News
Bush To Beach
Students travelled to Copacabana this weekend to complete their Bush To Beach Surf Rescue Certificate.
Water Polo NSW Championship
Farrer had 11 students representing Tamworth at the Water Polo NSW Junior Country Club Championship which was held in Tamworth over the first weekend of March 2024.
Year 7 and 11 Peer Support
Year 11 mentors have recently begun leading the Peer Support program with Year 7 students on Friday mornings during roll call.
Pi Day 2024
Pi day celebration at Farrer began at assembly this morning with some Pi number recital fun.
Year 10 and 11 Health Careers Forum
Year 10 and 11 students took part in the Health Careers Forum organised by the University of Newcastle.
Year 11 & 12 Visual Arts Art Express Webinar
Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts students were fortunate to gain insight into the Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Express exhibition through a webinar last friday.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award - Term 1, Week 5+6
The award recipient for Term 1, Week 5 is Jack Southwell for his consistent application and a positive attitude in English. The award recipient for Term 1, Week 6 is Archie Allan for his sustained effort for this semester - both in class and at home in Mathematics.
Farrer in the North West Basketball Team
Congratulations to Farrer students Riley Williams, Oliver Blinman, Charlie Whale and Paddy Roods for making the NorthWest Basketball team with Ned Hagon named as a reserve.
Farrer Open Day 2024
We were excited to welcome our enthusiastic young visitors and their families to our annual Farrer Open Day.
Tamworth Show Junior Judging Event
Several Year 7 students had the opportunity to compete in the Junior Judging event at the 2024 Tamworth Show.
WGS - The Countdown is On!
On Tuesday 5th March, the Farrer community will bid for a chance to shave the head of their chosen auction item.
Farrer 1st XI vs Kingscliff High
Farrer 1st XI cricket team made their way northward over the range to play Kinsgcliff High in the quarter-finals of the Alan Davidson Shield State Knockout competition.
Year 11 & 12 Farrer Angus Stud
It has been a busy start to the year for the Year 11 & Year 12 Certificate III Agriculture students in the Farrer Angus stud.
Farrer Open CHS Basketball Gala Day
On Monday 26th of February, the Farrer Open CHS basketball team competed at the Gala Day held in Tamworth.
2024 NEGS Leadership BBQ
Farrer captains, Iva Haling, Will Hamel and Riley Gentle attended the annual Leadership Event at NEGS Armidale.
Gomeroi Culture Academy
Each of the four Farrer students who nominated themselves for the Gomeroi Culture Academy (GCA) in 2024 was selected for one of the fifteen available spots out of 45 applicants.
Deputy Principal’s Award Term 1 Week 3 + 4
The award recipient for Term 1, Week 3 is D'Arcy Cassidy for his confident start and regular contributions to Year 11 Chemistry.
McCarthy Friendly Chess Tournament
Thank you to McCarthy Catholic College for visiting Farrer today for our first Friendly Chess Tournament of the year. We look forward to the next event.
Year 12 Southern Universities Tour 2024
Several Year 12 students from Farrer took part in a collaborative tour of Southern Universities alongside students from across Tamworth last
week.
World's Greatest Shave 2024
The Farrer Gentleman of 2024 are keeping the legacy alive, as they take on the shave for cancer on Tuesday 5th March 2024.
Year 7 2024 Weekend Activities
Our new Year 7 students are half way through their Year 7 Weekend Activities Program which encourages both day and boarding students get to know each other outside the classroom.
Farrer Students Exploring STEM
During the school holidays, Farrer Year 12 student Jesse Giles joined some of the brightest young minds across the country at the 40th National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program.
Practice Makes Perfect
Farrer students have begun practicing for their Anzac Day March today! Looking good gentleman.
Year 8 Science
Year 8 Science have started their topic; Body Systems for the term. Students had some fun exploring different cells and making connections to the body system they belong to.
Where are you now? Stuart Maunder - Class of 1976
“After a homesick first month my English teacher, Mrs Young, cast me in a play. From that moment I never looked back. A reasonable student but an appalling sportsman, there was never a moment I felt unsupported by this extraordinary school and by my totally trusting parents."
The Magic of Learning
Y12 Advanced English were up to their elbows in stuffed animal entrails, casting spells to fulfill their greatest desires. Just like Prospero from "The Tempest" and Felix from "Hag-seed", our set texts for study this term.
All Students Return for 2024
We welcomed back all our students for 2024. Students were buzzing with excitement as they reconnected with their friends and teachers while getting ready for another busy year of learning at Farrer.
Year 7 Into the Farrer Family
Farrer experienced a overwhelming sense of energy and excitement as we welcomed the newest members to our school community.
Year 7 & 8 Bush to Beach Program
The weekend between ODAS camps last year saw eighteen year 7 and 8 students participate in the Bush to Beach Program
HSC 2023 Results
We are delighted to share some excellent individual HSC results from the Farrer Class of 2023. More importantly, we celebrate the success of
the students from this cohort who have fulfilled their personal goals and prepare for life after Farrer.
Year 10 Work Experience 2023
Our Year 10 students are enjoying their work experience week. Students have been grateful for their opportunity to work in a variety of different industries.
