Wellbeing Programs
Junior Programs
Orientation & Sleepover
- Year 6 students starting at Farrer the following year
- Week 9 of Term 4
- Get To Know You activities followed by a sleepover in the boarding house (for boarders)
Year 7 Orientation Camp
- Year 7
- Term 1 Week 3 at Coffs Harbour in Week 3 of Term 1
- Sport & Rec activities, Beach activities, social skills, life skills
Mental Fitness
- Year 7
- Terms 2 & 3 fortnightly lessons
- Based around the 24 character strengths. Students learn about their strengths and what they need to improve
The
Rite Journey
- Year 9
- 1 lesson per week. Organised by teaching & non-teaching staff
- Activities based around the transition into adulthood
Peer Support Years 7 & 11
- 1 x Roll Call per week
- Get To Know You games, Rules and Responsibilities at Farrer, Builds connections between junior/senior students
Senior Programs
Futureman
- Year 10
- Study skills, careers, wellbeing.
- 1 lesson per week
- Prepares students for senior school and beyond.
- Exposes students to new careers, ideas, and techniques.
Leadership
Camp
- Year 11
- One week at a Sport & Rec camp
- Combination of indoor and outdoor challenges that build leadership skills for all
- Selection of Captains, Prefects and Seniors
Senior
Learning Action Plan (SLAP)
- Year 12
- Students choose a teacher to mentor them through Yr 12
- Weekly/Fortnightly catch ups
Year
12 Coast Trip
- Year 12
- 3 days at Scotts Head
- Outdoor activities, university talks, guest speaker, Yr 12 bonding time, self reflecting activities
