Communications Handbook 2022
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Mission An Anglican community inspiring every learner every experience every day
Vision To be a leader in Christian education that is characterised by a global vision that inspires hope
Values Commitment Compassion Courage Integrity Respect
We acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Barker College, Darkinjung Barker, Ngarralingayil Barker and Dhupuma Barker stand. We pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging of the Dharug, Darkinjung, Wonnarua and Yolŋu nations and extend that respect to other Indigenous people within the Barker College community.
Welcome
Welcome to Barker College 2022. This year we celebrate the fact that our entire School is now coeducational. We welcome all our new teaching and support staff members into our community. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which Barker rests, both here, at Yarramalong, Wollombi, Gunyangara and at the Grange in the Blue Mountains. We extend our respect to elders past, present and emerging as we seek to join our spirit with theirs to create a more reconciled Australia. At its best, the Barker education is an experiential one. We seek a balanced, all-rounded view of the world, one where the heart and the mind and the spirit are nurtured to grow together to enable a fully formed human life that is capable of thriving.
Barker is a thriving and busy place. This Communications Handbook provides an overview of how we communicate with our community and will assist you in navigating your way. High performing schools depend on frequent, transparent and coherent structures of communication in a fast paced and thriving setting. God made us to live and work in community. We extend a very warm welcome to your family. We give thanks to the Lord for the blessings of a new year and the beautiful gift that new beginnings provide to us all. Great joy to one and all in the exciting year ahead.
Phillip Heath AM Head of Barker College
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From the Chair
On behalf of the Council of Barker College I most warmly welcome all families who have joined the Barker community in 2022. The Council works collaboratively with the Head and the School’s Executive in all key domains in the life of the School including community satisfaction and engagement. You will find the School a place of great energy, where everyone but particularly students, can be engaged, enlightened, and encouraged. This School understands the importance of being relevant and innovative, while at the same time being confident in the strength of Barker’s stories and traditions developed under God’s Grace over successive generations.
Know that the Barker community is a place where all are valued and where all may thrive. I liken it to a village, characterised by the versatility of its members and by its vitality and its vibrancy. And it is always so refreshing to embrace a new group into the Barker village.
David Charles Chair of The Council of Barker College
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From the Community Liaison Coordinator
I am delighted to welcome all new families and students to Barker in 2022. As a current parent and a member of the Enrolments team, I am well aware that as a new parent/guardian there is always a lot of information to consume when your child commences a new school. One of the comments I regularly hear is what a warm, welcoming and inclusive community Barker has and that has always been my experience both as a parent and a member of staff. As Community Liaison Coordinator, my role serves to support the Barker Community to facilitate the connection between families and the School to enable communication and inclusiveness. This Communications Handbook is just one of the ways the School provides information that will assist families to understand how the School operates and the regular communication channels that are used.
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I look forward to supporting our families and helping to embed the Barker culture and values from the commencement of your Barker journey. Please don’t hesitate to email me at ftonge@barker.nsw.edu.au if I can assist in making these initial weeks at Barker a little easier.
Fen Tonge Community Liaison Coordinator
Contents Communication between the School and Families Notification of Absence from School........................................................................... 8 Late Arrival/Early Departures (Junior School) ......................................................... 8 All other Absences (Junior School) .............................................................................. 8 Late Arrival/Early Departures (Secondary School Years 7 - 12) ....................... 8 All other Absences (Secondary School) .................................................................... 9 Website.................................................................................................................................... 9 Sports Fixtures/Draft Fixtures......................................................................................... 10 Sport Absence....................................................................................................................... 11 Grading for Teams in Secondary School.................................................................... 11 Sports Report......................................................................................................................... 11 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) MyBarker................................................................................................................................. 12 ICT Support............................................................................................................................ 17 CANVAS.................................................................................................................................. 17 Seesaw...................................................................................................................................... 17 Communication Channels The Barker Bulletin and Junior School News............................................................. 18 The Barker............................................................................................................................... 18 The Year in Review.............................................................................................................. 19 Social Media........................................................................................................................... 19 Diary.......................................................................................................................................... 19 Parent/Teacher Interviews............................................................................................... 19 School Reports...................................................................................................................... 20 SchoolTV.................................................................................................................................. 20 Chaplaincy at Barker.......................................................................................................... 20 Flexischools............................................................................................................................ 20 Communication Charter for Parents/Guardians An outline of the responsibilities of parents/guardians....................................... 21 Volunteering at Barker Barker College Parents' Association (BCPA)............................................................. 25 The Council of Barker College....................................................................................... 26 The Barker College Foundation..................................................................................... 27 The Old Barker Association............................................................................................. 27 Community Groups Friends of Barker Music (FOBM)................................................................................... 28 Sport Supporter Groups.................................................................................................... 28 Business Networking Directory....................................................................................... 30 Campus Map......................................................................................................................... 32
Communication between the School and Families We appreciate that there is a lot of information to take in when you first start at Barker College. The following pages provide a quick overview of where you can access information, get involved and contact staff at the School.
