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A Dream Come True
Jack Todd, a product of the Bulldogs' Pathways system and a proud graduate of Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, made his NRL debut for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
OXLEY DOMINATES THE POOL: 2025 Swimming Carnival
What a splash at our school swimming carnival.
Year 10 Science and Engineering Team
Congratulations to our talented Farrer Year 10 students! They took home the top prize as the overall winners at Tuesday 18th March Science and Engineering Challenge held at Tamworth TRECC.
What a Start to 2025 Robotics
Congratulations to the Farrer-Oxley team for winning the first of six inter-school tournaments!
Year 7 Aboriginal Culture Incursion
Our Year 7 students recently took part in an incredible cross-curricular incursion exploring Aboriginal Culture, connecting both History and
Visual Arts.
Federation Cup Debating Competition
On Tuesday 4th March, Farrer competed in the open rounds of the annual Federation Cup debating competition against Calrossy, McCarthy Catholic College, and TAS.
A Heartfelt Surprise
As marketing coordinator, I'm used to being behind the camera, not in front of it.
2025 Clean Up Australia Day
24 dedicated Farrer students spent their Sunday making a difference, joining thousands across the country for Clean Up Australia Day!
2025 Year 7 Orientation Camp
During Week 4, our Year 7 students embarked on an unforgettable adventure at the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre for their Orientation Camp
Farrer Old Boy Jackson Purdy
We're thrilled to announce that Farrer Old Boy Jackson Purdy has been awarded the prestigious Ma & Morley Scholarship at the University of Newcastle
Certificate III Agriculture Year 11 & 12 – Busy Start to the Year
Year 11 & 12 Certificate III Agriculture students have had a busy start, working with the Farrer Angus Stud on data collection, structural assessments, pregnancy testing, and weaning.
Class of 2025's Worlds Greatest Shave
Our Year 12 students showed their commitment to a great cause with a lunchtime shave event
2024 ODAS Award Recipients
The ODAS Award presentation took place today at assembly, and we couldn’t be prouder of all our students!
it's time to make a difference!
The Class of 2025 is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.
Individual Sporting Achievements
Congrats to Charlie, Archie and Logan for their sporting achievements.
Everingham Solomans University Opportunity
Each year, Everingham Solomons offers a Tamworth, Gunnedah, Manilla or Quirindi Year 12 student wishing to undertake university study in law the opportunity to receive a Bursary funded by the firm.
WE’RE BACK!
So great to see our students reconnecting, learning, and kicking off a fresh start.
Farrer Open Day, Monday 17th February 2025
If you're considering Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School for your son, our Open Day is a great opportunity to explore our exceptional facilities rarely seen in a public high school for Years 7 – 12 boys.
Surf Rescue Training and Farm Life Adventure
Farrer Students Dive into Farm Life and Surf Rescue Training
HSC 2024 Results
We are delighted to share some excellent individual HSC results from the Farrer Class of 2024.
Doesn't get any better than this!
At Farrer, we are always grateful to receive feedback from members of the community on our students’ behaviour outside of our school environment.
2nd week of Year 10 work experience
Here is a snap shot of some of our students on their second week of work experience.
Year 11 Water Treatment Plant Visit
Year 11 Biology students spent an afternoon visiting the Tamworth Water Treatment Plant.
Year 10 Work Experience
Our Year 10 students are taking their first steps into the workforce through our Work Experience program!
NSW COMBINED HIGH SCHOOL SPORT ASSOCIATION BLUES AWARD
Last week Charlie Whale (Year 11) and Jacob Martin attended the NSW Combined High School Sports Association 2024 Blues Presentation Ceremony at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Once a Farrer boy, Always a Farrer boy - Stuart Maunder
We were thrilled to welcome Farrer old boy Stuart Maunder back to Farrer as our special guest speaker at the 86th Annual Speech Day!
Year 9's Abyss Camp Adventure!
Farrer Year 9 students embarked on their Abyss Camp, marking the conclusion of the Rite Journey Program.
Christmas is coming for our Farrer boys
Christmas is just around the corner and our amazing Farrer Feccies are already ahead of the game!
SLAP Welcome Tea 2024
SLAP Welcome Tea was a fantastic social gathering, filled with delicious ice cream treats for both staff and students
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.
