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Welcome to Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School: Australia’s only selective agricultural day and boarding high school for boys,
developing wide open minds in wide open spaces.
Your son's journey with us is more than an education, it’s an experience!
Our Difference
Farrer is proud of its reputation for developing respectful young men with career ready work ethics and meaningful pathways to
employment or further education.
Your Farrer son will embody Confidence, Character and Community.
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Confidence
What you will notice when your son attends Farrer, is that he will discover the confidence and self-assuredness not only to succeed at
school, but in all areas of his life.
We encourage school pride, and a sense of community, respect, and life-long camaraderie. There's an unmistakable confidence
that comes from being part of the Farrer family.
Character
We are helping to develop fine young men who strive to do their best and who add value to their community. A Farrer boy is known for his compassion, kindness, and good character.
Respect, Excellence and Fairness for all, are central to Farrer’s core values and is taught to all students. Everyone works together to maintain these positive behaviours for all who attend or work within the school community.
Community
At Farrer, your son will learn the value of active community participation. Students gain an understanding of the importance of giving to
others, and by adding value to those around them.
Through involvement in activities within the school and the wider community, students learn many new perspectives, gaining valuable
tools for life including communication skills and confidence.
Wide open minds in wide open spaces!
Farrer’s outstanding campus is situated on 191 hectares of prime agricultural land in Tamworth NSW, and delivers a broad curriculum
in a dynamic and unique learning environment.
Take a tour through our school and you will be impressed by what we have to offer.
Latest news
Student in the Spotlight - Myles Manning
Farrer student Myles Manning has won all RMS this year and went on to win the Champ of Champs in Inverell against players from the coast and
beyond.
Year 12 Morale Boosting
Year 12 is a marathon, not a sprint! Over the last 2 weeks, the new Year 12 students participated in some morale boosting fun to help them to the finish line.
New Farrer Mural
Farrer Class of 2023 elected to install a mural artwork on the old boys museum wall, which will display the vibrant and diverse opportunities and experiences Farrer offers - with depictions of agriculture, sports ranging from cricket to soccer to rugby league and the supportive and inclusive culture felt by marching, carnivals and mateship.
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Term dates
Term 4 2023
Boarders return 3.30pm Sunday 8th October
Lessons resume - Monday 9th October
Leave Weekend - Friday 10th November
Concludes - Friday 15th December
Term 1 2024
Boarders return 3.30pm Wed 31st January
Lessons resume - Thursday 1st February
Leave Weekend - Friday 29th March
Concludes - Friday 12th April
Term 2 2024
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 29th April
Lessons resume - Tuesday 30th April
Leave Weekend - Friday 7th June
Concludes - Friday 5th July
Term 3 2024
Boarders return 3.30pm Monday 22nd July
Lessons resume - Tuesday 23rd July
Leave Weekend - Friday 23rd August
Concludes - Friday 27th September
School hours
Class Times
8:50am - 3:15pm
Recess 10:50am
Lunch 12:50pm
Admin Office
8:30am-4:00pm weekdays, during school terms
After Hours Duty Office (Boarding)
3:30pm until 11:00pm daily, during school termsHealth Centre
7:00am to 11:00pm daily, during school terms
On call for emergencies thereafter
Uniform Shop
Tuesday 8:30am to 1:30pm
Thursday 11:00am to 4:00pm
during school terms or extended at other times as advertised.
Charities we support
World's Greatest Shave (2007-2023) $326,649
Movember (2009-2023) $72,205
Biggest Morning Tea (2007-2023) $18,875
Red Cross (2007-2019) $54,239
Red Shield Appeal (2007-2019) $63,930
Plus many other minor fundraising activities, including the RSPCA, Jeans for Genes, Aussie Farmers, RU OK Day, Do it for Dolly, Westpac Rescue Helicopter, McGrath Foundation and various Cancer Council appeals.
