominant.

The dominant image was of a car that is slightly falling apart because of poor organisation. I chose to use bold techniques because I believe that my statement will be heard.

Langa's image

The quote I chose was… "I played rugby in barefeet”

The theme represented was…playing rugby

The symbols I used were…Bare foot. These were effective because… I am an islander.

The colours I used were… red,green.

I used these colours because I wanted to get across the idea that… It made me think different and usually I just use 2 colours.

I chose/did not choose a border because… I think it is nice

I feel this static image shows an idea/ theme from the text because it shows that the person played in bare feet.

Malulu's image

The quote I chose was "I played rugby in bare feet.” The theme represented was playing rugby.The symbols I used wer barefeet and a rugby ball. These were effective because I am an islander and we are use to playing barefoot. The colours I used were…black, blue, red and green.

What is identity?

We're looking at poetry at the moment that deals with identity, what it means to be who we are. We'll be looking at Apirana Taylor, Karlo Mila and Glen Colquhoun.

This week we're making static images based on the poem Bred in South Auckland- here's what we've been doing in class so far.

Read the poem below.

Bred In South Auckland

I drive a car that is falling apart. 
There is a bog in the body. 
There is rust in the doors. 
Occasionally it does not have a warrant. 
Sometimes I sleep in large rooms full of people. 
I eat too much fried bread. 
I am late to meetings. 
I go to housie. 
My nose is flat. 
I say Raw-tore-loo-uh. 

Some people think I am a bloody Maori, 

I have been to university. 
I have a student loan. 
I photocopy my tax returns. 
Most mornings I read the newspaper. 
I make lists of things I have to do and like to cross them off. 
I cut apples into quarters before I eat them, 
Then I cut the pips out. 
I put my name on things. 
I listen to talkback radio. 
I use EFTPOS. 

Some people think I am a typical pakeha. 


Last week I drove into a red light, 
I did not slow down at a compulsory stop, 
I changed lanes on the motorway and did not use my indicator. 
When I was a boy I went to see Enter the Dragon, 
I took one lesson in kung fu. 
My parents made me do my homework. 
My brother gave me Chinese burns. 
I like beef and pork flavoured two minute noodles. 
I light incense when the house smells. 
Once I dug a garden. 

Some people think I am a blasted Asian. 

When I was a boy I learned to swear in Samoan. 
I went to school in Mangere. 
I played rugby in bare feet, 
Sometimes I shop at the Otara markets. 
My family come from overseas. 
I used to work in a factory. 
Once I helped cook an umu. 
When it is summer I wear a lavalava. 
I drink pineapple juice. 
I like to eat corned beef. 

Some people think I must be a flaming coconut. 

I think I am the luckiest mongrel I know.