Haleian December 2013 by Hale School

Volume 25 | No.2 | December 2013

ON THE COVER Artwork by David Lane, entrant in the 2014 Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. For all editorial enquiries or feedback please call (08) 9347 9754.

Volume 25 | No.2 | December 2013

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CONTENTS

HALEIAN VOLUME 25 No.2

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HEADMASTER CHAPLAIN SENIOR SPORT ATHLETICS

8. DEVELOPMENT 11. ARCHIVES 12. HALE CONNECT 15. BOARDING 16. Hale@home 20. JUNIOR 22. DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD 24. MIDDLE 28. MUSIC 31. DRAMA 33. ART 36. OLD HALEIANS

HEADMASTER

“Would the boy you were be proud of the man you have become?” This is a challenge I put before the departing Year 12s on their final day with us this year. “After you have left school, will you continue to make us feel as proud of you in the years to come as we do today? Today we have had the opportunity to celebrate you for what you have achieved in the classroom, in the co-curricular domain and in your formation as young men. That being said, it is good to remember that you are still teenagers finishing school. This is not the Academy Awards or the Emmys. In the future the measure of your success will be reflected in your ongoing endeavours and your achievements. Our hope should be that you will not be satisfied with just doing very well in the world as it is, but that you will try very hard to make the world the kind of place it ought to be.” Students and their parents receive a great deal of advice and encouragement (sometimes in equal quantities) as they move through the school. It starts even before Day 1 – with interviews, handbooks, induction days, and orientation activities designed to inform and direct. As the journey unfolds, so does the familiarity and directness of the advice given by the teachers, pastoral carers, ‘experts’, Heads of School and even the odd delicately worded missive from the Headmaster. This guidance is given with good intent, to assist in dealing with shortterm issues or to provide a touchpoint for reflection, either to the boys in terms of their character development or to parents as they deal with being parents. Earlier this year, the Director of Leadership at Hale, Mr Clark Wight held two workshops, aimed primarily at parents of boys in the Junior School, titled, ‘A Time to Connect: Knowing, Loving and Understanding our Boys’. I received a great deal of positive feedback from parents who attended the workshops – interactive, informal discussions that enabled personal anecdotes to be interspersed with research-based information.

At one point, Clark presented a few comments made by boys when asked what advice they would give their parents. Included among them were: “Please get off the phone when I get in the car after school, at my games and when we are playing together” “Please stop being so scared about what I do all the time” “Please take an interest in what I love (even if it is Pokemon)” Parents are categorised these days – helicopter, snowplough, tiger and free range to name a few. During the presentation, Clark suggested the ‘Lifeguard’ parent as a model – be vigilant, appear calm and only ‘jump in’ when your children are in real danger. It has merit. The Valedictory Address (referred to as the Commencement Address in the US) given at Wellesley High School in Massachusetts in 2012 also provides something for our leavers (and others) to think about. The closing comments went to the heart of the matter: “The challenge for you now is to adapt the life lessons you have learned to this point into a context that will serve you and more importantly those around you well in the next stage of your life. As you leave this school, the importance of being aware of those around you becomes very real, for your own sake. As you go forward, I hope you will: Climb the mountain, not to plant your flag but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. Go to Paris to be in Paris, not to cross it off your list or to congratulate yourself for being worldly. Exercise freewheeling, creative, independent thoughts – not for the satisfactions they will bring you but for the good they will do others.

