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Hale School
Hale School Crest
Duty
Established 1858[1]
School Type Independent, Single-sex, Day & Boarding
Denomination Anglican
Key People Mr. An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and Single-sex education ( SSE) is the practice of conducting Education where male and female students attend separate classes or in separate buildings A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers Anglicanism is a tradition of Christian faith Churches in this tradition either have historical connections to the Church of England or have similar beliefs Stuart Meade (Headmaster)
Mr. Dougall Ethell (Chaplain)
Mr. Brett Fullarton (Chairman)
School Fees AU$9,830 - AU$15,285 p. a (Day)
AU$28,460 - AU$30,945 p. a (Boarding)[2]
Location Wembley Downs, WA, Australia Flag of Australia
Coordinates 31°54′41″S 115°46′51″E / -31.91139, 115.78083Coordinates: 31°54′41″S 115°46′51″E / -31.91139, 115.78083
Enrolment ~1,300 (1-12)[3]
Employees ~200
Colours Oxford Blue & Cambridge Blue          (referred to as 'Double Blue')
Homepage www.hale.wa.edu.au

Hale School, informally known as Hale is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for boys, located in Wembley Downs, a coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Wembley Downs is an inner northwestern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University) located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the An independent school is a school which is not dependent upon national or local Government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges gifts and The Anglican Church of Australia, a member church of the Anglican Communion, was previously officially known as the Church of England in Australia and Tasmania (renamed A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers Wembley Downs is an inner northwestern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. Western Australia is a state occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent.

Founded by Bishop Hale in 1858,[1] Hale School is the oldest private boys' school in Western Australia. The school was originally situated on St Georges Terrace in Perth, relocating in 1914 to West Perth, and in 1961 to its current premises in Wembley Downs. St Georges Terrace is the main Street in the city of Perth Western Australia. West Perth is a suburb 600 metres west of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. The campus currently consists of a senior school for Years 8 to 12 and a junior school for Years 1 to 7, but from 2010 a middle school will be created. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution A junior school is a type of School which caters for children often between the ages of 4 and 11 Middle school or Junior High School serves as a "bridge" between the Elementary School and the High School This will divide the school into 3, with the junior school then consisting of boys only in Years 1-6, middle school Years 7 & 8 and senior school Years 9-12. The school also consists of sporting grounds, and boarding facilities for regional and international students.


The school is a member of the Public Schools Association and the Junior School Heads Association of Australia. Established in 1905 the Public Schools Association, or the PSA, is an association of seven elite independent boys Schools in Perth, Western Australia The Junior School Heads Association of Australia, informally known as the JSHAA, is an incorporated body representing the heads of independent Primary schools Hale's sister school is St Mary's Anglican Girls' School located in Karrinyup. The term Sister school originally referred to a definite financial commerce between two colleges or universities St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is an independent, Anglican, day and Boarding school for girls located in Karrinyup, a suburb In 2008, Hale School will celebrate 150 Years.

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History

Old Hale School at Havelock Street, opposite the Parliament of Western Australia
Old Hale School at Havelock Street, opposite the Parliament of Western Australia

Hale School was founded in 1858 by the first Anglican Bishop of Perth, Matthew Blagden Hale. The Anglican Diocese of Perth is one of the twenty three Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Australia. Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. The Right Reverend Dr Matthew Blagden Hale ( June 18 1811 &ndash April 3 1895) was the first Bishop of Perth, and later Bishop [4] An intrinsic part of Australia's colonial history, it was responsible for educating the vast majority of the Swan River Colony's native-born men who later became influential members of "The Establishment" (see Alumni, below). Swan River Colony was a British settlement established at the Swan River on the west coast of Australia in 1829 Modelled on England's prestigious public schools, it has sometimes been accused of being elitist. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland An independent school in the United Kingdom is a school relying upon private sources for all of its funding predominantly in the form of school fees For example, in his biography of Sir John Forrest, Frank Crowley described the school's values as "a heady compound of social snobbery, laissez-faire capitalism, sentimental royalism, patriotic Anglicanism, benevolent imperialism and racial superiority. "[5] In contemporary social commentary, Hale School has also been identified as one of Australia's most selective schools for boys, [6] for example, the School featured significantly in the SBS Television Series, 'Class in Australia. '[7]

