Orientation Week 2006
Letter from the Prez
G'day new Ferrets,
My name is Sam Worrall and I am the president of the Farrer Hall Society.
I am writing to congratulate you on your acceptance to University but more importantly on your acceptance to Farrer Hall.
I know you're probably a bit nervous about moving away from home and into the 'big smoke' of Melbourne. But fear not baby ferrets, a crack O-Week team has been assembled to help you settle into university life. We have been slaving away all summer (well at least for a couple of days) to put together an awesome schedule of events and activities that will make schoolies look like one of those McDonalds parties you had when you were six.
Farrer is a friendly, social and sport oriented Hall comprising of a large percentage of students from regional Australia. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and by the end of O-week I'm sure you will be proud to call Farrer your new home.
Now ferrets before you jump in the car or on a plane to come down to Melbourne on the 19th of February I want you to make sure you have packed the following items along with those on the to bring list.
- All the old, ugly, crazy, bizarre clothing and accessories you can dig up. If you thought you would never be seen in public in it, I assure you it will come in handy at a Farrer function. For starters you will need your bikinis, boardies, sombreros and zinc for the beach party we are throwing in O-week.
- A set of good clothes, for our café cruise on Lygon Street in the second week (sorry guys no stubbie shorts and thongs for this one)
- Most importantly don't forget to pack an open mind, your party shoes, a winning smile and all the energy and enthusiasm you can muster.
I can't wait to meet you all on the 19th of February, so until then stock up on some home cooked meals, have a few good nights sleep and get excited because you are about to have the best week and year of your lives!
Sammy Worrall
President, Farrer Hall Society
What to bring:
- Bathers and Towel
- Toothbrush and Toiletries
- Any Stuffed or inflatable Toy's that are required in order to be able to sleep
- Costume for the Beach party
- Old Clothes (not all of our activities are completely clean)
- Coffee mug and Coffee/tea
- Posters (without them, the rooms can be quite dull)
- Alarm Clock
- Washing Powder, laundry basket (milk crates are a good substitute)
- Underwear, Minimum 2 changes please
- Can-Opener
- Cutlery, Crockery and Glasses
- Cooking equipment, eg Saucepans
- Photo of Family
- Dressing Gown
- Power board with safety switch (Remember there is only 2 outlets per room)
- Door Snake
- Food and Drink, Berocca and Panadol
- Blue tac and Drawing pins
- Coat Hangers
- Lamp
- Tissues
- Phone
- Books and Stationery
- Cash (many of our activities require a small amount of money and its good to have some on hand)
- Computer (take advantage of the free internet at halls)
- Fridge
- T.V
- Comfortable Desk Chair
- Stereo
- Fan
- Doona
- Tennis racquet, footy, frisbee etc
- Camera
- Sleeping bag (for random excursions)
Remember, the rooms aren't huge!
O'Week Program
Sunday 19 February - Sunday 26 February
| Day | Start Time | Finish Time | Activity | Location |
| Sunday | 10.00am | 4.45pm | Reception / Unpacking | In your room! |
| 4.45pm | Floor Meetings | Floor Kitchen | ||
| 5.30pm | Games in Courtyard | Farrer Courtyard | ||
| 5.45pm | Meet with the College Head | Sticky Date Theatre | ||
| 6.15pm | Dinner | Function Room | ||
| 7.30pm | Trivia Night | Function Room | ||
| 9.00pm | Movies in the Common Room | Farrer Common Room | ||
| Monday | 9.00am | Meet in Courtyard | Farrer Courtyard | |
| 10.00am | Public Transport to City - $3 | |||
| Scavenger Hunt in City | ||||
| 5.30pm | Pizzas by the Yarra | |||
| Buses back to Halls | ||||
| Tuesday | 9.00am | 10.00am | Pyjama Breakfast & Slurpee | Meet in Farrer Courtyard |
| 2pm | Farrer Frolics | Meet in Farrer Courtyard | ||
| 4.15 pm | 5.30pm | Study Groups | TBA | |
| 5.30pm | 6.30pm | Interhalls BBQ (Spit Roast!) | Function Room | |
| Floor Challenge | Strike Bowling/Pool Comp | |||
| Wednesday | 8.00am | 9.30am | Healthy Breakfast | Farrer Courtyard |
| 9.45am | 4.00pm | DAY @ THE BEACH - Mornington | Meet in the Farrer Courtyard | |
| 6.00pm | 7.00pm | Floor Meetings with Pizzas | Floor Kitchens | |
| 8.45pm | 12 midnight | FHS Function - Beach Party | Farrer Common Room | |
| Thursday | 11.00am | 12.30pm | Clubs and Societies @ uni | Meet in the Farrer Courtyard |
| 1.00pm | 4.00pm | "Crackerjack" Lawn Bowls - $3 for bus | Meet in the Farrer Courtyard | |
| 5.00pm | 6.00pm | Head Start Entertainment | Performing Arts Centre | |
| 7.00pm | End of day | Socialising and dinner at 'The Nott' | ||
| Friday | 11.00am | 12.30pm | Bacon & Egg Breakie & Soccer Match | Farrer Courtyard |
| 1pm | Chadstone Shopping - $3 for the bus | Meet in the foyer | ||
| 5.30pm | Moonlight Cinema - $15 | Meet in the Farrer Foyer | ||
| OR | ||||
| 8.00pm | late | Pool Competition | Farrer Pool Room | |
| Saturday | 11.00am | Free bus for shopping at Brandon Park | Meet in Farrer Foyer | |
| 12.00pm | 12.00am | Movie marathon | Farrer Common Room | |
| 5.30pm | late | AFL Footy Telstra Dome - $15 | Meet in Farrer Foyer | |
| Sunday | 5.30pm | 7.00pm | Welcome back BBQ | Farrer Courtyard |
| 7.00pm | 9.00pm | O-Week Awards & Scav Hunt Presentation | Farrer Common Room | |
O-Week Team
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