Message from the Acting Principal – Week 5
It was wonderful to see so many families at our annual school picnic last Sunday. The weather was perfect, and the harbour view was idyllic. I’d like to thank the School of Philosophy for welcoming everyone to their beautiful property. The Friends of Ficino also deserve a huge thank you for providing such a delicious […]
Message from the Acting Principal – Week 3
It was fantastic to see everyone at our Parent Evening last night. We like to develop a strong relationship between home and school because it is beneficial to the children to know that we share responsibility for their wellbeing and academic growth. We are also grateful to our Class Representatives and Friends of Ficino (FoF) […]
Week 2 – Message from the Acting Principal
It has been a joy to watch the return of your children to school. As teachers we appreciate that you have placed your trust in us to care for your child and we are fully committed to giving them our best. It starts with the simple tradition of greeting every child on their arrival. This […]
Message from the Acting Principal – Week 1, 2025
Welcome back. The new year is an uplifting and celebratory time. Thanks to the handwork of our Ficino Team, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for all. Those who have followed the progress of the much-anticipated Art Studio on our Ficino Facebook page will be pleased to know that it is complete and looking […]
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 […]