Hale Boys at a Football Match in 1929 wearing traditional Double Blue hats and long socks. Long socks are still worn today during summer term
Hale Boys at a Football Match in 1929 wearing traditional Double Blue hats and long socks. Long socks are still worn today during summer term

The school was initially known as "Bishop Hale's School", and later as "The High School". It has since been renamed "Hale School" in honour of its founder, and reconstituted under the Hale School Act (1876) of the Parliament of Western Australia. [8] The Act states, inter alia, that His Grace the Archbishop of Perth shall be one of the school's eleven Board Members. The Anglican Diocese of Perth is one of the twenty three Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Australia. [9] Additionally, the Act exempts Hale School from state land and amenities taxes, an agreement reached in exchange for Hale giving up land to the people of Western Australia, including Hale Oval in Kings Park. [10]

Historical grounds

Bishop Hale's Collegiate School was designed by Richard Roach Jewell in 1858 and is situated on St Georges Terrace. Richard Roach Jewell (born 1810 in Barnstaple, Devon, England - died 1891 in Perth Western Australia) was an architect who designed many of St Georges Terrace is the main Street in the city of Perth Western Australia. The buildings eventually became known as The Cloisters. In 1914, the School moved to a more spacious site at Havelock Street, West Perth, opposite the Parliament of Western Australia. Finally, in 1961, the school relocated to its current 480 000 premises in Wembley Downs. M^2 redirects here For other uses see M². CM2 redirects here Wembley Downs is an inner northwestern suburb of Perth, Western Australia.

Hale School and the Australian Defence Force

Hale School has also been important in the history of the Australian Defence Force. [11] Former students, reflecting the privileged character of the School, have served principally as Officers, but also honourably as enlisted men, in all conflicts since the Boer War. Many have had distinguished military careers. For example, Air Marshall Sir Valston Hancock DFC served as Air Chief Marshall of the Royal Australian Air Force[12] while Sir Colin Hannah served as Chief of the Air Staff. [13] During the 20th century, 120 Haleians lost their lives in the Boer War, World War I, World War II and Korean War. See also First Boer War,, South African Wars (1879-1915 The Second Boer War ( Dutch: Tweede Boerenoorlog, Afrikaans: World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korean and South Korean regimes with major hostilities lasting from June 25 1950 until the [14] A Memorial Grove at Wembley Downs honours these men with 120 plaques and a sculpture with an 'eternal flame' theme. The great hall of the School has also been named Memorial Hall. The Hale School Museum contains important military and civilian records relating to the School and the state of Western Australia. A small Museum display is also located at the Old Hale School, now the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia, on Havelock Street, West Perth.

Headmasters

Hale School Sesquicentenary Logo
Hale School Sesquicentenary Logo
Period Details
1858 – 1863 Canon George Hallett Sweeting
1864 Acting Headmaster – Mr. John Bussell
1864 – 1869 Rev. John Garrett Bussell ( 16 August 1803 &ndash 17 September 1875) was an early settler in Western Australia. FT Taylor
1869 – 1872 Rev. FA Hare
1872 – 1878 Col. EW Haynes
1878 – 1882 Rev. D Davies
1882 – 1888 Mr. T Beuttler
1888 – 1889 Mr. R Gee
1889 – 1914 Mr. FC Faulkner
1915 – 1928 Mr. MA Wilson
1929 – 1931 Mr. PR Le Coteur
1931 – 1946 Mr. Philip Ridgeway Le Couteur ( 26 June 1885 – 30 June 1958) was an Australian academic philosopher and headmaster MA Buntine
1940 – 1943 Acting Headmaster – Mr. C Hadley
1946 – 1960 Mr. VS Murphy
1960 – 1965 Mr. JR Prince
1966 Acting Headmaster – Mr. L Drake
1967 – 1988 Dr. KG Tregonning
1989 – 2002 Dr. John Inverarity
2003 – Present Mr. Robert John Inverarity (born January 31 1944, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia) is a former Test and first-class SG Meade

