Matthew Barr

"Very supportive and approachable for the boys and the parents. He knows all the students by name and shows genuine interest in their wellbeing which, as a parent, I really appreciate."

"Great teacher, role model and leader. Always helped me out when needed."

"Great sportsmaster"

"Excellent teacher, genuine concern for his students."

"A true professional"

"Matt is caring and supportive and goes above and beyond to support the students."

"Mathew Barr has been a really supportive and encouraging leader to my son at Waverley College. I highly recommend him!"

"Matthew Barr has been such a supportive and positive influence in my son’s school journey. I would highly recommend him. He really took the time and patience to see my son through the difficult teenage years and support him to be the successful young man he is today."

"Matthew Barr was an attentive, caring and supporting leader - especially during difficult times. I have no hesitation recommending Mr. Barr as a teacher and leader."

"Professional & respectful conduct ."

"Matthew is an outstanding Head of house . He is always eager to help both parents and students, and we greatly appreciate his care and commitment to the school community"

"Made a challenging transition to a new high school for my Son so smooth due to his kind and compassionate nature. I feel so fortunate that Mr Barr was my Son’s Head of House and teacher. Such a positive role model for any young man."

"Mr Barr has an extremely challenging role within the school and the boys do not make it easy. In my experience Mr Barr has always put my sons interest first, and has been exceptional at working with the family to ensure we find the best education path for my son."

"Matthew is an incredibly considerate and excellent positive presence as a teacher. He was always very professional and I couldn't recommend him highly enough."

"Matthew is an exemplary educator and leader, thanks for your many years of hard work and dedication."

"Matthew was wonderful as head of house for our son. Any time myself or my son required assistance Matthew would make time to help or assist us."

"Matthew Barr was a great support to my son during his schooling. Matthew demonstrated great leadership, empathy & was always approachable."

"Matthew professional work ethic and ability to be a leader for young men is second to none. Matthew was a great role model and support for my boys at Waverley College."

"Matthew Barr was my son's Head of House at Waverley College and we found him to act with professionalism, good judgement, kindness and care at all times. Matthew was particularly impressive when our son had a very difficult personal trauma to navigate in Year 12 - Matthew applied the right level of care and professionalism to his situation, to ensure a positive outcome in addition to providing a really strong feedback loop to us as parents. I recommend Matthew Barr highly."

"Matthew is an exemplary human being and is gracious, kind, intelligent and thoughtful in his interactions with staff. He is approachable and takes time with staff to assist their understanding."

"Have always found Matthew Barr to be very professional and approachable. Always willing to give his time to assist his students"

"Matthew Barr was the Head of House of O'Connor House at Waverley College of which both my sons attended and were both in O'Connor House for 6 years each over a period of 9 years combined. The youngest one completing year 12 in 2026. Needless to say as a family we got to know Mr Barr very well. He was always available to us as a family supporting both the boys throughout high school and myself through some difficult family situations. He provided ongoing support with decision making for the boys education and futures. I always felt my boys had someone looking out for them and supporting them and encouraging them all through their senior years at Waverley College. Mr Barr is highly professional, compassionate, genuine and kind and he is extremely highly respected by the boys at the College, his peers and parents alike."

"Matthew Barr was a considerably kind and knowledgeable teacher to me. I learnt a lot from Mr Barr about education, as well as many life skills I use now. I consider Matthew Barr to be a great role model"