Message from the Principal
This week we enjoyed a day of wonderful musical performances from students of all ages as part of our class music competition. Not only did the children perform, but they also listened to their peers, which provided an opportunity to immerse themselves in the moment and fully experience the thoughts and emotions that the music […]
Matariki and Togetherness
Ficino Preschool is now thriving following the challenging years of Covid and its aftermath. It is completely full and has a substantial waiting list. We are now starting to give our attention to the pathway from Ficino Preschool to the School and, as part of this, students from across different years groups are getting the […]
The Importance of Spirit
Drama is a key feature of a Ficino education. As each child makes their journey through the school, they will be part of three or four productions, culminating in the Shakespeare play in Year 8. This week, the whole school and Year 2 parents and grandparents came to see our traditional play about Spirit. The […]
Message from the Principal
Grandparents’ morning is a very special day in our calendar year. It is an opportunity for us to show our gratitude to these pillars of our community; the storytellers and the wisdom-providers. The role of grandparents in today’s society is more important than ever. This generation has seen the fastest social shift in the history […]
Philosophy, Unity and Shared Values
Every year for the last decade, teachers and management staff from our school have attended what has become known after its location as the Lucca Conference. This is an opportunity for Board Members, Principals and teachers from our family of schools around the world to meet together and be reminded of the guiding principles of […]
The Importance of Subject Disciplines
As announced in yesterday’s budget, there is a considerable amount of funding going towards education. A significant part of this is to support the teaching of mathematics in schools. Over the last few decades, New Zealand education has moved away from the rigour of separate subject disciplines and teaching and learning has become much more […]
Message from the Principal
To coincide with our Bully Free Ficino Day, Assembly today was aimed at giving our students the tools to understand what forms bullying can take, what to do if they should come across it and how to help prevent it. On this last aspect, one of the evidence-based recommendations from the Ministry of Education is […]
Message from the Deputy Principal
In acknowledgment of Mother’s Day this Sunday we would like to dedicate this week’s message to all the amazing mothers in our Ficino community. Raising a child is not for the faint-hearted. Your children are very fortunate to have mothers who can provide an endless stream of love, patience and wisdom throughout their lives. Mothers […]
Message from the Principal
In our Assembly this morning, we focused on our School Value “Respect All” with a particular emphasis on the importance of respect for our parents and teachers. The Assembly started with looking at the passing of Pope Francis who was a leader to 1.2 billion Catholics from all over the globe. Pope Francis was described […]
Message from the Acting Principal – Farewell Term 1
As our first term draws to a close the vibrant energy of the children continues to shine in the classrooms. The buzz of the Class Concerts and the Speech Competition has inspired the children to showcase the best of their ability to their peers. As tools of communication music and speech elevate and expand our […]
