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FICINO SCHOOL'S 2011 SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTION:
THE TEMPEST
28th September to 2nd October 2011
CONGRATULATION TO THE CASTE AND CREW, AND OUR THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PRODUCTION.
Thanks also to all who attended, we had full houses each night.
"The opportunity our senior students are offered here
is unique, not only in New Zealand, but possibly around the world. Shakespeare's words contributed so significantly to modern English, and
his ability to express in dramatic form the foibles and ecstacies of human
nature have meant his writings have endured for four hundred years and will
continue to endure despite their compulsory study being removed from our
national curriculum". Peter Crompton, Principal
Arion Hudson and Finlay Boyes (left) played Prospero, Caliban was played by Oliver Rowthorn and Joseph Dawson (right) and Stephano by Angus Fenn and Liam Farrelly (below):
Antonio played by
Ben Strode-Penney (left) and Ariel by Joanna Li, Sharon Li, Tegan Brickland (above), also Riley Behrens and Georgika Farrelly.
AUCTION OF PROMISES
The Auction of Promises took place at the
Stamford Plaza Hotel last Saturday and was organised with incredible efficiency and
dynamism by the Friends of Ficino. Nearly 130 parents, teachers and
friends of the school enjoyed halarious comedy from Tim Shadbolt and Gary McCormack, combined with great wine, food and a
thrilling auction. Together we raised around $27,000 for the 2012 Senior
Renaissance Trip and the upcoming library development. Thank you all
for your generosity.
SUPER YACHT CRUISE on the Pacific Mermaid a great success
Over 50 people enjoyed a beautiful evening cruising the spectacular Auckland Harbour, on the Pacific Mermaid. The guests were served a wonderful selection of delicious finger food and buffet dinner. They were entertained by well know singer Malcolm McCallum.
  
Some interesting items were raffled and everyone enjoyed a fabulous evening raising funds for the library extension and the bi-annual Europe trip. Congratulations to The Friends of Ficino who organised the harbour cruise and special thanks go to the Winter Family for their generosity. Once again this event was a great success.
ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE AUCKLANDER March 2011
An article on literacy by Mr. Peter Crompton was published in the Aucklander in March 2011. For those who did not see the published article, you can read it by clicking on the link: ON LITERACY
Editorial PUBLISHED IN EYE MAGAZINE February 2011: ON EDUCATION AT FICINO SCHOOL
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