As is Barker College’s custom, we were delighted to welcome back our Distinguished Achievers from the Class of 2020, recognising their outstanding results at a special school assembly on February 17.

When I’d imagined what my Year 11 would look like, I had absolutely not factored in the global pandemic of 2020, a new world of Zoom classes and socially distanced walks

It's normal to feel stressed from school. Here are some tips to stay focused.

Our children need solid skills to become employable, but deciding which ones to focus on can be difficult.

If there’s nothing, or, at least, barely anything, that interests you about the subject, that could be a sign it’s not for you. 

I really missed socialising — suddenly I was no longer sitting next to anyone, chatting on the bus, or catching up before class. 

Like many others, Year 11 student Bridie has made the swift transition to remote learning. Here's what works for her when it comes to maintaining motivation.

Having got through relatively unscathed, here are my top tips for surviving (and thriving) in Year 10.

Moving schools isn't easy for some kids. Read Hope's experience on how she managed to do it.

Parents are the experts on their children, so use your knowledge of your child. Consider these six things.

Victorian student Paige tells us about her experience taking a Year 12 subjects two years early.