Haleian Volume 26 No. 2 by Hale School

Volume 26 | No.2 | December 2014

ON THE COVER Ben Fitzgerald (Year 11) captivates the school in his Hale record breaking high jump . Photograph by: Ronan Elders (Year 11). INSIDE COVER PSA Sport action. For all editorial enquiries or feedback please call (08) 9347 9754. An electronic version of The Haleian can be found on the Hale School website www.hale.wa.edu.au.

CONTENTS

HALEIAN DECEMBER 2014 voLuME 26 N° 2 1 HEADMASTER 2 CHAPLAIN 3 HALE HAPPENINGS 5 JUNIOR 9 MIDDLE 13 SENIOR 15 BOARDING Exchange Students 16 Jy Farrar 17 ART 18 DRAMA 19 DANCING WITH A DREAM The Story of Syd Kirkby 21 MUSIC 1sts Team Success 23 SPORT 25 Hockey Honours 27 PSA Sport 30 Arts Cup 31 LEADERSHIP 32 DEVELOPMENT

33 OHA Old Haleians’ Association Committee Remembrance Day | Havelock Lunch 35 Albany Anzac Weekend 37 Simon Meyer 39 Chapters 40 Nomanbhoy & Sons 41 SOAR Project Inc. 43 United Nations - Scott Harper 44 AADA - Connor Delves 45 46 Mentworking 47 Reunions Keeping in Touch 49 51 OUT AND ABOUT

HEADMASTER

From the

HEADMASTER Feedback is good, feedback is helpful. Feedback enables improvement and provides reality checks. As part of my annual School Performance report for the federal government, I have

mentioned aspects ‘in need of attention’. Although not at the top of the list in terms of frequency of comment, I was interested to receive feedback on the new style of reporting introduced in the past 12 months. Eight families raised the new format as an issue in need of attention/ review while another five commented that accessing the reports online was problematic. Hopefully, the latter issue has been addressed as I know the IT

The Headmaster’s Survey was circulated in Term 3 ... I appreciated the frank and balanced nature of the feedback and suggestions. All that was written proved to be interesting and very helpful, both in seeing where we are ‘getting it right’ and where action is needed to improve.

to address the issue of what is termed Customer Satisfaction. Having stretched the tenuous links between strong enrolments and minimal departures to so-called customer satisfaction, we circulated the Headmaster’s Survey during Term 3, asking current families three simple questions to be completed online. The professional market research people tell me a 15 percent return on such surveys is considered good and we received nearly double that number but still I have to admit I was hoping for more. Many parents provided detailed responses with a clear rationale for their suggestions. I appreciated the frank and balanced nature of the feedback and suggestions. All that was written proved to be interesting and very helpful, both in seeing where we are ‘getting it right’ and where action is needed to improve. In general terms the academic programme, the teaching staff, the culture/Values/community spirit, cocurricular offerings, facilities, and pastoral care were at the top of the ‘best aspects’ responses while certain aspects of teaching, communication, and specific issues in the sport programme were noted as the areas in need of attention. Interestingly, when asked three years ago the same questions elicited very similar responses. Another interesting point was that the number of times each of the top eight ‘best aspects’ were mentioned was greater than the most frequently

team were seeking solutions immediately. Rising school fees were commented upon by eight families while six families tabled their support for the longer mid-year break being introduced at other schools. As usual, the section which invited extended responses was full of personal anecdotes, blunt suggestions and considered opinions. They were invaluable and have been collated and discussed with relevant individuals and groups throughout the school. To get a flavour of the comments:

The final question asked families to rate their ‘level of satisfaction’ with the Hale School experience. 69 percent of respondents recorded their rating as Very Satisfied, 23 percent as Satisfied. This is an affirming result but is not one which leads us to complacency. The educational landscape is changing constantly in terms of: curriculum, funding, societal expectations, competing demands and standards of teaching and leaderships. We need to be abreast of the developments; prepared to lead in some, deliberately hasten slowly in others and be mindful of the consequences of our decisions in all cases. For all the successes our boys have in the classroom and on the sporting fields, for their high level of involvement in debating, drama, music and other co-curricular programmes, nothing is more important than for the school to produce young men of good character who will contribute responsibly and with enthusiasm in the wider community when they leave Hale. Exhibit 1 - the following email received from a parent who was viewing a 3rd XI cricket game early in Term 4: “About two-thirds through the Hale innings, the opposing school brought on a new bowler; he seemed to have some sort of physical disability, and clearly the bowling change was to “give him a go”. The first ball was smashed for 6, and the next played away for a single, bringing Billy* on to strike. Billy, who had been dominating much stronger bowlers all morning, sized up the situation quickly, and gently defended the rest of the over, preserving the feelings of his opponent. It was great to see, and a fine display of maturity and sportsmanship.” *Billy is not his real name

“Some things happen and while we would rather they didn’t it is the way the school deals with issues when they arise that is important.” “Not totally satisfied with the speed dating approach to parent/teacher nights...”

This email says a great deal about the boys involved, the coach of the team and the culture that exists in the group. Thankfully, there are other emails sent to the school with similar stories. The Director of Sport referred to such an instance in a Year 9 tennis fixture in his column in a recent newsletter.

“General over reliance on eLearning...” “Opportunities - my son chose the cello himself at the Year 5 ‘Test what’s Best’ day” “I support the continued improvement to pastoral care to provide a safe and supportive environment.” “I think the school could be a little more diligent in enforcing the correct uniform and haircuts. Our scruffy Year 12 seems to have gotten away with his ridiculous haircut for way too long...”

As you peruse this edition of the Haleian, I invite you to apply the ‘good citizen’ barometer to all articles, be they of students, staff or Old Boys. There is so much of worth being undertaken in our community. It remains a pleasure to be part of it and to promote it to you through this wonderful publication. Mr Stuart Meade Headmaster Image: Stuart Meade, Old Boys’ Day.

Duty to God, Duty to Others and Duty to Self. At different times in our lives we all need role models. Some of mine over the years have included Scottish rugby player and Olympic athlete, Eric Lidell; the fictional space adventurer from Star Wars, Han Solo; and my father, Guy. Three very different men, but all exceptional in their own way, and worth admiration. In all three cases, the thing I admired most was their character. Eric was a brilliant winger for Scotland as well as sprinter for Great Britain in the 1924 Paris Olympics. But it was his attitude on and off the sporting field which really struck me the more I learned about him. He epitomised fair play, honesty and integrity; almost making it through his entire career without a single moment of trouble with referees and officials. That is until he learnt that his Olympic 100m heats were to be held on a Sunday - his obedience to his faith was such that he would not compete on the Lord’s Day. Integrity has become a virtue that I have always aspired to - and it is in part to the stories of great Christian men, like Eric Lidell, that have given me the model to follow. In Han Solo’s case it is less clear cut. On the face of things he was arrogant, selfish, and motivated only by money. But over the course of the Star Wars saga, we learn that he is actually loyal, courageous and heroic. The challenges, the adversities, the adventures, the rescues and all that life threw at him brought out the real Han Solo. He might be a fictional character but as a Christian man that’s who I decided I wanted to be - the man who “comes good” under pressure. Meanwhile my father Guy, helped to shape me as a christian man at far closer quarters. He was never a man motivated by money - five sons and the equivalent of 29 years of boarding school fees soon

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solved that and what he did have soon disappeared on his own interests of golf, shooting and fishing. As a doctor (GP) in a western Queensland country town, he worked hard every day and won the respect of a wide variety of people from all cultures and walks of life. He approached everything, death included, as if it was part of the Master’s plan and I learned incalculably for 52 wonderful years watching from his example.

Three very different men, united by one thing - character. Each had character traits that were admirable and deserving of helping shape my walk with God. In life there are many stories of real men and women who have displayed real character, often in the face of adversity. In many cases none of them are perfect, they may seem very far from it but each has something to teach and model for us. Some would argue that we should just focus on the characteristics of God as seen in his son Jesus Christ. Yet I would suggest for me each of these three men were able to reflect the characteristics of Christ, the gifts of the Spirit, and the heart of the Father in a small way that is both honouring to Him and relatable to those who had contact with them - especially me. For the 12 boys who were confirmed in Term 3 (some pictured below) and Benjamin and Timothy Lau (pictured below) who took their First Communions, and all boys at Hale School, it is in the stories of real people in the public eye and those who are a part of their own lives where they will find points of engagement and interest. It is hoped that these role models will point them away from a selfish culture of excess that is so evident in our world today towards a Christ-like walk of character. It is then they will truly know: Duty. Duty to God, Duty to Others and Duty to Self. Rev Dougall Ethell Chaplain

HALE HAPPENINGS

FuNDRAISING THE HALE WAY During 2014, the students have been busy raising much needed funds for a variety of charities in a variety of ways. Some of these have included a walkathon, car wash, charity concert, Jump Rope Day, and even a talent quest; along with the ever popular cake stalls and sausage sizzles. Hale then donates these hard earned funds to the charity concerned. Some of charities include: • The Heart Foundation • Ride Aid • Nulsen Disability Services • McGrath Foundation • Ronald McDonald House • Anglicare • Cancer Council • World Vision • Hope Preparatory School South Africa • SIDS • Compassion Australia This year to date Hale School has raised a total of over $67,000 for charity. Hale students also assist other organisations by volunteering their time through Hale’s Service Learning programme. Students visit, on a weekly basis, an aged care facility and a number of schools, including a Special Education school, where the boys assist the residents and younger students with various activities. Hale School also assists with the Red Cross Soup Patrol a couple of times a week and students are rostered on a few times a year to assist with serving soup and bread to the homeless and disadvantaged. Nulsen Disability Services, Anglicare and Ronald McDonald House are also organisations where our students volunteer their time. Mrs Dee Ripepi Administrative Assistant

committee of surrounding stations. This year a small group of Hale School staff and families also converged on Towera, some just to soak up the atmosphere while others competed and even unwittingly signed up for more than they anticipated.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD In the years since its inception in 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered 113 million shoeboxes full of toys, personal care items, love and prayer to children all around the globe. A shoebox gift from Operation Christmas Child tells a child in need that they are loved and opens a whole bunch of life-changing opportunities for them, their family and their community. It begins with a shoebox and results in hope. Hale Junior School has continued to support this fantastic charity and the results this year were once again remarkable. Our Junior School community contributed over 240 shoe boxes. Most pleasing were the smiling faces of students arriving to purchase a shoe box for packing and then returning days later with an even bigger smile when dropping off their gifts. Comments such as “We really enjoyed packing the shoe box” from parents and boys were quite common. The gift-giving reached beyond our boys and into the wider community, with many siblings, grandparents and friends also getting involved. A huge number of people have already indicated their interest in participating next year, which is most encouraging. Mr Mark Olma Year 6 Teacher

BuSH GYMKHANA During the July school holidays the annual Winning Bush Gymkhana was held at Towera Station in the Gascoyne. Station folk and a small assortment of others from far and wide gathered at Towera for the two day event, which included Saturday competition on the ‘Tin Horse’ followed by Sunday on the real thing. The Gymkhana is hosted by the Darcy Family who manage Lyndon and Towera Stations, and the event is jointly managed by the

Largely inspired by the Liggins family for whom the event has become an annual sojourn, the red-dirt holiday was a nice change for the few of us who would normally spend the small break in the Year 10 Exmouth programme immersed in beach activities. A fair contingent of Hale boys (Old Boys and current) were amongst the competitors at the WBG this year, and as was soon discovered in the ensuing Exmouth camp groups, a few of the current Year 10 students would also ordinarily have been there. (DJ Blake and Tom Stammers). There was a significant representation from the Percy family who took out the honours and the ‘Winning Cup’. While during these friendly events it is often remarked, “we are not playing for sheep stations”, in this case the opposite could not have been more apt. Mr Greg Harvey Outdoor Education

AuTHOR IN RESIDENCE Hale School was abuzz when the visiting author for Book Week arrived. Shane McCarthy may not be a household name (yet) but his work has been seen by millions of people worldwide. Shane is a comic book writer and has written comics for Batman, X-Men and Transformers to name but a few. As Shane presented his story to numerous year groups at Hale, his natural ability to engage with young people and deliver a message of ‘never give up on your dream’ was embraced by students and teachers alike. Shane told the boys, “there are two defining moments in life - when you are born and when you discover what you were born to do - for me, that happened at age 22.” His career may have only started 10 years ago, but his drive and enthusiasm for writing comics is a sure recipe for success. In telling his story, Shane revealed his career almost didn’t eventuate because

he was rejected by companies like Marvel and DC comics. Shane’s father told him that he was only allowed to give up after meeting these people face to face, so in 2009 Shane flew to the San Diego Comic convention (the biggest in the world) and through a few meetings (some by chance) he was offered a role writing for the Batman Detectives Comic, a day Shane describes as being the happiest of his life. You can see one of Shane’s creations ‘Drift’, a former Decepticon come Autobot, in the latest Transformers movie franchise offering Age of Extinction. The Hale students revelled in the stories Shane told about writing for Batman, “It is amazing to write a story which isn’t hindered by budget, the only constraints are within your imagination. I can blow up planets where as in a movie, the costs for Computer Generated Imagery would make that almost impossible”. Shane explained the process of producing a comic, which takes six people, all starting with him, the author.

I have come to Hale School with in excess of 25 years experience in ‘learn to swim’ management, administration, teaching and supervising, as well experience as a State Development Officer and have coached an athlete to Open National level. I feel honoured and very excited to be a part of Hale’s new venture and I look forward to establishing the Hale Swim School. The Swim School offers a unique ‘learn to swim’ programme which has been developed to educate both swimmers and parents so that we decrease the chances of preventable drowning. Mrs Sara Levien Hale Swim School Manager

PWC TRAINEESHIP It was announced during the October school holidays that Year 12 Finance and Accounting student, Trayan Politis, was successful in his application for a traineeship with international chartered accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

When I was just two years of age, my life was nearly cut short. I was wading out to be with my siblings and their friends and in the blink of an eye I silently slipped under the water. Fortunately, my mum and dad realised I was missing from the beach, and before it was too late I was hauled from the bottom of the ocean. From that moment on I was taught how to swim. My feel for the water and the seed for my passion was planted from an accidental near death experience. Statistics show that drowning is the second-most common cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 14. Swimming lessons and supervision are vital in decreasing this statistic.

Sarah Pearce, having achieved her Bachelor of Commerce, began working at Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants as a member of the Taxation Division, eventually moving into Business Services as a taxation specialist. Sarah left the firm to start a family and completed a Graduate Diploma in Education after the birth of her third child. Fortuitously, she completed her final practicum at Hale School and was offered a part time position teaching Year 12 Accounting and Finance. It had always been her intention to go back to the Accounting industry, but she remains at Hale 13 years later, teaching Accounting and Finance full time and enjoying her role as Head of the Commerce Department.

Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations

Growing up in Exmouth, my family spent every spare moment at the beach, whether it was for relaxation or to just keep cool, for fishing or for camping in the holidays, it was our way of life as the ocean was our backyard.

STAFF FOCus SARAH PEARCE HEAD OF COMMERCE

Trayan underwent a comprehensive selection process before he was offered the traineeship which is only offered to a handful of applicants each year. After submitting his resume, he completed online testing before a video interview. It was during his family trip to Europe that he was notified that he had made the top fourteen and was invited to progress to the next assessment stage. Cutting his holiday short, Trayan returned home and completed some stringent final testing before he was offered the traineeship. The trainee programme enables students to gain practical experience within the firm while completing a three year degree with a major in either Accounting or Information Technology. Students are awarded a financial grant while they study full time for the first and final year of their degree, and work full time and study part time in the second and third years. At the completion of the programme trainees may be offered a full time graduate position with the firm.

