News
New Water bubbler at Farrer
Thank you to Farrer PT& F Association for their generous donation!
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!
19 Birds Available – 5 Weeks Old
Approx. 2kg Each – Ready for Processing
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Call Rob Bandy at 0458 648 600 to grab yours
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
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.
