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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.
Bailey Bower at the Australian Constitutional Convention
Bailey Bower (Year 12) attended the 30th Australian Constitutional Convention as a NSW delegate
Save Soil, What an inspiring day at Farrer!
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sahil Jha
2025 Mock Trial Competition
the Year 11 Legal Studies class contested the 2025 Mock Trial Competition organised by the Family Law Pathways Network (FLPN) in Tamworth.
2025 Mother and Son Dinner
A truly unforgettable with our Year 12 Mother and Son Dinner filled with love, laughter, and a special performance by our Year 12 students to their mums
Meat Birds For Sale!
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Farrer's First VII water Polo in Lambtom
Farrer’s First VII Water Polo team travelled to Lambton in Newcastle on Friday 4 April to contest the Water Polo State Knockout against the top team from nine regions across NSW
Charles Sturt University Tour
Farrer Year 12 students got a taste of Uni life at Charles Sturt University’s Port Macquarie campus
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
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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.
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.
