Co-curricular 2022 Handbook
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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.
Contents Introduction........................................................................................... 5 Sport......................................................................................................... 6 Strength & Conditioning.................................................................. 9 Cru............................................................................................................ 10 Chess....................................................................................................... 11 Debating, Public Speaking & Mock Trial.................................... 12 Drama...................................................................................................... 14 Music........................................................................................................ 16 Footprint & Barker Service Partnerships..................................... 18 Cadets...................................................................................................... 19 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.......................... 21 Science Extension................................................................................ 25 Robotics.................................................................................................. 26 Code Zero.............................................................................................. 28 Senior Weekend Away....................................................................... 30
Introduction
This booklet will introduce you to the broad range of sporting, cultural and recreational co-curricular activities which Barker offers its Senior School students. The experience inside the classroom is only one part of a Barker education. Co-curricular activities deepen the school experience for all our students and from the arts to the sporting field, students are encouraged to challenge themselves and uncover their talents. Through co-curricular activities, you are able to develop and expand your existing interests and capabilities and, at the same time experience new and different activities which, you might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue. It is worth noting that for Senior School students at Barker, participation in Sport is compulsory through to Year 12. Our Secondary School students also take part in compulsory Outdoor Education Camps. At Barker we place a high value on Outdoor Education and on the opportunities that a carefully planned and graded Outdoor Education experience can provide for the personal, spiritual and social development of our students. In this unfamiliar environment, students connect with the natural world while building leadership and teamwork skills. All other co-curricular activities are voluntary, but once a commitment has been made to participate in an activity, you are expected to honour that commitment and fulfil all the requirements of participation and attendance.
you should extend yourself as far as you can, both academically and in your co-curricular program. You will get more out of Barker, the more you are prepared to share in all that Barker has to offer you! We understand that you may feel attracted by more co-curricular activities than you can possibly accommodate in your school week and, inevitably, choices need to be made from time to time. Your Head of House or the Deans of the Senior School can assist you with planning your program to maximise your experience at Barker. Your initial choice should be guided by what you think you will enjoy, as well as by the opportunity to develop new skills and experiences. Allow yourself to be challenged and enjoy the benefits. I hope you find this booklet informative and helpful as you make your choices of cocurricular activities for your Senior School years at Barker. Our prayers and support go with you in the exciting years to come.
Phillip Heath AM Head of Barker College
You should carefully consider the demands on your time that each activity may impose. Remember, too, that some of the most rewarding experiences you can have at school stem from activities that may in fact be quite demanding. In Year 10 and Year 11, especially, Co-curricular Programs 2022 • 5
Sport
Sport is played in the CAS Competition (Committee of the Associated Schools of NSW) for boys and the ISA Competition (Independent Sporting Association) for girls along with other local sporting associations. There is a representative pathway to participate at progressively higher levels through CAS & ISA representation, NSW CIS and beyond. All students also have an opportunity to enhance their fitness through participating in a wide range of classes and programs in the fitness rooms at the Rosewood Centre gym. The gym facility is available for all students to access before or after school. Students also have the opportunity to have a personalised program written which can assist in high performance development, sporting goals or general health and wellbeing.
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What’s involved? Summer & Winter Sport Students will have the opportunity to make their sports’ selections twice a year as part of the compulsory sport program. Winter sports’ selections are made mid Term 1 & summer sports selection mid Term 3. Sport trials are typically held within a few weeks of sport choices being selected. Once teams are finalised the student’s training schedule is published on their MyBarker. Each team will have two training sessions (before or after school) each week and a sporting fixture. Each sport season runs for approximately 10 - 12 weeks. Summer (Term 4 and Term 1) and Winter Sport (Term 2 and Term 3).
Carnival Sports: Athletics, Cross Country and Swimming are considered additional to the compulsory sport program and offer training throughout the length of their respective season (approximately six weeks) with carnival commitments on Friday evenings and/or Saturdays leading into the CAS & ISA championships.
Costs
Calendar
Sport Choices
Term 1
Summer 2021/2022 (Terms 4 & 1)
• Summer Sport • Barker College Swimming Championships • CAS & ISA Swimming Championships • Winter Trials and Pre-season Training
• Basketball • Cricket • Dance* • Equestrian* • Fencing • Golf (by application) • Mountain Biking • Rugby Sevens (Girls only) • Rowing • Squash • Softball (Girls only) • Surf Life Saving • Swimming • Tennis • Taekwondo • Touch Football • Volleyball (Boys only) • Water Polo • Strength & Conditioning (Year 12 only)
Term 2
• Winter Sport • Barker College Athletics Championships • Pre-season Athletics • ISA Cross Country Term 3
• Winter Sport • CAS & ISA Athletics Championships • Summer Trials and Pre-season Training Term 4
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Registration and affiliation fees are covered through general school fees. Additional costs will apply for sporting uniforms. Some higher sporting teams may offer tours internationally and interstate. These are voluntary and on a user-pays basis.
