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Recognising our high achievers

Recognising our high achievers

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.

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Designing education facilities – the importance of a holistic approach

Designing education facilities – the importance of a holistic approach

Fads in education evolve so quickly that when considering building projects, it’s tempting to ask, ’Why master plan?’

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Real-life learning opportunities: Performing arts – more than just a stage

Real-life learning opportunities: Performing arts – more than just a stage

The performing arts is consistently at the forefront of schools considering a holistic approach to education.

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Our favourite Australian books about starting school

Our favourite Australian books about starting school

Here are our favourite books to help calm fears and prepare everyone for the first day of school.

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Our top 10 blog posts of 2020

Our top 10 blog posts of 2020

It’s been a huge year in more ways than one. Before we turn our backs on 2020, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane.

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Family activities you can do with teenagers

Family activities you can do with teenagers

Summer holidays are a time to have fun without the pressures of academic stress. 

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Promoting a positive mindset in students and young job seekers

Promoting a positive mindset in students and young job seekers

By having hope for a clear pathway, a teenager might feel motivated to re-engage with education or training.    

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Student Stories: My advice for Year 11 students

Student Stories: My advice for Year 11 students

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

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It takes a village to raise a child

It takes a village to raise a child

We’re all familiar with the famous African proverb, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. It’s an old adage, but a true concept.

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What kind of career activities can Year 9 students be doing?

What kind of career activities can Year 9 students be doing?

Year 9 can be a pivotal school year, and there are a number of career activities that can be beneficial for your child.

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6 tips to keep your kids’ wellbeing in check

6 tips to keep your kids’ wellbeing in check

Here's how to help your kids navigate their wellbeing throughout the year.

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Six reasons to study the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Six reasons to study the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Here are six reasons why students are choosing to study the IB over the VCE.

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A student's guide to handling stress and staying focused at school

A student's guide to handling stress and staying focused at school

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

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Remote teaching and learning, Round 2

Remote teaching and learning, Round 2

At the beginning of Term 2, we faced the challenge of shifting our entire curriculum to an online platform.

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11 screen-free activities for kids

11 screen-free activities for kids

Don’t let too much screen time take over for your little ones. Try these creative screen-free activity ideas for kids and enjoy unplugging with your family.

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