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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.
Gifted and Talented Finds the Best Start to the Day
Students in the Gifted and Talented roll call are finding that the best way to start the day is to engage in fun and challenging activities.
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Year 12 students selected in the Pacific Nomad Rugby 7's.
Congratulations to Farrer Year 12 students Harry Irvine and Cooper Sheridan on their selection in the Pacific Nomad Rugby 7's.
Stan Jones Regional Tennis Final
Farrer’s 1st IV Tennis Team travelled to Guyra to play Guyra Central School for the Stan Jones Tennis Regional Title on the 13th June.
WW1 Living History
Shane Blackman from WW1 Living History came to Farrer to share historical artefacts and knowledge about the frontline experiences of trench warfare in World War I.
UAA/NIAS Indigenous Talent ID Day
Indigenous students aged 13 – 16 traveled to Armidale for a day of fun-filled sports activities and fitness testing.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight award
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award
Farrer Year 7 Gold students are on Egg collection duties
Farrer Year 7 Gold students are currently on Egg collection duties and had a great afternoon learning about how to pick up a chicken safely and to care for them.
Annual ‘Vinnies Community Sleepout’
The Farrer Leo Club braved the cold at the annual ‘Vinnies Community Sleepout’ on Saturday 22 June.
Bull Sale comes to an end
The students did an excellent job cataloguing 43 bulls from leading Australian and USA sires and successfully achieved a high clearance rate at today's sale.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight
The award recipient for Term 2, Week 7 is Brodie Nichols for his outstanding application and effort in Agriculture.
The award recipient for Term 2, Week 8 is Travis Mumford for his outstanding application and effort in CAPA.
VEX robotics "Rapid Relay"
In the new season of VEX robotics "Rapid Relay," five teams from Farrer competed against some of the top teams in Australia.
What a Carnival
What an incredible day at our athletics carnival! Student participation was outstanding and everyone giving their best. We witnessed six records being broken, showcasing some incredible talent from our boys.
Years 10-12 surveying industry day
Years 10-12 attended a surveying industry day where they participated in three hands on activities of GPS, peg out /shed set activity and contour topography with grid books.
Sky Story Symposium
10 Indigenous students participate in the ‘Sky Story Symposium’ held at Narrabeen Sport and Rec Centre. This program aims to foster connections among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from selective high schools and opportunity classes.
Goodstart Calala visit
Farrer Year 9 students had a wonderful time welcoming their little friends from Goodstart
Early Learning Calala.Thank
you to Goodstart Calala for your involvement and contribution to our rite journey program.
Year 11 Breeza Station Farm Case Study
Year 11 Ag students had the wonderful opportunity to travel out to Breeza Station for their Farm Case Study topic and were fortunate enough to learn from the Pursehouse Family about their extensive mixed farming system.
Men's Health Week
The Student Wellbeing Committee celebrated Men's Health Week today at assembly with a talk by school captain Iva Haling. Iva spoke of the challenges that can come along with both physical and mental health for men and that sometimes men think that they always have to be stoic and resilient and that this means not asking for help when they need it.
Three boys have been selected to represent the U18s state team.
Three of our hockey boys have been selected to represent the U18s NSW state team; Archie Clarke, Jack Marshall and Blake Scicluna.
Year 12 Physics visit the Coonabarabran Siding Springs Observatory
Year 12 Physics ventured off to the Coonabarbran Siding Springs Observatory for a depth study on astronomy.
Year 12 Agriculture students have been completing their beef product study
Year 12 Agriculture students have been completing their beef product study, learning about all stages of beef production throughout the term.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award
The award recipient for Term 2, Week 4 is Max Shearer due to his solid application to TAS courses, both practical & theory. The award recipient for Term 2, Week 5 is Cody Simpson for always participating in learning to the best of his ability in Maths.
Manilla Sundowners CWA Branch
Farrer Year 7 student Gideon McHugh represented Manilla Sundowners CWA Branch in the Namoi Group CWA Land Cookery Judging Day in March. He baked and decorated cupcakes in the theme Australian Native Animals in the junior section and was awarded first place.
Gunnedah Music Eisteddfod last weekend great results.
Farrer students Sean Gander and Brae Hinchcliffe attended the Gunnedah Music Eisteddfod last weekend and came home with some great results.Sean had a three big days at the Gunnedah Music Eisteddfod. He has played 6 solos on the piano taking away the Primary Pianist Award and was one of the finalist in the Secondary pianist section. Brae performed two piano solos on Saturday and gained a placing in the the category "Popular Entertainment Piano Solo - 12 years & under"
The North West Open Boys Rugby Union side met in Bathurs
The North West Open Boys Rugby Union side met in Bathurst on Tuesday, May 14th for a 3 day Championship round. The team came out with Second in State which is a phenomenal achievement and a North West record for Rugby Union.
Farrer Opens Football team played Armidale Secondary College in the regional semi-final.
Farrer Opens Football team played Armidale Secondary College in the regional semi-final on Friday.The whole team played very well and placed a lot of continual pressure on Armidale’s goal.After 2 quick goals Farrer was up 2 nil at half time and then scored another in the second half, but also missed many other chances.Reagan Popplewell using his superior speed, scored all three goals for Farrer in the decisive win.
