Barker College Mothers' Association
The BCMA was founded in 1926, the year after a small group of mothers led by Mrs Mary McKenzie successfully helped Mr WC Carter construct a pavilion adjoining the Barker College War Memorial Oval. Since then, the tireless efforts of successive generations of Barker mothers have raised funds through fetes and fairs, morning teas, luncheons, dinners and suppers, as well as through their voluntary work in Tuckshops and the Clothing Pool, to fund major capital projects such as the Rosewood Pavilion, the CAD Room in the Design Centre; the spectator seating at the Junior School Basketball courts, the Kitchen in the Marks Pavilion, the refurbishment of Boyce Hall, and the restoration of the School Clock Tower. In addition, their fundraising has provided countless musical instruments for the Music Centre, library books and other resources, teaching and coaching aids, and learning kits. In a raft of other ways the BCMA has ensured that Barker students have always had what they needed to enjoy a quality education. The BCMA celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2006.
BCMA COMMITTEE
BCMA CALENDAR
LIST OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE BCMA
CLASS LEAD MOTHER CONTACT LIST
NOTES LINK
OTHER INFORMATION
Contact the BCMA about any of the topics below via email: bcma@barker.nsw.edu.au
Executive Committee
President - Karen Kightley
President Elect - Danielle Small
Vice President - Margaret Kefford
Assistant to President/Communications Officer - Cindy Gabriel
Secretary - Ria Livanas
Secretary Elect - Janeen Molesworth
Treasurer - Jillian Brunelli-Brondex
Functions Co-ordinator - Lillian James
Assistant Functions Co-ordinator - Sally Westley
Committee Members
Adrienne Berkley
Marie Caldecott
Narelle Clark
Susan Downs
Rochelle Eisen
Caryn Funch - Thomsen
Dana Gruben Myers
Kirsty Hunter
Jenny Kalaf
Dian Kazandjian
Loiuse Kimbell
Susan Kirkby
Beryl Leeb - Du Toit
Linda Madden
Linda McPherson
Kristen Malanot
Belinda Moore
Shar Moore
Alex Norton
Geralyn Ong-D'Cruz
Katie Orme
Rachel Pym
Judi Reid
Gaye Small
Karen Story
Wendy Thompson
Kerry-Anne Vasic
Ann Warr
Charlotte Wells
LIST OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE BCMA
1. Care & Support
2. Christian Fellowship
3. Tuckshop Convenors
4. Musical Instrument Pool
5. Functions – Community Activities
6. Boarders Parent Liaison & City Families
7. Foundation
8. Second Hand Books
9. Kurrajong Society Representative
10. Charity Convenors
1. Care & Support
The BCMA provides care and support to families in times of need. This support can take many forms – meals, child or other transport, someone to talk to and in many other ways. Please contact the relevant co-ordinator listed below to advise them of your own personal need or a family within the school that you are aware of in need.
- Senior School - Alex Norton & Susan Downs
- Middle School – Narelle Clark, Sally Westley
- Junior School – Katie Orme
2. Christian Fellowship
The BCMA Christian fellowship group is open to all members of the Barker community. They meet regularly to pray for our school, study the Bible and spend time together. They regularly organise social and outreach get-togethers. See the calendar for upcoming events.
- Christian Fellowship Contact – Candy Naude
3. Tuckshop Convenors
The three school canteens are staffed by a combination of paid staff and volunteer parents. This is a great way to serve our school community and get to know other parents. There are opportunities to serve during the week for school lunches and also on Saturday’s during sporting fixtures. Please contact our convenors if you are interested in helping at one of the three school canteens.
- Senior School Tuckshop Convenor - TBA
- Middle School Tuckshop Convenor - Rochelle Eisen
- Junior School Tuckshop Convenor - Geralyn Ong-D'Cruz
4. Musical Instrument Pool
The Second-hand Musical Instrument Pool formerly provide by the BCMA is now managed by Friends of Barker Music. Families are able to buy and sell instruments through this service. Please check the Barker Bulletin Music section for up-to-date lists of instruments that are available or contact the convenor.
- Second-hand Instrument Convenor – Vicky McCaugherty - vicntone@bigpond.net.au
5. Functions – Community Activities
The BCMA arranges over 35 events every year to foster community within the school. You will be able to meet other parents at Morning teas, Suppers, Dinners, Art Shows, Nine & Dine Golf day and many other social occasions. Proceeds from fundraising events such as the Spring Fair and Art Show go towards capital works, resources, instruments and books for the school. Check the calendar on this site for upcoming events, RSVP dates and details or contact the convenor.