Northern Schools Steer Competition.
GRAND CHAMPION!!!! Great news in today from the Northern Schools Steer Competition.
Year 8 ODAS
Year 8 has been enjoying their camp at Chaffey Dam. See the showcase of photos of their fun!
Year 9 White Wide Reading Challenge 2023
Proving the age old adage that ‘reading is food for the soul’, here is reading champion Toby Blinman.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award Week 7 + 8
The award recipient for Term 4, Week 7 is Nicholas Matthews for his consistent application in Agriculture and Animal Management.The award recipient for Term 4, Week 8 is Mitchell Taggart for always trying his best in Mathematics, regardless of how challenging the task may be.
Year 7 ODAS
Year 7 has been enjoying their time in Sydney over the past week, with plenty of photos to showcase some of the many activities they've taken part in.
Year 9 Southern ODAS
For the past two weeks, Year 9 has been enjoying their ODAS trip to Melbourne and Tasmania! Take a look at the activities they've been enjoying.
Orientation Afternoon
Earlier this term, Farrer welcomed 2024 Year 7 students and their families to our Orientation afternoon.
Student in the Spotlight - Myles Manning
Farrer student Myles Manning has won all RMS this year and went on to win the Champ of Champs in Inverell against players from the coast and
beyond.
Year 12 Morale Boosting
Year 12 is a marathon, not a sprint! Over the last 2 weeks, the new Year 12 students participated in some morale boosting fun to help them to the finish line.
New Farrer Mural
Farrer Class of 2023 elected to install a mural artwork on the old boys museum wall, which will display the vibrant and diverse opportunities and experiences Farrer offers - with depictions of agriculture, sports ranging from cricket to soccer to rugby league and the supportive and inclusive culture felt by marching, carnivals and mateship.
Saying Farewell to Staff
On Thursday, Farrer formally farewelled four staff members; Mrs Gai Chambers, Mr John Drenkhahn , Mrs Angela Wilde and Mr John McAdam at a special surprise assembly. They will be sorely missed by the Farrer community and we wish them all the very best in the future endeavours.
SLAP Morning Tea
Today's SLAP welcome morning tea was a social event with delectable food for both staff and students. Our incoming Year 12 students can work with a mentor of their choice to construct a Senior Learning Action Plan through the SLAP programme.
Year 8 ‘Menagerie’ Artworks
Year 8 Visual Art students have been learning about the representation of animals in art with Miss Grills.
Northern Schools Prime Steer Competition
After many months of preparation, eight Farrer students competed in the Northern Schools Prime Steer Competition, held over two days at the
Armidale Exhibition Centre. Students participated in a Junior Judging activity, showed 5 steers across two classes and entered into Stage 4
and Stage 5 Paraders competitions.
U16s Rugby League
On Wednesday 1st of November the under 16’s rugby league team competed in the Jamie Lyon Killa 9’s Finals here at school. The competition consisted of the best high schools from across the Greater Northern Region spanning from Glen Innes to Singleton.
2023 ICAS English Competition
Farrer’s Henry Chatfield and Ethan Ford have the makings of extraordinary literary gentlemen.Both have excelled in the 2023 ICAS English Competition. Henry placed in the top three percent in the State, whilst Ethan placed in the top seven percent.
NWSSA Open Water Polo
Congratulation to the eight Farrer students on making the North West Schools Sport Association Open Water Polo side. We wish them the best of luck for their competition in Wollongong.
Junior Basketball Grand Final
Farrer had 6 teams competing in the Basketball Grand Finals on Wednesday night.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Week 5 + 6
The award recipient for Term 4, Week 5 is Dean Hogland for his highly improved effort in class and assessment tasks for PDHPE
Year 11 Cert III Agriculture AI Program
During Weeks 3 & 4 this term, the Year 11 Certificate III Agriculture Beef class have been involved in the planning and running of the Farrer Angus Herd AI Program.
Year 7 Transition Afternoon
Farrer welcomed some new faces at our Year 7 transition afternoon. We look forward to seeing all our 2024 Year 7 students at our Orientation Day held 6 December 2023.
Farrer at the Stand Tall Regional Tour
The inspirational event, which aims to provide students with motivation, skills, strength, and resilience to stand up to bullying while
building hope for the future, has returned to Tamworth today.
Farrer Food Tech Students Have Been Cooking Up A Storm
Year 10 cooked dumplings last Friday. They made the filling, hand rolled each dumpling using a variety of techniques, and then cooked the dumplings using two different methods, pan frying and boiling.
Farrer at CAPERS
Student spent the week at the TRECC rehearsing music and dance items for two fantastic shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
Remembrance Day
November 11 is a day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice from those who have served their country.
Primary Industries Livestock Handling Course
Last week both Primary Industries Cert III (Beef) and Cert II (Core) undertook the low-stress livestock handling course.
Deputy Principal’s Student in the Spotlight Award
The award recipient for Term 4, Week 3 is Dallas Kitchingman for his outstanding application in CAPA. To quote the CAPA faculty, "Dallas has an outstanding work ethic. He never stops trying to do his best, no matter how hard the work is. He is an all-round true Farrer gentleman.”