Notification of Absence from School Junior School (Pre-K - Year 6) If an absence is known in advance, eg for a medical appointment, or for the second or subsequent days of illness, please advise the School ahead of time by email to: JSAbsent@barker.nsw.edu.au If an absence becomes apparent on the morning please email JSAbsent@barker.nsw.edu.au by 8.25am. OR if your child needs to leave School early, or will arrive late, an email should be sent to JSAbsent@barker.nsw.edu.au outlining the times your child will arrive/depart. Late Arrival/Early Departures (Junior School) Students arriving late, or departing early, must sign in/sign out with: Mrs Julie Opie, Junior School Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. All Other Absences (Junior School) Requests for leave of absence from School for any length of time, be it for medical, personal reasons or extra leave for family holidays should be made, in advance, to the Head of Junior School, Mr Martin Lubrano. Requests for additional leave for holidays must be made by completing the Application for Leave form, which can be found in MyBarker and attaching any relevant travel documentation. The completed form should be emailed to Mrs Sue Stanley, PA to Mr Lubrano at PAHoJS@barker.nsw.edu.au Late Arrival/Early Departures (Secondary School Years 7 - 12) If an absence is known in advance, eg for a medical appointment, or for the second or subsequent days of illness, please advise the School ahead of time by email to: absent@barker.nsw.edu.au If an absence becomes apparent on the morning please email absent@barker.nsw.edu.au by 9.30am. Parents/Guardians will receive an SMS message from the School by 11am if you have not advised that your child will be absent. If your child needs to leave School early, or will arrive late, an email should be sent to absent@barker.nsw.edu.au and outline the times your child will arrive/depart.
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If students arrive late (after 8.30am but before 10am) they should sign in at either of the Student Services offices. After 10am, Middle School (Years 7 - 9) students must sign in via the PA to the Middle School, Mrs Julie McAndrew. Middle School students signing out before 3.20pm, must also sign out with Mrs McAndrew. Similarly, Senior School students (Years 10 - 12) must sign in or out via the PA to the Senior School, Mrs Jillian Vanderlaan.
All Other Absences (Secondary School Years 7 - 12) Requests for leave of absence from School for any length of time, be it for medical, personal reasons or extra leave for family holidays should be made, in advance, to the Deputy Head Student Experience, Mr Matt Macoustra. Requests for additional leave for holidays must be made by completing the Application for Leave form, which can be found in MyBarker and attaching any relevant travel documentation.
Website The Barker College website www.barker.college provides a great deal of information about the School. Links to MyBarker can be accessed from the home page of the website. Term dates for the current year and following year can also be accessed from the home page. MyBarker
Term Dates
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Sport at Barker Sports Fixtures Sport is compulsory at Barker for all students from Years 3 - 12 with many sporting activities available. Each week, students look forward to competing as part of a team against other Schools. Final fixtures are published up to three days prior to the Saturday fixture. It is important to check the wet weather information prior to departing for your child’s fixture, in the event of any cancellations. Please note for some sports, there are Friday afternoon matches and mid-week games. In the Junior School, training takes place during School hours.