Campus

Hale School’s campus is located in Wembley Downs. Science laboratories and classrooms, the Tom Hoar Dining Hall, canteen, clothing store, Stowe Drama Centre, the Hale School Memorial Hall, library and the John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre, general classroom and the administrative building are all located on the south west corner of the campus.

The John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre

John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre
John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre

The John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre comprises a large auditorium/theatre, backstage holding rooms, two main rehearsal studios, percussion and string studios, two large music teaching rooms and 19 music practice rooms. Robert John Inverarity (born January 31 1944, Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia) is a former Test and first-class

The centrepiece of the complex is the timber-lined recital auditorium which accommodates 353 patrons on stepped tiers with a flat performance area 17 m wide and 12 m deep. The auditorium design has been dictated by the requirements to have natural acoustics for music. This has been achieved through the use of a traditional ‘rectangular box’ design with a maximum ceiling height of 8 m. The auditorium can be tuned for different instruments and various music/drama performances to achieve desired acoustic qualities. This is accomplished by a system of moveable full-height wall reflectors, suspended ceiling reflectors and rotating wall panels with differing degrees of absorptive linings. The ceiling loft is mechanised with 27 variable speed automatic winch lines which give a great degree of flexibility for a range of shows.

Sporting facilities

Hale School Championship Rifle Team (1954), from the State Library of Western Australia History Archive
Hale School Championship Rifle Team (1954), from the State Library of Western Australia History Archive

Hale School campus includes various sporting facilities, including:

Hale School has hosted important teams over the years, including the English Rugby Team on occasions, namely for training during the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The school hosted the English Cricket Academy, including international cricketers Michael Vaughan, Owais Shah, Stuart Broad, Rikki Clarke and Jon Lewis for nets sessions and practice matches, as seen on the front page of The West Australian on November 29, 2006. Michael Paul Vaughan OBE (born 29 October 1974 in Eccles, Salford, England is a Cricketer for Yorkshire and England. Owais Alam Shah ( Urdu:) (born 22 October 1978 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan) is a Cricketer who plays for Middlesex and Stuart Christopher John Broad (born 24 June 1986 in Nottingham, England is an English Test and One Day International Cricketer He plays for Rikki Clarke (born 29 September 1981 in Orsett, Essex) is an English Cricketer currently playing for Warwickshire. Jonathan "Jon" Lewis (born 26 August 1975 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire) is an English Cricketer. The West Australian (often simply called The West) is the only locally-edited daily newspaper published in Perth Western Australia, and is owned by [15]

Hale also employees a number of high profile coaches to lead and assist with there sports teams, including Paul Peos (former West Coast eagle, coaching football 1st XVIII), Bobby Despotoviski (former Perth Glory player, coaching soccer 1st XI) and Giles White (current assistant coach Hampshire County Cricket Team, assistant coach cricket 1st XI).

Academic programs

Hale School has a comprehensive education program with major strengths in Literature and History, Science and Mathematics, Economics, Fine Arts, Sport and Information Technology.

Since 2000, Hale School has won four of the prestigious Beazley Medals, awarded to the student obtaining the highest marks in the state administered tertiary entrance examinations. The Beazley Medal is an award made by the Curriculum Council of Western Australia to the year-twelve secondary student with the highest Curriculum Council award score Anthony Phillips won the Beazley Medal in 2000, followed by Antony Moser in 2001 who was followed by Dougal Maclaurin in 2003. Hale School student Christopher Mofflin received the 2006 Beazley Medal. [16]

Publications

Hale School most prominent publication is the school's official book, The Cygnet, which is released at the end of each year and includes about 250 pages of the year's major happenings, school photos and sports results. The school also publishes an alumni magazine, The Haleian, twice a year, usually around April and October.

