Year 7 at Stardome
Year 7 were lucky enough to visit Stardome this week and consolidate their learnings from their Space topic last term. There has always been wonder as we gaze upwards and the more technologically advanced we get, the more we learn to amaze and inspire us. The Roving Reporter was shocked to hear the speed with […]
Grandparents Morning
There was great excitement around the school on Thursday morning as children awaited the arrival of some special visitors. Grandparents Morning provided the whole school with the opportunity to shine, and showcase what is so special about a Ficino education. We have long said that music is a powerful expression of the heart of Ficino, […]
Friends of Ficino Executive Committee launched
Friends of Ficino (FoF) is a volunteer organisation made up of school parents that will assist the school in fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit amongst the parent group and supporting the school in its many endeavours. The Executive committee will work collaboratively with staff, parents and the school leadership team to […]
Year 4 MERC Camp
Our Year Four students spent a couple of adventure filled days out at the MERC camp at Long Bay earlier in the week. While learning about marine life and conservation, they also had the opportunity to build camaraderie with their friends. From rock climbing and abseiling to making knots, raft building and boat safety they […]
Congratulations – Silver Medal at Kids Sing
Our Senior choir recently participated in the Kids Sing competition. The children worked very hard with Ms Bradley to tell a story and deliver a meaningful performance, impressing both Ms Bradly and Miss Doctor. It seems the judge was very impressed as well, because they received a silver award, and were only two points shy of a […]
Introducing Roger De Jager – Ficino School Caretaker
Originally from Cape Town in South Africa, our caretaker Mr Roger De Jager, is coming up to his one-year anniversary at Ficino School. Popular with students and staff, Roger ensures our school is tidy and well-kept. You may well recognise him in his orange vest as he manages the school pick-up system at the end […]
Message from a Parent – Term 3
This week, the Roving Reporter had the privilege of attending “Twelfth Night”, the Shakespeare play put on by our Year Seven students. The wearing of many hats – parent, staff member and audience member – meant that I had a 360-degree view of the amount of work that had gone into the production. It can […]
Message from the Cuisine Team
Welcome to Ficino Kitchen, where the Cuisine Team caters for students and staff out of council-certified, commercial-grade premises. The food we provide is ‘lacto-vegetarian’ which means most of the food is plant-based, along with some dairy products in the form of milk, cheese and yoghurt. Everything we make is prepared daily from fresh ingredients, is […]
Introducing the 2024 Head Girl and Boy
We are very happy to introduce our new Head students for 2024. Zia Ferdian is our Head Girl and Pranav Jokhun is our Head Boy and both have shared their Ficino journey with us. Zia Ferdian: My name is Zia Ferdian, I started Ficino school right from year 1, and I must tell you, the […]
Learning outside the classroom
Students have had many opportunities this term to enhance their learning in class by going on day trips and overnight camps that reinforce their on site lessons. From Year 2 through to Years 7 & 8, students have had many exciting adventures! To enhance their Nature Studies programme, Year 2 children visited Motat to […]