- Functions Convenor - Lillian James
6. Boarders Parent Liaison & City Families
Boarding has been an integral part of Barker and the BCMA provides a link from home to school. A City Family Scheme has been established to enable boarders from far afield to have a city family associated with the School which can provide a local contact as well as occasional weekend leave opportunities. Boarding parents are seen as just as much a part of the parent community as our city families and we encourage them to get involved. Contact the convenors below to see how you can participate.
- Boarder Parent Liaison & City Families Convenor – Jenny Kalaf
7. Foundation
The School's impressive and extensive facilities are a testimony of the work of past generations of the Barker Community and this has been supported in more recent years by the work of the Foundation through its Building and Library Fund. The BCMA has a representative on the Foundation and she can assist you with any inquires you may have.
Foundation Representatives – Wendy Thompson & Susan Kirkby
8. Second Hand Books
At the close of each school year a group of dedicated volunteer mothers collects and sorts textbooks. Each child can return selected texts from his current school year and then apply to purchase second-hand texts for the upcoming year. Please note there is no ability for the school to accept outgoing Y12 texts, we recommend you sell these privately or take to one of the many excellent second-hand book shops.
Second Hand Books Convenor – Charlotte Wells, Louise Kimbell, Narelle Clark, Adrienne Berkley, Geralyn Ong-D'Cruz
9. Kurrajong Society
The Kurrajong Society is open to anyone who loves Barker. Most of its Members are former parents of the School who have already given significant time to parent activities and support groups. Kurrajong Society members remain actively involved in the School, attending plays, concerts and musicals to enjoy the work of present students. They also host their own social occasions bringing former parents, staff and friends of the School together to foster long-standing friendships and relationships, as well as to reminisce about Barker experiences. The Society was not formed as a fundraising group but rather as a means for people with a common interest, that is, Barker College, to meet together. The Kurrajong tree is a robust and persistent tree, and Barker College has its roots in Kurrajong, a small township on the edge of the Blue Mountains where the School's founder, Henry Plume coached students in 1890.
Kurrajong Society Representative – Marlys Haustorfer
10. Charity Convenor
During the year the BCMA raises funds and collects items for donation to many different charities. For example, at the welcome morning teas every mother donates a tin of food which is given to Anglicare or the Salvation Army for families in need. At the end of the year a card of thanks is given to all staff from the BCMA for the hard work and a small donation made on their behalf to a charity that supports children. For more details or how to be involved contact the charity convenor.
Charity Convenor – Dana Gruben Myers
BCMA CALENDAR
CALENDAR DETAILS 2009
TERM 4
Wednesday 28th October - BCMA Committee Meeting – Ward Hall
Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Luncheon – external
Thursday 12th November – BCMA Presidents Luncheon - external
Friday 20th November – Nine & Dine - external
Saturday 21st November – Year 10 Party – external
Friday 27th November – JS Christmas Luncheon - Boyce Hall
Wednesday 2nd December - Welcome Morning Tea SS Mothers – Boyce Hall
Thursday 3rd December - Year 6 Mother Son Dance - Boyce Hall
NOTES LINKS
LEAD CLASS MOTHER LIST
Class mothers assist with providing support at functions. Every mother is welcome to be a class mother. You may need to provide a plate of food, help setup or clean up for a function and similar activities. Mothers also arrange casual get togethers to foster friendships formed at school. Please contact the Lead Class Mother for your child’s year to get involved.
JUNIOR SCHOOL
- Year 3 – Linda McPherson
- Year 4 – Anita Higgins
- Year 5 – Rachel Pym
- Year 6 – Janelle Montgomerie
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Year 7 - Dana Gruben Myers & Dian Kazandjian
- Year 8 - Linda Stokes
- Year 9 - Mary Petit
SENIOR SCHOOL
- Year 10 - Jennie Raine
- Year 11 - Susan Kirby
- Year 12 - Di Sfiligoi
OTHER INFORMATION
Haven’t found the information that you are looking for? Please contact the BCMA’s Communication Officer and she will endeavour to help you bcma@barker.nsw.edu.au or via reception 9847 8399.