House system

There are currently 10 houses at Hale Senior School. The house system is a traditional feature of British Schools and schools in ex- British colonies, similar to the collegiate system of a University These include 8 day houses, and 2 boarding houses

Loton was changed from a boarding house to a day house in 2005, following the completion of the new boarding house. Prior to this Loton's colour was brown. Year 8 (and some year 7) boarders are housed in Brine House, which is located between the Junior School and the Music and Drama Centre, they are however also members of either Faulkner or Wilson houses.

There are also 4 houses in Hale Junior School.

Notable alumni

Hale School Prefects (1953), from the State Library of Western Australia History Archive
Hale School Prefects (1953), from the State Library of Western Australia History Archive

Any leaver of Hale school is called an Old Haleian

Premiers
Governors and Flag Officers
Judicial Officers
Diplomatic Officers
Prominent Australian Civil Servants
Regional Leaders
Business Leaders
Medical Officers
Authors and Artists
Sportsmen
Federal Parliamentarians
Lord Mayors

Image gallery

References

  1. ^ a b Hale School. Search for School. Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia. Retrieved on 2007-12-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht.
  2. ^ Fees and Charges 2008 (PDF). Admissions. Hale School. Retrieved on 2008-01-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate
  3. ^ Hale School. Schools. Australian Boarding Schools' Association. Retrieved on 2007-12-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht.
  4. ^ A. de Q. Robin, 'Hale, Mathew Blagden (1811 - 1895)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 4, Melbourne University Press, 1972, pp 317-319 http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A040359b.htm
  5. ^ Frank Crowley, Big John Forrest, University of Western Australia Press (2000)
  6. ^ Professor J McCartman with M Peel, 'Who Went Where: the Schooling of the Australian Elite', Melbourne University History Research Series no. 1. Melbourne Melbourne University Press (1992), p 103 and following
  7. ^ Class in Australia, SBS Broadcasting (2001)
  8. ^ Hale School Act (1876) (WA), see especially the Preamble "Whereas it is expedient to make provision for the establishment of a High School for the purpose of giving to Boys an education similar to that given in the Grammar and advanced schools in the other Australasian Colonies. . . "
  9. ^ Hale School Act (1876) (WA), section 5
  10. ^ Hale School Act (1876) (WA), section 12 “Vacant land held by the Board and land held by the Board and used exclusively or mainly for the purposes of the School shall be exempt from rating under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage, and Drainage Act 1909 and from land tax imposed by the Land Tax Act 2002. ”
  11. ^ See generally, William Edger, Veldt to Vietnam: Halians at War (2001)
  12. ^ Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives, Kings College London, http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lhcma/locreg/HANCOCK.shtml
  13. ^ C. D. Coulthard-Clark, 'Hannah, Sir Colin Thomas (1914 - 1978)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 14, Melbourne University Press, 1996, pp 374-375 http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A140427b.htm
  14. ^ See generally, William Edger, Veldt to Vietnam: Halians at War (2001)
  15. ^ November 29, 2006, Western Australian Newspapers Limited, page 1 http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=14&ContentID=14972
  16. ^ "Christopher Mofflin, 17, of Hale School at Wembley Downs, northwest of Perth, has won the 2006 Beazley Medal for the best result in the Tertiary Entrance Examination, with a score of 98. 69. " The Australian Newspaper (Online) 31 December 2006
  17. ^ Peter M'Callum Dowding. Appointment of Senior Counsel by the Hon David K Malcolm AC CitWA Chief Justice of Western Australia. Supreme Court of Western Australia (2002-11-13). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Retrieved on 2007-09-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina.
  18. ^ Andrew Main 'Twiggy Richest Aussie on Share Surge' The Australian Newspaper (online) http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22982139-643,00.html

See also

External links

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