Grandparents Morning
There was great excitement around the school on Thursday morning as children awaited the arrival of some special visitors. Grandparents Morning provided the whole school with the opportunity to shine, and showcase what is so special about a Ficino education. We have long said that music is a powerful expression of the heart of Ficino, […]
Friends of Ficino Executive Committee launched
Friends of Ficino (FoF) is a volunteer organisation made up of school parents that will assist the school in fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit amongst the parent group and supporting the school in its many endeavours. The Executive committee will work collaboratively with staff, parents and the school leadership team to […]
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 […]
Year 4 MERC Camp
Our Year Four students spent a couple of adventure filled days out at the MERC camp at Long Bay earlier in the week. While learning about marine life and conservation, they also had the opportunity to build camaraderie with their friends. From rock climbing and abseiling to making knots, raft building and boat safety they […]
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 […]
Congratulations – Silver Medal at Kids Sing
Our Senior choir recently participated in the Kids Sing competition. The children worked very hard with Ms Bradley to tell a story and deliver a meaningful performance, impressing both Ms Bradly and Miss Doctor. It seems the judge was very impressed as well, because they received a silver award, and were only two points shy of a […]
Introducing Roger De Jager – Ficino School Caretaker
Originally from Cape Town in South Africa, our caretaker Mr Roger De Jager, is coming up to his one-year anniversary at Ficino School. Popular with students and staff, Roger ensures our school is tidy and well-kept. You may well recognise him in his orange vest as he manages the school pick-up system at the end […]
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 a Parent – Term 3
This week, the Roving Reporter had the privilege of attending “Twelfth Night”, the Shakespeare play put on by our Year Seven students. The wearing of many hats – parent, staff member and audience member – meant that I had a 360-degree view of the amount of work that had gone into the production. It can […]
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, […]
