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Working Hard or Hardly Working
They may have graduated but we’ve still got them working hard!!
Interschools Horse Extravaganza
A huge congratulations to Josh Bourke, Levi Morgan, Jock Mills, Will & Max Schaefer, and Ned Hagon for representing Farrer at the Interschools Horse Extravaganza!
Farrer attends NSW State Robotics Championships
On the 10th of November, Farrer’s Robotics Team, 2340H Frankenswine competed at the NSW state championships.
UNE Oorala experience day
Six students from our Class of 2025 cohort recently attended the Oorala Experience Day at UNE, with a special focus on the Health faculty.
Melbourne Cup 2024
Another fantastic lunchtime fundraiser at Farrer! Well done to the Class of 2025 for organising a successful Melbourne Cup event today.
Quiller Cup 2024
Our creative writers have been challenged to a duel this year, with the winner receiving the Quiller Cup as recognition of their outstanding creative writing skills.
1st XI Cricket v Gunnedah HS
Farrer played Gunnedah High School in a thrilling Regional Quarter Final match on Tuesday, 29 October.
Farrer Tennis Championship
The Falkenmire Cup made a much-anticipated return today, with 60 students competing for the title of Farrer Tennis Champion.
Farm safety is a top priority
Year 11 Certificate III Agriculture students completed a comprehensive Farm Vehicle Safety course in collaboration with TAFE NSW
Royal Farrer Golf Championship 2024
ROYAL FARRER GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
A record number of 53 starters contested the 2024 Royal Farrer Golf Championship today.
2025 Induction Cermony
Farrer hosted the 2025 Prefect Induction Ceremony. We are excited to announce the Class of 2025 leaders who will guide and inspire our school over the next year.
Year 11 Leadership Journey
Our Year 11 students are embarking on an exciting leadership journey this week! They’ll be spending time developing their leadership skills, team-building, and creating lasting memories.
Earth Science Week
Earth Science Week is a global movement that aims to increase the understanding and awareness of the importance of Earth science and its value to our everyday lives. The theme of Earth Science Week 2024 is ‘Earth Science Everywhere’ and it was exciting to see the Farrer community getting involved and deepening their knowledge of the world around us to discover how Earth Science really is everywhere!
Oliver Overton nominated Best Supporting Actor
Huge congratulations to Oliver Overton on his nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the upcoming International Film Festival of Australia!
Vex IQ Robotics “Rapid Relay”
8 Farrer teams joined teams from Nemingha Public School, Currabubula Public school, Tamworth Regional Library and Magikid Academy to compete in Vex IQ Robotics “Rapid Relay”.
Dougie the Official Wellbeing Dog
The Year 12 Class of 2024 has left a lasting and heartwarming legacy by gifting the school with the training course for a new member of the Farrer community.
Year 9 Rite Journey Tree Plating
A group of Farrer Year 9 Rite Journey students embraced their commitment to the environment by spending time tree planting last term.
Ag Tech Youth Innovation Summit
During the last week of term 3, Aidan, Lewis, Nathan and Logan from Year 10 were invited to attend and participate in the Ag Tech Youth Innovation Summit at UNE in Armidale.
Kootingal Art Show
It was wonderful to have several Farrer students enter the Kootingal Art Show this year.
Year 10 Science and Engineering challenge
A group of our talented Year 10 students recently travelled to Newcastle for the Science and Engineering Challenge.
Year 12 Industrial Technology students
It's that time of year again! We're excited to showcase the incredible major projects from our Year 12 Industrial Technology students.
Farrer First XI: Back-to-Back State Champions
Farrer First XI hockey team played Model Farms High School in the CHS Boys' knockout final.
Meet Mrs Tamara Gasson
As the Careers Advisor at Farrer, Mrs. Gasson enjoys working with students to explore their post-school pathways and career options, often through various excursions.
Legacy Badge Selling
our dedicated Farrer SRC members took to the streets of Taminda to support Legacy Day by selling Legacy badges.
NSWCHS Athletics
Farrer had 18 students compete at this years NSWCHS Athletics Championships in Sydney.
Farrer’s 1st XV Wins the Waratah Shield
Farrer made history by winning the NSW All Schools State Championship and securing the Waratah Shield for the first time.
