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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.
