Messages from Y8 students
Our Year 8 students recently returned from the trip of a lifetime, visiting many of the places they have studied over the years. We would like to share accounts from two of our students: Summer Chen’s Account The Year 8 students of Ficino School were immensely privileged to go on an European journey this September, […]
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 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 […]
Healthy bodies – Athletics day
Every year our children compete in our Annual Athletics Day. We feel this is an important event in our calendar because it gives children a chance to develop their skills out of the classroom. Participation in sports improves their health, wellbeing and develops resilience. It also fosters team spirit. Furthermore, children develop their social skills by supporting […]
The value of music at Ficino
We greatly value music at Ficino, not only for the skills that learning how to sing and play an instrument teaches your children, but also for the enrichment it provides to one’s wellbeing. The philosopher Plato says, “Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into […]
