Personal Notes

(Number in brackets is the alumni year)

Nick Foran (03) is based in Los Angeles and works in the live entertainment industry as a technical director and trainer. Nick also does light, sound and projection design. He is pursuing a screen acting career and has been privileged to receive an acting scholarship at the highly respected Stella Adler Academy of Acting.

John is a and recently flew with First Officer Rohan Flick (95) and found out that not only did they both attend Barker but that our sons were currently at the school as well, John’s son in year 10 and Rohan’s son in year 9.

William Sparling (04) published his second book, Soul Captains, late last year. It is a young adult book aimed at teenagers. The book explores the issues and challenges experienced by veterans and their families, including homelessness, mental health, the Afghanistan War, loss and the enduring legacy of the Anzac spirit.

Piper Duck (19) was awarded a Sportsperson of the Year Achievement Award at the 2023 Australia Day Snowy Valley Awards Night.

Caesar Boehme (22) and Roy Cai (22) achieved outstanding results in the prestigious HTANSW (History Teachers’ Association of NSW) Extension History Essay Prize. In attaining first place in the Ancient Past category, Caesar investigated the historical debate surrounding The Huns and the Xiongnu people, enlisting academic experts for his research.

In the Australian history category, Roy gained second place for his exploration of the ways that European history can be integrated with Indigenous ways of knowing.

Baptisms

19 November 2022, Philippa and Imogen, daughters of Maddison and Christopher Alcock (06)

Australia Day Honours 2023

Phillip Noyce (68) has been appointed Officer of the Order of Australia for service to the arts as a film and television director, producer, and screenwriter.

Weddings in the Barker Chapel

14 January 2023, Jonathan Wood (15) married Lily Fowler. A large cohort of alumni attended the wedding with Michael Rajchert and Harry Phillips (both 15) the groomsmen. Dr Cunningham returned to play one last time on the Organ. Lily composed a number of the pieces played during the ceremony.

CAS Lawn Bowls

The CAS Lawn Bowls team is seeking new players. They play on the 3rd Sunday of each month between May to November at Mosman. Please contact alumni@barker.nsw.edu.au if you are interested in joining the team.

Lion Cub Club

We would love to welcome bubs of our alumni to the Lion Cub Club. Please contact the team at alumni@barker.nsw.edu.au who will send Yvonne Low’s ‘Welcome to Barker’ book and a cute soft toy for your little one.

Do you have news to share?

We are keen to hear about recent engagements, weddings, career updates and achievements, travels, community service, hobbies, sports and other community news. It’s a great way for alumni to stay connected!

Please send contributions to alumni@barker.nsw.edu.au