Choir harmonies
We had a very special choir workshop last Sunday. The parents had an opportunity to mix and mingle with Miss Bradley and hear some anecdotes from choir practices, as well as some opportunities for their children moving forward. The Junior and Senior choirs then performed for a full house of whanāu, sharing all the pieces […]
150+ students join Mr Crompton
Mr Crompton had a lot of company on Day 28 of his 3000km journey as he walked up Mt Eden with a large contingent of Ficino School students. From the littlest preschoolers to Year 8 students, teachers and parents, the photos show how much fun they all had!
On your marks!
It was familiar grounds for Ava Maher and Krish Bhandary as they lined up to represent Ficino School at the Central Zone Athletics Day at Mt Smart Stadium. As the winners of the Senior Girl and Senior Boy at Ficino’s recent Athletics Day they laced up against students from Remuera and Balmoral Intermediates, St Cuthberts, […]
Insightful and considered Y8 exams
Aslan, magical wardrobes, kings and queens – many of us would be familiar with the stories by C.S Lewis. Set in the fictional realm of Narnia, these famous books create a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. Ficino School prides itself on the quality of its unique curriculum, with students’ progress in […]
Ficino Christmas Bazaar
The Friends of Ficino are excited to invite you and your family to our Christmas Bazaar. This event is going to be bigger and better this year with the opportunity to take a photo with you know who….. Where: Ficino School Upper Yard, Lawn, Hall and Library When: Friday 6th December 3-6pm Children will be […]
Girls Have a Go!
With our White Ferns winning the World Cup, Cornwall Cricket Club are calling out for more girls to play cricket. Their “Have-a-Go” session is being held from 4-5pm on Thursday 28 November. Haydee Setters, a Ficino School alumnus, is a member of the Cornwall Cricket Club so we are keen to see more Ficino girls […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trumpet battles
Trumpet battles It was battle stations as some of the brass section from the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) visited Ficino School. The whole school enjoyed the performance as the musicians introduced them to the sounds of trumpets, trombones, French horns, and tubas. It was great to see how engaged our students were and their obvious […]
