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.
Good Pedagogy (and AI): A Design and Technology Case Study
Whether educators embrace it or not, the genie is out of the bottle when it comes to students' use of generative AI. Therefore, while developing our new Year 7 Digital Technologies unit to meet the requirements of the revised syllabus, I wanted to answer: How can we, as educators, teach students to use generative AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively?
- Kim Mahoney
- 15 October 2026
Good Pedagogy (and AI): A Computer Science Case Study
"No one can be told what the Matrix is," Morpheus says. "You have to see it for yourself."
- Stephen Henderson
- 12 October 2026
Good Pedagogy (and AI): A Physics Case Study
In Physics, the advent of AI has led teachers to reconsider the purpose of homework, placing greater emphasis on demonstrating learning than simply completing tasks.
- Matthew Hill
- 07 October 2026
Good Pedagogy (and AI): A History Case Study
In History, we are observing that many of the skills students need to navigate an AI-rich world are already embedded within the discipline itself.
- Claire Butler
- 24 September 2026
Parent Institute: The Conscious Driver
- Thursday 22 October
- 6:30 - 7:45 pm
- Leslie Hall
An engaging session designed to complement driver education while developing awareness, understanding and decision-making for the road and beyond.
Solo Supported
- Saturday 7th November
- 2:30 - 4:30
- Sue Field Room, Rosewood Centre, Barker College
We warmly invite solo parents to join us for this meaningful and supportive afternoon.
Raising Body Kind Teens
- Monday 9 November 2026
- 6:30 - 7:45PM
- Sue Field Rooms, Rosewood Centre, Barker College
Supporting body confidence and healthy relationships with food and exercise for young people; presented by the Butterfly Foundation.
Research Agenda 2026-2027
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.