A highlight of her time at Hale was receiving the The Isaachsen Award for making a significant contribution to teaching and learning at the School and to the teaching profession as a whole. The award provided Sarah with an opportunity to attend the highly prestigious annual leadership conference at the National College of Leadership in the United Kingdom. The leadership conference sees participants visiting schools in London to discuss current trends in financial literacy education. Sarah was also honoured to be awarded the Business Educators of Western Australia Teacher of the Year award in 2013, and humbly states, “I love working with such a highly effective and professional team, but it is the students who keep me here. No two year groups are the same. The best part of my job is seeing boys develop during their senior years into confident, articulate and hardworking young men.” Image: Sarah Pearce at her desk at Ernst & Young, sporting one of the first portable laptops (Compaq) of the time, 1991.

iPads and Learning in Junior School Since Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iPads were released to the market, educators have found ways of integrating best practice and responsive pedagogy in order to optimise learning with technology. At Hale Junior School, we have implemented 44 new iPads over two years. During this time, action research has taken place in the Year 3 classrooms to identify how the technology can aid learning, mastery and retention of content. It was found that following effective teaching, using iPads for mastery through repetition in short bursts enabled the students to not only learn more difficult content, but retain the content for longer. By using the iPads as a consumption device, students use teacher-chosen applications in order to access curriculum content across all learning areas. Teacher observations after implementing the devices include increased motivation and collaboration amongst students. Through tailored programmes, applications and catering for learning styles, increased independence was also demonstrated. iPads allow for students to be engaged through a combination of graphics, sounds and words. They start up instantly and can be used in an intuitive manner as many of the students are familiar with the technology. John Hattieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research identifies the importance of feedback on studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning and iPads provide this in an instant and individualised manner. Mobile technology provides both students and teachers with a digital platform for communication, an engaging way to demonstrate learning, a vehicle for sharing knowledge, and an effective tool to support the collaborative and individual needs of students. Mrs Tracy Heldt Head of Junior Primary and Miss Nicole Raguseo Junior School Teacher

Images: Year 1 students demonstrate iPad use in the classroom.

JuNIOR SCHOOL Father’s Day is a special time in the Junior School as the boys and their dads have the opportunity to sit down together to enjoy a hearty breakfast, before attending a Chapel service. One of the highlights of the Father’s Day Breakfast and Chapel service are the words of wisdom from some Hale dads. As I listened to this year’s speakers, I couldn’t help reflecting on a quote from Mark Twain that I often refer to in the first week of September:

“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.”

The Junior School continues to be a place of exciting initiatives, ideas and learning. We enjoy a level of flexibility that allows us to respond to the boys’ needs, interests and ideas. In Term 2, the Year 3 boys wrote a letter to me requesting a meeting to discuss the idea of running a lunchtime radio show. Upon receiving the letter, I could not contain my excitement and immediately arranged a time to meet with the boys. Soon, we had concepts and ideas flowing. Mrs Chisholm and I were very excited to get the boys on air as soon as possible. Now, every second Tuesday the Year 3 boys take to the air bringing us news, weather, interviews and, of course, their favourite music. With the PA system well placed around the school grounds, the Junior School boys and teachers can enjoy lunch, whether it be playing or eating, whilst listening to ‘Hale Radio’. Another exciting project is the HaleConnect Triathlon. As you may be aware from previous Haleian magazines, HaleConnect is

The dads who spoke were engaging and insightful. They not only drew on their own experience of being a father, but also being a son, looking up to their own dad. Fathers are the ultimate role model for their sons. We cannot underestimate how our sons look to us as an example, whether we like it or not. This became even more apparent to me whilst teaching my son to drive. My son is a learner driver, so he is no expert on the road. One day when driving to school he was cursing the driver in front for reacting too slowly. This was followed by an exacerbated, “What’s this person doing?” I soon realised he was being me. What a wakeup call! I made a deal with him; I would stop complaining about other drivers if he did. A few months on, the deal is still being honoured. More importantly, I am setting a better example for my boy, not to mention being a more patient driver!

a school-wide initiative that provides Hale students the opportunity to work and engage with the wider community. Initiatives to date have seen the boys partake in joint projects with students from rural schools and Old Haleians. Our previous Sportsmaster, Mr Andrew Robertson (now living in New Zealand), was always very eager to engage with local primary schools. Earlier this year, Mr Robertson began investigating the idea of hosting a sporting event. Students from local primary schools were invited to join our boys for a series of training afternoons, culminating in a special event. As any Junior School boy will tell you, one of Mr Robertson’s passions is Triathlon. It just so happens this is also a passion of Mr Christie’s (our new Sportmaster) and, Mr Pressley’s (Year 4 teacher). Hence, the birth of the HaleConnect Triathlon. Over a period of four weeks, students from Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School and the Australian International School,

City Beach, joined 40 of our boys for training sessions. The students were in mixed groups and trained in a station format swimming in the pool, cycling and running around the playing fields. The Hale boys and staff also enjoyed the coaching support of the Holy Rosary and International School staff who are just as emphatic in promoting lifelong physical activity as we are. In addition to the promotion of lifelong learning, there have been numerous benefits for both the Hale boys and the visiting students. It has been particularly gratifying to observe the genuine appreciation expressed by the Holy Rosary and International School students and teachers, as they join us in using Hale’s exceptional facilities. I know they leave each session very much impressed by their Hale experience. Mr Alex Cameron Head of Junior School

JuNIOR

MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM Mathematics has continued to thrive in the Junior School as students embrace the many and varied opportunities available to them. Outdoor Mathematics is often visible, with activities ranging from angles in sport, to volume in the sand pit and integer golf. Competitions on the ‘Hundred Square’ continue to be popular with boys of all ages from the Junior School. In the annual ‘pi-reciting’ competition, winner Owen Crofts (Year 6) recited pi to 103 decimal places. Semester 2 is also a time when the majority of Mathematics competitions are held. The results for Junior School students have again been exceptional. The UNSW Mathematics Competition was entered by 170 Junior School students in 2014, with over one-quarter of participants receiving a Distinction or High Distinction, placing them in the top 10 percent of participants. Michael Velloza and Bray Lyon (Year 6) were both awarded the medal for receiving the top score in Western Australia.

Of the nearly 90 students from Years 3 to 6 who sat the Australian Mathematics Competition, over 60 percent received a Distinction, placing them in the top 15 percent of participants and over 10 percent a High Distinction (top 2 percent). Tim Giraudo (Year 6) was awarded a prize for finishing in the top 0.3 percent of participants. Many of the Year 6 students also participated in the Australasian Mathematical Olympiad competition. This year, Thomas Love achieved a perfect score, and for this, he received a ‘perfect scorer medal’. The Olympiad competition is also a team competition. The Set 1 team has been awarded an Outstanding Achievement trophy for being one of the top 10 percent performing teams in Australasia. Mrs Fiona Leatt-Hayter Junior School Mathematics Specialist Images: Prize winners 2014 - Michael Velloza, Tim Giraudo, Bray Lyon and Thomas Love. Tom White, Matthew Yap and Cameron Gregory in the sand pit. Year 3 students in class.

YEAR 3 RADIO STATION

This year, the boys of 3AC have loved exploring and developing their skills in the art of persuasion! When given free choice in a writing task during the semester, the boys’ determination to bring to life their own initiatives within the Junior School became apparent. Convincing arguments were put forward for every day to be a beloved Wheels Day (known by many as ‘the best day of the year’), for Year 3 boys to have two PE lessons every week or for school to finish at lunchtime every day! However, the powerful words of one group of boys caught Mr Cameron’s attention: Mr Cameron, I strongly believe that Year 3 should be able to show some independence by running a radio station. The boys’ reasons just kept coming: Firstly, experts say that kids’ brains work better when they hear calming music. 90 percent of boys’ brains work better when they have just listened to relaxing music. Furthermore, we all know that everyone works better when they hear a report from children. Secondly, it’s a fact that Mr Robertson needs to know what the weather will be like so that he can decide if we can play sport during PE on

the top oval or not. Thirdly, it would be a fun learning source for Year 3. 99 percent of children learn better when they are having fun. Not only that, it will provide Year 3 boys with an opportunity to develop their confidence and leadership skills. Fourthly, the radio show will be educational by including brain busters. Lastly, why wouldn’t you want everybody to have a good time and dance at lunchtime? Now, Mr Cameron, you know why you need to let us have a radio station! You must agree that this is a good idea. To the boys’ delight, Mr Cameron did. And so, the inaugural Hale Junior School Radio Station was born. Every second Tuesday lunchtime, the chirpy voices of Year 3 boys keep the Junior School students and staff informed and entertained as we eat and play. Including news and weather reports, interviews with teachers, top of the charts music (golden oldies as requested by the staff) and baffling brain busters. The Year 3 Radio Station has become a much loved event. Mrs Alicia Chisholm Year 3 Teacher

Year 3 Science Day On Tuesday 9 September, the boys of Year 3 stepped into the shoes of super scientists as they navigated their way through a morning of explosive and exciting experiments! Working collaboratively in teams of six, the boys rotated through eight stations, each home to a different heat-based experiment led by brave parent volunteers. In following the Scientific Method, the boys shared their hypothesis before diving into the

DR CATHLEEN JEFFCOAT vISITS JuNIOR SCHOOL The hallowed halls of the Music and Drama Centre were alive with the sounds of superb string playing in August as violin pedagogue, Dr Cathleen Jeffcoat, spent some time with the Junior School string players. Dr Jeffcoat is a passionate educator and music lecturer from Boston, Massachusetts. She was visiting Perth and we were fortunate to be able to welcome her into our Year 3 and Year 4 ensemble classes for the day. The boys were enlightened by Dr Jeffcoat’s insight into the finer points of string technique. She covered all aspects of beginner technique, from how to create a full and beautiful tone to learning the basics of vibrato. A popular set of

hands-on fun of conducting experiments such as making slimy putty, causing canisters to explode, churning their own butter by hand and making lava lamps and hot air balloons. Students recorded their observations, compared the results to the hypothesis and used scientific knowledge to offer an explanation for the happenings that were witnessed in each experiment. Furthermore, the boys learnt that even baking homemade vegemite scrolls is a scientific process involving changes of state. A truly delicious experiment too! As the culmination of a term of learning in

exercises that she showed the ensembles was the ‘Fingerlocities’, including ‘Snake Tongues’ and ‘Bagpipes’. Her experience as a technician is vast; Dr Jeffcoat has studied in Australia, Hungary and the United States and she is well known as a performer and teacher in Boston where she resides. She has been awarded the ‘Who’s Who of America Award’ for her outstanding work in the field of music and she is in high demand as an adjudicator for festivals and for her interactive workshops.

the chemical and physical sciences, Year 3 Science Day was a day to remember!

What did the boys think? Awesome, explosively fun, experimental… and matter, well, it really does matter! Mrs Alicia Chisholm and Miss Rebecca Clark Year 3 Teachers

and excellence in string playing was evident in the workshop and it has helped the Year 3 and Year 4 boys to understand why working hard to practice at home is so important. Miss Nicole Strohfeldt Strings Specialist

Dr Jeffcoat was extremely impressed with the quality of playing that the boys displayed in their classes and her work has helped them to continue to improve throughout the term. Her focus on detailed preparation, intensive practice

MIDDLE

MIDDLE SCHooL In the Middle School we have a clear understanding that education is more comprehensive than the acquisition of knowledge, however well-crafted that may be. We understand it includes developing the skills of social life and the capacity for cooperative work and that the many cocurricular activities offered at Hale School provide avenues for the refinement of these skills. These activities are as old as education itself. However, it was the work of educational philosopher Dewey that provided the great impetus to cocurricular activities in ‘mainstream’ education. He famously said, “Education is not preparation, of life, but life itself!” In his time this view challenged the previously widely held emphasis on ‘bookish education’. Traditionally, co-curricular activities were organised after school hours and so were considered ‘extra-curricular’. But now they are as integral a part of the activities of the

Students’ academic achievement and progression are obviously a great priority for all educational institutions. However, education is not merely concerned with the three Rs. At Hale, like all good schools, we are concerned with the total development of an individual; his physical, cultural, social, mental and emotional aspects. As such, it is extremely difficult to emphasise sufficiently the tremendous importance of the co-curricular activities for the development of the whole student. Therefore, it’s fair to propose that at Hale School, education is seen in terms of six Rs; Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Responsibilities, Recreation and Relationships. school as its curricular work and their organisation needs just as much care and thought. These activities are vitally important as they have the potential to develop the intellect of a student which is not always possible within the classroom. For this to occur, co-curricular activities need to be effective so that they can give the right exposure to the mind. When effective, these activities provide a practical, handson approach to the students providing similar experiences which they will face in the outside world. Such experiences go a long way in producing multi-faceted personalities which are a hallmark of Hale graduates. There is no argument that students have a right to a broad education. A successful co-curriculum builds links between the school and the wider community, bringing local enthusiasts in to work with students, and sending students out to work on

community projects. We understand that the students have talents in all sorts of different areas, and it is wrong to force them to specialise too early. A career is not the only part of an adult’s life; school needs to make sure that students have interests and skills that will help them beyond their workplace. The following are just a small selection of the multitude of co-curricular offerings within the Middle School, as it is beyond the capacity of this article to review the number and variety of experiences on offer. Nonetheless, the few I have addressed will give you an indication of what is available to the boys if they are willing to get involved. Frontier Magazine The Frontier Magazine is the brainchild of Dr Melanie Hindley and is comprised of a group of approximately 20 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Each Monday the students forgo their lunch break to meet and discuss the upcoming edition of the magazine. Then on a Thursday

after school the Middle School students meet once again to work together on their respective articles. While Dr Hindley oversees the magazine, the entire process is very much student driven and coordinated. Middle School students are guided by the Senior School students as they hone their writing skills. Once articles have been written they are submitted to the editors (Senior School students) who provide feedback, make corrections and suggest alterations before the work goes to print. With the aim of producing two digital magazines per term the entire process is not only educational, it is also highly collaborative and provides the students an authentic avenue to pursue their passion for writing, production or journalism. Hope School - South Africa Due to the passion of Year 7 teacher Ms Wendy Cormack, the Middle School is currently privileged to be supporting a beautiful little school on the outskirts of a township settlement located in the coastal city of East London in South Africa. Hope Preparatory School currently runs at 151 students ranging from Kindergarten through to Year 5. These children are infected, affected or orphaned by HIV/AIDS. That is, they carry the disease and require daily medication in the form of anti-retroviral drugs, or they live with family members who suffer from the disease, or their parents have died from AIDS. Most of them come from homes where the families live below the poverty line and they can’t afford medical care. To place this into perspective, the cost of anti-retroviral drugs for a week is the cost of a takeaway coffee in Perth. All children are transported to and from Hope School in buses and are fed two cooked meals and two snacks a day at school. Often, this is the only nutritional food they eat and without the buses, many do not get to school. Our target for 2014 is to raise $5000 towards a new bus; their current bus is over 20 years old and is rather unreliable. A team of dedicated boys, as part of the Service Learning programme, have been meeting each week this term to plan and organise various fundraising events. To date, $1886.95 has been raised. The car wash, held in Term 3, was an enormous success. Many boys turned out to wash cars and $666.45 was raised in just over three hours! Cooking Club Having your teenage son kneading dough or mashing potatoes as he prepares the evening meal may seem like a dream, but it is a reality for a group of Middle School students (and their parents). Every Tuesday afternoon, under the careful

eye of Middle School teacher Mrs Lisa Woodyard, a group of students work in the school’s canteen, developing their culinary skills. The meals vary from healthy hamburgers to handmade gnocchi. The boys also develop their understanding of kitchen safety and food handling protocols. While it is important that at the end of the process the students have the know-how and ability to cook a variety of meals there are many other benefits to this co-curricular offering. Communication is an important part of cooking with another person. At a basic level during the lessons the boys have to be able to read, understand and explain recipe steps. They must also take turns, work together and be ready to problemsolve any issues that pop up. Once back in their homes, the cooking classes provide an avenue for meaningful conversations between families. Maybe it’s a story about a great grandmother’s famous recipe or it could simply be an amusing anecdote about a meal gone wrong. Whatever the topic of conversation it’s clear the cooking classes foster broader social skills in our students. Secondly, it builds responsibility and independence. When the boys learn how to make a pizza or cook spaghetti, they’re also learning how to follow directions. Learning how to safely use kitchen equipment, cleaning up messes as they happen and washing and putting away kitchen gear when their cooking project is done fosters responsibility, boosts confidence and prepares the boys for the time when they’ll be in charge of making their own meals. As you can see with these few examples, when students engage intellectually and emotionally with a well-constructed co-curricular programme, they connect previously disparate ideas and further build important social and emotional skills. Furthermore, academic learnings are applied and give relevance and meaning. We know that if we are to grow young adults of ability and character, we must encourage participation in these programmes, as they provide a frame to put the ideas and strategies into practice and a thoughtful integration that combines learning and action. Students then acquire knowledge, find a sense of purpose and have the opportunity to interact with others, all while improving their communities. This is truly education brought to life. Mr Andrew Manley Head of Middle School Images: Hale School car wash fundraiser, Hope Preparatory School students with their new school bus, Cooking Club and Frontier Magazine members.

“Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.” World Health Organization

The Wellness Symposium was developed to provide Middle School boys with the opportunity to explore personal wellness and happiness in all its dimensions. It was a perfect start to the day with the boys sharing a healthy breakfast with peers and Pastoral Care Leaders. Our keynote speaker Adam Prytzula followed, presenting an inspirational talk on his personal journey towards resilience, sharing stories about his own adolescence

and the valuable lessons learnt along the way. Complementing this presentation was hip hop artist, Marksman. A talented and engaging performer, Marksman’s message, “You are never too cool to ask for help”, was presented loud and clear. Together, the boys danced their way through several of his songs, proving to be one of the more popular presentations on the day. Following recess, the boys attended breakaway sessions which included presentations on taking care of their physical, emotional, mental and intellectual wellbeing. Certainly the Year 11 v Year 12 Debating showdown was a highlight. ‘You can buy happiness’ was the topic, and after a close and mostly fair battle, the affirmative team - Year 11s, took bragging rights. During lunchtime the boys were entertained with a drumming

demonstration by Paul Osei Kofi from Akwaaba African Drumming Group and a self defence demonstration given by the Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy. Mrs Woodyard’s Master Chefs also cooked up a storm of healthy treats for the boys to savour. To finish off the day, the boys got to test drive some of the many pastime activities on offer. These included meditation, yoga, art, drama, cooking, drumming, kung fu and music. Overall, the day proved highly successful and a great way to finish the busy term. Ms Julianne Nissen Head of Middle School Pastoral Care

GALACTIC IMAGINATIoN

CONTRAPTIONS Does toast always fall butter side down? Can humans develop superhero strength? What is the most elaborate contraption you can make to complete a simple task? Questions like these form the basis of the Middle School Science course during Term 3. Through experiments and practical activities in the laboratory, the Year 7 and 8 students build their understanding of fundamental Physics concepts including gravity, friction, motion and energy. Experiencing these concepts with hands-on tasks is the key for students of this age, which means plenty of time spent in the laboratory experimenting. In the spirit of the popular SBS programme Mythbusters, the Year 7 students undertook a collaborative project where the aim was to design and carry out an experiment which challenged a misconception. While one group was outside launching paper helicopters off the balcony measuring the air resistance of different designs, another was launching balloon rockets along a string in a demonstration of Newton’s third law. The tablecloth challenge, investigating inertia, and marshmallow construction

challenge, were another two of the investigations which the students worked on. The project was launched with the help of scientists at Questacon, Australia’s premier science education centre, who came to us via video conference to help bust the myth that toast always falls butter side down. The master inventor and cartoonist, Rube Goldberg would have been proud of the creative inventiveness the Year 8 boys showed as they turned toilet rolls, marbles, string, dominoes and other everyday items into energy transforming contraptions. It was fantastic to see their highly original ideas coming to life, obstacles being overcome through perseverance, true collaborative problem solving and the genuine excitement when the contraptions actually worked! Although the boys may not have suspected as much, the understanding of energy transformations and transfers they demonstrated through this engaging project was wonderful to see. Mr Heath McCabe Middle School Science Teacher

From space creatures with gold fur to flying cars with lasers and plasma guns, Hayden Price’s (Year 8) debut science fiction book has it all. The Hale School student’s first novel, Wrench & Bolts: Heroes Rising, took just over a year to write and publish. Hayden said he has always had a love for English and spent much of his childhood writing stories. He has been reading independently since the age of three and especially enjoys reading science fiction. Hayden is inspired by events in everyday life and tried to weave these into the plot of his stories. Much of the inspiration for his book has come from games he plays with big sister Steffany, in their Trigg home. “We used to play science fiction video games set on strange alien worlds which inspired me with the characters for the story” said Hayden. Wrench & Bolts: Heroes Rising has been self-published with the support of Hayden’s parents. Hayden wanted to donate part of the proceeds of the sale of the books to charity as an act of goodwill. Last year Hayden was involved with a service learning programme at Hale School that saw him and some classmates visit Ronald McDonald House to spend time with seriously ill children and their siblings. Hayden was touched by all that Ronald McDonald House does and approached them about his idea to donate part of the proceeds. $4 from the sale of each book will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Hayden hopes to one day be a successful author and racing car driver - his love of cars is also evident in his book. Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations

LEADERSHIP Recently, all organisations and the media have seen an explosion of discussion and resources on leadership. A brief look at any bookshop will see numerous titles devoted to the topic. A Google search will elicit millions of possibilities. As a school, Hale has always offered formal and informal opportunities for boys to develop their leadership potential. The philosophical question, are leaders born or bred, is an interesting conundrum. In many ways we believe in both, as we know the students come from good stock where their parents and family members are leaders in the community. To expect this leadership potential to blossom without any nurturing in the school community would be naive, and a disservice to our students. An area that has changed in the last three to five years has been the number of informal opportunities for boys to develop their leadership skills in a real context. Importantly, this allows them to reflect on leadership styles, their own philosophy, skills and ‘tool kit’ whilst at Hale, and essentially once they leave Hale. The leadership situations that first spring to mind are the more formal titles of School/House Prefects, Sport, Clubs and Societies captains. These are still present in the school but form only a part of the fabric that is leadership development. The Year 12 students are often reminded and given opportunities to be students that lead the school and set the tone of the student culture. As Mr Meade often commented, the “senior boys have the power to influence the younger boys in a way that teachers and adults can only dream of achieving”. The Service Learning programme continues to develop each year, with more and more boys volunteering to serve others in what is a 100 percent voluntary programme. The aspect that continues to improve is not just the physical act of serving others but the reflective nature of their service. The cognitive aspect is based on the Jesuit Social Services philosophy.

Peer Support, where older boys mentor the younger students, has been highly effective in breaking down the barriers between years groups within the school. In 2015 the scope of the Peer Support programme will increase to include more students at more year levels. A change to the School Prefect portfolios, where two prefects take responsibility for a year group has been a positive change from both the prefect point of view and from feedback received from all year levels throughout the school. Within each house there has been a significant change, where the Heads and Assistant Heads of House step away from being the main organiser to pass the leadership role to the students. Staff now spend their time and energy guiding and mentoring these students as they lead their house. A recent event filled me with hope, that through great parents and opportunities at school, the right message is getting through: A recent School Prefect initiative was to speak to Year 10 and 11 students as separate groups, to discuss their prefect role and thoughts on leadership. While they led the year group sessions in the John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre Auditorium, I sat at the back as an interested spectator. None of their reflections or responses to questions were scripted by staff but spoke volumes of the integrity and altruistic character of the boys. When asked about why they wanted to be a prefect and what they enjoyed the most, the responses were varied but along common themes: •

to help others,

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to feel like I have made a difference,

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to give back to the school and the students like others have before me.

They spoke of relationships being the bedrock of their influence and what has made it most enjoyable for them. One response was a ‘gem’, when one prefect responded to the question “what was the best part of being a prefect?”

He said he got to know a younger boy who was not fitting in all that well and getting it wrong with some teachers from time to time. The prefect had his locker strategically placed near the younger student. The prefect said over time the boy warmed to him and started to ask for advice and help about various situations. During the next few terms he saw the boy fitting in better, appearing to be engaged in Hale life and looking forward to his future at the school. The prefect then explained in a small way he felt like he had changed one boy’s life, this has given him the greatest satisfaction this year. You could have heard a pin drop as 200 boys took in what he had said as a sincere, authentic reflection on his leadership. This prefect is a top tier academic, talented sportsman and successful student in many Clubs and Societies. To hear him say that one of his highlights was to help someone else, shows he is an individual of great character. His parents and the school in partnership must be doing something right. VALEDICTORY The Class of 2014 celebrated their Valedictory on Friday 24 October in an appropriate manner. The media often highlight examples where groups of students get it wrong. It should be remembered that the great majority of leavers get the balance of celebration right. This day and time of year contain mixed emotions of excitement for the boys and also a sense of melancholy, that time with their school mates and teachers is ending. It is an emotional period for all of the teachers and families concerned as they see these young Hale men pass the school threshold to make their own mark on the world. They are now Old Haleians, a bond that will last forever. Mr Ross Barron Head of Senior School

BOARDING

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME In Term 3, Hale welcomed three boys from South Africa and for the first time, two boys from Sydney. In Term 2, two Year 10 students from Hale School, Nick Kelly and Angus Mackintosh, went on exchange to the The King’s School in Sydney. The Kelly and Mackintosh families then played host to The King’s School students, Max Braithwaite and Jack Crampton, in Term 3. Calum Harding from St John’s College, in Johannesburg (hosted by Matthew Hyde), Tyla Scarles from Bishop’s Collegiate School in Cape Town (hosted by Olly Sanderson) and Murray James from Uplands College, White River (hosted by Fraser House) all joined Hale in Term 3, staying in the senior boarding house, attending Year 10 classes, playing sport on a Saturday morning and immersing themselves in all aspects of school and boarding life at Hale (read what the boys thought of it all below). In Week 9, Hale’s host families, and the 10 boys involved in the exchange programme, enjoyed a function in the library foyer, where samples of Australian cuisine were prepared by the staff from the Hale kitchen. The menu included crocodile - served with an Asian lemon sauce, emu thinly sliced on roti bread, barramundi wedges and kangaroo sliders. It was all topped off with some Aussie mini pavlovas! Fraser House, Olly Sanderson and Matthew Hyde travelled to South Africa in Term 4, hosted by Murray, Tyla and Calum, which completed this year’s exchange programme. Mr Mark Walsh Head of Boarding “The first few days were a bit of a blur. School uniform, computer, classrooms, assembly, meeting all the students, teachers, house mums, and house masters. Only after a few days did reality set in. I was 8000 kms from home, I was out of my comfort zone, far from my family and friends. That is when the Hale hospitality kicked in. All the boys, house mothers and Mr Hantke have been fantastic. It is the attention to detail and the small things that made the difference. My parents were blown away to receive an email from Mr Meade just an hour or two after the Interhouse Cross Country telling them how I had done. Thank you Sir for making me feel so welcome.

Thank you to the boys in the boarding house for educating me about the Australian Outback. I thought we were going to watch an interesting documentary, turns out we watched both Wolf Creek films, which absolutely wrecked my solo night at Exmouth.

The rest of the exchange was filled by an amazing camp where I had a great time and met new people, going to the annual Dalwallinu Show and spending some time with a few mates running the City to Surf and kind of going to the beach, but the weather didn’t really agree.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed representing Faulkner House in the Arts Cup and Interhouse Cross Country, and I’m so glad I had the chance to play a game of footy.

All in all the exchange has been amazing so far and I have many people to thank for the experience. Ms Walsh and Mr Ashton for organising it, Mr Meade, Mr Barron, Mr Walsh, Mr Vernon, Mr Hantke and the Hydes for hosting me. And all my teachers, coaches and the new friends I’ve made for making my experience unique.”

The House family have been fantastic hosts. I couldn’t have asked for any better. We did many things around Perth including a trip to a wildlife park where I cracked a whip, milked a cow, and took a selfie with a Kangaroo. I can’t wait for Fraser to see my beautfiul part of the world, then I can show him some real wild animals! Hale is a fantastic school, I feel the students are so fortunate to go to school here. The grounds are pristine and the staff are wonderful, and I feel very privileged to have come here on exchange. I have memories that will last a lifetime and I’m so thankful that I’ve had this opportunity.”

MURRAY JAMES

“My Australian experience has been one that will definitely stick in my mind for a while. I was greeted by my host, Matt Hyde, and his family and I was shown around the bush, saw some wild kangaroos and finished off my initial Aussie adventure still wondering if the people rode emus to school and being quite scared that everything was going to kill me. Boarding house and school life began, and it was hard stepping out of my comfort zone. I found out my roommate was also South African, as well as quite a few boys in the school. However, not all people I met were exactly educated on what South Africa is like, hence questions like “Do you have Coke in South Africa?” (Angus Mackintosh), “Do you speak African?” (Ollie O’Keefe) and “Can you make toast on the hot African sand?” (Jacob Orr). The sports season started and I decided to try something different, so I made my way to footy training with no idea what was going on. If you ask me how it went, the easiest response would be to tell you that I ended up at rugby training that Thursday. The rugby team I was a part of was insanely dominant which apparently is normal, so I don’t think I need to say anything except I had a great time playing with them.

CALUM HARDING

“My Australian experience has been truly amazing. Getting off the plane, I was taken by my host family to the CBD for a day out and about in Perth including a boat ride on the Swan River. I then moved into the boarding house where I was warmly greeted by the house mothers and all of the boarders. Being new, and being from South Africa I got asked questions like “Do you ride elephants to school?” and “Do you have internet?” The term started with an awesome cross country race ending with Faulkner House placing second. We were lucky enough to be able to go and watch the Eagles play. During this time I was fortunate enough to play hockey for Hale which I really enjoyed. I did try my hand at some footy which I really enjoyed, and I will continue to be an Essendon supporter until the end of my time here. We then went on a gruelling 14 hour bus trip up to Exmouth, and despite this long journey, the entire experience from snorkelling to rock climbing was an unbelievable trip that I will never forget, and is certainly one of the highlights for me. I really enjoyed the trip to Rottnest Island, followed by a trip to the WACA, which I loved, I am a massive cricket fan. My exchange has been one that I will keep in my heart forever, from the friends I have made and the people I have met, it has truly been a wonderful experience. A special thanks goes to thank the Sanderson family for hosting me, they have truly been amazing.

TYLA SCARLES

The annual Indigenous Art Show took place in Term 3, with an official opening in the Forrest Library. Hale and St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indigenous students showcased the art they had been working on after school for the last six months. Jy Farrar (Year 12) made quite an impression with his artworks.

JY FARRAR Jy Farrar is a boarder in Faulkner House and has enjoyed an outstanding final year at Hale. Jy won the leading goal kicking award for the 1st XVIII football team, kicking 39 goals in nine games. He also took what was arguably the mark of the year in the match against Aquinas on Craig Oval. Jyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork has also been at the forefront of his achievements this year. Originally from Halls Creek in the Kimberley, Jy is a part of the Kija Jaru tribe and gets much of his inspiration for his paintings from his family. After completing his schooling at Hale this year, Jy hopes to play football for Claremont in 2015, study Sport and Recreation at university and continue with his painting as much as possible. Mr Mark Walsh Head of Boarding

Jy Farrar mark of the year

Jy studied Year 12 Art this year and has produced several remarkable works of art. Jy has always shown talent in Art and has often drawn upon his Indigenous heritage for motifs and inspiration. The snake is his tribal totem and this has appeared regularly in his works since Year 8. When Jy began the works earlier in the year, I was impressed by his meticulous attention to detail and the care and patience he displayed with the dot paintings. Later in the year, he worked with the same attention to detail in a Western Art style, combining traditional Indigenous motifs with oil painting inspired by realism. Jy has managed to skilfully merge Aboriginal and Western styles to produce a powerful triptych that is both visually stunning and complex in the areas of ideas and meaning. Mr Chris McClelland Visual Art Teacher Mark of the year photo by Hamish Klemp (Year 11)

ART

OPENING NIGHT REVIEW The 2014 Hale School Student Art Exhibition was held late in Term 3. The opening night was a wonderful success with over 250 people attending. The exhibition displayed works from both Middle School and Senior School students with the main focus of the night being the exhibition attendees acknowledging and celebrating the work produced by Year 12 Visual Art students. Year 12 artworks attracting the most attention on the night included Liam Strickland’s large self-portrait (bottom left). This painting was displayed at the entrance of the exhibition space and made a grand visual statement of expressive colour and layered texture. Another Year 12 student artwork attracting attention on the night was Jan De Waal’s large figurative diptych titled An Ill-conceived Right of Passage. Jan’s artwork was a response to the contemporary social tragedy of high incarceration rates of Indigenous Australians throughout Western Australia. Also a crowd favourite was Ben Chevin’s meticulous academic portrait of his Grandfather (second from bottom). The artwork displayed Ben’s exceptional attention to detail. The work produced by all of the Year 12 students highlighted the many extra hours the art students had devoted to refining and developing their art making skills to a very high standard over a number of years. The works displayed clearly showcased that many boys had developed a personal style of art making which they used to successfully make visual statements on a wide range of aspects of their world. Old Boy, David Lane (2009-13), opened the exhibition and provided the exhibition attendees with first hand insight into the working process a Year 12 Visual Art student undertakes throughout the school year. David stepped the audience through the impetus of an idea, the research undertaken, the production process, and finally, the artist statement and presentation of the body of work at the exhibition. David’s talk provided the audience with a much greater understanding of how a Year 12 Visual Art student arrives at their completed body of work. All the artworks on display at the exhibition highlighted that the subject of Visual Arts is a popular subject in all year levels. The evening was also a great example of the pride that the Art teaching team and Art students have in the process of art making at Hale School. Mr Haydn Jackson Head of Art Department

No sooner had the lights gone down on our musical Godspell than the curriculum year began. This year our Year 12s delighted audiences with their original solo productions. Ms Natasha Souris challenged the boys to use new theatre conventions and the boys certainly delivered. The Redfoot Youth Theatre acting workshops, film club and the technicians club have continued to run and support our Hale boys to explore the design and production roles of theatre. With help from the P&F, Redfoot received stage tracks which assist in creating an even more professional look to our production designs. Our boys are given the opportunity to work with technologies which are generally only used in large touring productions as seen in major professional musicals.

