Around 50 of the boys who attended the Middle School NASA trip in the winter holidays had the opportunity to gather as the Barker Institute arranged a reunion with friends from the tour.

They enjoyed a light breakfast while listening to Mr Anthony Wicht (brother of Barker Language teacher Ms Madeline Wicht) share from his experience at MIT, representing Australia at the UN’s space committee and leading the development of Australia’s most recent space policy. Students (and teachers) learned that Australia has a key role to play in activities in space for applications both on earth and beyond. We look forward to hosting Anthony again next year at a Barker Institute Community Forum where the invitation will be open for all to attend.

Dr Matthew Hill

Dr Matthew Hill is the Director of The Barker Institute with a focus on professional learning, research, and innovation in the school.  He teaches Physics and the new Science Extension course at the School which introduces students to scientific academic research. Matthew's doctorate reflects his passion for science education focussing on Representational Fluency amongst physics students at school and university. He has published in leadership, education, and science journals and been involved in course development and teaching at The University of Sydney and The University of Western Sydney. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Divinity at Ridley College in Melbourne.