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 […]
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, […]