Accessing Your Child's Fixture Please download the MyBarker app or visit my.barker.college. Select the Student Profile for your child. Your child's Timetable will indicate their team, training day and time, along with the time and venue of their weekend fixture. The Location information will hyperlink to a map of the venue. The Co-curricular Activities tab will provide the email contact for the Sport Co-ordinator. If a weekly training session or weekend fixture is cancelled, the fixture will be crossed out and if you have the MyBarker app installed on your device, you will receive a notification.
Draft Fixtures As there are more than 200 fixtures to coordinate every week, it is not always possible to finalise draws in advance. The School endeavours to provide a draft fixture in advance which is available on the Sports Hub in MyBarker. If you wish to make arrangements for a family event, the Sport Office can be contacted to advise the likely time and venue for a future fixture.
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Sport Absence Students are expected to be available for all trainings and games except in extenuating circumstances. Holidays, family birthdays, medical appointments etc should be planned around a student’s sporting commitment to their team. If a student is unable to attend their sporting commitment, weekly training or is requesting a sport absence in advance of the fixture, please email the following as soon as possible to advise. Further information about reporting short term or long term injuries is available in the Sport Handbooks available on MyBarker in the Sports Hub.
Sport Absence Junior School Absence from Sporting Fixture (Advance notice) If known in advance that a student will be absent on game day, please note the following. Permission for an exemption from a Saturday fixture should be made to the Head of Junior School via email at least a week in advance of the requested exemption, via his PA, Mrs t Stanley at PAHOJS@barker.nsw.edu.au Absence from Sporting Fixture (On Day of the Fixture) If a student unexpectedly falls sick on the night before or on the day of a sporting fixture, then email JSSport@barker.nsw.edu.au Please provide name of student, team, sport played and details relevant to the absence.
Sport Absence Secondary School Absence from Sporting Fixture (On Day of the Fixture) Year 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinators: Contact details for all Co-ordinators can be found on the Sports Hub in MyBarker. Absence from Sporting Fixture (Advance notice) To apply for a sporting absence in advance of the fixture please email Director of Sport Operations (Years 7 - 12), DirectorSportsOperations@barker.nsw.edu.au
Grading for Teams in Secondary School Students compete in both a Summer (Terms 4 and 1) and a Winter (Terms 2 and 3) sport. Trials are conducted in the weeks leading up to the start of a new season and teams are selected from these trials. There will always be movement up and down between the student teams for the first few weeks of any new season. Don't be too concerned about some movement. Swimming and Athletics/Cross Country Students may participate in the Swimming and Athletics/Cross Country programs all year round. Swimming competition season is primarily Term 1 and Term 4, Athletics/Cross Country competition season is primarily Term 2 and 3.
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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) MyBarker MyBarker is the School Portal where you can access information including the School calendar, student timetables, reports and receive notifications about forms to complete. Detailed information about the School can be accessed under Discover More or use the search function to quickly find the information you are looking for. The MyBarker App can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple Store. 1. Login to my.barker.college using your Barker Portal parent credentials. If you have
forgotten your username please visit https://password.barker.college. Forgotten passwords can also be reset by following the prompts. 2. Take a Tour – Use the Take a Tour feature in the left hand navigation for a quick overview of
the features on MyBarker.
Select the school calendars you wish to view e.g. Prep, Primary, Middle or Senior, along with School Dates.
The first point of contact for all matters is your child’s Head of House in the Secondary School and Class teacher in the Junior School.
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3. The To Do List features the forms that you currently have
waiting to complete. To Do items, at this stage will be online forms to action. With online forms, you will be taken directly to EdSmart forms to complete or action. Currently it is not possible to delete/archive items in your To Do list. This feature will be added for future phase rollouts. Items in your To Do list will be automatically removed AFTER the event. Green shows your completed tasks. Red indicates the tasks that are overdue or still need to be actioned. White indicates your General notifications eg general information from the School pertaining to sport etc. No action is required. You can also Create a Task by selecting the (+) and completing the information that will appear in the pop-up.
4. Left Hand Navigation menu – allows you to navigate to My
Apps which include Subscriptions and Magazines, Research Resources, as well as quick links to Flexischools, Tuckshop volunteers and the Bulletin and Junior School News. Links to Sports Fixtures, Canvas, School TV and the Barker website can also be accessed from here.
