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Year 7 Orientation Camp 2026
Our new Year 7's spent their time exploring what Coffs Coast Adventure Camp has to offer.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sweet smiles, cupcakes and love heart hats... Thanks Farrer Feccies!
The Grey Farrer supporter hoodie is back for 2026!
Year 12 are proudly running the hoodie fundraiser, continuing our Farrer tradition of giving back through a school gift.
$55 each (GST included)
Orders close Monday 9 March 2026
Don’t miss out! Support our Year 12s and grab yours before they’re gone.
Click here to Order Now!!
Fresh Fruit and Big Smiles
Nothing beats fresh fruit, big smiles and amazing community spirit. Thank you, Greg Lye!
Throwback vibes from Farrer's early days!
Enjoy these 1959-60 photos captured by Farrer’s former Deputy Principal and avid photographer, Laurie Bonnor.
Year 7 Weekend Activities
Our new Year 7 students kicked off school life with exciting weekend trips to Green Valley Farm, Motorcycle Museum, Marsupial Park, and Barraba Pool, forging friendships along the way.
Year 7 Lego Brick Pit
A welcome and fun introduction to Farrer our Year 7 boarders who took part in a LEGO® workshop
Taste test challenge!
Year 9 Commerce students blind-tasted brand-name vs. generic products today, uncovering similarities and debating branding's influence on buying....a tasty consumer lesson!
Mullets for Mental Health
This year's Year 12 cohort (2026) is supporting Black Dog Institute's 'Mullets for Men's Mental Health' to raise funds and awareness for their vital mental health programs, continuing our tradition of giving back.
A truly once-in-a-century milestone
Wishing Farrer Old Boy Neil Kemmis a very happy 100th birthday.
A big Farrer welcome to our Year 7 students!
We’re so excited to begin this new journey with our Year 7 students!! Here’s to new friendships, new learning and new adventures.
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Outstanding success in Primary Industries
Bateson Takes Top Spot in HSC Primary Industries
Year 10 Work Experience 2025
Year 10 students are out in the community completing their Work Experience.
Postcards from Farrerdise
Congratulations to all our participants in our 2025 Farrer Art Competitions
Robotics National Championships
From the 5th–7th of December, a combined crew from Oxley High School and Farrer Memorial headed to Adelaide to compete in Australia’s highest level of VEX Robotics.
Coleman Shield Regional Finals
Our Farrer team displayed excellent sportsmanship, manners and cricket skills throughout the competition.
Farrer Tennis Championship 2025
Congratulations to Myles Manning, who claimed the Falkenmire Cup Singles Championship.
2025 Northern Schools Steer Competition
Farrer Show Team competed at the Northern Schools Steer Show. Events include parader classes, meat judging, and both hoof and hook sections for the steers.
Junior Sports Team of the Year
Congratulations to our Farrer Open Boys Hockey team for taking home the Tamworth Regional Council Junior Sports Team of the Year Award for 2025.
Farrer mathematicians shine!
Nineteen Farrer students excelled in the ICAS and AMT Maths competitions, earning multiple Credits and Distinctions.
Congratulations to Harry Hine!
Harry Hine winner of the 2025 Flash Starts Program from all schools in the New England region.
2025 VEX State Robotics Championships
Farrer and Oxley High represented the north-west in a six-hour, 250-match engineering marathon.
2025 Royal Farrer Golf Championship
A fantastic day on the course! 48 students took on the challenging 18-hole, par-56 Royal Farrer.
Year 9 TAFE Shearing School
Hands-on learning with TAFE, gaining real, industry relevant skills straight from the shed.
Year 10 Commerce Donation
Yr 10 Commerce Student donates Market Day sale proceeds to Westpac Rescue Helicopters
Yamba Fishing Trip
The Year 11 boys had an amazing time on their fishing charter in Yamba!
Rare Triple crown achieved by Farrer Team
Farrer D team walking away with the Triple crown of Excellence, Robot Skills Champions, Teamwork Champions.
2025 Food & Fibre Day
This event brought together over 400 primary students from our region today for a hands-on farm-to-plate experience.
Future Engineers in the Making!
Congratulations to three of our students who recently completed the RIEP Engineering Skills (Machining) program with Apollo Engineering and TAFE NSW.
Year 11 Certificate III Agriculture – Farm Vehicle Safety Program
This hands-on training provided valuable experience in the safe operation of two-wheeler bikes and side-by-side vehicles.
NSW Combined High School 400m Record
a successful NSW Combined Hgh School Track and Field Championship for a number of Farrer boys.
Nomination for SHAPE 2025
Congratulations to our Yr 12 Industrial Technology students on their nomination for possible inclusion to SHAPE 2025.
Year 10 Commerce Day
We enjoyed some fabulous food and drinks with thanks to our Year 10 Commerce Students.
Success in OnSTAGE for Max Gallagher
OnSTAGE Nominee Announced: Congratulations to Max Gallagher
Farrer 1st XIII: CHS University Shield Finalists 2025
Congratulations to Farrer 1st XIII on an excellent season.
School Support Staff Recognition Week
We took a moment to appreciate our remarkable non-teaching staff with a special morning event hosted by our teachers!
Back-to-back win on Waratah Shield
Farrer 1st XV have gone back-to-back defending their Waratah Shield title!