Last year’s captain of drama, Connor Delves, returned to Redfoot and made his writing debut with the story Flight, based on a real life event - the tragic American Airlines crash in Chicago in 1979. The 15 cast members, ranging from Years 8 to 11, demonstrated great poise and maturity when exploring the complex themes and issues of this sad story. Dancing with a Dream: The Story of Syd Kirkby told the tale of Old Boy Syd Kirkby’s spectacular life. Julia Jarel brought his story to the stage with 40 students ranging from Years 7 to 11. The show touched and surprised audience members when Syd Kirkby himself made a starring appearance in the show. Term 4 is a time for stories and play, and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea leapt from the pages to the stage. This interactive

and physical form of theatre allows for students to use their imagination to discover and explore as a small ensemble. As always we ended the year with everyone’s favourite - the pantomime. Snooty Snow White and our silly pirates entertained local primary school pupils and their teachers over two days of nonstop fun. Curriculum Drama and Redfoot Youth Theatre continue to work side by side to bring the magic of theatre to our audiences. Next year will be full of new ventures: Redfoot will be making their way to the UK for the Drama Tour, there will be a performance at Perth’s Fringe Festival and the Panto will be back and bigger than ever. Mrs Helen Vantsant Acting Coordinator of Redfoot Youth Theatre

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Design is a crucial part of any stage production. In the case of Dancing With A Dream; The Story of Syd Kirkby, the play needed to span more than 50 years and locations as far afield as East Fremantle, Coorow, the Great Sandy Desert and Antarctica. The scope of this story necessitated a design plan that could encompass all these ages and places in a seamless, effective way. The design team devised a brilliant solution. Steve Smith (Productions) suggested that we use a series of tracks on which his beautifully designed and crafted planes, boats and vessels, along with the people they carried, could be magically transported across the stage. This set design would be underpinned by a series of beautiful

images projected onto a huge slash of fabric which spanned the stage, and by an evocative soundscape, all designed by Warwick Doddrell (Designer). Geoffrey Glencross (Technician) would then bring all of this together and enhance it with an ingeniously creative lighting design. This was the beginning of hundreds of hours spent as a team planning, deliberating, testing and debating – long before and throughout the casting and rehearsal processes. Throughout this time, one of our main priorities was to ensure that Hale boys would be integral in running all elements of the show.

By opening night, the boys were in charge of all aspects of the show. These included stage management, lighting, sound and projection and operation of the tracks. So many of the technical elements of this show were extremely complicated and some had never before been attempted at the school. It is to the boys’ and designers’credit that all the elements combined seamlessly and ran ‘like a dream’. Ms Julia Jarel Writer/Director

MuSIC

ale Music had the great pleasure of hosting Mr Michael Goldschlager as part of the 2014 Artist-in-Residence programme during Week 8 of Term 4. A supreme cellist, inspirational teacher, expert musician and fountain of cultural knowledge and understanding, it was a privilege to have Mr Goldschlager immersed in our Music programme.

ALL STRINGS ATTACHED Originally from New York, Mr Goldschlagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biography is filled with experiences such as performances with NYC Ballet, NYC Opera, the Lincoln Centre and on Broadway. He has been the principal cellist with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He has been a guest on ABC Classic FM and his ABC/Universal CD recording of Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unaccompanied Cello Suites is in high demand. Along with performing, Mr Goldschlager is an active teacher and regularly conducts masterclasses at major universities around the country. During the three-day residency, boys had the opportunity to engage in discussions with Mr Goldschlager as well as perform for him and with him. Mr Goldschlager coached chamber music ensembles and worked with the Junior Orchestra and Senior Orchestra. Some of the most valuable discussions we had were about practising techniques, self-teaching, being an active learner, emoting the music and striving for mastery while having fun on the way. The residency culminated in a concert held on Friday 12 September, featuring Mr Goldschlager sharing the stage with our Junior School Orchestra, Middle School Orchestra, Senior School Orchestra and several chamber music groups. The concert was a great success. It was a real buzz for our boys and teachers to perform with Michael Goldschlager; a perfect way to complete an inspiring week! Mrs Su-Lyn Chong Director of Music 21

Images clockwise: 1 Michael Goldschlager performs solo, 2 Junior School Orchestra, 3 Goldschlager with Yang Chen, Ryka Lekias and Kristian Jongeling, 4 Goldschlager with the Hale Senior Orchestra and 5 Middle School Orchestra.

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vIENNA SALZBuRG LEIPZIG PRAGuE EUROPEAN MUSIC TOUR 48 students and six teachers met at Perth Airport, ready to hop on a plane for Vienna for the Hale St Mary’s Cantate and Camerata Music Tour. Everyone involved had worked hard in preparing a programme of music to perform on the two week tour in the most exciting part of the world when it comes to Western Art Music. The first stop in Vienna was the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival. This amazing experience gave us the opportunity to perform in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, engage in workshops with expert conductors and hang out with other young musicians from across the globe. Vienna was and still is the home and centre of musical history and culture - every composer we study has either lived or come through Vienna. Beethoven, Strauss, Mahler, Mozart, Schubert, Vivaldi and many more were in Vienna at some point in time and of course many of their great works were composed during their stay. Next stop was Salzburg, the birthplace and home of Mozart. Performing his music there was really special. After a 10 hour bus trip (with a screening of The Sound of Music on board) we arrived in Leipzig. During the bus ride, we made a stop at the Dachau Memorial Concentration Camp, which was a confronting and moving experience.

Images clockwise: Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival. Groß Siegharts Festsaal, near Vienna. St Thomas Church, Leipzig. Cantate singing in Musikverien Golden Hall, Vienna.

OLIVER MAKES MAGIC Year 7 student Oliver Freyne was chosen to perform as one of the trio of boys to feature in the West Australian Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, performed at His Majesty’s Theatre. Oliver has been interested in opera since the age of eight, when he began singing with the Cathedral Choir whilst living in Italy. His talent is very evident, having been invited to perform in several WA Opera productions including La Boheme, Otello and Tosca. Along with his demanding daily vocal and piano practice, Oliver underwent 36 hours of rehearsal in just 11 days to be ready for his part in The Magic Flute. Oliver has a love for singing opera and also plays piano and classical guitar. He plans to pursue an opera career and attend the Royal College of Music in London. Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations

Leipzig is the land of JS Bach. As part of the WACE course, Bach’s Cantata is one of our set works and his Brandenburg Concertos are studied in Year 11. To then attend a performance of a Bach Cantata played on Baroque instruments in the church where he composed the piece and for which he wrote it for, was amazing! Our next stop was a performance in Dresden, where we were warmly welcomed and really well received by the community. Prague was the final city on our tour. From the land of the Blue Danube to the land of Smetana, Dvorak and The Moldau River. Many composers, like Mozart and Mahler premiered their works here. Our last tour performance was given in the hall where Smetana had been the choirmaster for 10 years. We were totally immersed in the culture of European music for the whole tour. It seemed that every corner we turned there was a piece of musical history to be shared, “Here is where Beethoven composed his fifth Symphony”, “Schubert lived in this apartment for three years”, “Mozart conducted the premiere of Don Giovanni in this hall”. The tour was one giant history and music lesson with heaps of fun along the way. David Buckley (Year 12) Vice-Captain of Music 2014

Image: Oliver Freyne (centre) in West Australian Opera’s The Magic Flute, photograph by James Rogers.

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Image: Members of the 1st hockey, tennis, swimming, water polo, rugby and AFL fooball teams.

At 1st team level, 2014 has been outstanding. Premierships were won in football, hockey and rugby, which coupled with the trophies won in swimming, tennis and water polo makes for an historical year. 1ST TEAM SUCCESS For the statisticians, 2002 was the year where all current PSA sports came into play. Not since 2007 has a school (Trinity College) won six PSA competitions. Hale has averaged three sports per annum with a total of 40 over the past 13 years. Hockey joined the PSA landscape as a fully-fledged sport in 1959 with rugby not far behind in 1961 and AFL football commencing as one of the inaugural PSA sports in 1905. The football/hockey/rugby trifecta has only been achieved three times with the first being in 1972 (Aquinas College) and then Hale in 2012 and 2014. This year was made all the sweeter for Hale as the hockey team won their competition outright as opposed to 2012 when they were joint premiers. The 1st XVIII won the Alcock Cup for the fourth time in six years after a dominant first half of the season saw them two games clear at the halfway mark. This ultimately proved to be too much for the chasing pack as the team dropped only one game and drew another in the second round. Jason Norrish was

head coach for the third successive year which comes after three additional years as assistant coach, and he was complemented once again by Brad Wira and Todd Curley. Naturally, the coaching group had the full respect of their players and the selfless, team-focused dynamic was a major contributor to the overall success of the team. The culture of the 1st XVIII has changed enormously in the past five years and there is no doubt that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team were superbly led by the Year 12 boys who were very inclusive, and demanding, of both the Year 11 and 10 boys in the team - making for a formidable group in 2015. One of the largest crowds in PSA hockey history gathered to watch the final game of the season between Hale School and Scotch College, which was effectively a grand final on the newly laid Hale turf. The crowd were witness to an entertaining, fast and skilful game where at one point four goals were scored in four minutes in the first half. The Hale team was able to hold on for a one goal (4 - 3) victory, much to the pleasure of the Hale supporters, many of whom were from other codes. Hale School hockey is enjoying its healthiest period in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Given the 1st XI have now won two premierships in the past three years, numbers are up in all age groups and boys are choosing school hockey as their priority sport. Hale rugby continues to go from strength to strength. The 1st XV retained the Brother Redmond Cup for the twelfth year in a row despite dropping one game against Christ Church - which was the

first time Christ Church had beaten Hale at 1st team level in 14 years. Whilst the team continue to be superbly led by Steve McFarland and Rob Barugh, the squad trains at the same intensity as they play and the boys are incredibly demanding of each other in both manner and method. This year, a number of players had to play out of position to cover for players on representative duty, injury or illness and it was these selfless acts that allowed the boys to remain team focused during the tight games. The culture within the 1st XV flows to the teams below them and the results indicate there is plenty of depth coming through in the next few years. Mr Simon Young Director of Sport

* L to R: Aden Wilkins (AFL football), James Kelly (hockey), Matt Blake (swimming), Nicholas Lantzke (water polo), Michael Ninkov (rugby) and Luke Keddie (tennis).

ARCHIvES

W.R. CORR CUP

DR K.G. TREGONNING CUP

Images: Winning 1st teams captain’s*.

The PSA (Public Schools’ Association of Western Australia) was formed in 1905 by the Headmasters of Christian Brothers College (re-named Aquinas College in 1938), Guildford Grammar School, Perth High School (re-named Hale School in 1929), and Scotch College. Wesley College, Christ Church Grammar School and Trinity College became members at later dates. THE HISTORY OF THE PSA During that time, Hale School has won 109 championships. For the past 13 years there have been 14 major sports in the PSA competition. Hale won the W.R. Corr Cup for tennis for the seventeenth time since its inception in 1963. Wilfred Corr was a resident master at Hale from 1942 to1960. He taught Latin, Accountancy and Mathematics as well as coaching tennis and athletics. He became a life member of the WALTA (West Australian Lawn Tennis Association) in 1935. At the “Inters” in March the School won the swimming championship for the thirty seventh time since its inception in 1905. However, the Dr K.G. Tregonning Cup was first presented in 1923 to Perth High School (re-named Hale School in 1929). Dr Tregonning (1936-41) was a student at Hale for five years where he was captain of

DICKINSON SHIELD

the swimming, football and athletics teams. He returned to become Headmaster of the School from 1967 to 1988. The Dickinson Shield, awarded to the victorious water polo school, was won by Hale for the third time since it was originally donated in 1992. Mr Dickinson was Headmaster of Scotch College from 1972 to 1997. The Alcock Cup for football was first presented in 1916 although the competition had been in existence since 1905. Hale School has won the cup 19 times, four times in the last six years. The cup was most likely donated by Alcock and Company, who were suppliers of sporting goods. The 1st hockey team secured the Ray House Hockey Cup on the last day of competition to bring their tally to four since the cup was introduced in 1959. Mr House taught at Christ Church Grammar School from 1965 to 1994. He became Deputy Headmaster in 1991.

ALCOCK CUP

RAY HOUSE HOCKEY CUP

The rugby 1st XV retained the Brother Redmond Trophy for the twelfth consecutive year and for the twenty second time. Brother Michael Francis Redmond was the Sportsmaster at Aquinas College in 1939 and his association with the college lasted over 40 years. Acknowledgement: PSA Trophies compiled by A. Courtney, Scotch College Archives.

Mr Harry Weston Archivist

BROTHER REDMOND TROPHY

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RAY HOUSE CUP WIN

For the second time in the last three years and only the fourth time in Hale School history - Hale School has won the Ray House Cup. In a thrilling finish to the season, heading into the final round Hale School and Scotch College were both equal top of the PSA hockey ladder (with 25 points). In front of one of the biggest PSA hockey crowds ever seen, an estimated 400 people watched on as both sides fought for the PSA title. The score was locked at 3-3 at half time with Hale School converting a penalty corner early in the second half to run out eventual winners 4-3, in what was a great finish to the season. Image: Ray House Cup winners 2014.

HOCKEYHONOURS Since the inception of Honours for sport in 1968, only three students had been awarded Hockey Honours - Mark Hemery (1980), Darren Hawkins (1982), Chris Bausor (2006). Now, for the first time in School history, two Year 12 students were awarded Hockey Honours in the same year Liam Flynn and Alec Rasmussen (pictured right).

NEW TURF

Liam Flynn

Alec Rasmussen

LIAM FLYNN

ALEC RASMUSSEN

• After debuting as a Year 9 student Liam played 45 games of 1st XI hockey for Hale School.

• Represented Western Australia in the State Under 18 hockey side in 2013 and 2014.

• Represented Western Australia in the State Under 15 (2012) and 16 (2013) hockey sides.

• Represented Australia at the Youth Olympics (2014) – Gold Medallist.

• Scored 14 PSA hockey goals in 2014.

• Joint winner of the Rod Isaachsen Memorial Trophy for Best and Fairest in 1st XI hockey 2014.

• Selected in Hockey Australia’s National Futures Squad for 2014/2015.

After many months of research, discussion and negotiation the Hale Hockey Club and Hale School undertook to replace the Astro Turf hockey surface in March this year. In conjunction with this, the old southern fence has also been removed and replaced with a limestone block wall with new fencing above. The Hale hockey turf is now one of the best hockey surfaces in the world, with the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos electing to use Hale as their training base in the lead up to this year’s Commonwealth Games. Images: Kookaburras players (also members of Hale Hockey Club) training at Hale in the lead up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games; and all hands on deck laying new turf.