The rest of the 6.8 billion people in the world and those who follow them and then you too will discover the great and curious truth of the human experiences – that selflessness is the best thing you can do for yourself. The sweetest joys of life come only with the recognition that you are not special, because everyone is.” As we come to the end of another school year with speeches to prepare, reports to write and review and planning meetings to attend, there is the opportunity to ask ourselves whether we, as individuals and in the many orbits in which we move, have had an impact. Did we take on board advice given and act upon it? Did we improve the lives of others with our words and actions? It is far too easy to drift through our days and divert ourselves with the trivial. The result is that we end the year saying, “Where has the year gone?” Well, it could have gone nowhere. It is said “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it”. If a year has been spent on things of such limited consequence it is not remembered, then we have lived a year without impact. Impact can take many forms and many articles in this publication attest to the impact of the efforts of those in the Hale community. The words of Lachie Ranson, a Year 8 student whose words closed the Lasting Value collaborative project referred to on page 13, would suggest the HaleConnect initiative had a significant impact on him. I think I can speak for all of the boys here tonight, when I say that this tour has taught us to have respect, loyalty, a good heart and soul, to be inclusive and to take all opportunities, but above all, it has taught us the value of friendship. Friendship makes the bad times better and the good times, better than ever. Friendship gives you someone to lean on, someone to look out for and someone to look out for you. Our time at Hale is short but the opportunities and friendships with last a life time. This journey has put into perspective the Hale life, the way to live it and the gifts of involvement, duty and service. Now that’s impact! Mr Stuart Meade Headmaster

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OUR GENEROUS HALEIANS

CHAPLAIN

The prophet Micah asks a question: “Just what is it that God really wants from us? What should we be offering to God?” We are coming up to the season of giving. A time of generosity, a time when we often spend more than we can really afford. But it seems that the custom of giving gifts, established by the wise men, has changed. We think about it. We agonize over it. We spend. We sacrifice. We endure almost any inconvenience in order to buy gifts for others. Micah must have been going through that same kind of dilemma. “What shall I bring to the Lord?” Micah asks. It is sort of like a Christmas list. “Calves a year old,” “thousands of rams,” “rivers of oil?” But then the answer comes back, “No, God doesn’t want any of these things. The gifts God wants are three in number. He wants you to act justly. He wants you to love mercy. He wants you to walk humbly with your God.” I wonder what our school would be like if all of us would wrap up those three gifts, and present them to our three Rules of Life”. The third gift the Lord told Micah that He wanted was for us to “walk humbly with your God.” So what does that mean for Hale School or us as people in our normal everyday lives? Jesus came into a world not greatly impressed with humility. He came into a world influenced by Greek culture and art. People were arrogant and proud. They thought that if you were in vogue you would have a number of slaves and live among the aristocracy. You would wear lots of jewellery and flash that among the common people. He came into a world greatly impressed with “Power.” Roman officers rode on prancing stallions, with shining armour and plumes in their helmets, swords and shields in place, giving orders. And people quickly responding to their orders.

Into that kind of world Jesus came, riding not a prancing stallion but seated upon the foal of a donkey. He came with no great possessions, no fancy jewels, no material wealth, and the world was unimpressed! It rejected Him. It mocked Him, and it crucified Him! Almost 2,000 years have passed since then and I wonder sometimes “are we any different than the Greeks and the Romans?” Now we are impressed with brand names. We still want to wear just the right board shorts or jeans or jacket, drive the right car and live in the right neighbourhood. Recognition is something that each one of us wishes for. To be recognised for what we do and how we do it is a pretty simple thing after all. It’s not like we are asking for trophies and plaques to line our walls and bookcases. Yet, life usually isn’t fair when it comes to recognition. We strive to achieve and then, just when we feel that we’ve reached our goal, someone else steals the limelight. They trot out on stage and take the bows that should have been ours. Or, at least, that is what we think. We plod and they gallop. We strive and that other person just always seems to get there with ease. There’s something inherently unfair about having to work hard and try our best and then receive nothing more than scant praise. Why is it that so often that the things we strive and long for find us standing in someone else’s shade? Would it be that bad to capture the spotlight occasionally? Practising contentment in the shade of others is the perfect way to adjust to our lives as God has given them to us and as was told by Micah all those years ago To walk humbly with your God. The Rev Dougall Ethell Chaplain

Leslie Thompson (1935-36) passed away age 92 on Dec 21, 2012. His schooling at Hale was for only two years and he left early to take up an apprenticeship with a builder friend of his father. As Australia entered the World War, Leslie joined the army as an engineer and reached the rank of Colonel in Command of the 5th Training Group in Perth. After the war, Leslie’s skill as a civil engineer was quickly recognised and he was soon building some of Perth’s most prominent buildings of the day; including the T & G building, now Citibank House and the Chapel of St Mark at Hale School. Leslie’s expertise in building regulations and by-laws was considered as second to none and his passion for building saw him awarded an AM in 2006. Leslie has bequeathed Hale School $50,000 to assist with maintenance and repair of the Chapel of St Mark. His most generous gift is greatly appreciated by Hale School.