Barista and Food Handling Course
Our students had a fantastic time at their recent barista and food handling course.
Excellence in the RIEP Flash Starts Program
Selected from a limited pool of just 10 spots, these students committed fully to the opportunity with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Bronze in Stan Jones State Finals
After a strong regional run, Farrer's 1st IV headed to Nelson Bay for another crack at the state championships the boys were pleasantly surprised to find themselves seeded third in this year's competition!
Year 12 TAS Major Projects
A Year of Creativity and Craftsmanship...Our Year 12 Industrial Technology students have been hard at work, and yesterday marks the exciting culmination of their year-long journey.
City2Surf 2025
Boys from year 7-12 braved the wet weather to take on this years City2Surf.
Chris Hits the Right Notes
Farrer Year 11 student Chris Banks incredible 3-day work experience with the NSW Police Marching Band.
2025 Public Education Week
Congratulations to two outstanding members of the Farrer community who were recognised at the Public Education Week Award Ceremony held at Nemingha Public School.
Victory x 2 for Farrer
Farrer 1st XIII and Buckley Shield sides secures a spot in the Top 8.
Farrer Proud - Play for Purpose Rugby Round
Farrer Student Levi Stolker inspires Play for Purpose Charity event.
Growing Great Teachers
Our passionate future educators stepped outside the Farrer classroom and into real-world teaching at Nemingha Public School!
Farrer celebrates NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Celebrations at Farrer - an incredible week of cultural connection and celebration.
Farrer Old Boy Named Finalist for Prestigious Cotton Industry Award
Farrer old boy; Jacob Booby, is a finalist for the prestigious 2025 CRDC Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award!
Regional Champions
The Farrer First XI have had a promising start to their 2025 campaign in the Boy’s State Knockout competition with two convincing wins.
Riding Through Pain to Victory
Incredible effort by Farrer’s Albert Green—racing injured to win the 2025 Senior 85s title and Junior Rider of the Year!
Tamworth NAIDOC Next Generation Honourees 2025
Congratulations to Year 10 student Kobhan Hewson-Nean!
Staff v Students OzTag
As the term winds down, Farrer staff and students clashed in a spirited game of Oztag.
Farrer School Dance
Farrer welcomed PLC and NEGS for an amazing night of fun at the school dance!
2025 Farrer Bull Sale
Hosted by our Year 12 Certificate III in Agriculture class, the 2025 Farrer Bull Sale was a huge success!
Surveying Unleashed
Years 9-12 students attended a surveying industry day where they participated in three hands-on activities on GPS.
Celebrating Pride Month
Farrer Wellbeing committee raise awareness during Pride week at special assembly.
Farrer Chess Friendly
Farrer’s chess team travelled to McCarthy Catholic College for a friendly match filled with strategy, skill, and good sportsmanship.
Farrer Athletics Carnival 2025 – Highlights!
The Farrer Athletics Carnival took place on Tuesday, and it was truly an incredible day!
Legal Studies Newcastle Trip
Year 12 Legal Studies class travelled to Newcastle for their Criminal and Family Law excursion.
NW Cross Country Success
It was a very successful day for our Cross Country team who headed to Coolah earlier this Term.
Congratulations to Bateson
Year 12 student, Bateson Pittman shines at New England Regional Training award
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Farrer Push Up Challenge
Farrer students embarks on push up challenge 4th to 26th June to raise awareness for mental health
Building Connections, Forging Futures!
Students got hands-on in the Launch Pad Program with Apollo Engineering
New Water bubbler at Farrer
Thank you to Farrer PT& F Association for their generous donation!
Future Innovators in Red Meat Processing
Agri-tech innovators explored the latest in red meat processing during a two-day program.
Siding Spring Observatory
Year 12 Physics students visits home of the famous 3.9m Anglo-Australian Telescope.
Dobell Drawing Workshop
Thomas MacAlpine had the opportunity to participate in the Dobell Drawing workshop at the National Art School Sydney in the April holidays.
Agmentation Youth Innovation Summit
Farrer proudly hosted the Agmentation Youth Innovation Summit in Tamworth
Student Sporting Achievements
Take a look at some of our recent Student Sporting Achievements
Mother's Day Painting
Mother’s Day painting was a hit again this year for our Year 7 boys.
NRL Road Safety Presentation
Year 10 students attended a powerful NRL safe driving presentation.
Hockey Accomplishments
Congratulations to Archie Clarke who captained the Australian 16s team which played in the Netherlands and Belgium in the European 6 Nations tournament in April.
Bill Turner Cup
Week 1 saw our students go head-to-head with Carinya in the Bill Turner Cup.
2025 Farrer Principal Roadshow
Mr Gallagher recently covered an impressive 1,241 km over three days at the 2025 Farrer Principal’s Roadshow.
Tamara Gasson receives the Yr 12 Gratitude Award
Our Year 12 students proudly presented the Gratitude Award to our amazing Careers Advisor, Mrs Tamara Gasson.
Farrer Students Finish Term 1 in a BANG
Farrer boys had some outstanding achievements at the end of Term 1 and during the holidays
Farrer shows support across the region for ANZAC Day
with a great turnout in Tamworth and strong participation also in local hometown marches. Their proud presence reflects the school’s spirit and respect for ANZAC traditions.