Mr Kane Greenaway Coach of Hockey

Images L to R: Mark Hemery, Darren Hawkins, Chris Bausor playing for the Kookaburras against Korea, the Ray House Cup winners 1980.

Where are they now? Mark Hemery and Darren Hawkins were both part of that first hockey winning side for Hale School back in 1980 - so that win sits pretty high on their list of ‘best hockey memories.’ Chris Bausor did not play for a PSA winning team, but went on to represent Australia as a player for the Kookaburras, and has some great memories all of his own. MARK HEMERY (1976-80) Mark loved ‘footy’ and played club football until he was 13. He also played junior hockey at YM Perth: a top club with a number of state and national players, which he says was very inspiring for a young hockey player. At school, there was a bidding war between the hockey and footy masters over which sport he should play, and eventually the hockey masters won out. “There was a core of four or five guys in my year who could play a bit and they saw potential in our year group to lift the results of hockey at Hale, which had until then been fairly mediocre.” Following Hale’s PSA win in 1980, Mark went on to play first division for YM Perth in the Perth League, and for Essendon in the Victorian League. He also played State Colts for WA (Under 21s - two national championships), Australian Juniors (Silver Medal at 1982 Junior World Cup) and one game in the State Seniors - a friendly against the visiting Canadian side, before a serious knee injury forced him out of competitive sport altogether. Mark’s best hockey memory was not actually winning the Hockey Cup in his final year of school but an earlier game in the season: beating Aquinas 2-1 at Hale. “Even though it was not the last game of the season, it was a virtual grand final and sealed the Cup for us. Needless to say, the fact that it was the Reds, who

had more talent in their side and were our traditional rivals – made it all the more sweet! My best hockey memory, full stop!” Even though he never really recovered from his injury, Mark does still have an interest in hockey. He occasionally plays with the YM Over-50s (running is not necessarily a requirement) and he and members of his 1980 team have regularly played in the annual School v OHA hockey matches. Mark is now a lawyer, has served on the Hale School Board of Governors and currently has three boys at the School. Rhys, the eldest has taken a shine to hockey. However, the twins Thomas and Lewis are passionate about other sports football, soccer and basketball. Mark’s advice: “Hockey is truly a team game. Unlike some team sports, one or two dominant players do not necessarily translate into a winning team. His advice to those looking to succeed, ‘Je ne regrette rien.’ Regret nothing.” DARREN HAWKINS (1977-82) Darren was playing juniors club hockey prior to coming to Hale so it was an easy decision for him to continue on with the sport. A good decision it would seem! He played in the 1st XI in Years 10, 11 and 12; played in the winning 1980 team and captained the 1982 team. Following school he played for YMCA and then the University hockey team before heading off to the UK where he played social hockey for some years.

aircraft to lease to airlines. He is not really involved in hockey anymore, however his seven year old daughter has just started playing so he’s hopeful to reacquaint himself. Darren’s advice: “Hockey is a game of great skill and speed but can still be enjoyed at both a high level and a social level. Persevere! It’s a great sport.” CHRIS BAUSOR (2001-06) Chris was already playing hockey prior to coming to Hale School and was torn between continuing to play with his Club team or playing for the School. He chose the latter and one of his best memories is playing under the coaching of Ross Barron. “Ross”, he says “is one of the best coaches I have had in my career to date”. Chris has taken his hockey to the highest level since playing at Hale. He represented Australia at the Junior World Cup in 2009; was part of the WA Thundersticks from 2008 to 2014, winning Best and Fairest Awards in both 2010 and 2014; and has played 13 games with the Australian Kookaburras between 2011 and 2013. Making his international debut in Paris in 2011 is his absolute best hockey memory. Chris still represents WA, is involved with the Australian Development Squad and plays locally with UWA in the Melville Toyota League. He loves being part of a team and says, “The most satisfying wins are due to team success not necessarily individual skill.”

Best hockey memories for Darren? Winning the PSA Hockey Cup in 1980 and the 1st grade/premier division 1986 grand final, after being 0-3 down.

Chris’s advice: “The commitment required to succeed in hockey today is getting bigger and bigger every year. It requires individuals to go above and beyond regular training commitments.”

Darren is now living in London. He went on a working holiday over 20 years ago and ended up staying. He is a partner in a company which arranges finance for aircraft, ships and trains and invests in

Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA

PSA ATHLETICS 2014

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Aquinas

1625

Scotch

1593

Trinity

1494

Hale

1439

Wesley

1252

Christ Church

1142

Guildford

927.5

PSA SPORT

Images: Siddhant Bhat U13 4x100m relay and (inset) Lachlan McKay 200m Division 1 win.

Preparation for this year’s PSA Interschool Athletics Carnival began early in Term 3. The 2014 leadership group also established itself pre-season, training and leading by example were the captain of athletics, Josh Hopkinson, and vicecaptains Nicholas Marsh and Connor Augustson. The first opportunity for boys to showcase their talents this year was the interhouse carnival. One of the most memorable moments in recent years took place in the U17 high jump. A crowd of around 500 students gathered to watch Ben Fitzgerald (Year 11) smash the old school record and win the event with an astonishing jump of 2.08m. The Interschool Athletics Carnival (Friday 12 September) started fantastically, with Zac Sanderson (Year 7) winning the U13 1500m and Mitchell Georgiades (Year 7) winning the U13 hurdles. The morning’s events continued extremely well and we were in second place for a large part of the programme. We seemed to falter in the latter half of the day and for the second year running we finished in fourth place. In my address to boys at the beginning of the day I suggested that they should let the result take care of itself, and instead get on with doing their individual bests and simply enjoying the day. This is exactly what ended up happening as on the track there were a huge number of personal bests and tremendous performances, and off the track the team showed great support for their mates.

The Year 7 U13 group was an absolute revelation. They were led by extraordinary performances from Lachlan McKay who amassed 75 individual points (100m, 200m, 400m, shot put, discus and 4x100m relay), Mitchell Georgiades (68 individual points) and Siddhant Bhat (45 individual points). In the Year 8 U14 group, Benedict Wilson (34 points), Henry Fowler (31 points) and Ethan Foggin (24 points) were again strong performers for the school. Callan England led the way in the Year 9 U15 group with 77 individual points (100m, 200m, 400m, long jump, shot put and 4x100m relay). Cooper Walawski’s offseason work was evident as he dominated the U16 Hale rankings with 48 individual points (100m, 200m, Hurdles, 4x100m relay). It was a pleasure to see Connor Augustson come on so strong this year as our best sprinter, as our Open 1st Division 100m and 200m athlete, and running the 4x100 relay. A final special mention should go to Jake Mason (Year 11), who was the strongest U17 Hale competitor (24

individual points) and the winner of the Dr D.K. Tregonning Athletics Trophy as our best middle distance athlete (finishing third and fourth in the U17 1500m and Open 3000m respectively). As we gathered for the presentations, two things became apparent. The first was the large size of the Scotch and Aquinas squads, and the small size of the Hale squad. This testified to the fact that we have a multi-event dominated team. There is a definite athletics culture at Hale School, one which seems to be growing each year. Although jammed in between the end of the winter rounds and the start of the next summer season, there are few staff and students who would not enjoy spending even longer on the track. Mr James Matson Master in Charge of Athletics

Ben Fitzgerald U17

High Jump (Div 1)

1st

1.9m

PSA Record

Callan England U15

Long Jump (Div 1)

1st

6.03m

PSA Record

Lachlan McKay U13

Shot Put (Div 1)

1st

12.77m

PSA Record

Callan England U15

100m (Div 1)

1st

11.9sec

Lachlan McKay U13

200m (Div 1)

1st

26sec

Mitchell Georgiades U13

Long Jump (Div 1)

1st

5.24m

Mitchell Georgiades U13

Hurdles (Div 1)

1st

13.3sec

Zac Sanderson U13

1500m (Div 1)

1st

4:43.09sec

Michael Christie U13

High Jump (Div 1)

1st

1.58m

Table inset: PSA records set and Divison 1 first placings at this year’s PSA Interschool Athletics Carnival.

STAFF FOCuS JAMES MATSON ENGLISH TEACHER

Jake Mason and Matthew Raynor (3000m) Mitchell Georgiades (triple jump)

Born in Epsom, UK, James spent his early childhood in 1980s Hong Kong before attending Christ Church Grammar School in Year 8. After finishing high school, he studied commerce at the University of Western Australia for a total of three weeks. James, realising he was in the wrong place, went on to enrol in Arts and completed a Bachelor of Arts Law. He began studying at 75 percent of a full time load as he was a track sprinter in the 100m and 200m, training heavily and working part time. After some state titles, trips to nationals and several Perth Grand Prix appearances, his competitive athletics ‘career’ ended. After completing a year as an articled clerk, James worked in commercial litigation, in both building disputes and deceased estates. His final legal placement was in Native Title law for Indigenous groups in north west WA.

Callan England (long jump) Ben Fitzgerald getting some air (high jump)

However, after three years of legal practice James knew that his calling to high school teaching needed to be observed. Inspired by the great teachers he had at school, and taking account of his ongoing interests in literature and culture, he embarked on a Graduate Diploma of Education (UWA). After two years teaching back at CCGS, in 2009 James took up the opportunity to work at Hale School. James currently holds roles as teacher of English, Master in Charge of Athletics and Assistant Head of Buntine House at Hale School. James encourages the pursuit of legal study and practice; describing it as, “enlightening and intellectually stimulating, having served me well inside and out of the classroom.” That said, he enjoys teaching tremendously and takes great pride in being part of the Hale community, “I see myself as a teacher, not a former lawyer, although one can never really excise all legal training from the brain. I enjoy literature, film and music and enjoy nothing more than fostering the same enthusiasm and interest in my students.” Image: James winning the 1996 Swan Valley Gift.

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Image: Nenad in 1981 as a gymnastics recruit.

STAFF FOCuS NENAD PEISKER PHYS ED TEACHER

Image: Ben jumped a massive 2.08m in front of a crowd at the Interhouse Athletics Carnival.

THE AIR UP THERE Nenad Peisker has taught Physical Education at Hale School for 18 years, and has coached high jump for 25 years in Yugoslavia and Australia. Nenad claims to have stumbled upon his most exciting discovery to date, “Ben Fitzgerald (Year 11) is the most exciting raw athlete I have seen. Watching an untrained jumper clear 2.08m, is mind boggling. I believe he could clear 2.30m with the proper training,” and when Nenad speaks of ‘proper training’ we know he is refering to himself! Ben has been a Haleian since Year 7 and lives in Floreat with his family. His younger brother Tom, is in Year 8 while his older sister attends Iona Presentation College. Ben appears to have all the trademarks of a classic teenager, undecided of his future, unsure of which basket to fill with eggs. When I asked Ben about Mr Peisker’s excitement at the idea of coaching him, he was quite low key, “I am into AFL and I am enjoying high jump, I’m just not sure what I want to do yet.”

Ben is a young man with a lot of raw talent, and a very bright future ahead, whatever he chooses to pursue. He describes himself as ‘sports crazed’ and said, “What I am working towards over the next couple of years is getting the best ATAR possible and going to university after that. I am not sure what I will major in, but I know that is where I want to be.” Following Ben’s jump of 2.08m at the Interhouse Athletics Carnival, Ben jumped 1.90m at this year’s PSA Atheltics Carnival gaining him a first placing and a new PSA record, so it is easy to understand why Nenad is keen to coach Ben. Nenad is one one the most popular teachers at Hale, and says that the secret to being such a respected and successful coach is, “to be a friend to my mentee and gain their trust. Then it comes down to my work as a coach on a technical level, to develop the best technique possible in my athlete.” Nenad dreams of coaching an Olympic athlete, “I do not even care if they do not place, I dream that one of my mentees makes it to the Olympic Games, maybe it will be Ben!” Ms Adele Varris Community Relations

Nenad Peisker was born in Zagreb, Yugoslavia (now Croatia) in 1957. His own sporting story is very unique; at eight years of age Nenad’s talent as an athlete was noted by a teacher and he was trained in gymnastics. It took only one year for Nenad to master the sport and win two consecutive Yugoslavian Junior National titles in gymnastics. The story gets even more unbelievable when, at age 17, Nenad was once again picked out by a teacher - this time by a high jump teacher when filling his role as reserve at a interschool competition. Nenad jumped a whopping 1.70m using the scissor kick technique from a standstill position. It was suggested he continue, which he did, leaving behind a passion for basketball. Not surprisingly, Nenad again achieved the title of Yugoslavian Junior National Champion, this time as a high jumper. Nenad’s dedication to high jump ended when he had to leave Zagreb to get work as a teacher in a small farming village away from the city. Nenad considers his experiences as a teacher at Hale and a teacher in Yugoslavia as being quite different, remembering the frequency with which students were pulled from his class in Yugoslavia. Often a family member, who had come to the school, would collect a student to assist with the day’s farming duties. Nenad told me his proudest moment (so far) was when Zoe Timmers (coached by Nenad) competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Initially he was not sure if Zoe could make it that far saying, “It was Zoe’s self belief, trust and hard work that got her there, that is what I am most proud of.” “I have coached athletes who represented Australia at the last three Commonwealth Games; Melbourne 2006, New Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014, all female athletes. I have also coached several Australian champions and several junior champions competing at the World Junior and World Youth Championships.”

Images L to R: Ben and Nenad with Hale athletes on the track at the PSA Athletics Carnival and Nenad on the Administration green at Hale School.

ARTS Cup

Arts Cup is a unique occasion on the school calendar, being a completely student led event. There is always a wonderful display of house spirit, teamwork, leadership and artistic skills. Whether it was the painting of the house superhero, being part of a house choir or listening to the talents of the various house bands performing, the day is one like no other during the year. The logistics are significant yet the boys take it all in their stride. No-one misses their curtain call and respect is paid to all performers. Speaking of performers, we were treated to something very special during the afternoon; co-compere for the day, Mr Parish broke into a Blues Brothers classic, accompanied by the Jazz Orchestra, which had the crowd singing along and giving him a well-deserved standing ovation.

ARTS CUP RESULTS House Choir

1st Riley 2nd Haynes 3rd St Georges House Band

1st Tregonning 2nd Parry 3rd Loton House Art

1st Faulkner 2nd Haynes 3rd Havelock

LEADERSHIP

Images: Kim Hughes, Cathryn Carver and David Flanagan with Year 11 students Conor Fowler and Hudson Simcock.

LEADERSHIP AT HALE 2014

George Stribling (Captain of School), Lord Mayor Mrs Lisa Scaffidi and Justin Bardwell (Year 11).

Dan Smailes (2006-13) and Hon. Stephen Smith MP.

Chisenga Katongo and Lord Mayor Mrs Lisa Scaffidi.

As we continue to explore the concept of leadership at Hale School from the boy in Year 1, through to the Year 12 leaver we combine theory with experiential learning. The idea that leadership is not a badge or a title has permeated the school and random acts of leadership continue to shine across all three divisions. Building intentionality around leadership has meant that students and staff talk about personal development, about understanding, “Who am I?” and reflecting on experiences of good and poor leadership. One of the highlights of the year has been our Distinguished Speaker Series. This has been an opportunity for parents and grandparents to join with their son(s) to listen to, and interact with, some of our finest leaders in Western Australia. The goal has always been to create opportunities for a family to sit down at dinner and discuss the speaker they heard together that morning. The use of common language and a common experience for parents and their boys builds capacity and connection. This series will continue next year and we encourage as many of you as possible to join us for these events. In October we held the annual Year 11 Leadership Conference. City of Perth Lord Mayor Mrs Lisa Scaffidi opened the conference with a wide ranging talk about leadership, values, courage and a ‘hip hop’ performance (not by Lisa). After a full day of Urban Challenges (The Show, Survival Game, Bomb Disposal, Puzzle and Drag, Tower of Terror and Round Up) the attendees had the privilege of listening to Mr Stephen Smith. Mr Smith was interviewed by 2013 graduate Dan Smailes and topics ranged from federal government to world politics as well as Stephen’s leadership journey. On Sunday,

Mr Meade opened proceedings with ‘Leading with Character: Brave Hearts … Bold Minds’. His focus on leadership as relational and five Key Characteristics of Influential Leaders (model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to create and encourage the heart) resonated with all students and parents who attended. Our Year 11s then had two concurrent sessions to choose from ‘Tips on Student Leadership’, ‘Improvising in Life, Work and Art: How to Turn on Creative and Innovative Thinking’, ‘Leadership: Lessons from Ancient Rome’, ‘There’s Some Men in Water - The Courage to Lead’ and “Leadership Styles and DiSC Within Teams”. Our amazing School Prefects led the weekend, ran reflection sessions and spoke about their leadership experiences to date. Leadership discussions have not been isolated to a Speaker Series or a Leadership Conference. Leadership has been taught, modelled and practised in every class, during every lunch or social time and in every one-on-one interaction with a student and staff member. These are the crucial lessons of leadership as relational and influential. From RAVE or PD classes where students and staff explore the concept of emotional intelligence, your authentic self and values, to house meetings and service learning opportunities … leadership is everyone’s business and everyone has the capability to grow and develop their own understanding of themselves as a leader. If we were to synthesise every speaker’s story, every lesson learnt about leadership and every experience with outstanding leadership it would boil down to a simple, yet profound value to lead by: LEADERSHIP IS CHARACTER. Mr Clark Wight Director of Leadership

DEvELOPMENT

Images: Snapshots of the old website and the new look website.