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5. Discover More – Here you will find content categorised by Community, Junior, Middle and
Senior School. Use the search bar at the top of your page to access information quickly. The notifications icon indicates the number of new notices that you have received. Please view and Mark as Read once completed. The ‘Star’ icon next to the notifications bell can be used to favourite regularly visited pages.
6. Selecting Student Profile will provide access to your child’s timetable, co-curricular
activities, academic report. Click on the respective tab to select.
Reports prior to 2017 are available by contacting your Head of House or Deputy Head of Junior School.
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7. Co-curricular Activities – this tab
displays your child’s particular cocurricular activities with links to additional information, upcoming events for that activity and a contact email. Select the relevant Saturday or Friday afternoon that your child will be playing sport and double click on the event. The pop up will show the team your child is playing in, time and location, including a hyperlink Google map.
If you encounter any issue please email projectoxygen@barker.nsw.edu.au In order to resolve the issue please ensure you advise us in the email of the following: •
URL of the page with the issue
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Device used (eg iPhone, iPad, laptop etc)
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Browser used (eg Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc)
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Screenshot depicting the issue
We welcome your feedback to ensure that MyBarker becomes an integral support and information system for you and your child.
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MyBarker App
The School is pleased to launch the MyBarker App. The app replicates the information found at my.barker.college but all from the palm of your hand.
Key features To Do List
Access the To Do List, quick links and favourite your frequently visited pages.
Timetable
Student timetable and cocurricular information
Notifications
News
Receive instant and important information and news from the School.
Selecting this notification will currently take you to the landing page of the App. Please then view your Notices inbox. Further development is in progress to take you directly to the form, report etc.
Keeping the community informed with important information and school forms to be actioned.
Calendar A personalised view of what’s coming up for the day or the future. Your calendar will automatically have Personal, School Dates and the School that your child is currently in (eg Senior) selected. Select a date to see what is coming up.
More features are in development and will be released in the coming months.
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Whilst extensive testing has been undertaken prior to the release of this app, there may be small bugs that still need to be resolved. Please assist the School in identifying and resolving these by emailing projectoxygen@barker.nsw.edu.au. Please include a screenshot of the issue and indicate the device being used at the time.
ICT Support The service arm of the Barker College ICT Department is known as iCentral and is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm during school term time and from 8am to 4pm on Saturdays and during school holidays. iCentral is only closed for public holidays and from Christmas Eve to the start of the first full working week in January. iCentral is located on level 2 in the Secondary School Library and can also be contacted via phone on (02) 8438 7775 or via email at icentral@barker.nsw.edu.au
CANVAS Canvas is our online classroom for Years 3 - 12. It is a central location that connects students with every aspect of their learning. On Canvas, students can: • engage with online content and learning resources • keep track of ongoing progress • view homework and assessment tasks • submit work and view feedback • participate in discussions • collaborate with their peers • communicate with their teacher Canvas is supported by BL@Barker, a blended learning program that provides students with an empowering environment that enriches face-to-face teaching with online learning opportunities.
Seesaw Seesaw is a digital learning platform and Learning Management System for Pre-K to 2 students at Barker. It provides families with an immediate and personalised window into their child’s School life. Students are able to independently document their learning with built-in creative tools, whilst being taught important Digital Citizenship skills.
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Communications The Barker Bulletin and Junior School News A weekly bulletin, which keeps students, parents and guardians informed of the vision of the School, upcoming events, the weekly message from the Head of Barker College, Head of Junior School and of the day-to-day activities of the School from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, is published each Friday and is available on MyBarker. The Barker Bulletin also contains important information and announcements for students, parents and guardians, and includes details about subject access and support, Barker Institute events, Careers Corner, co-curricular activities and Music rehearsal times. Parents/guardians with the MyBarker app will receive a notification as soon as these publications are issued on a Friday.
The Barker A quarterly magazine is published for the Barker Community containing news and information about the activities of students and staff, the Old Barker Association (OBA), the Barker College Parents' Association (BCPA) and the Barker Foundation. You can elect to receive the magazine electronically by emailing community@barker.nsw.edu.au or it is available for viewing on the Barker website.
