Prize Giving Message
It is a privilege to stand before you today as Acting Principal. I felt honoured that Mr. Crompton trusted me to keep Ficino School on an even keel whilst he went on sabbatical leave. I have had a long association with Ficino, starting my teaching career over twenty years ago at our sister school, St. […]
Message from the Acting Principal – Week 8
In school last week I spoke with the children about the value of peace. I invited them to be like a calm sea or a lake so still that the clouds would reflect in it. They recognised that school can get busy at this time of year and that they could contribute by making more waves or […]
Happy Birthday Mr Crompton!
Mr Crompton has reached the Horahora Estuary on the Whangarei Coast, a fitting milestone as he celebrates his birthday on his epic adventure down to Bluff… Check out the latest shots and video as he makes use of his walking sticks, is dwarfed by forest giants, fords rivers and enjoys the beautiful scenery. If you’d […]
Message from the Acting Principal – Week 4, Term 4
From the outset Ficino School has promoted unity, respect and understanding between all cultures and faiths: actively seeking points of harmony in humanity. The 2023 census data reveals that our school is reflective of the super diverse communities of Auckland. Our students’ ancestry can be traced back to every corner of the globe. Experiencing a sense of cultural inclusion […]
Message from the Principal – Week 1, Term 3
The students have returned to school bright and eager to learn. These first weeks back after a refreshing holiday provide prime learning time and best use has been made of this week. Our three Assemblies have all been focused on the Olympic Games. On Monday the children learnt about the Olympic Values of Excellence, Respect […]
Message from the Lucca Conference
Attending the conference with staff from our sister schools in Lucca was an uplifting experience and really highlighted the importance of enthusiasm and joy in teaching. How we conduct ourselves as teachers has an influence on our students so it’s important that they see us demonstrating values for them to mirror. “Beauty” was a theme […]
Message from the Deputy Principal – Week 4, Term 3
Cross Country Last Friday we held our annual Cross Country race at the base of Mt. Eden. For the swift-footed students, the event is eagerly awaited. Their training efforts and early morning runs with Miss Brickland come to fruition as they cross the finish line ahead of the pack. It is fantastic to witness the […]
Message from the Principal – Week 6, Term 3
Thirteen of our Year 8 students head away to Europe on Wednesday next week for their Renaissance Tour. They will be visiting Italy and England and connecting with some of the great historical monuments of the western world; Rome, Florence, Siena, Salisbury, Oxford and London. The word Renaissance means rebirth and while the Florentine Renaissance […]
Message from a Senior Teacher – Week 7, Term 3
*This week we farewelled a group of excited Year 8 students ready to embark on a trip that pulls together many of the threads they have studied during their Senior years at Ficino. Spending three weeks traversing the Renaissance movement through Rome, Florence and England, their departure brought back memories of trips past. Monuments and […]
Message from the Deputy Principal – Week 9, Term 3
The end of term is always a time for reflection. Of course we have had our highlights, the Flavours of India event, the Shakespeare production and Renaissance Trip, however, the transformative experiences are often found in the children’s everyday experiences of Ficino School. The standard of care is very high. Staff take well being seriously, […]