THE HALE DIFFERENCE Hale School colours from 1954.

Are you like me and feel that technology is like a car pulling further and further away? No matter how hard you try to keep up, it just keeps accelerating? It is a feeling I am sure many share, especially those over 35! When asked to produce a social media strategy and new website, I suddenly thought, here is the moment I will chase down that car! Let’s start with the website. It was decided Hale needed to show how it differed from other schools. What is our point of difference? How does a school like Hale honour tradition without compromising advances in teaching and technology? We needed a website to demonstrate how contemporary we are, how traditions are instilled into our daily routine and how they complement what we do. We also needed the site to look new, appealing, inspiring and, at the very least, compel visitors to the site to realise that a tour of the campus was a must. With the assistance of a Subiaco branding agency, a ‘hallelujah moment’ was presented. ‘Look to your past to inspire the future’ … it was the cover of the 1954 Cygnet that formed the basis of the new site. It may seem simple, however the colours you see in the crest are those now used on our website. And to quote a very hip and knowledgeable brand manager “these colours rock”. I urge you to visit the site. It is new, has some interesting features and as always, your feedback is welcomed.

Hale School 1954 Cygnet.

Now to my second challenge. How do I produce a social media strategy? Especially when I still don’t fully understand how Twitter works or that Instagram is in fact, NOT a medical procedure! As I stared out my office window pondering who I could ask ... the answer walked right past me. Several Year 11 students were called upon. Within days, I was given a crash course from experts! It was decided by my steering group that Hale would adopt a Facebook presence and later, a Twitter account. I am happy to report that the Hale School Facebook page is now up and running and has more people liking it than I have ever had like me in my entire life! We will be posting regular stories on Facebook so I hope you are able to visit and keep in touch with your school. I would like to thank and acknowledge the work done by Year 11 student, Sam Ranson. As a parting gesture, his gift to me (and his helpful peers) was a Facebook and Twitter for Dummies book. I graciously accepted. https://www.facebook.com/HaleSchool Mr Dave Reed Director of Development

The Hale School Facebook page.

OLD HALEIANS

FROM THE PRESIDENT Hale life undoubtedly revolves around duty. A couple of recent events and ongoing engagements have served as a reminder that the School’s motto is alive and well, amongst the younger members within our ranks as well as for those enjoying their later years. Recently we hosted an event to celebrate the ‘Duty’ of two of our longest serving committee members - Mr Barry Sanders (1947-51) who joined the committee in 1954 and Mr John Deykin (194748) in 1955. With 2015 being so close, and if not for short stints overseas for honeymoons and promotions to manage a London office for 18 months, these two gentlemen have served continuously on the committee in many roles, including President for 60 years each. They were jointly presented the inaugural Faulkner Award in 2012 recognising long-term and outstanding service to the Old Haleians’ Association but it was important to the committee that the wider Old Hale community celebrate their respective journeys of duty over this period - which is why a cocktail function was arranged in their honour. I am confident you will join me in recognising and celebrating this lifetime of commitment. It was an honour to again represent the Old Boys at this year’s Valedictory evening assembly and hand our newest members their Life Membership certificates. If you thought the sense of duty has waned at all then you can rest assured that the current crop of graduates represented duty to the highest calibre. This year’s graduating group were an integral part of winning six PSA premierships (swimming, tennis, water polo, football, rugby and hockey) a feat only achieved once before in PSA history. What presented an even more timely reminder of the health of the School was the recognition of academic achievement, addresses given by the boys, the music created to celebrate and the general professionalism of all the boys involved. During my time as President I have had the pleasure of attending several reunions and functions to provide a quick update on committee matters but more importantly to meet so many of the outstanding men from the Hale family. I have had occasion to get to know charitable boards and bodies where invariably there are Old Haleians in key positions helping our Western Australian community and those in need. The school continues to deliver young men with diverse talents across a diverse

range of pursuits and there is no doubt that our motto is being served well by all generations of Haleians. With this in mind, I would like to highlight our Mentor Programme. We are continually seeking Old Boys who have carved a successful career in any field to nominate themselves, via the website, as a mentor for the younger generation. This programme provides direct access to successful Old Haleians for our younger generation as they seek advice on career aspects of their life. It is also a call to the younger amongst us that if you seek advice and mentoring in your chosen field, access can be gained through the website or by contacting Judy Greaney at the OHA office. Once again I must thank all committee members and Board of Governor representatives for their continued work in helping make the committee what it is today. I know they continually look for more opportunities for fellowship amongst Old Boys whilst also providing benefits to members across all ages. Phil O’Meehan (1973-78) steps down from his position as rural representative on the Hale School Board of Governors at the end of this year. The Committee and all the Hale community thank Phil and his family for being an integral part of the School’s Board during what has been an important development phase for the School. The selection process had not been finalised for Phil’s replacement at the time of print for this magazine but having seen the calibre of candidates who have expressed their interest in nominating for the position, I am confident that they too will do a great job. I would also like to thank the Headmaster and School for their continued support of the Association and assistance through the provision of our Alumni Manager, Judy Greaney. Judy, thanks on behalf of all members for being there. For keeping everything moving and on time, your assistance is invaluable to myself and the committee. Don’t forget we will be running the OHA raffle for parents of boys enrolled at the school in 2015, the proceeds of which support the many endeavours and programmes the Old Boys’ Committee deliver. On behalf of the Committee, I want to wish every one of you and your families a very happy and safe Christmas and thank you for the opportunity of being your President. Mr Paul Carter (1976-80) President OHA Committee

Images: Barry Sanders (1947-51) and John Deykin (1947-48) with OHA President Paul Carter.

oHA CoMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Paul Carter (1976-80) VICE PRESIDENTS: Lee Panotidis (1989-94) Bruce Williamson (1977-81) TREASURER: Grant Kidner (1972-76) SECRETARY: Gary Dye (1972-76) IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: John Garland (1972-76) COMMITTEE: Ian Beeson (1963-66) Andrew Hassell (1978-82) Mathew Stinton (1984-89) Bruce Strickland (1956-64) Bruce Williamson (1977-81) Michael Bartley (2001-05) Michael Panegyres (1986-90) Dean Just (1994-98)

CoMING EvENTS LONDON CHAPTER Monday 15 December 2014 6.00pm Caminos Blackfriars Year 13 Morning Tea TBC 50 Year Reunion Friday 13 March 2015 Contact: Tim Hantke tim.hantke@bigpond.com or 0418 940 175 or Old Boys’ Day Friday 20 March 2015 VICTORIAN Chapter Friday 12 June 2015 7.40pm SUPER 15, AAMI Park Melbourne Reels v Western Force NEW YORK CHAPTER Tuesday 14 April 2015 West Village 55 Greenwich Ave NYC

Perhaps John’s greatest contribution however has been made though his love of hockey and his extended involvement with the Hale Hockey Club. He played continuously from 1949 through to 1999. He served as Club President and Secretary, was involved in negotiations and fundraising for the synthetic turf and his proudest moment was watching his club win the Classic League competition, after 101 years, in 2011. Image: John Deykin and Barry Sanders.

DuTY... John Deykin (1947-48) and Barry Sanders (1947-51) epitomise the Hale School motto of ‘Duty’. Between them they have served almost 120 years on the OHA Committee! It was only fitting that such a long and loyal commitment should be duly recognised and so it was that invitations were sent to past committee executive members, board members, friends and family of both John and Barry to attend a special function held in their honour. As would be expected, John and Barry filled most positions on the Committee at some time during their 60 years of service.

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Barry commented on the fact that he first joined the committee in time to be involved in the organisation of the School’s centenary celebrations in 1958. He noted that he was still there in 2008 to help with organising sesquicentenary celebrations - but made a promise to everyone in attendance not to still be there for the 200th! Barry’s greatest legacy? He was integral to the formation of the OHA Bursary Assistance Scheme with the first awardee attending Hale in 1964. He was instrumental in the Memorial Hall Appeal, chaired the Chapel Appeal in 1966, and was a member of the Gym Appeal in 1974. Both John and Barry served on the Board of Governors Selection Committee as well as the Bursaries and Scholarships Committee and continue to be staunch advocates of the School and the Association.

Images: John Cruickshank (1946-50) with Helen and Roger Gray (1958-64), Bruce Webb (1948-50) with Margaret Benson.

Image: Pam Williams, Don (1946-50) and Michelle Watts, Eric Isaachsen (1964-68) and Jock Morrison (1945-51).

HENDY COWAN (1954-59) For distinguished service to the Parliament of Western Australia, to tertiary education, agriculture and regional development, and through significant contributions to cancer control organisations.

CARL VINE (1962-66) For distinguished service to the performing arts as a composer, conductor, academic and artistic director, and to the support and mentoring of emerging performers.

HARRY PHILLIPS (1956-60) For significant service to education, particularly in the fields of politics and civics.

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remembrance day service Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Conor Delves (2008-13) uses this metaphor in his article about his inauguration into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Hale School’s Director of Leadership, Clark Wight also used the same metaphor following the Remembrance Day Service on the School’s Admin Green in Wembley Downs - and it was absolutely relevant for both situations. For Conor, because he was the one being inspired by one of his heroes during an address made to him as he contemplated what was ahead. For Clark, because a short address he made to those gathered for the service afforded him time to reflect upon sacrifices others had made to enable him (and the rest of us) to enjoy life as we know it today.

More than 100 Old Haleians joined the current students in a very moving Remembrance Day Service honouring Old Haleians who lost their lives during different theatres of war

around the world. Maybe it appeared more significant this year being the centenary of Australia’s involvement in the First World War. 42 Haleians lost their lives during this conflict - many of whom were friends or relatives of those in attendance. Bern Wheeler (1940-42) thought the Service was brilliant in the way in which it was so inclusive; the words spoken by all speakers on the day were meaningful and really illustrated to the students the futility of what had happened. Peter Anderson (1934-43) agreed, adding that he felt it brought home to the students the sacrifices that had been made - sometimes by boys not much older than they. Following the Service, three different tours were on offer for those wanting to see how Hale School operates today: a visit to the new Aquatic Centre, an introduction to how technology is used in the classroom today, and a visit to the woodwork and metalwork studiosto watch the boys in action. Fiore Giovannangelo, Director of Operations learnt almost as much about Hale School as those he was advising about the new pool! He was more than adept at reeling off staggering facts and stats - but those present were able to tell him about how it used to be in their day, what had previously been in this spot and

how things used to work when they were students. Fiore later admitted that he was surprised at what he had learnt and how helpful those things would be in future planning. Lloyd Chrystal (1947-50) rang the following day to enthuse about how much he had learnt on his trip to the Lecture Theatre where Clark had told them all about Michael Valentine’s Hale@home programme, about the TED talks, SKYPE and the like. Lloyd found it difficult to get his head around the fact that boys sitting in that room at Hale School could be collaborating, on the same project at the same time, with other students anywhere in the world! “How the world is moving on,” he said. “Fascinating.” Bern Wheeler, being a wood-turner himself, elected for a visit to D&T. He was totally envious of the equipment available to the boys. He asked one young lad how he had managed to get a particular pattern on the box he was working on. “Did it on the laser,” came the prompt reply. Bern was not game to admit that he had no idea what that really meant! On the walk up to the Dining Hall for lunch, he and John Ward (1955-56) reflected on how different things were today - and how lovely it was to see boys doing woodwork and obviously loving every minute of it.

Godfrey (1958-59) and Rob Everett (1955-57)

Geoff Morris (1937-42)

Peter Grigg (1935-42) and Judy Greaney

The 70+ table: Fred Cox (1939-40), Peter Anderson (1934-43), Geoff Morris (193742), Alan Knight (1937-41), Peter Leggoe (1936-39), Peter Grigg (1935-42), Harry Lodge (1938-41), Ken McHarrie (1939-40) and Bern Wheeler (1940-42). Absent from photo: Bill McLarty (1942-44).

At lunch this year we initiated a special table for those who left 70 or more years ago!

Image: Jos Percy (1947-50), Charles Mitchell (1952-55) and Merv Roberts (1943-48).

Ten Old Haleians gathered on the ‘Golden Oldies Table’. Not all from the same year - but all from the same era. All with the same experiences and memories to share with one another and the same wonder about how much Hale School has changed since their day. Comments around the table included: Peter Grigg (1935-42) really enjoyed being served lunch as he finds it difficult to get in and out of a chair these days. He thought the reading of the roll call was particularly poignant and encourages more attendees to wear their medals. Geoff Morris (1937-42) thought the format of speaking to the boys of the Wars and courage and tragedies was

both poignant and fully respected by all. He very much welcomes the day and the Service at the School as it not only reminds him of fallen mates but also rekindles the bond of old School friendships. Bill McLarty (1942-44) was sorry he missed the Headmaster’s address. He had organised to be picked up at 1.30pm and didn’t want to keep his daughter waiting. Fred Cox (1939-40) enjoyed the opportunity of meeting up with many of his contemporaries; ‘boys’ he had spent time with in the boarding house and others he had gone through university with. He felt great - from just being there! His final comment, “You must keep this going.” We fully intend to, Fred. Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA

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Image: Andy Petrusevics, Ian Lilburne, Cindi Drennan, Zero Shaw and John Carberry.

ALBANY ANZAC WEEKEND Ian Lilburne (1969-74) co-edited the 1973 edition of the Cygnet and had aspirations of becoming a writer post-Hale. The 70s however were not a time conducive to pursuing the arts: not at Hale and not at university. For boys it was more about becoming a farmer, a stockbroker or a doctor. Despite his creative bent (or maybe because of it), Ian did very well at school and went on to UWA with a view to becoming a lawyer. Not surprisingly he was soon lured by the arts and abandoned law in favour of a BA in Literature and Philosophy. His career had a few false starts before he became involved in acting and theatre production. Eventually, through his work with the Perth Fringe Festival, he engaged with the innovative end of the Perth arts community. For Ian, as for so many others, it was a case of being in the right place at the right time. It was 1986 and the racing boats were coming. He became heavily involved in producing the America’s Cup Fringe Festival from which he went on to become the Founding Director of Perth’s Artrage Festival. Up until this time, the ‘Fringe’, as it was then called, had been held in conjunction with the annual Perth Festival. It had not been particularly successful though as Perth did not then have the population to sustain two festivals at once. Ian and a key group of people decided to move the Fringe to October and rebrand it Artrage. This springtime alternative arts event was a great success and stuck to this format until

its recent reconfiguration as the hugely popular Fringe World. Perth has grown. In 1994, Ian left Artrage to become a freelance arts producer, working with many of Perth’s finest independent theatre makers and musicians. He later took up a position as Major Events Manager at the University of Western Australia. This job culminated in his production of LUMINOUSnight, the highly acclaimed one night celebration of art and culture for the University’s centenary in 2013. Many of you will have been lucky enough to have seen its centrepiece building projection, LUMINOUShall, that transformed Winthrop Hall into a kaleidoscope of animation and sound. Directing LUMINOUSnight, together with the release of a CD of his original music, enhanced Ian’s artistic credentials more than he’d anticipated and led to his recent return to the arts as a freelance producer. This new phase of his career reached a peak last weekend in the Anzac Albany Centenary Commemorations. Ian partnered with Cindi Drennan, Company Manager and Artistic Director of Illuminart, to produce a series of building projections for the Anzac Albany Commemorations. “Cindi’s company is based in South Australia and specialises in architectural storytelling,” Ian said. “This is a relatively new and exciting artform that tells storys through building projections, incorporating the techniques of film, theatre, music, literature and visual art.