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The Year in Review The Year in Review features the highlights of the School year. The yearbook is distributed at Celebration (held in early December each year) and an online version can be accessed at www.barker.college
Social Media We encourage the Barker Community to follow what is happening at the School via our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube channels. Links to these pages can be found on the home page of the Barker website. www.barker.college facebook.com/barkercollege @barkercollege @PJjHeath
Diary All students at the School are issued with a School Diary. The Diary provides a valuable means of communication between the home and the School. Parents and guardians of Junior and Middle School students are asked to check this Diary regularly.
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Parent/Teacher Interviews These interviews are held for each year group once a year in the Secondary School and twice a year in the Junior School. Parents and guardians are advised via email on the timing of these interviews and will be required to book their interview times online via the link that will be provided in the email.
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School Reports Four reports are sent to parents and guardians from Year 1 to 12 each year. The Terms 1 and 3 reports include a general statement about what your child has been studying in each subject during the term and their approach to learning in that subject. These term reports do not include marks or grades, which are reserved for the more detailed Semester reports received at the end of Terms 2 and 4.
SchoolTV Barker subscribes to SchoolTV, a digital wellbeing platform featuring Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. This online resource is designed to empower parents with credible, sound information and with realistic, practical strategies. Each month, new articles and helpful advice are provided for parents on a range of topics from sleep to body image, surviving Year 12, school transitions and social media use. Visit https://my.barker.college/discover and click
on the left hand navigation.
Chaplaincy at Barker Barker's Chaplains are available to meet with students and their families to discuss personal issues that may arise from time to time. Pastoral matters are also Leader addressed in Chapel services, in the classroom and during Christian studies lessons. Barker's Youth Workers also provide pastoral support for individual students during lunchtime activities such as Cru (Crusaders) Group. They offer a listening ear, words of encouragement and a Christian perspective to students. Students and parents are welcome to contact the School Chaplain. Senior Chaplain Rev Peter Tong SeniorChaplain@barker.nsw.edu.au
Assistant to the Chaplain - Junior School Rev Andrew Brown JSChaplain@barker.nsw.edu.au
Flexischools The tuckshops at Barker are primarily cashless, therefore we encourage families to link their child’s Student ID card to a Flexischools account with a daily amount of money that can be spent in the tuckshops. Children in the Junior School (Years 2 - 6) can bring a small sum of money to buy items for morning tea and after lunch treats ie an ice block or a drink. We believe learning to use money is an important skill to teach. Please visit the Parent Apps on MyBarker to access Flexischools.
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Communication Charter for Parents/Guardians The Christian heritage of Barker is the inspiration for our values and purpose. We are a school that, through these values, encourages all members of our community to thrive and we aim to create an environment that ensures connectedness, a sense of belonging, engagement and positive, respectful relationships. This Community Charter has been developed to outline the responsibilities of all parents, grandparents, carers, and other visitors to the School to ensure our learning environment is collaborative, supportive, cohesive and aligns to the Barker College values.
The Role of the School Barker College is committed to working together in partnership with parents and families to create a positive environment for students, staff and the wider school community. The School is responsible for establishing and administering policies, procedures and rules which govern the operations of the School and at all times, we prioritise the wellbeing of our students and staff.
Communication and Interaction There are scheduled parent-teacher meetings (between staff and parents) throughout the year where the student’s progress can be discussed. There may be other times when a parent or a staff member requests a meeting to discuss particular issues that may arise. These communications will usually be coordinated via class teacher (Junior School) or the Head of House (Middle and Senior School). • Parents should avoid contacting a staff member on their mobile number, unless the staff member has requested this, and has the express permission of the Head. Our staff will always find time to respond to any parent’s questions or concerns regarding their son or daughter. It is important that parents and carers understand that while our staff are in class, or dealing with other matters, they may not be available to answer your emails or respond to your phone calls immediately. The School does not expect our teaching staff to respond to emails after 6.30pm or before 7am during week days, or at all over weekends (the expected response time for email communication is within 48 hours). Communications, whether verbal or in writing with members of the School community, including teachers, administration staff, other parents or students should show respect and courtesy, not be confrontational and not use immoderate language. Should there be an occasion when this protocol has not been appropriately followed, please have a discussion with your son or daughter’s class teacher (Junior School) or Head of House (Middle and Senior School).