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Winter 2022 (Terms 2 & 3)
• Athletics • Australian Rules Football • Cross Country • Dance* • Equestrian* • Fencing • Football • Hockey (Girls only) • Netball (Girls only) • Rugby (Boys only) • Squash • Snow Sports (by application in addition to a co-curricular sport)
• Swimming • Taekwondo • Tennis • Volleyball (Boys only) • Strength & Conditioning (Year 12 Only) 8 • Co-curricular Programs 2022
*Activities with a full year commitment. Owing to the nature of these activities, they are to be selected for the entire year. NB: Although some sports are offered all year round, they require students to sign up per season (Fencing, Squash, Swimming, Taekwondo, Strength & Conditioning, Volleyball and Tennis)
Contact for Enquiries General enquiries BarkerSport@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7999 Mr Adam Watson Director of Sports - Operations awatson@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7166 Mr Cameron Anderson Head of Sport canderson@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7262
Strength & Conditioning The Strength and Conditioning department has continued to grow since the opening of the Rosewood Centre. Multiple programs now operate out of the two fitness rooms, allowing the S&C department to better cater for the needs of all Barker students and staff members. The General Health and Fitness program has been revamped to specifically cater for male and female students within the Senior School (Years 10-12) and has also begun to assist PDHPE in the delivery of fitness classes for senior PDHPE students. Students in this program learn how to perform weight-lifting exercises safely and effectively in a pursuit to create ‘Active for Life’ students. Furthermore, the program has recently introduced group fitness sessions for staff wellbeing with great success. The High-Performance Program continues to assist Barker College’s top athletes and sporting teams (boys and girls) in their athletic endeavours, giving Barker sports the best opportunity to compete in their sporting associations. Not only does this program prepare the students’ physically for the stresses associated with their sport, but also provides education on preparation and recovery techniques as well as advanced load management for students who have large external and internal sporting loads. The introduction of the Long-Term Athletics Development (LTAD) program has provided the department an opportunity to further develop a program suited for Middle School students. This program is designed to not only teach introductory principles of weightlifting (expectations, technique, behaviour, etc.) but also assist in the development of athletic potential in all Middle School students. The Rehabilitation Program has been developed to cater for students who are injured. This is either to assist in the return to sport for their injury, or to maintain fitness levels whilst away from sports training. The coordinator of this program communicates closely with affiliated physiotherapists or
medical practitioners as well as sports coaches to develop step-by-step plans to best prepare an athlete for return to their sport or general physical activity. Finally, the Sports Science program has been introduced in the last 12 months. The Sport Science program covers a range of roles primarily centred around the use of sports science technology for the S&C program as a whole. This includes the development of testing batteries and protocols, load management of athletes, designing of dashboard systems and databases for the entire department, and assisting with Physical Activity and Sport Science (PASS) classes. At Barker College, the S&C department is suitable for all students, male or female. If you would like further assistance has to how to get involved with S&C training, please contact the Director of Strength and Conditioning.
Cost Access to all gym activities (including screenings and programs) is included in the general School fees.
Opening Times Monday to Friday: 6:30am - 9:30am 2:30pm - 5:15pm
Contact for Enquiries Mr Sam Northcott snorthcott@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7915 Co-curricular Programs 2022 • 9
Cru
What’s Involved? Each week the voluntary student-led Christian group (CRU) meets under the leadership of the CRU Captains and team of Barker Youth Workers. All students from Year 7-12 are warmly welcomed at CRU. It is a community that exists to encourage students to think about how they can be for Jesus, for Barker and for our world. It is an exciting group to be a part of with guest speakers, panels, live music, fundraisers and games all featuring throughout the year. During the week, there are also Small Groups which form a more intimate setting for students to meet with other students in their year group. During Small Groups, students can read the Bible, pray and encourage one another. These groups are also a great place to hang out with other people, to enjoy lunch, to relax and to have fun.
