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Barker College was founded by The Rev Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights in early [[1890]] with five pupils, and was named for Plume’s mentor and friend, The Right Reverend Frederic Barker, the second Bishop of Sydney. Early in [[1896]], Barker College moved to its present site in [[Hornsby, New South Wales|Hornsby]] and in [[1919]], ownership of the School was transferred to the [[Church of England]]. In [[1975]], the co-educational collegiate Senior School, for students in Years 11 and 12, was established. In [[2000]], Year 10 also became part of the Senior School, and girls are now able to enter Barker at Year 10 level. |
Barker College was founded by The Rev Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights in early [[1890]] with five pupils, and was named for Plume’s mentor and friend, The Right Reverend Frederic Barker, the second Bishop of Sydney. Early in [[1896]], Barker College moved to its present site in [[Hornsby, New South Wales|Hornsby]] and in [[1919]], ownership of the School was transferred to the [[Church of England]]. In [[1975]], the co-educational collegiate Senior School, for students in Years 11 and 12, was established. In [[2000]], Year 10 also became part of the Senior School, and girls are now able to enter Barker at Year 10 level. |
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| Type | Independent all-male (3-9), co-educational (10-12) |
| Motto | Honor Non Honores 'Seek honour above rewards' |
| Established | 1890 |
| Founder | Reverend Henry Plume |
| Headmaster | Dr Roderic Kefford |
| Faculty | 300 |
| Grades | 3–12 |
| Enrolment | 1979 |
| Campus | 19 acres |
| Colour(s) | Red and Blue |
| Affiliations | Anglican, CAS |
| Website | www.barker.nsw.edu.au |
Barker College is an Australian Anglican private school situated in Hornsby, New South Wales founded by The Reverend Henry Plume in 1890. One of the six Combined Associated Schools, it is an all boys school from Year 3 to Year 9. From Year 10 to Year 12, the school is co-educational. The College is part of the Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales and the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia.
History
Barker College was founded by The Rev Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights in early 1890 with five pupils, and was named for Plume’s mentor and friend, The Right Reverend Frederic Barker, the second Bishop of Sydney. Early in 1896, Barker College moved to its present site in Hornsby and in 1919, ownership of the School was transferred to the Church of England. In 1975, the co-educational collegiate Senior School, for students in Years 11 and 12, was established. In 2000, Year 10 also became part of the Senior School, and girls are now able to enter Barker at Year 10 level.
Students must wear a uniform, and take part in sport during their weekends.
Motto
The school motto "Honor Non Honores" translates to "Seek honour above rewards".
Headmasters
- 1890 - 1905: Rev Henry Plume
- 1905 - 1929: Mr William Carter
- 1929 - 1932: Mr Arthur Thorold
- 1933 - 1957: Mr William Leslie
- 1958 - 1963: Mr John Dewes
- 1963 - 1986: Mr Trevor McCaskill
- 1986 - 1995: Mr Neil Tucker
- 1996 - current: Dr Roderic Kefford
Middle School Houses
- Andrew (black) - Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat: 'Fortune follows the brave'. Head of House: Mr G.J. Lancaster.
- Boyce (light blue) - Aspiro: 'Aspire'. Head of House: Mr R.J. Clezy.
- Butters (grey) - Diriget Deus: 'God will direct'. Head of House: Mr A.F. Payne.
- Holt (green) - Is Fidelis Vincit: 'Faith brings victory'. Head of House: Mr Kramer Reid.
- Pain (white) - Vive Et Vivat: 'Live and let live'. Head of House: Mr G.B. Bayne.
- Wade (dark blue) - Labor In Unum: 'Work together'. Head of House: Mr L.F. Klein.
- Wailes (yellow) - Per Laborem Ad Victoriam: 'From hard work comes victory'. Head of House: Mr H.R. Stevenson.
- Wilson (maroon) - Deus Est Meum Scutum: 'God is my shield'. Head of House: Mr S.D. Solomon.
Facilities
Barker College has a Chapel, a Design & Technology Centre (including an entire floor dedicated to Visual Arts and Design), a Music Centre, an Information Technologies Centre, a Mathematics Centre, two libraries, a Science Centre, a gymnasium (including extensive weights room and indoor basketball court) and a 25m indoor swimming pool, as well as numerous sporting fields.
Co-Curricular Activities
The school conducts many extra-curricular activities including cadets, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Cadets, drama and musical performances, chess, debating, mock trials, public speaking, mountain biking, skiing, equestrian and breeds its own cattle for competition in the Sydney Royal Easter Show. In 2004 and 2005, the Barker rugby 1st XV have won the Combined Associated Schools [CAS] title with back to back undefeated seasons, also making the final of the Waratah Shield competition in 2005.
Barker has a large musical heritage, and has won numerous awards with its various choirs and bands in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod, National Band Championships and NSW Band Championships. The Concert Band was the top ranked school concert band in Australia from 1991-1997 under the guidance of Peter Walmsley.
Each year Barker puts on a musical involving year 10 and 11 students, though in the past students from all years 7-12 have participated. The musicals performed have been varied and represent both more traditional and contemporary productions. The most recent musicals, in order of most recent to least recent, are: Les Miserables (end of 2006), Chess, Grease, The Pirates of Penzance, Fame, Guys and Dolls, Sweet Charity and HMS Pinafore.
Famous Alumni
Politics and Law
- Philip Ruddock - MHR (Lib) former Immigration Minister; Commonwealth Attorney-General
- Peter Garrett - Midnight Oil frontman; MHR (ALP)
Business
- Bob Mansfield - former Telstra chairman and 5-time CEO.
- Richard Walsh - former head of ACP Magazines.
Media, Entertainment and the Arts
- Mike Carlton - 2UE broadcaster of Mike Carlton Breakfast Show, weekdays 5:30am - 9am.
- Francesca Willis - Australian model.
- Chris Lilley, creator and writer of the popular 6-part series We Can Be Heroes, features on various other comedy programmes (Big Bite and others).
- Chris Russell, features as a judge on the ABC series the "New Inventors".
- Phillip Noyce, director of many feature films including "Rabbit-Proof Fence", "The Bone Collector" and "The Quiet American"
Sport
- Ben Darwin - former rugby union prop who played for the Wallabies.
- Glenn Eisenhauer - former Wallaby.
- Richard Harry - former Wallabies rugby union prop.
- Cameron Shepherd - former NSW Waratahs fullback, current Western Force fullback (rugby union) and recently earnt his debut for the wallabies
- Peter Taylor - former Australian Test and Limited Overs cricketer.
- Sue Fear - Famous Mountaineer - First Australian Woman to climb Mount Everest. Recently passed away while climbing (June 2006)
- Mitchell Pearce - Sydney Roosters prodigy reserve grade halfback, son of Rugby League player Wayne Pearce
- Ben Whittaker - Australian Schoolboys 2006 Hooker (#2) at only 16 years of age.
- Chris Pearce - Australian Schoolboys 2006 prop (#3)