Farewell to Year 8
We are always reflective at this time of year as we bid farewell to our Year 8 students. Some of them have been with us since preschool and some have joined us later in their education journey, but we will all have memories of their time with us at Ficino School. As Mrs Danby noted […]
Ficino Christmas Bazaar
Our recent Christmas Bazaar was a success as we welcomed students, parents and the big man in the red suit himself! The lemon lawn, school hall, library and senior yard were transformed by games, Christmas Trees, pictures with Santa and food, food, food and… slushies! Thank you to the parent army that descended on us […]
Ficino Christmas Carols
Our annual Christmas Carol Service at St Barnabas Church was beautiful as always. The children wore their Ficino School uniforms with pride as they moved onto the stage for their performances. The audience was treated to singing by our Junior and Senior Choirs, lit by the lovely stained-glass windows. Mrs Spicer then welcomed the audience […]
Kadee Setters – an alumnus to watch!
Keep an eye out for Kadee Setters—you might see her representing New Zealand on the international stage in the years ahead! Word has it that her face might also appear in an upcoming Tic Tok campaign alongside some White Ferns. Kadee’s journey at Ficino School began in Year 5 in 2019, where her athletic abilities quickly […]
Students sing at Edenvale
Ficino has had a long relationship with Edenvale Retirement Village. Not only do our school students visit to share their singing, but the Preschool also hosts visits from the residents. Following our Senior Choir’s visit this week, we received some lovely feedback from the Activities Coordinator at Edenvale which we’d like to share with everyone: […]
On your marks!
It was familiar grounds for Ava Maher and Krish Bhandary as they lined up to represent Ficino School at the Central Zone Athletics Day at Mt Smart Stadium. As the winners of the Senior Girl and Senior Boy at Ficino’s recent Athletics Day they laced up against students from Remuera and Balmoral Intermediates, St Cuthberts, […]
Insightful and considered Y8 exams
Aslan, magical wardrobes, kings and queens – many of us would be familiar with the stories by C.S Lewis. Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, these famous books create a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. Ficino School prides itself on the quality of its unique curriculum, with students’ progress in […]
Ficino Christmas Bazaar
The Friends of Ficino are excited to invite you and your family to our Christmas Bazaar. This event is going to be bigger and better this year with the opportunity to take a photo with you know who….. Where: Ficino School Upper Yard, Lawn, Hall and Library When: Friday 6th December 3-6pm Children will be […]
Girls Have a Go!
With our White Ferns winning the World Cup, Cornwall Cricket Club are calling out for more girls to play cricket. Their “Have-a-Go” session is being held from 4-5pm on Thursday 28 November. Haydee Setters, a Ficino School alumnus, is a member of the Cornwall Cricket Club so we are keen to see more Ficino girls […]
Lights, Camera, Action
It’s been six years, but we’re happy to announce that we have a whole school photo shoot planned for next Monday 18 October. Please ensure that your child comes to school looking neat and tidy in the correct uniform. Singlets should not be visible under their uniform; boys’ hair should be brushed and girls’ hair […]
