Barker College

Barker College The official page of Barker College, an Independent coeducational Anglican day & boarding school.

Barker College provides education within a caring, ordered Christian family environment:
* where the Christian values of the College are maintained in an Anglican context;
* where each member of the College community is affirmed, valued and challenged;
* where students and staff are encouraged to strive for excellence in all areas of endeavour to the best of their ability;
* where young people are prepared for active and responsible participation in the community.

MUSIC // Our Yr 9 Accelerated Music class presented their depth study compositions and performances to an audience of pa...
04/09/2026

MUSIC // Our Yr 9 Accelerated Music class presented their depth study compositions and performances to an audience of parents staff and friends on Wednesday 2nd September.

The five students composed and performed a series of quintets based on their own special interest areas which included jazz, the plays of Shakespeare and cosmic phenomena.

The amazing effort they put in to the project resulted in a very interesting and profoundly moving concert. Well done!

JUNIOR SCHOOL // Our Junior School students enjoyed a special Father’s Day morning with their dads and the important men...
03/09/2026

JUNIOR SCHOOL // Our Junior School students enjoyed a special Father’s Day morning with their dads and the important men in their lives.

The morning began with a special Chapel service, followed by plenty of fun in the classrooms, games and activities on the oval, and a morning tea shared together. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate and spend time with the special father figures in their lives.

We wish all the dads and father figures in the Barker College community a very special Father’s Day this Sunday.

SECONDRY SCHOOL // Congratulations to Heidi (Year 12), who presented at PyCon 2026 on Friday at the Sofitel Brisbane Cen...
03/09/2026

SECONDRY SCHOOL // Congratulations to Heidi (Year 12), who presented at PyCon 2026 on Friday at the Sofitel Brisbane Central.

PyCon brings together professionals and enthusiasts who use and develop applications with the Python programming language. Heidi spoke to a large audience about the web application she designed, sharing the lessons she learned throughout the development process and the steps she took to secure it.

An outstanding achievement and a wonderful opportunity to showcase her skills beyond the classroom. Well done, Heidi!

DANCE // Barker College concluded a highly successful competition season on Friday evening at the Dance Life Eisteddfod ...
02/09/2026

DANCE // Barker College concluded a highly successful competition season on Friday evening at the Dance Life Eisteddfod held at UNSW, with every Troupe placing in each section.

All dancers have demonstrated outstanding commitment throughout the year. Our Dance Captains Meg and Clara, led the team beautifully throughout the evening and we were honoured to receive the events “Heart and Soul” Award on behalf of Dance Life, recognising the joy, positivity and spirit our dancers brought to the stage.

ARCHIVES // A heartfelt thank you to Barker parent Roz and her son Robbie (Year 12) for their generous donation of a 192...
02/09/2026

ARCHIVES // A heartfelt thank you to Barker parent Roz and her son Robbie (Year 12) for their generous donation of a 1923 Athletics Carnival trophy to the Barker Archives.

Awarded to Eric Holt for winning the Under 13 Sack Race, this small trophy opened the door to a remarkable story. Eric attended Barker from 1921 to 1930 as a student , boarder, and keen sportsman. He later served as an RAAF pilot during the Second World War, flew Prime Minister Ben Chifley on an official tour of New Guinea, and was awarded the prestigious Air Force Cross for courage and devotion to duty. His legacy continues today through Arthursleigh, the University of Sydney's teaching and research farm near Goulburn.

More than a century after it was awarded, this trophy reminds us that even the smallest objects can reveal extraordinary stories.

Thank you, Roz and Robbie, for helping us preserve and share Barker's rich history.

HSC SHOWCASE // This week we celebrated our remarkable Year 12 Extension 2 English students and the culmination of their...
01/09/2026

HSC SHOWCASE // This week we celebrated our remarkable Year 12 Extension 2 English students and the culmination of their Major Works.

This year’s Showcase was particularly significant, marking the final cohort to complete the Major Work in its current form after more than 25 years. Their work reflects the extraordinary value of sustained creative thinking: the time to pursue an idea deeply, take intellectual risks, and create something genuinely their own.

Congratulations to our talented writers, thinkers and creators, and to their teachers.

31/08/2026

PYP EXHIBITION // On Wednesday evening, our Year 6 students proudly presented the 2026 PYP Exhibition in the Multi-Purpose Hall, marking the culmination of their Primary Years Program journey.

This year's Exhibition explored the transdisciplinary theme How We Express Ourselves through the central idea that voices have power.

Families and staff were treated to an inspiring opening ceremony featuring music, drama and creative performances that challenged us to consider how our voices can influence, inspire and create positive change.

ROBOTICS // In the last two weeks, some Barker robotics teams competed in their First VEX IQ|V5 competition of the seaso...
31/08/2026

ROBOTICS // In the last two weeks, some Barker robotics teams competed in their First VEX IQ|V5 competition of the season, held at Shore School.
The students demonstrated great teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving throughout the day, gaining valuable competition experience.

A special congratulations to Team VIQ 4613B, who finished as Tournament Champions and Team V5 4613R, who received the Innovate Award!

BOOK WEEK // The Barker College Library has been a hive of activity this week for the penultimate literary event in the ...
28/08/2026

BOOK WEEK // The Barker College Library has been a hive of activity this week for the penultimate literary event in the library calendar... Book Week! 📚 This years theme was Symphony of Stories. There have been scavenger hunts, musical screens, student performances, engaging displays and a number of competitions, to celebrate reading and the joy it brings to so many of our students.

Book Week also coincides with the Children Book Council of Australia (CBCA) announcement for the top books in Australia for young readers. A group of students participated in Shadow Judging, where they read all the Notable books in the Older Readers category. They discuss the books literary merit before finally selecting the one they think should win. The students then submit a creative response. Next week they will participate in a Youth Forum with other independent schools, presenting on a panel to discuss the Notable books. 📖

Thank you to all the students who got involved, participated in competitions and joined us in celebrating reading. ✨

28/08/2026

VISUAL ARTS // Senior Visual Arts students excitedly look forward to welcome the Barker College community to view their final Bodies of Work in the McCaskill Music Centre from Wednesday to Saturday this week (26 - 29th August). Works range from drawings, sculptures, time-based videos and ceramics. Each work represents a year of creativity, hard work, problem solving and resolution. Each student has provided an incredible wide range of talents and skills that demonstrate their personal and artistic growth.
Congratulations, year 12, on a successful year and exhibition.

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91 Pacific Highway
Hornsby, NSW
2077

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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