Images: Princess Royal Harbour Lights - Indigenous art collage, recruitment posters, ‘Cinema Wall’ and St Peter’s Church.

When Cindi tendered for the Albany Anzac Commemorations she wanted a WA based project manager to oversee it. She and I had already worked together on LUMINOUSnight.” The rest, as they say, is history. The contract was awarded in April - giving them just six months to research, prepare and produce four hours of material to be repeated over the weekend. “It was pretty frantic, especially in those last few days, when everyone was working late into the night to complete things in time,” said Ian. The brief stipulated ‘community collaboration’ so many local artists, writers, photographers, actors and visual artists were engaged in the creative process. The Albany Library, the Museum and the Historical Society also provided invaluable assistance. It was during the preparation phase that Ian’s career slowly morphed into ‘writer’. He found himself writing, re-writing, editing and adapting other people’s texts into the scripts for projection. The six months of community collaboration finally came together in two major projections. Princess Royal Harbour Lights, arranged to fit the shape of the Albany Entertainment Centre, was a one night spectacular. It began with a collage of Indigenous paintings then morphed into the story of the first Anzac convoy.

A dramatic projection that included war posters, historic re-enactments, animations, photographs, film footage and a light show, it was presented to a simulcast narrative of diggers’ diaries, personal accounts, speeches, poems and music, and climaxed in a symbolic pyrotechnic display, ‘the weeping fireworks’. The second show, Anzac Projections and Storytellings, was a series of more intimate stories told on a number of sites - the Albany Town Hall, the Stirling Terrace Rotunda, St John’s Church (where Padre White held the first Dawn Service in 1919) and a building which became affectionately known as the Cinema Wall. These projections focused on individual soldiers from the Great Southern. In the course of the project, Ian heard many poignant stories about families torn apart by grief and others of relief as soldiers returned from the battle fields albeit often battered and traumatised. These were all faithfully recorded and refined to form a cohesive tale of remembrance for the many visitors who flocked to Albany for the centenary commemorations. Ian has since consolidated his connection with Illuminart by becoming its Director of Business. He is enthusiastic about working within this exciting new artform which he says is effective in giving communities a medium through which they can tell their own stories to large audiences in a spectacular way.

THE WAR THAT NEVER ENDED by Ian Lilburne The children were told not to stare Or ask any questions about the war At night, when he retreated to his bed They were told to walk on tip toe Or stay outside lest the thunder Of their footsteps remind him Of the gunfire and tanks in the trenches Or the explosion of shrapnel That hit him in the face Leaving him hideous. Dark in the night When the children forgot And made a noise He’d wake screaming In the relived pain That was forever with him. They called it shell shock The way he’d change without warning Turn a complete circle from a kind Loving man to an angry ghost And scare them with his shouting. Haunted For him The war never ended.

Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA Photos by Ed Janes.

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Simon Meyer (1996-00) was a School Prefect and Captain of Tregonning House. He was awarded Symbols for athletics, cricket and football; won the Old Haleians’ Cricket Trophy and was vice-captain of the 1st XVIII. At 20, he was an elite athlete, a university student and part time model. At the gym five nights a week and football training three, he was very fit and very healthy. But that all changed. Very quickly playing football. Simon received a blow to the jaw during a game, playing for his Sydney club team, Balmain, which not only ended his game on that day - but life as he had known it, forever. Simon’s parents, who were in Sydney at the time, at first were told it was a simple broken jaw. But there was a problem. Fortunately, Simon was rushed to RPA where it was discovered that the injury had caused a carotid dissection. He had suffered a massive left-brain stroke and was paralysed down the right side. They were told that Simon would not be able to speak and would have no comprehension. They gave the go ahead for emergency surgery despite grim predictions. They did all they could. Today, Simon still has difficulty in speaking. He suffers from aphasia (a disturbance of the comprehension and expression of language caused by dysfunction in the brain) and some paralysis on the right side of his body. “The Aphasia left me with difficulty speaking, reading and writing,” says Simon, “although I am able to understand spoken language. I looked for other ways to express myself and so I have been painting and taking photographs over the past 10 years.” Simon’s favourite artist is abstract painter Jeffrey Smart, but he finds all artists give him ideas and inspiration. Photography has taken a back seat, at least for the time being as Simon concentrates on painting. He starts full time Fine Art study next year.

WHAT ART THERAPY DID FOR ME Transcript from Simon’s speech given at an Aphasia Conference held recently in Perth.

Before my accident I was very active always working, playing sport and looking for investment and business ideas. Once I woke from various operations and coma, I found I was unable to speak. ... Fancy that ... ... it’s all in here ... ... but I can’t say it ... ... so frustrating ... ... I had Aphasia ...

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It’s funny because before my accident my father (who dabbles in art) suggested we might like to share some father and son time and do some art. I believe my response at the time was something like, “Get a life.” In my early rehab time I turned to art as a form of expression and ‘getting it out’ for the things I couldn’t say. At least in my mind I could express thought on a canvas. Art therapy also served as a valuable and productive use of the many hours that I now had to occupy myself, now that I had lost the full life that I had before. So for me I went a little like this - rehab, art, rehab, art. I hated where I was and I worked hard to escape my limitations. I have come a long way since my accident. Art has done a lot for me and my development. Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA

Simon had his first exhibition in November and would love the chance to exhibit at Fine Art at Hale in the future. “Never give up hope. Never stop trying to improve your lot. Always find a way.” he advised. Image: Simon Meyer (left) and John Meyer (right) at a recent exhibition.

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SYDNEY CHAPTER A very diverse group of Old Haleians gathered at the Victoria Barracks for the Sydney Chapter dinner earlier in the year, hosted by Lt Col Craig Bickell (1981-88) and Tim Oldham (1973-77). Headmaster Stuart Meade was able to listen to more than 60 years of Hale School anecdotes related by Old Boy’s John Darge (194349) and Harry Hales (2001-12). If you would like to be included on the New South Wales Chapter mailing list please notify the OHA Office. VICTORIAN CHAPTER The Victorian Chapter convenors are a pro-active group and when they heard that past Headmaster, John Inverarity was going to be in town, seized on the chance of inviting him to dinner. He of course had to ‘pay’ for the invitation by being put under the microscope by our own ‘Tony Jones’ aka Campbell Bairstow (1967-71) in a Q&A session during dinner. John was very relaxed and took the questions in good humour, being prompted by Jane when necessary. All in attendance enjoyed the evening immensely and not one person complained (out loud anyway) about the never-ending series of stairs that led to the restaurant on the top floor of Society in Bourke Street. Images from Chapters opposite page.

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CHAPTERS There are a number of active Old Haleian Chapters both in Australia and overseas. The listed chapter contacts especially, are only too willing to help where necessary. They provide an ideal starting point for young tertiary students moving out of Perth to study and run regular functions and events for those hampered by the tyranny of distance when it comes to attending class reunions and events such as Old Boys’ Day. We currently have Christmas functions planned in Melbourne and London, and a get-together in New York in April next year is in the pipeline. Together with Global Old Boys Day there are many opportunities for you to meet up with fellow Old Haleians - even if you are no longer based in Perth.

TO DATE WE HAVE CHAPTERS IN: MELBOURNE

PHONE

Matthew Crewe (1989-93)

mattcrewe9@gmail.com

0412 317 746

Campbell Bairstow (1967-71)

cpb@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

0407 059 502

Michael Li (2002-06)

michael.shen.li@gmail.com

0412 425 147

Michael Park (1982-87)

michael.park@nortonrosefullbright.com

0419 049 811

Bob Quayle (1960-63)

bobquayle1@bigpond.com

0419 834 515

Grant Holman (1983-94)

grant.holman@wge.com.au

0409 883 285

davisgill@yahoo.com

0401 242 409

timsandy@bigpond.net.au

0414 234 968

aaron@bluestonelaneny.com

0403 981 362

terry.barr@samsonoilandgas.com.au

+1 9703895047

kuhnchristopher@gmail.com

+65 98282351

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Neal Davis (1955-62) SYDNEY

Tim Oldham (1973-77) NEW YORK

Aaron Cook (1997-98) COLORADO

If you are just visiting, or moving to a new location with your job, don’t forget to check the OHA website for local contacts who may be able to offer valuable local knowledge to help make life a little bit easier.

Terry Barr (1962-66)

Matt Reed (1988-92)

reedm75@googlemail.com

If you would like to be the convenor of a similar group – not already listed, please let us know.

Anthony Lilleyman (1981-86)

anthony.lilleyman@btopenworld.com

SINGAPORE

Chris Kuhn (1998-04) LONDON

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NOMANBHOY & SONS Moez Abbas Nomanbhoy (1951-54) was sent down to Perth from Singapore by his father to attend Hale School. He spent his last two years in the boarding house, by which time he had become acclimatised, used to the Australian way of life and a much respected member of the school community.

Moez was an active participant in the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. He joined the Air Training Corps cadet group and was made a corporal in 1953. In 1954 he was made a House Prefect, and with another, was put in charge of the Junior Boarding House, located in Parliament Place opposite the main boarding house. In the 1954 interhouse rowing regatta he was cox of the School House 1st IV, which under the strident urging of the cox, came an unexpected second. Once he had finished his schooling in Perth, Moez returned to Singapore and was absorbed as previously planned, into the family business. Nomanbhoy & Sons was started by Moezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather, Nomanbhoy Abdeali in 1914 after the company he had been involved with folded. He decided to put his expertise to good use and open his own business importing and exporting spices, nuts and other produce.

Abdeali was not only a successful business man but also a community leader. He was one of the founding members of the Singapore Indian Merchant Association, which later became the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 1930, Abdeali retired and Moez’s father, Abbas Nomanbhoy took over the reins of what was fast becoming a flourishing business entity. The business grew and warehouses were opened around Singapore. Abbas also established contacts in Africa, and later Brazil and sold coffee and other spices to the United States and Europe. He became a pillar of the community; was appointed Treasurer of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was part of a team that accompanied then Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, on his first trade delegation to China. It was now Moez’s turn to take over the leadership of the company. He expanded further in to China, Korea and Japan and by the 60s and 70s, Nomanbhoy & Sons had become a well-established player in the global spice market. He saw the rapid rate at which Singapore was becoming a global port and by internationalising the business became one of the leading players in the clove market. He too became Treasurer of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was a member of the People’s Action Party and was awarded the Long Service Medal (Silver) in 1998. More recently, Nomanbhoy & Sons has expanded and diversified even further. It buys direct from the source and distributes its products all around the world. Despite fierce competition they have kept a strong hold by keeping control over quality and maintaining competitive pricing. They treat their clients like part of the family.

Over the years, Nomanbhoy & Sons has earned the distinction of being one of the oldest spice trading establishments in the world, which this year celebrates its centenary. Even today the three generation team of Moez, Hanif and Aqeel Nomanbhoy, (grandson, great grandson and great great grandson of Nomanbhoy Abdeali) still personally inspect the goods to ensure customer satisfaction. Throughout all these years, Moez has maintained a strong contact with his old school and with the friends he made here, more than 60 years ago. He is a regular attendee at Singapore Chapter functions, and in 2000 hosted a dinner in Singapore for his class group. Fellow student Max Vinnicombe (194554) travelled to Singapore to take part in the festivities. He has followed Moez’s progress over the years and couldn’t help but compare the grandness of the centenary celebrations at the Shangrila Ballroom compared to the ‘shiskebabs in the street’, of Moez’s early years! He enjoyed being part of the centenary, was honoured to have been included at the head table and marvelled at the spectacle of dancers, drummers and acrobats. The whole occasion was something to behold. Max even came home with a ‘show bag’ of many of Moez’s spices by which to remember the event.

Mr Nomanbhoy Abdeali, founder of Nomanbhoy & Sons

To achieve a centenary in business is a remarkable achievement and is a testament to the strength of this amazing family. Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA

Moez (bottom left) with his family

The History of Spice Trading During the second half of the 18th century, the spice trade that was once dominated by Arab merchants aroused fierce competition among the Portugese, French, Dutch and British. In 1819, when Sir Stamford Raffles was searching for a port of call for the British Empire and landed on Singapore, he was convinced of its great potential as a strategic location and established Singapore as a trading post for the British East India Company. 42

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Andrew Kelly (2008-12) is the first to admit that he has led a charmed life. He has been afforded opportunities that many others around the world can only dream of. He was not content however, to just sit back on his laurels and bask in this good fortune.

The SoAR Project Inc. Together with a group of university friends Andrew has co-founded a not-for-profit organisation called the SOAR Project Inc. which in his words, “Aims to address the striking disparity between what we have, and what others so desperately need.” “It is our obligation,” he says, “to help those who have not been so fortunate.” In this, it’s inaugural year, SOAR aims to tackle the significant issue of poverty amongst children in South Africa. Andrew was Captain of School in 2012 as well as being vice-captain of St Georges House, so it was only fitting that their first event should be held at Hale School and be supported by the students of St Georges House. By linking up with the Tomorrow Trust (an organisation which identifies underprivileged youth in need of educational intervention) and the Ratang Bana Foundation (which focuses on vulnerable children and family units affected by HIV/Aids), they are able to forge a stable and transparent link between the excess in Australia and the scarcity in Africa.

Image: Ryan Pallas in South Africa.

SOAR’s concept of donating what they call a ‘statement item’ (something which holds a degree of significant value to the donor) is a notion which can be adopted by literally everyone. We are all in possession

of something we could easily do without. The St Georges students were all asked to bring in a ‘statement item’ which they were photographed with before it was parcelled up and sent to South Africa. Ryan Pallas (2005-12) is also part of the SOAR team, as one of the media associates. He came to Hale to help collect the statement items and then helped distribute them in South Africa. The recipients were also photographed with the items, creating a visible and tangible link for the St Georges students, enabling them to see just how easy it can be to make a difference in someone else’s life. The two images alongside each other create a powerful and profound symbol of a unique bond and quite potentially, an emerging friendship. Both Andrew and Ryan are extremely grateful for the continued support from the Hale community. The generous donation of clothes, shoes and bags was beyond their expectations. The way in which the school and the extended community have embraced the charity means the world to them both. For more information on SOAR, please visit the website: https://www.thesoarprojectinc.com

By Scott Harper (1997-02)

I studied at Hale from 1997 to 2002 - those were the later Inverarity years - when music was still played (at least in the early part) in the Stow Music Centre, there was no Middle School or Language Centre, and laptops were semi-portable and not altogether common. Whilst that might sound like the Dark Ages to some, I assure you these were halcyon days. I still have many friends from my time at Hale. Indeed, the Haleian network is one of the most prolific I have come across, perhaps second only to the Perth network, being a place of only one or two degrees of separation between most people. When I finished my time at Hale, it would be a lie to say that I knew exactly what I wanted to do. It would be a lie if I said that now. But then, as now, I followed my interests. That took me to law school at UWA where, in spite of being a fairly ordinary student, my perception of the wider world grew exponentially. My interest in all manner of things saw me working at the Attorney-General’s Department part-time on legislative reform, involving myself in the law student society, studying a wide range of law and arts subjects, and of course, living as one does during university (a generous euphemism). In my penultimate year, I was asked by then Justice William Gummow whether I would be his Associate at the High Court, which of course was an offer I was only too happy to accept.

Images: St Georges students with the South African recipients of the statement items.

Image: SOAR Project Inc. committee.

Before I started in Canberra at the Court, I moved to Sydney and worked at Mallesons Stephen Jaques. Although I view that time with some fondness now, it was not without its challenges - I was only just 23 years old when I was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and was working in perhaps one of the most intense areas, mergers and acquisitions, in one of Australia’s pre-eminent firms. I can say, quite genuinely though, that the short year I spent in Mallesons, and in Sydney, was a rewarding one and what I lost in blood, sweat and tears, I gained in conviction, business acumen and thick skin.

Image: Scott Harper (pictured centre).