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Additionally, CRU run a range of events throughout the year such as breakfasts for senior students, Pancake Tuesday, and the CRU Senior Retreat for our Senior School Small Groups. One of the highlights each year is the Senior School Weekend Away at Galston which is held on the first school weekend of the year. It is organised by the Chaplaincy Department and is offered to all Year 10 students. The Senior Weekend Away provides an opportunity to forge lasting friendships and to be introduced to the Barker community and aspects of the Christian life at Barker in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Contact for Enquiries Rev Pete Tong ptong@barker.nsw.edu 8438 7483
Chess
What’s Involved?
Term 2
Social Chess is played each Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime.
Metropolitan Knockout Competition
Training and skill development take place at the lunchtime sessions alongside social play. Interschool team players must come to one of these sessions and gain instruction from professional coaches. Matches with other schools take place on Friday afternoons on a home and away basis.
Term 3 Metropolitan Knockout Competition
Term 4 Ongoing In-House Competitions
Costs
Length of Commitment
No cost
If selected in a team, competition takes place over three terms.
Contact for Enquiries
Calendar
Mrs Gail Cunningham gcunningham9@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7475
Term 1 CAS Competition House Competition CAS Competition
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Debating, Public Speaking & Mock Trial Debating
Public Speaking
Selection for Year 10 and Year 11 teams takes place in the first four weeks of Term 1.
Term 1
Training is Tuesday from 5pm after sport. Students in Debating teams must be available to participate on Friday evenings throughout the year.
Length of Commitment Ideally for three terms, if selected in a team. We can accommodate Cadets, Music and Drama by arrangement as required.
Calendar (Debating) Terms 1 and 2 ISDA and FED Competitions (Friday nights)
Term 3 CAS Competition (Friday nights)
Term 4 Ongoing training for Senior Students
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Students may participate in our Annual Barker Public Speaking Night. This is an evening wherein the best speakers in the School are selected to deliver a prepared and an impromptu speech. The Rostrum Voice of Youth speaking competition is also conducted during this term.
Terms 2 and 3 Students have the opportunity to represent Barker in various interschool speaking competitions. The most prestigious Senior impromptu competition is the Lawrence Campbell Oratory competition for CAS and GPS students. Some Senior students also are invited to enter The Sydney Morning Herald Plain English Speaking Competition that has both prepared and impromptu sections, whilst Middle School students may enter the Legacy Public Speaking Award. A range of other competitions, including those organised by Rotary and the UN, are also entered by students from Barker.
Mock Trial
Contact for Enquiries
This is an established competition organised by the Law Society of NSW. Barker competes against other schools in simulated courtroom trials.
Mr Andrew Hood (Debating) ahood@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7249
Training sessions are at lunchtime or after school. The trials are presided over by a practicing solicitor or barrister and are held after school.
Mrs Kate Kempthorne (Mock Trial) kkempthorne@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7642 Ms Lucy Solomon (Public Speaking) lsolomon@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7925
Costs No Cost
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Drama
What’s Involved?
Length of Commitment
Passion, commitment and the desire to work creatively and collaboratively with others.
Term 1
Getting involved in a Barker Drama production can be a great way to get to know people and learn new skills. You can be an actor, a singer, a dancer; you can run the lights, operate sound equipment, help build the set and be a part of the stage crew. Everybody is welcome; you do not need to take Drama as a subject to be involved and training occurs at all levels. There are five productions each year and, whilst the shows change, the quality and standard of excellence are always of the highest order. Give it a try!
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Senior Musical - Auditions in Term 3 of previous year
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Theatresports - Open to anyone from Years 10 – 12
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Year 10 Play - Auditions in Term 1
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‘The Winter Playhouse’ - A collection of co-curricular and curricular performances curated by the Drama Captains
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Year 11 Play - Auditions in Term 1
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Theatresports - Open to anyone from Years 7 – 12
Term 3 •
‘Barker goes Broadway’- An evening of Musical numbers presented by the Drama Captains and any interested performers
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School Musical Rehearsals - Auditions late in Term 3
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Year 9 Play
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Tear 7/8 Drama Showcase
Time Most shows rehearse for seven to twelve weeks with two rehearsals after school and one on the weekend. Rehearsals for the Year 10 play and the Musical are conducted on Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Year 11 and Year 12 plays are an alternative to sport. Rehearsals take place after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm.
Contact for Enquiries Mrs Pia Midgley pmidgley@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7253
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Music
What’s Involved?
