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 […]
5 + 6 = Champions

Hearts were pounding as our top Year 5 and 6 teams competed against stiff competition from Diocesan, St. Cuthbert’s, King’s School and ACG in the annual Mathex Competition. Students had 30 minutes on the clock to answer 20 questions. The Year 5 team won the competition in style, with 14 minutes to spare! Congratulations to […]
Update from the Cuisine Team

This stage of the school year is the most frenetic in the kitchen at Ficino: the children have grown a lot, and we are now making up to one and a half times more food than we were at the beginning of the school year. Which is a good sign! The children are not only […]
Y1 and Y2 Art Gallery Adventures

The sea and the coast are very fitting themes for our “Kiwi kids” who grow up surrounded by them. Add some mystery, music and materials and you arrive at some very creative sculptures! On arriving at the Auckland Art Gallery our Year 1 and 2 students received a ‘mystery kit’ and led themselves on a […]
The Friends of Ficino Times

The FoF Times Friends of Ficino (FoF) would like to bring news of our upcoming Christmas Bazaar on Friday 6 December to the Ficino Community. We’re looking for: Donations of pre-loved uniforms – if you have used uniforms in good condition, please bring these to the school office by 25 November. Food – if […]
Welcome to board member and alumni, Rowan Ashton

I was part of the inaugural class at Ficino School in 1997. I had the original principal, Mark Broadwith, as my class teacher for the first two years. I left Ficino School and went on to study at Auckland Grammar School in 2000. Although I was at the school for a short period of time, […]
Mr Crompton Sets Out on 3,000km Challenge

School Principal, Mr Crompton, has set off on a 3,000 km journey to walk the Te Araroa Trail route stretching from Cape Reinga to Bluff. This is one of the world’s most diverse long-distance trails. All donations raised to support this challenge will go towards creating a dedicated Art space here at Ficino. The school […]