This information is collected in accordance with the school's Privacy Policy. Places are offered by Age at Date of Application and by the School's priority order. If a child is registered before the age of one, the student's name will be registered on an expression of interest list. A student commencing at Barker is expected to be turning the appropriate age for that school grade by 31 March of that year - e.g.
We acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung and Wonnarua peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Barker College, Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker stand. Please see our Enrolments Steps page for step by step instructions. If positions are available we will offer a Confirmed Place immediately on receipt of your completed Enrolment Registration in order of age at date of application*. Enrolments Once all students in that cohort have turned one Confirmed Places will be offered in order of age at date of registration and subject to the School’s priority order. Children who have particular learning needs (academically advanced &/or learning support), mental health, physical needs, are an elite athlete or have another area for discussion, can request an interview prior to accepting their place. Students therefore need to have very sound academic achievements, as well as interests in sport and other co-curricular activities. About Barker If no places are available they will be placed on a waiting list for entry.Confirmation FeeThis fee applies only for entry in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Year 3, 5 and 7 entry and is 50% of the current Admission Fee. Barker was founded in 1890 by Henry Plume at Kurrajong Heights. Prior to attending the pre-entry or school readiness interview, parents will be sent and asked to complete a personal information data sheet which provides the School with current contact details and other essential information. Year 10 for boarding students ONLY. In addition, children (with their parents' assistance where appropriate) will be asked to fill out an information questionnaire about their interests and activities both in and out of school, and other information. Student Life. If positions are available we will offer a Confirmed Place immediately on receipt of your completed Enrolment Registration in order of age at date of application*. Boarding commences in Year 10 for Senior students. For children registering after the age of one if places are available in the cohort they will be offered immediately on registration and asked to pay the Confirmation Fee. All students holding confirmed places in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten will have a pre-entry 'school readiness' interview with the Head of Early Learning during Term 2 of the year prior to entry. What Entry Years are confirmed places offered for? See Year of Entry Guide. All students holding confirmed places in Year 3 will be asked to accept their place by paying the balance of the Admission Fee (currently $2250) one year prior to entry. Our Director of Enrolments, Mrs Sarah Onions, is also available to discuss your child's enrolment in person at any time, and welcomes visits from prospective families. We acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung and Wonnarua peoples who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Barker College, Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker stand. All students entering Year 7, Year 10 and some students entering Year 5 at the discretion of the Head, will undertake academic assessment at Barker in the term prior to their entry to the School, so that the School may ensure that each child is placed within the grade with a group of students whose academic development is similar to their own.
The School requests that parents also provide two written family references from people who know their family well. The non-refundable Confirmation Fee, which at the moment is $2250, represents the first moeity (50%) of the Barker College Admission Fee, the balance of which is then payable prior to the student’s entry to the School. Following that interview, the balance of the Admission Fee (currently $2250) will be due to be paid. In addition, students (with their parents' assistance where appropriate) will be asked to fill out an information questionnaire about their interests and activities both in and out of school, and other information. a student entering Kindergarten, is expected to be turning 5 by 31 March in the year in which they enter Kindergarten. Student Life. a student entering Kindergarten, is expected to be turning 5 by 31 March in the year in which they enter Kindergarten.