Farrer 1st XV Taking Home to Robson Shield
Farrer 1st XV follow our victorious U15 Buchan Shield
Charles Sturt University Social Justice Workshop
Farrer students Patrick Belt and Kurt Sharpe recently attended the Charles Sturt University Social Justice Workshop at Carinya Christian School.
School Support Recognition Week 2024
This School Support Recognition Week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible non-teaching staff for all their hard work and dedication.
Aboriginal students attended the 2024 Careers on Country at Trelawney Station.
Year 9 and 10 Farrer Aboriginal students attended the 2024 Careers on Country at Trelawney Station, Somerton.
Year 11 and Year 7 Peer Support Program
The Peer Support Program between Year 11 and Year 7 students has continued to run across the course of the year.
13 Year 9 and 10 Farrer students compete in a Rugby 7’s tournament
A group of 13 Year 9 and 10 Farrer students recently travelled to Armidale to compete in a Rugby 7’s tournament, facing off against five other teams.
Farrer Photography Competition 2024 ‘Farrer in Focus’
This year’s esteemed Farrer Photography Competition saw our creative finalists respond to the theme of ‘Farrer in Focus’.
FIRST III LAWN BOWLS
The Farrer First III Lawn Bowls campaign wrapped up this week at the NSWCHSSA state finals.
Australian Invitational Oztag Challenge
Coby Single and Kobhan Nean represented the Australian Indigenous team at the recent Australian Invitational Oztag Challenge in Coffs Harbour.
Trelawney Station
students from Years 9-11 have been diving into the world of wool and shearing at the Wool Works Shearing School.
World High School Rodeo Finals
Will Clarke and Eddie Maxwell have returned home from the World High School Rodeo after representing the Australian High School Team.
Farrer's strong sense of belonging
At Farrer, we believe that a strong sense of belonging is the cornerstone of a meaningful and successful educational experience.
lets celebrate Public Education Week
This week, we celebrate Public Education Week and honour the achievements of public schools, staff, and students across NSW.
Farrer VS Cronulla High
Our Farrer 14s played a thrilling match against Cronulla High School.
North West Athletics
Farrer’s team of 43 boys produced some cracking track and field results at the North West Athletics carnival on Friday.
Farrer School Celebrates NAIDOC week
We had an incredible assembly to honour NAIDOC Week, filled with vibrant performances and inspiring moments.
Farrer Gold VS Campion School
The UK weather greeted The Campion School as they rolled into Tamworth.
Student Achievements
Jordan Hamlin, Jack Marshall, Jacob Martin, Will Hamel and Teddy Hampton have all made oustanding achievements on an individual level
Weekend Activities Program
We aim to enrich the well-being of our boarders through a diverse range of sport and recreational activities.
Rugby Union Match Day
Come along to Farrer on Saturday 27th of July and support our boys as we take on The Campion School in two rugby union fixtures.
Gifted and Talented Finds the Best Start to the Day
Students in the Gifted and Talented roll call are finding that the best way to start the day is to engage in fun and challenging activities.
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Year 12 students selected in the Pacific Nomad Rugby 7's.
Congratulations to Farrer Year 12 students Harry Irvine and Cooper Sheridan on their selection in the Pacific Nomad Rugby 7's.
Stan Jones Regional Tennis Final
Farrer’s 1st IV Tennis Team travelled to Guyra to play Guyra Central School for the Stan Jones Tennis Regional Title on the 13th June.
WW1 Living History
Shane Blackman from WW1 Living History came to Farrer to share historical artefacts and knowledge about the frontline experiences of trench warfare in World War I.
UAA/NIAS Indigenous Talent ID Day
Indigenous students aged 13 – 16 traveled to Armidale for a day of fun-filled sports activities and fitness testing.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight award
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award
Farrer Year 7 Gold students are on Egg collection duties
Farrer Year 7 Gold students are currently on Egg collection duties and had a great afternoon learning about how to pick up a chicken safely and to care for them.
Annual ‘Vinnies Community Sleepout’
The Farrer Leo Club braved the cold at the annual ‘Vinnies Community Sleepout’ on Saturday 22 June.
