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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