I am flattered to have been asked to write a few words about myself. So, having been asked I will do as much, but with the caveat that I am unaccustomed to the task - and hopefully you will allow me a little latitude as a result.

My time as an Associate steeped me in the law of the Commonwealth in a way which I believe is unrivalled by any other experience. Both in terms of the practice and development of the law - observing, for example, the historical narrative and intricacies of a particular strand of law wind towards a decision that you are witnessing in the moment - but also in the immersive experience of being part of the working life of the High Court of Australia. To have spent time with Justice Gummow, the other Justices on the bench at that time, and the fine assortment of fellow Associates was a privilege. Not to mention the displays of oral advocacy from the country’s top barristers, from whom I attempted to learn as much as I could about negotiation. I left the Court, but I did not move far maybe two kilometres as the crow flies - to the R.G. Casey building, home of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Shortly after starting in the International Law branch, I was in Hawaii negotiating a multilateral fisheries agreement involving the United States, Australia and a great number of Pacific Island countries. This was one of many brilliant opportunities that I have had in the Department, now too numerous to recount in these brief notes. Working on behalf of the Commonwealth, and with the fine colleagues I have is - albeit at times like most jobs, that is, frustrating, tiresome and difficult - a privilege, and one which I am constantly humbled by. I moved to New York earlier this year to work as an Australian diplomat in our Mission to the United Nations. Australia has been on the Security Council these past two years, and I have had the chance to work on the Council’s political engagement with a number of West African countries. I also work on a Committee of the General Assembly, and cover the UN’s peacebuilding engagement and Australia’s role in that work. So far it has been fascinating. The UN system and its machinations are often the centre-piece of international power brokering and as a result, the diplomatic scene here is of the highest standard. So, for now, I have a number of years left here, and many stereotypical diplomatic soirées to attend. What is next? I am entirely unsure. And as ever, I am pleased for it.

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“You are standing on the shoulders of giants.” Douglas Carter Beane, AADA alumni and esteemed playwright. The words still ring in my ears from my first few weeks at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Walking into the oldest conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world for the first time was, to say the least, intimidating. With aspiring actors aged 18 to 28, picked from over 10 nations all across the world, to come to this incredible academy and work their craft, I knew this was going to be an incredible experience. In saying that, I was still more than overwhelmed in what was a whirlwind of an orientation week. We heard from alumni working on TV shows such as Orange is the New Black, Boardwalk Empire and CSI, a multitude of films, Broadway shows, playwrights themselves and recent graduates reporting on their ventures following graduation. As much as I researched the brilliant history and incredible alumni that have graced the hallways of the AADA over its 130 year history, it honestly didn’t set in fully until I was waiting for a theatre history lecture and leaning on the “Class of 1949” picture frame, where a young Grace Kelly stood at the conclusion of her training here. I’m now the smallest fish in the biggest of ponds … and I love it. After seven months since my acceptance, nine months since I auditioned in Melbourne, and over a year since I first sent in my application, I was finally here. It was finally happening. Classes are just what I hoped … and more. Rigorous? Yes. Emotional? Of course. Testing? Definitely. And that’s exactly what I’m here for. I am so blessed to have had the experience I had at Hale and with Redfoot Youth Theatre as it has honestly prepared me so well for the vast array of tests I’ve been thrown … so far anyway! New York City is a jungle. In addition to that, living in an apartment building with a crazy bunch of aspiring actors is kind of like the chimpanzee enclosure … loud, silly and most of all entertaining. Already I’ve found myself swinging from branch to branch like a madman, trying to do everything. When you live next door to the Empire State Building, are 10 minutes walk from Times Square and can be having a coffee on the banks of the Hudson River on a casual stroll down the street, you know you’re in a special place. I’m walking faster, wearing more black and letting taxis know that “I’m walking ‘ere”. In all seriousness, New York is definitely a great place to be thrown into the deep end, you learn fast (because you have to) and you experience worlds of culture, endless beauty and sheer brilliance, all in one city. I’m beyond honored to be at the Academy. Already I’m learning so much about myself and learning things that will give me the best toolset to become a professional actor. The best part of it all? I’ve got so much to learn and so much ahead of me. Definitely a leap of faith, that was worth it. Connor Delves (2008-13)

Image inset: Connor Delves (left) with AADA class mates.

Images: Old Haleians’ Business Breakfast with Grey Egerton-Warburton speaking.

BREAKFAST AT KAILIS' It’s not as bad as the financial media may have you believe! This was the message from Grey EgertonWarburton (1985-89) at the Old Haleians’ Business Breakfast held on Friday 31 October.

MENTWoRKING I’m sure the vast majority of you have never heard of the word mentworking. While it may not be in the Oxford Dictionary, Google considers it a legitimate word! When looking for quotes relating to mentoring for this article to help give inspiration and guidance for its content, I came across this one by Julie Winkle Giulioni, an author with 25 years experience in improving performance through learning:

“Today, the lines between mentoring and networking are blurring. Welcome to the world of mentworking.” Over the past few years the Association has worked very hard at facilitating vertical groups of community members rather than just concentrating on year group reunions. By grouping Old Haleians of all ages together for events such as Career Investigation nights, business breakfasts and professional networking functions we didn’t realise that what we were actually doing was mentworking! But that is exactly what it is. Up to date mentoring (in its old form) has happened very successfully albeit in a rather ad-hoc kind of way. We have put younger Old Haleians in touch with architects, business and commerce professionals, lawyers, those involved in

the mining industry, in HR and marketing - and most recently with a neurosurgeon in an attempt to help clarify direction and set goals. We are very keen to make mentoring more structured and more available to all our community members and have recently implemented an online mentworking module on the OHA website. It enables potential mentors (or should I say mentworkers!) to volunteer themselves by entering relevant work information, which is first approved by our office and then made available anonymously, in a searchable list, for those looking to improve their performance or maximise their potential.

Grey is the Head of Corporate Finance at Hartleys, having joined the firm in 2000, following a career practising in the corporate division of a tier-one national law firm. He was awarded the title of First Amongst Equals at the prestigious WA Business News 40Under40 Awards in 2012 recognising his significant corporate achievements and philanthropic pursuits and making him the ideal guest speaker for such an occasion. As part of the ongoing events arranged by the Old Haleians’ Association, the breakfast provided a chance for finance professionals of all ages to come together and Grey was kind enough to volunteer his time to provide a comprehensive overview of the Western Australian market and outlook.

We already have a number of mentworkers listed online - but would like a lot more! The Old Haleians’ Association wants to lead the way in mentworking.

Whilst his overview was not all positive, his summary of the market cycle provided some optimism and humour to those attending.

If you are considering becoming a mentor, or if you are looking for someone to help you with career guidance, it’s easy! Just visit the OHA website - www.oldhale.com/ mentoring and read the Leading the Way brochure or go directly to the mentoring module on the website by registering your details - http://www.oldhale.com/ members/potentiality.phtml

There was also the opportunity to ask questions which provided even further insight. Overall it was a great networking event and the Old Haleians’ Committee looks forward to keeping you updated on future events.

Mrs Judy Greaney Manager OHA

“The content of the presentation was so relevant to the Western Australian economy and our own business and personal situations that it made the breakfast one of the most informative sessions I have ever been too.”

Dean Just (1994-98)

Grant Kidner (1970-76)

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89 1974 It seemed like the 40-Year Reunion of the Class of 74 was going to be an intimate affair for just a few as numbers were rather slow to accumulate. That was until chief organiser, Craig Wilderspin (1970-74) got on the phone and email and rallied a group in excess of 45 on the night. Captain of School Lance White (1970-74) gave a riveting address full of Hale School passion and the noise level increased accordingly as the night wore on. Past staff members, Bill Towers and Richard Truscott were once again very welcome guests. 1964 David Irvine (1956-64) may well have been in the limelight following his recent and unusual forays in front of the camera as Head of ASIO but he was more than happy to put that all behind him to attend the 50-Year Reunion of his class group - just prior to embarking

78 on a well-earned retirement. Some of the group met at the School in the morning for a tour of the grounds by David Alderson (1975-76) followed by morning tea in the Board Room where they were joined by Tom Hoar. The whole group came together that night for dinner at the Claremont Tennis Club. Past Headmaster John Prince and past staff member Bob MacMath were extra-special guests for the night. 1984 Past staff member Tom Greenwell who lives in South Australia, couldn’t believe his luck when invited to the Class of 84s 30-Year Reunion. He was going to be in Perth that weekend anyway, so would be able to attend. Rumour has it he made the most of the opportunity and may well have been one of the last to leave! He wasn’t the only one to have travelled some distance to be there. Attendees flew or drove in from

all parts of the country. The staff who attended (Speed Jordan, Bill Towers, Roger Gray and Tom), ’were a big hit’, according to chief organiser, Richard Caldow (1980-84). 1979 Nick Aitken (1975-79) and Steve van Mil (1974-79) delivered on their promise - to make sure they got at least 35 attendees at their 35-Year Reunion. It was touch and go there for a while - but a surprise visit from Neil Brooks (197275) all the way from Bali just managed to tip them over the scales! The sunset over Cottesloe Beach made an appropriate backdrop to the infectious babble of conversation which rang out into the wee hours. 1954 A record group of 35 turned up for the 60-Year reunion of the Class of 54, which was great to see. They

8454 were treated to a tour of the school by current staff members and Old Haleians, David Alderson (1975-76) and Dave Reed (1988-92) who gave them a really good look at how school is ‘done’ these days: from the high tech world of the Lecture Theatre to the high-brow piano solo by Year 11 student, Quintin Li in the Music and Drama Centre. It happened to be an unusually hot day, so lunch and sitting down were a welcome respite from the heat! Thanks to Simon Draper (1946-54) and Ron Dymock (1950-54) for their attention to detail, to Bruce Eyres (1950-53) for stepping in to ‘Guest Speaker’ role at the last minute, Richard Woodrow (1949-54) and Geoff Wilson (1946-54) for coming all the way from New South Wales and the evergreen Tom Hoar for sharing some of his time with some of his past students 60 years on.

1994 Captain of School Roly Longmire (1990-94) flew in from Queensland to join almost 50 of his fellow classmates at Bill’s Bar and Bites in Leederville. They were joined by John Inverarity and Richard Pengelley who enjoyed catching up with the ‘lads’ from the Class of 94! It was hard to believe, for them, that these lads were now all 37 years of age. According to chief organiser Jarron Maisey (1990-94), “We had a great night with a large proportion hanging around until they kicked us out. Lots of laughs.” 1989 Mark Foster (1984-89) was joined by around 50 fellow classmates upstairs at the revamped Claremont Hotel. The decision was made not to bother with name tags, it had only been 25 years after all. Judging by some of the puzzled looks as people waited for

the memory to kick in, I think they’ll definitely opt for name badges next time. Rumour has it - a good time was had by all. 1978 The Class of 78 have decided that an annual informal get-together is the way to go, with perhaps a more formal event for those ‘big’ occasions! A good group met at The Boulevard in Floreat one sunny weekend in October for the chance to share a drink and a spot of camaraderie. If you missed out on an invitation - please let us know. It means we do not have current contact details for you.

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These boys (pictured) have happily swapped their Hale School uniforms for this motley collection of colourful costumes to help some of Perth’s underprivileged children have a fun day out. Toby Anderson (2008-12) already has quite a repertoire of volunteering to his credit: Chrysalis Montessori, Doubleview Primary School, Nulsen and Vietnam/ Cambodia - which he says, for him was an absolutely life changing event. Toby did not know of its existence before going to UWA but was introduced to Uni Camp For Kids by his cousin Alex Anderson (2000-04) who has been involved for quite some time. Toby loved the idea of helping others less fortunate than himself and is now part of the UCFK Committee. Part of his job with the committee is to help organise four, day-long picnics each year, sometimes involving up to 500 children. When it came time to choose a venue for one of these picnics, Toby knew the perfect venue. “The Hale School campus would be just perfect,” he said “and a quick phone call to Dave Reed, Director of Development, saw the idea grow wings”. And so it was that some 300 boys and girls from all over Perth, aged between 6 and 12, spent a wonderful day at Hale School under the watchful eye of these 14 equally wonderful volunteers.

Image: Back row L to R - Simon Sawyer (2006-10), Callum Jones (2010-13), Michael Weir (2008-12), James McAuliffe (2007-11), Cameron McAlpine (2009-13), Rhodri Simmonds (2004-08) Front row L to R - Andrew Xydas (1998-09), Fraser Hall (2006-10), Hamish Newman (2009-13), Toby Anderson (2008-12), Mathew Pritchett (1996-03), Tully Bennet (2002-13), Finn Smith (2008-12), and James Doyle (2002-06).

BLAST FROM THE PAST The chap in the picture is Frank Barbaravich (I am not kidding about the name). He cut the hair of all the boarders between 1970 and 1980. The three guys in the picture are all Loton House boarders - John Tuckey (1971-75), Andrew Goyder (1973-75) and one of the Anderson clan. Every boarder in that 10 year period at Hale would remember Frank as he had an opinion on everything. Frank still talks fondly of his Hale days and has customers dating back to that time. Frank has just recovered from cancer treatment and is back cutting hair on the Terrace - what’s left of mine and Richard Goyder’s included. Mr Jon Birman (1969-75)

vALETE We extend concolences to the families and friends of the following Old Haleians whose death has become known to the Association.

Kevin James Airey (1950-52) Gordon Vivien Creek (1937)

LISTER DRAKE SCHOLAR 2015/16 OLIVER SANDERSON Oliver Sanderson is the son of Ashley (1982-86) and grandson of Graham Sanderson (1953-55) and was one of four boys interviewed by the OHA Scholarship selection panel. He has joined an elite group of just 23 Haleians by being named the Lister Drake Scholar for 2015/16. Oliver is a boarder from Kalannie. He is a hard-working student who is developing into a good role model for his peers. He plays football and basketball, has represented the school in athletics and swimming and enjoys debating. Oliver has achieved academic excellence awards in Years 7 and 8, participates in the School’s Service Learning programme and went to Bishop’s in Cape Town in Term 4 of this year as part of the South African Exchange Programme. We congratulate Oliver on his achievements to date and wish him well in his final years at Hale School.

STAFF REuNIoN After the success of last year’s event, it was decided to hold another staff reunion this year. The function was held in the Forrest Library foyer, were many staff took advantage of the evening to mingle and catch up on each other’s stories. It was clear to see that everyone who particpated enjoyed the event.

William James Dixon (1936-39) Lex Halliday (1929-34) John (Jock) Piesse Johnston (1941-43) Trevor Clive Loton (1946-48) Graeme Stanley Lucas (1958-60) John Barry Craig Macaulay (1953-57) Ian George McGuffin (1941-50) Mark Nader Nakhla (2009-13) Neil Hamilton Russell (1931-33) Brian John Saw (1939-45) Liton Ernest Sharland (1958-60) Rodney Randal Williams (1937-45)

Bishop Hale Medal Finds Home Rob Barbour (1978-1982) was awarded the prestigious Bishop Hale Medal in 2012 acknowledging the outstanding work he had done and was doing in Tanzania in the areas of conservation and community. For various reasons, he had unfortunately not been able to return to Perth to be presented with it.

A number of those present had not been able to attend last year, one example being former Headmaster Dr Ken Tregonning, now in his nineties, and it was terrific that he could make it.

As my wife, Helen, and I were to be visiting Tanzania and were going to be catching up with Rob, I suggested to the Headmaster that I take the medal and present it. So, in a very brief ‘ceremony’ next to the camp fire at Rob’s ‘Kisampa’ base, the medal at last got to its owner - who got quite a surprise.

Many areas within the School were represented, including grounds, music, clothing shop, counselling, library, IT administration, executive and a number of different teaching departments - spread over eras from the sixties to the present.

I was Housemaster of Wilson House when Rob was in his senior years at Hale and in 1982, he was my House Captain (and, indeed, Captain of School). In the years that followed, while he was at university, he returned to the House as an assistant member of staff. Throughout these times, he showed personal qualities that were quite unusual and it didn’t surprise me to hear of the important work he and his family were doing in Tanzania. To be able to witness some of this first hand during our visit was indeed a privilege and I can commend this enterprise as something really worthy of support.

Mr Roger Gray (1958-64)

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