Science Comes Alive for Y2
To enhance their Science programme, Year 2 children visited The Museum of Transport and Technology where they got to see and experience science in action! There were experiments galore for them to try out: from creating trolleys to exploring the science space in Te Puku (our belly). There were plenty of places for the students to […]
Yr 8 Gloves up in Science
Year 8 has been studying the cardiovascular system that pumps blood around our body. Of course, the heart is the main player, and our students were incredibly fortunate to have real lamb hearts available to dissect (for the less squeamish of them!). Suddenly the terms “left and right ventricles”, “aorta” and “vena cava” make sense […]
Y3 – Y8 Athletics Day Camaraderie
Our annual athletics day for Years 3 to 8 took place last week at the Mount Smart track. Looking through the photos for it’s clear that there was a real sense of camaraderie amongst the children. From cheers to high-fives, they were genuinely supportive and encouraging of their fellow students. Our photographer took some great […]
Community police visit
This week, Year 1 students were treated to not one, but two visits from our local police constables. On Tuesday, they learned about road safety and even went outside the campus to practice looking and listening for traffic. On Thursday, the police car came to visit and the children had the opportunity to sit inside […]
Message from Ficino School Head Students
Our Head Girl and Boy reminisce on being chosen for their roles, and the skills and learnings they are hoping to develop and utilise this year. Ruby Bicheno When I was waiting for the announcement of Head Girl and Head Boy, I had a swarm of emotions rushing throughout my mind. I was both scared […]
Year 4 Students go Back in Time!
Year 4 students experienced New Zealand’s colonial past when they visited Howick Historical Village last week. Not only were they dressed appropriately in attire from the 1840’s, but the boys practiced their chivalry as they offered to accompany the girls into the village store. The class had an opportunity to explore old-time travellers’ packing cases, […]
Year 1 & 2 Athletics Day
The weather was perfect for our junior athletics day on Monday. Year 1 and 2 students were cheered on by parents and relatives as they competed in ball toss, long jump, high jumps and running races. Watch the video! https://vimeo.com/1065667240?share=copy
Year 3 Students Encounter Animals and the Outdoors
To call Tim and Rosemary Auld’s property in Kumeu a ‘lifestyle block’ does it a disservice. It is a wonderous place where the environment has been nurtured and cultivated over many years, where alpacas graze contentedly, and where a model railway winds its way through the land to a ‘train station’. The students spent time […]
Ficino School Picnic
Thank you to everyone who came along to the annual school picnic last Sunday. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Ficino community to get together. The children certainly seemed to enjoy the games and activities on offer, not to mention the delicious refreshments prepared by the Friends of Ficino. A huge thanks to everyone […]
Camp at Kokako Lodge
Our Year 5 and 6 students had a fantastic time in Hunua last week, as they challenged themselves to try a range of new and exciting activities. It was a great opportunity to build resilience and confidence and learn the importance of teamwork.
