26 March 2021
What If?
What if schools placed the education of character at the centre of our work?
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29 January 2021
New Year, New Normal, New Possibilities
Welcome to Barker 2021. I have been so happy to see staff, students and parents returning to the School. The soul and spirit of our community has come back among us.
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06 November 2020
Vaping, Nanging, Juuling, COVID-19 and the things I never knew
Early in the week, together with other Heads of independent schools I attended a webinar offered by Paul Dillon from DARTA. The presentation spoke of the current trends in the use of e-cigarettes o...
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19 October 2020
Online Learning in a Covid Environment: an authentic learning experience?
Dr Greg Cunningham, Director of Accreditation and English teacher at Barker, considers some of the evidence that shapes student success using elearning and online learning and what the implications...
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29 November 2019
The Rites of Passage
The experiences of a rite of passage might change from time to time, but for them to be effective there needs to be a recognisable similarity or pattern that helps us identify with a changing time ...
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31 July 2020
Points of Light
Amidst the prevailing concerns about the rise of a second wave of COVID-19 occurring at such a cr...
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26 June 2020
NSW Curriculum Review Report - the Big Ideas
Just about everyone in the Australian community has an opinion about schools and what is taught.
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19 June 2020
Historic Moments are Still Possible
Despite the disruptions, there are still opportunities to recognise “history” being made at Barker.
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07 February 2020
Pace Yourself
“I’m already a bit tired, but I’m loving it. There’s so much to do and so many things going on.”
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23 January 2020
The Impact of Bushfires on Student and Community Wellbeing
The unprecedented and devastating fires across many parts of Australia have caused untold grief a...
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21 January 2020
Some thoughts on preparing for the new school year – mostly for the students
There are still a few days left before the 2020 school year commences. Enjoy them! It is almost ...
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21 November 2019
Words Matter
I remember a shudder of fear sweeping through the staff Common Room years ago when I was teaching...
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08 November 2019
Feedback
The old saying around Sydney is that once the jacarandas are in bloom, it is too late to start st...
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31 October 2019
Amidst the sadness, joy and thriving abounds
I will not attempt to conceal the truth that the past few weeks have brought immense sadness.
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