Calendar (Main Events)
Large ensembles rehearse twice a week (two sixty minute sessions). A full rehearsal schedule is published at the beginning of Term 1. All students who enrol in music ensembles are expected to participate fully in the rehearsals and performance program for the year. Students will undertake ensemble placement auditions in Term 3 and 4 to continue into the following year. New students are required to lodge an on-line audition submission for their placement in to ensembles for the following year.
Term 1
There are opportunities for students to be involved in small chamber ensembles and groups such as Stage Bands, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles and Rock Bands. Some music activities take place for only a part of the year, for example Musical Production and Symphony Orchestra.
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22 - 25 January 2022: Music Camp for High School students at The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops
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Coffee House Unplugged
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Symphony Under the Stars
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Choral, Strings and Band Concerts
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The City of Sydney Eisteddfod
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Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival
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Coffee House Student Rock Concert
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Musical Production Rehearsals commence
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Barker Swings Jazz Evening
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Senior Ensembles Farewell Concert and Year 12 Supper
Term 4
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Musical Production
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Advent Carols at Sunset
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Celebration 2022 Performance
Costs Instrumental lessons Over eight hundred students undertake private instrumental tuition at Barker College. We engage Sydney’s finest instrumental teachers and performers. In 2022, the costs for individual music lessons start at $47 per 30 minutes. Our tutors establish their own terms and conditions of lessons and discontinuation.
Music Camp at The Tops Conference Centre All High School students involved in the large co-curricular ensembles enjoy Music Camp at the start of each year. All meals and
accommodation, bus travel to and from the camp, small group tuition and social activities are included in the cost. The split camp costs $390 for students involved in either Choir or Band and Orchestra only, or $450 for students participating in all aspects of the music program. (Please refer to the Music Camp Registration form).
Contact for Enquiries Mr Simon Smith ssmith@barker.nsw.edu.au Mrs Vivian Paynter (Music Centre Administration) vpaynter@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7272
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Footprint & Barker Service Partnerships
Footprint is a student-led forum for environmental and social justice issues centred around advocacy, education and participation. Students meet weekly to discuss current social justice and environmental issues, listen to guest speakers or work on campaigns such as Earth Hour and National Close the Gap Day. One of the pillars of the Barker Thrive framework is Service and there are many opportunities throughout the year for students to volunteer and be part of a program that aims to foster connection and empathy while empowering and serving others. Under the leadership of the Coordinator of Service Learning, students are provided with opportunities to engage with and support communities both locally and globally. Students can participate in a range of volunteer service initiatives that run throughout the School calendar year. These may include programs like ‘A Refugee in my Neighbourhood’, ‘Winter Drive’ and ‘Time Out’, a student-led Basketball program for children with disabilities. Barker Year 10 students partner with the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter through our Walk the Talk program with Enlighten Education. The program focuses on women’s homelessness, gender equity and domestic violence. This partnership includes a student18 • Co-curricular Programs 2022
led service component with the aim of developing deeper connections between students and the local community, raising awareness and serving with this wonderful organisation. Clarke Road Program also offers an opportunity for Year 10 students to apply to assist at Clarke Road School which is at the forefront of innovative teaching in special education. Students attend once a week for a term supporting and making connections with the students. Working closely with Footprint, Chaplaincy and the House System, all Service programs are voluntary and are a great opportunity to develop friendships, empower others and contribute to environmental and social justice.
Contact for Enquiries Mrs Cathie Glendenning cglendenning@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7935 Ms Sherobhi Rajamantri (Term 4, 2021) srajamantri@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7140
Cadets
What’s Involved?
Time of Year
The Barker College Cadet Unit (BCCU) is entering its 122nd year in 2022. Cadet is a student-led organization, supervised by Adult Cadet Staff (ACS), and supported by the Australian Army Cadets (AAC).
Cadets runs throughout the entire year.
Leadership training and opportunities are available to Year 9, 10 and 11 students after their basic (recruit) training. Cadets are trained in a range of different areas including navigation, communications, first aid, camp and bush craft, drill and ceremonial, leadership and adventure training.
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Students who join the Cadet Unit make a commitment to attend Monday Parades (1.5 hours duration), a weekend introductory Bivouac and a 7-Day AFX (Annual Field Exercise). After the initial trial period there are then at least one camp/activity per term.
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Benefits and Skills • • • • • •
Teamwork Leadership Personal organisation Resilience Time management Communication Self-discipline Project management
Many aspects of the Cadet Program meet the requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh award. Students can elect to participate in both activities if they so desire.
Each year, there is a Ceremonial Parade and a Church Parade.
