Great performance and so close. Disappointed I’m sure, but he should be so proud of that match. He played so well. Congratulations Sam….. silver medallist
Temperature testing community feeling with leaked information……. why don’t they ask those that might know a few things??????? Policy decisions from boffins stuck in an office make no sense and are so far removed from what actually happens in schools.
Why is this in @smh before any news to schools? If this is true, then it's just another slap in the face to the state's educators...again.
Youngest prioritised in planned staggered return to school next term smh.com.au/politics/nsw/youn…
This week in the Junior School is Book Week! It will be a week to celebrate and focus on literature, reading and books! The theme for Book Week this year is Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.
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Thank you to William Sparling (Class of 2004), for speaking to our Year 3 students about his book ‘Camouflage Kids’.
William was inspired to write the book after being part of the Cadet Unit, his grandfather’s service and his experience with @LegacyAust#WeAreBarker
DHUPUMA BARKER// The Advisory Board and community, Barker staff and the new Yolngu staff are busy getting ready to receive 24 new students at Dhupuma Barker in Gunyangara, NE Arnhem Land. Preparations are matching the excitement being felt in the community.
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The available collegial networks for Principals help build connection and support for each other. The key is an ability to reach out for a colleague's help when needed.
'mental health crisis in school leadership' – major report theeducatoronline.com/k12/br…
MATHS // Fantastic mathematical conversations between Year 6 and Year 9 students. Brains were on fire for factorials, logarithms, prime numbers and challenging puzzles! #WeAreBarker
PREP // Today our Kindergarten cohort held a Cultural day to recognise #NaidocWeek
It included activities such as playing at Wimbledon, sight seeing on the London Bus, creating Scottish Kilts and more.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL // Thanks to all the Junior School 2021 parents and students who came to pick up their starting pack at our drive thru Orientation yesterday afternoon. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Rethinking NAPLAN: Principals weigh in theeducatoronline.com/k12/ne…
Any use of NAPLAN data should be based on areas for individual school and student improvement. It is just another measure in the arsenal of a quality teacher to help each child grow their skills and understanding.
smh.com.au/national/nsw/reco… via @smh farsical - confusion caused by lack of clear infotmation. Schools easy target, but we’re following protocols. If promised clear direction then please provide. The goal posts are wobbly at best
BRICKS FOR KIDZ // Today our Year 1 students are working on Bricks for Kidz and designing different structures with Lego pieces including the Eiffel Tower. This activity supports their current Unit of Inquiry focusing on structures and architecture!
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