A Snapshot of Learning
Year 1 shared their favourite moments from Ambury Park, while Year 3 reflected on the theme of chivalry and led the assembly in the hymn “When a Knight Won His Spurs.” Year 5 showcased persuasive videos on topics like plastic waste and animal protection while Year 7 gave the audience a sneak peek of their […]
Speaking with confidence about Daffodil Day
Ficino students are given many opportunities to develop their public speaking skills throughout their education — from group presentations to formal speech competitions. Often, they recite works by well-known authors and thinkers, helping them build confidence and clarity in their delivery. The mid-week assembly was a great example of that growth. Our Head Girl and […]
Hands-on Learning at Ambury Farm
This week, our Year 1 and Year 3 students visited Ambury Farm for a practical learning experience. The trip gave students the chance to interact with a variety of farm animals, including feeding lambs, chickens, and turkeys. They checked out pigs, patted cows and lambs and went through a chicken hutch! They also got to churn […]
Alumni Stories – Tegan Brickland, 2012
We caught up with Tegan Brickland, former head student and graduate of 2012, to find out what she has been up to since she left Ficino. Q: What have you been up to since you left Ficino School? A: After Ficino I attended Mt Aspiring College in Wanaka. It was vastly different to Ficino […]
Y2, 4, 6 and 8 share their class projects at Assembly
At Ficino, students present the projects they’ve been working on in class, showing the creativity and curiosity encouraged in our classrooms. From polka dot trioramas based on work by a famous Japanese artist to eye-catching product posters, to a captivating performance retelling the legend of the early navigators to NZ, and a stunning musical presentation, […]
Y2 Ficino students took an underwater adventure
Our Year 2 students visit to Kelly Tarlton’s sparked their awe and curiosity. Their adventures saw them driving arctic transport, getting up close and personal with penguins and watching rays and fish soaring above them on the travellator. Feeling the jagged teeth of a shark’s jaw and holding a turtle shell brought nature to life […]
Y5 & 6 Hockey Team place second at Remuera Zone competition
Hockey teams gathered under stormy skies earlier this week at the Remuera Zone Interschool Hockey Competition. Despite the occasional hail, Ficino School’s Year 5 & 6 rep team had several impressive wins against some top tier schools including Diocesan Girls, Meadowbank and Kings. These wins saw them progress to the Semi-Final against St Kentigerns A […]
Cross Country Running
Ficino Cross Country Event Despite the arrival of rain for our all-school cross country event on Thursday, the students were keen to get outside to tackle the Mount Eden circuit. Thank you to everyone who came along to cheer them on! Central Zones Competition Tristan (Yr 7), Ashneel (Yr 7) and Max (Yr 8) represented […]
Interschool Chess Championship
I’d like to congratulate our chess team: Ethan, Jayden, Anson, and Arlo, for their excellent performance at the Interschool Chess Championship (Central Auckland), on 5th August at Michaels Avenue Community Centre. Our team faced strong opposition from many schools across the region and displayed great focus, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the day. After six challenging rounds, […]
Choir Awarded Gold at The Kids Sing
Congratulations to the Ficino School senior choir for their superb efforts at The Kids Sing choral festival at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell on Wednesday. They received a prestigious gold award for their performance, which is testament to their hard work and the support of Ms Doctor and choir mistress, Elise Bradley. https://vimeo.com/1107932981?share=copy#t=0
