Evidence-based learning.
Close-to-practice research.
Using the rich intellectual resources of the Barker College to facilitate learning and growth through the School and wider community.
Defining "Hope" and "Purpose"
In a world that often feels uncertain and fast-changing, the words hope and purpose are frequently brought up by educators, leaders, and young people alike. Yet, despite their frequent use their meaning is often assumed rather than understood.
- Peter Gibson
- 11 June 2025
A Teacher's Perspective on Character Education
Articulating the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of a particular subject is a valuable starting point for any endeavour of teaching and learning. It provides purpose that directs the design and delivery of classroom experiences while also framing any learning that students take from them. Below is a personal reflection on my preliminary (and ongoing) process of attempting to articulate what character is and why it is important as we embark upon teaching Character and Enterprise at Barker.
- Ben Singleton
- 10 June 2025
Pop-in Week: A Teacher’s Window into Learning
Last week I had the unique privilege of stepping into dozens of classrooms across our vibrant Secondary School as part of our Pop-in Week, where teachers are invited to visit each other's classes.
- Sarah Clifton
- 06 June 2025
Reflections on some recent research conversations: a conference report
The St Andrew’s Cathedral School Research Conversations is a uniquely collegial online conference that brings educators together to explore practitioner research in a format that is reflective, applied, and wonderfully open. This year, I had the opportunity to present on the pedagogical translanguaging work underway at Marri Mittigar, our special assistance school for refugee-background students.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 02 June 2025
Avoiding and breaking free from tech-enabled addiction
- Monday 23 June
- 7:30pm - 8:45pm
- Barker College
Two experts in the psychology of tech-enabled addiction share strategies with parents around teen behaviours concerning online gambling, social media, and gaming.
The Confident Parent Course - Cohort 2
- Monday 4, 11, 18, 25 August
- 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- The Piazza, Kurrajong Building, Barker College Junior School
The flagship offering of the Parent Institute. A free, four-week course where parents grow, discuss and connect around parenthood.
Research Agenda 2024-2025
Our annually published document identifies high-level priority domains bringing together our rich intellectual resources to facilitate learning and growth throughout the school, and the local and global community.