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Social Media It is important that parents show respect for staff and not publicly criticise them or seek to undermine their authority. • It is expected that social media will be used for the purposes of building community and contributing to a positive dynamic amongst parents and families. • Parents should respect the privacy of other students and not post photos or videos of any students, other than their own, on their personal social media platforms. • Social media should not be used to criticise or denigrate the School, the School leadership, staff, parents, students, or others in the School community. Expectations around the use of social media aligns with the School’s Social Media Policy. • Social Media should be respectful in terms of how we respond to posts, comments and images.
Sport Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend sporting events adhering to the relevant Covid Safety Protocols. Students are selected for teams based on merit and the most appropriate selection at the relevant time. From time to time, students are moved to a different team, based on performance and team composition (please respect the decisions of the Sports coaches). • It is expected that at all times, parents and carers encourage students to give their best effort and applaud good play • It is not acceptable for parents to abuse, threaten or criticise a match official • Please respect the decisions of the Sports Coaches If a parent has a concern about a sports game, coach or member of staff, they can raise this with the Director of Sport - Operations - DirectorSportsOperations@barker.nsw.edu.au
Vehicle Use on School Access Roads and Car Parking For the absolute safety of our students and staff, it is essential that parents adhere to the speed limit of 10km/h when driving within the School grounds and in the car parks. Please ensure that there is no speeding, overtaking or parking illegally. Please ensure all behaviour is courteous at all times and always choose safety over convenience.
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Confidentiality The School values the contribution of parents with respect to volunteering. The School maintains its discretion in approving or declining volunteers and at all times will be a decision maker in relation to the conditions of volunteering. When parents volunteer in certain roles, such as in the Junior School classroom or tuckshops, they may come across confidential information regarding another student. It is important that information remains confidential and is not discussed with other parents. It is recommended that this is reported to the class teacher. There are legislative and policy requirements in relation to volunteering which all volunteers must adhere to eg Working With Children Check.
Carer or Guardian These Communication Guidelines apply to carers and guardians in the same way they apply to parents.
Failure to Observe these Communication Guidelines In all workplaces people have the right to feel safe and respected. Unacceptable and offensive behaviour has no place in our School. To ensure the wellbeing of students, staff and the community, steps will be taken to address unacceptable behaviour. This may include limited access to staff, sporting events, School events or the School premises. In more serious cases, unacceptable behaviour may impact the enrolment of the student/s.
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Volunteering at Barker Volunteers are an important part of our School community. They share their skills and time, generously helping others. They foster links in our School and local community. Whether it is helping on one of the Saturday BBQs or volunteering to assist in one of the School’s tuckshops, we warmly welcome the assistance of our parents and guardians. The School simply could not function without our many volunteers. Their support is greatly appreciated. To volunteer at one of the School’s tuckshops, please follow the link to: Become a Parent Volunteer at Tuckshop Throughout the year, our Learning Support Department seeks the support of volunteer readers and scribes to support students, particularly during exam periods. Training and direction is provided by the Learning Support team. If you are able to assist please contact our Learning Support team. The School warmly invites those who are able, to assist the children of Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker, our schools for Indigenous children located at Yarramalong on the Central Coast and Wollombi, respectively. Please Note: It is a mandatory requirement at Barker that all volunteers hold a current Working with Children Check Clearance (WWCC). This can be completed at: www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au and then sent to community@barker.nsw.edu.au. Please understand that the School has a Covid Safety Plan and we are required to adhere to this plan at all times.
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Barker College Parents' Association Barker’s main parent body is the Barker College Parents' Association (BCPA). Through teamwork and dedication the BCPA aims to foster friendship and fundraising by hosting events for parents and guardians and building the extended Barker community. The School draws enormous benefit from the committed support of the BCPA. The BCPA works closely with the School to ensure an inclusive community, which is working together for the benefit of future generations. Regular updates from the BCPA can be found in the weekly Bulletin on MyBarker.