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Length of Commitment for New Students to Barker The initial commitment is for Term 1 and 2. This includes compulsory attendance at the Term 1 Bivouac and Annual Camp of seven days (first week of Term 1 school holidays). Students may then select (each May) to continue with their commitment to Cadets for another 12-month period (i.e. Term 3 to mid-Term 2 in the following year).
Calendar Term 1 •
Monday Parades 3.30 - 5.10pm
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Term 1 Bivouac - one night at Crossland Reserve
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Annual Camp - (seven days - first week of Term 1 April school holidays at Singleton)
Term 2 •
Monday Parades 3.30 - 5.10pm until Ceremonial Parade
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Ceremonial Parade (Sunday mid-May)
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Leadership Courses for Years 9, 10 and Year 11 Cadets
Term 3 •
Monday Parades 3.30 - 5.10pm
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Term 3 Bivouac (four days at the end of Term 3)
Term 4 •
Monday Parades 3.30 - 5.10pm
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Church Parade (Sunday morning closest to Remembrance Day)
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Term 4 Bivouac (last weekend of term)
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Costs All inclusive fee of $220 per term (includes all uniform and camp expenses).
Requirements Students are ONLY required to supply a sleeping bag. All other equipment is provided by the BCCU on loan.
Contact for Enquiries Cadet Office 8438 7125 Captain Justin Langley jlangley@barker.nsw.edu.au 0439 583 897 or 8438 7225
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is the premier internationally recognised award for young people. The scheme encourages self-reliance and challenge. Students gain an enormous sense of achievement as they progress through the Award. Globally the Award is flourishing during the health emergency and there are currently some dispensations in place to assist with flexibility in these challenging times.
Time of the Year
Barker has a very successful program of ‘Adventurous Journeys’ on offer each year. These are demanding journeys across memorable locations, experiences highly regarded by students as both physically challenging and personally rewarding.
What’s involved?
Participants register and record all Award activities using their International Online Record Book.
Expeditions are scheduled throughout the school year, some across weekends and during holidays. Other Award activities are scheduled by the participants. The timing of Award commencement is critical. Enrolment into our program closes at the end of Term 1 each calendar year.
The School’s Grange Outdoor Education staff support and supervise the expedition component of the Award. The four sections of the Award are monitored through the International Online Record Book. Progress is recorded in the areas of skills, physical recreation, volunteering and Adventurous Journey.
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Who may participate?
Costs
Our Silver level pathway of expeditions commences in Year 10 and is a prerequisite for the highly regarded Gold level activities offered during Years 11 and 12. Students may transfer from another school where they have been participating in the Scheme. Commencing early in Year 10 is strongly encouraged.
The Award Participant registration fee is $150 for the Silver Award, $170 for the Gold. Expeditions range in cost and are usually around $85 a day. Specialist expedition equipment of a personal nature will need to be supplied by the participants.
Contact for Enquiries Length of Commitment Silver level programs are open to students at the commencement of Year 10 with enrolments closing in Term 1 each year. Participants commit to completing the Silver Award within a 12 month time frame. A Silver Award is a prerequisite for commencement in the Gold level program offered to participants across Years 11 and 12.
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Mr Graeme Dawes gdawes@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7920 Mr Mark Fitzgerald mfitzgerald@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7114
SciX@Barker (by invitation only)
The aim of the SciX@BarkerProgram is to instill a love of scientific investigation and curiosity in students. It provides students with an environment where they will work with like-minded peers and progress through the modified extension curriculum at a rapid rate. The program offers the opportunity to investigate many aspects of Science in an enjoyable, self-paced and self-directed learning environment. The program will also offer high-quality differentiated learning opportunities for gifted Science students, helping them make optimal use of their talents in Science. This enables them to develop their capacities to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information and processes. The students will be encouraged towards individuality and independent thought which will empower them to make appropriate decisions in the context of current and future scientific research.
Other Activities Included
• Field Trips – UTS Science Outreach
Program, Science & Engineering Challenge
• Guest Speakers • Open-ended experiments • Experimental Design • Problem-solving strategies • The Big Science Competition Students are invited to attend SciX@Barker based on their academic performance. SciX@Barker runs after school once a fortnight.
Contact for Enquiries Mrs Virginia Ellis vellis@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7675
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Robotics
In 2021 the Barker Redbacks were ranked 6th in the world on raw scores for the At-Home Challenges; won the Pacific Region Chairman’s Award and won the Southern Cross Event in Sydney. The Barker Robotics team, the ‘Barker Redbacks’, competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC www.firstinspires.org/ frc). FRC is highly competitive, global, and encourages students to excel in a robotics specialisation of their choice, while graciously co-operating and assisting other teams. Students are guided and assisted by our Robotics coaches and volunteer industry and parent mentors.
