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Our Beliefs

We value all students equally and ensure that their opportunities and experiences reflect this in order that they can fulfil both their personal and academic potential. We acknowledge that education is a life-long process and as such a partnership between the school, the students, their parents and the wider community.

Aims

• Create a positive learning environment which will develop and enhance the self esteem of all students.
• Develop in our students a love of learning enabling them to achieve personal excellence through developing essential knowledge and skills
• Develop personal, spiritual and moral values which encourage tolerance of others and a responsible attitude towards the societies of which they are, and may become, a part.
• Develop in our students the capacity to make informed decisions related to their personal well being and future opportunities.

Farra hits the half century

As you may be aware from a recent article in the Sunderland Echo we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year. Although the school actually opened its doors to its first set of pupils in April 1959, the foundation stone was laid on 3rd July 1958. Read more..

The recent Community Day was a great success. Click our link to see more images of all the different activities and projects our students got up to. Read more..

Movie Magic is coming to Farra. Classics such as Dirty Dancing and Singing in the rain will be on show. Read more..

Farringdon students will perform the very popular We Wil Rock You on the 1st-3rd July, 7pm start.
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Ski Trips return to Farringdon as students travelled to Italy for a week in Pila, Italy.
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Farringdon this year started off what is bound to be a yearly event after a very successful and enjoyable tour of Italy. Thirty boys from years 7,8 and 9 flew out to Italy on Monday 7th April for a weeks footballing trip near Verona. Read more..