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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.