Warren Davis President
We are looking forward to welcoming our parent volunteers back to our tuckshops in 2022. The School is always so grateful for the wonderful work our volunteers do. Signing up for a day that works for you is easy and is done by registering through signup genius. The week before your rostered day we will send you an email with confirmation of current health checkin procedures. Each year the BCPA provide our families with a contact list of other parents in their child’s year group. This contact list is made available to families on the basis that it is used for contact with other parents in your child’s year group and is not to be used for any commercial purposes and under no circumstances should it be shared. The School respects the privacy of its families and their personal information. To include your details on the Class contact lists, please complete this form. The Class contact lists will be sent to families early in Term 1. If you would like to be a Year Group Contact Parent or Class Parents in 2022 you can learn more about what is involved or complete a nomination form at the following link.
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Each year, the BCPA: •
Works closely with the Head of Barker College and other staff members of the School
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Works closely with Year parents and Class parents
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Oversees tuckshop volunteers and organises the tuckshop volunteer rosters
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Oversees the Second-hand Uniform program
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Fundraises for the School by organising activities such as the Christmas Fair, Spring Fair, and Trivia Nights
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Holds charity events such as the Anglicare goods drive
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Organises social events for the parent and guardian body such as (but not limited to): - Welcome morning teas for Junior, Middle and Senior Schools - Christmas Lunch - All School Welcome event - Inside the Mint Gates - In 2022, we will also hold the Spring Fair on Saturday 17 September
To find out how you can assist the BCPA, please email bcpa@barker.nsw.edu.au
Name Badges To recognise members of the Barker community, all parents and guardians are requested to wear their name badge issued by the School whilst on the campus. This includes attending Saturday sport, meetings with staff and parent/teacher evenings. If you lose your name badge, please complete the form to order a replacement.
The Council of Barker College The Council has overall responsibility for determining School Policy and for the financial management of the School's resources. The Council reports annually to the Sydney Anglican Diocesan Synod.
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The Barker College Foundation The Foundation plays an important role within the Barker community by bringing people together in support of the School, its students and families. The role of the Foundation is to work with the School to ensure the fabric of Barker stays strong now and into the future. The Foundation firmly believes that fostering a culture of giving in the Barker community is fundamental to making Barker the vibrant and dynamic community our students engage in and are inspired by each day. John Slack-Smith Each year the Foundation offers opportunities for students to attend Chair Barker by providing financial support through their Scholarship Fund; supporting staff to pursue further educational and self-development opportunities in their chosen field of interest; and encouraging students to pursue excellence in both their academic and co-curricular endeavours through the endowment of prizes at the Annual Celebration events.
To learn more about the Foundation and how you can donate to Barker to support the work of the Foundation, please visit www.barker.college/community/foundation
The Old Barker Association The alumni of Barker College has a long history of contributing to the development and growth of the School. For some, this has led to a lifelong association, a deep respect for the School and a willingness to devote their time and energy in the endeavour of making the School an exciting and rewarding experience for those fortunate to attend. In recent years the OBA has: •
Presented more than 1,000 OBA training shirts across 11 Barker activities and sports
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Sent Barker Lion Cubs to the newborns of our Barker Alumni
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Held class reunions, regional community events and international events
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Organised OBA Beyond Barker Breakfasts, Alumni Parent Breakfasts and Business Networking events
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Presented OBA Spirit Awards to students recognising their achievements during each of the two semesters
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Presented Year 2 students with their Junior School Baggy Blue caps and Plume hats
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Hosted the annual OBA dinner, the annual OBA Golf Day, along with the annual OBA Seniors Back to Barker Day and two OBA Seniors lunches
Angus Abadee (07) President
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Community Groups Friends of Barker Music Friends of Barker Music (FOBM) is the music parents' and guardians' support group that was established in 2002. FOBM supports the students and staff in a number of music activities throughout the year and helps initiate fundraising activities that support the costs of international touring. FOBM members assist with catering at School concerts, publicising Barker Music events to the wider community, music library cataloguing, as well as providing an avenue for the buying and selling of instruments. Parents and guardians wishing to be a part of the group are always welcome. Contact: fobminfo@gmail.com
Sport Supporter Groups In the late 1990s, supporter groups were established for parents and guardians of students playing Cricket, Basketball, Rugby and Football (Soccer), providing off-field social activities as well as raising funds to provide coaching aids, sponsorship for sporting tours, and funding coaching clinics. Club members provide barbeques at home games and organise season launches and end of season functions.