What’s involved? No previous experience is required. This is a self-paced, personalised program in a structured and supportive team environment. Students are able to identify and develop their interests in Robotics and STEM. In order to build the robot during the short build season, the team designs and builds mechanical, electrical and software control systems and integrates them into a single remote-controlled machine. Students have 24 • Co-curricular Programs 2022
the opportunity to learn engineering skills across several disciplines such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), aluminum fabrication using CNC Routers, electronics design and wiring, programming control systems in Java, designing innovative mechanisms and creating complex software to autonomously aim, drive and manipulate game objects. Team members also learn inter-disciplinary skills such as Web design, Marketing, Visual Communications, Video, Social Media promotion and teamwork.
Time of Year Robotics is a year-round activity. Build Season commences on 10 January (summer holidays) for six weeks, followed by a competition season of up to three months which includes ongoing robot development. Off-Season starts early Term 2 when we begin training and planning for the next year’s season.
Meetings: Build Season (partially school holidays): Students are expected to participate for at least two weeks of this time.
Length of Commitment
Competition Season: After school and Saturdays around other commitments.
The time commitment in the January build season is determined by each student and their family in consultation with Mr Grant.
Off-Season: Monday 5:30 - 7:00pm plus workshops and training on different days to suit the student’s schedule.
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Australian Regional, Olympic Park Sydney; March 2022
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FRC World Championship; April 2022 (Qualification required for attendance)
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Duel Down Under, Macquarie University; July 2022
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International Regionals; April 2022 (Date & Location to be confirmed)
35 hours per term.
Costs Team members need to purchase a team uniform each year. Apart from that, there are no base costs. International travel teams are selected based on merit, team member and the needs of the team. International travel teams incur additional trip expenses.
Contact for Enquiries Mr Lael Grant lgrant@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7657
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Code Zero
Code Zero Code Zero is a club where students can come along to develop their coding skills, work on their own software project or get set up with some tasks to develop any language of interest. Students can further hone software development skills through joining programming challenges.
Calendar Term 1: STEM Video Game Challenge and ACA Cyber Security Challenge Teams of students can participate in the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge. Students use Godot, Scratch or any free platform to develop a video game. They create their own story, characters, music, and develop their project management and team skills.
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The Australian Computing Academy runs the Cyber Security Challenge. Here students can learn about information privacy, data encryption and transmission, wired and wireless network security and web application security.
Term 2: UNSW ProgComp and Kibo ProgComp is a team event where students are given a series of problems to solve in a two hour period. In 2022 we are looking to form a team to compete in Kibo Robot programming challenge – getting your code onto the International Space Station.
Term 3: Australian Informatics Olympiad and NCSS Challenge The AIO is an independent coding challenge and is the first step towards competing in the Informatics Olympiad. The NCSS challenge is a python-based challenge for Beginner to Advanced programmers.
Time of Year
Costs
Code Zero is a year round activity.
There are no costs involved with this activity. Students use their own computers to access the programming platforms.
What’s involved? Students should have a keen interest in programming, Mathematics and problem solving. All students are encouraged to extend themselves in applications that inspire and interest them and share their knowledge with others.
Contact for Enquiries Ms Lainie Kalnins lkalnins@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7046
Meetings Monday and Thursday lunchtimes.
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Senior Weekend Away
What’s involved?
Time of Year
The Senior Weekend Away is a great opportunity for Year 10 students to meet new people, catch up with friends, explore the Christian faith and find out what it’s like to be a Barker student. Due to current health concerns, the 2022 Senior Weekend Away will follow the same format as 2021.
Saturday 29 January 2022 OR Sunday 30 January 2022
It will be a ONE day camp held at the Crusaders Galston site. Students will be able to choose to attend on EITHER Saturday 29 January OR Sunday 30 January. While we hope to be able to welcome all students, there will be a limit on numbers for each day, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact for Enquiries
Communication will be sent out before bookings go live towards the end of Term 4, 2021. A link to booking information will be emailed to all current Year 9 students and their parents, as well as all incoming parents for Year 10 2022. A link will also be provided on MyBarker, the School Portal. 28 • Co-curricular Programs 2022
Costs $90.00 per Year 10 student
Mr Mitch Derbyshire mderbyshire@barker.nsw.edu.au 8438 7028
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