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How students can develop leadership skills at school

How students can develop leadership skills at school

Here are some options for leadership at school outside school captaincy.
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Creative spaces for education

Creative spaces for education

Pedagogy has become more diverse and sophisticated, and with that an increased demand for educators and designers to ‘think outside the box’ when developing learning spaces.
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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 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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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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Gift ideas for teachers that they’ll actually love

Gift ideas for teachers that they’ll actually love

If you’re stuck on what to buy for your child’s teacher, here are some handy categories to choose from.

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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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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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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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Virtual excursions for the whole family

Virtual excursions for the whole family

Here are some virtual interactive tours that can help stop the COVID-boredom.

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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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The best online resources for primary-school children

The best online resources for primary-school children

With education in 2020 meandering towards online programs and courses, it can be difficult for parents to locate appropriate websites for their

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5 educational podcasts for primary kids

5 educational podcasts for primary kids

Discover engaging and educational podcasts for primary-aged kids in Australia. From ethical considerations to science lessons, explore top shows like 'Short and Curly' and 'Wow in the World' on platforms such as Spotify, Google Playlists and Apple Playlists. Keep your child entertained and informed with entertaining discussions about the world around us.

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