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For more information about each of these Sport Supporter Groups along with how to purchase their merchandise and to become a member, visit MyBarker and the Sports Hub.
Barker Aquatics Swim Club
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Business Networking Directory
Connecting our Barker Community Through the Barker Business Networking Directory, the School aims to provide a service to connect all members of the Barker College community. This is an opportunity for people to promote their business and assists in connecting all our members. To ensure we are able to maintain a comprehensive Directory that benefits the wider Barker Community, please take a few minutes to complete this form and return it to Karina Drummond, Director of Alumni and Community Relations KDrummond@barker.nsw.edu.au Barker College Community Business Directory https://www.barker.college/community/community-business-directory
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Directory Form If you like to promote your business in the Directory, please fill this form or scan the QR code.
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Careers & Counselling Carter House Centenary Design Centre Communications Copeland David Gamson Centre Dining Hall Enrichment Centre
Campus Map Finance
Health Centre Hornsby Hundred Building Human Resources Junior School Kurrajong Leslie Hall Library Lecture Theatre Maintenance McCaskill Music Centre Multi-Purpose Hall OBA Outdoor Stage
Junior School RECEPTION
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Print Room Rosewood Centre Rosewood Fields Stokesleigh Tennis Courts The Marks Pavilion The West Wing War Memorial Chapel War Memorial Grandstand War Memorial Oval
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Agriculture Garden
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Library Lecture Theatre
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Agriculture
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Maintenance
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Alumni & Community Relations
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McCaskill Music Centre
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Bowman Field
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Multi-Purpose Hall
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Boyce Hall
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OBA Outdoor Stage
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Cadet Office
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OSH Club
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Careers & Counselling
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Peter Taylor Field
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Carter House
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Phipps Field
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Centenary Design Centre
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Plume House
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Communications
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Plume Store
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Copeland
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Print Room
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David Gamson Centre
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R E Kefford Building
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Dining Hall
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Rosewood Centre
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Enrichment Centre
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Rosewood Fields
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Enrolments Office (Carter House) C:10
Stokesleigh
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Finance
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Tennis Courts
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Foundation
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The Marks Pavilion
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Foundation Aquatic Centre
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The West Wing
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Foundation Science Centre
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War Memorial Chapel
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Grandstand
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War Memorial Grandstand
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Head of Barker College
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War Memorial Oval
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Health Centre
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Hornsby Hundred Building
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Human Resources
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Junior School
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Kurrajong
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Leslie Hall
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Quick Reference Directory The School welcomes enquiries at any time. The first point of contact should be the Class Teacher in the Junior School or the Head of House for the Middle and Senior Schools. Main School Reception (7.30am - 5.15pm term time) Junior School Reception (8.00am - 4.30pm) Middle School Administration (8.00am - 4.30pm) Senior School Administration (8.00am - 4.30pm) Head of Barker College Deputy Head Student Experience Head of Junior School Head of Middle School Head of Senior School School Counsellors Careers Office Chaplaincy Enrolments Concerns ICT Academic
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Pastoral or Wellbeing concerns
For Junior School matters please contact your child's classroom teacher. For High School students contact the Head of House (Middle School) or Head of House (Senior School).
Sport - Secondary School Sport - Junior School Cadets Drama Music Outdoor Education Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker The Grange Barker Security School Health Centre Plume Store (Uniform Shop) Barker College Parents' Association (BCPA) Barker Aquatics
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Absences
Junior School (Pre-K to Year 6) Secondary School (Years 7 - 12)
Sport Absences
Director of Junior School Sport (Year 3 - 6) Director of Sport - Operations (Year 7- 12)
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