VALETE We extend condolences to the families and friends of the following Old Haleians whose death has become known to the Association. Dudley Ian Laurence (Laurie) MacGibbon Irvine Anderson (1936-42) (1949-51) John Boyd Craig (1930-36) Geoffrey Hamilton Curlewis (1944-46) Colin P Davey (Former Staff) Michael Paget Murray Denny (1946-49) Matthew James Goodlet (1969-75) Douglas Roland Hogue (1946-51)

Colin John McCubbing (1934-36) Richard (Dick) Graham Mussared (1945-47) Donald Wares Plunkett (1941-48) Peter Albert Staines (1944-49) Peter Keith Zeck (1950) Richard Jeffrey Jessop (1956-60)

Francis Jolly (1957-60)

WEDDINGS Peter Holywell (1987–91) married Lauren Truscott on 6 July Ben Palasin (1997–02) married Amnuayporn Sahatsachan on 27 September Tom Eardley (1993–97) married Brooke Banks on 26 October

The Hale School Board of Governors welcomes new members in 2014 Mark Foster (1984-89) has been Partner at Steinepreis Paganin for the last 12 years. He specialises in corporate/commercial law and advises clients mainly in the mining and resources sector. He has three boys at Hale and a daughter at PLC. Andrew Howe (1978-82) is a Director at TGP Town Planning and Urban Design. He joined TGP in 1994 and specialises in master planning, urban design, community consultation and regional design. Andrew is married to the School’s Assistant Chaplain Sally.

Andrew is a third generation Old Haleian. Hale farewells and thanks Mark Hemery (1976-80) after serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the past three years and a member of the Board of Governors seven years prior. His contribution to the School is to be commended and we wish him well in his future endeavours. With three boys at Hale, we are sure to be seeing him around the campus for many years to come.

Mark Hemery (1976-80)

SENIOR

Senior Legacy As I write this article, the new swimming pool complex is nearing completion. Both pools will be outstanding and the geothermal heating will no doubt increase the months of usage each year. Over the last 10 years our students have been fortunate to see unprecedented growth in the facilities at Hale School. The English, History and LOTE teaching block (F Block), Forrest Library, Middle School classrooms, Year 9 to 12 boarding houses, Junior School classrooms and new Art block, Health Centre and Fitness Centre are some examples of the outstanding facilities available to our students. Some members of the community can get complacent in the ‘Hale bubble’. I am often reminded of the fortunate position we are in, as I show a new family or a visitor around the school. They are always awestruck with the facilities and surrounds. These excellent facilities are a great start for the Hale boys, although it does not guarantee that outstanding young men leave the school after their Valedictory. When asked why Hale boys are different and achieve all that they do whilst at school, and more importantly once they leave these walls, my response has always remained the same.

“Excellence and breadth of opportunities.” On face value this may appear a simple statement, but there is some depth to this in the Hale context. Firstly excellence; the school expects and demands high standards. In fact we don’t shy away from this or make any apologies. This is not an elite mindset when only the best is exalted. It has everything to do with personal best and their own personal standards. It manifests itself in academic,

cultural, sporting, spiritual and even in the way students treat each other and staff. Staff and families expect high standards in all that the boys undertake day in, day out. The students know there is a line in the sand regarding their personal behaviour and that there will be consequences for whatever choices they make.

As Brad Henry said “It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential”. I still remember my first day, week and term at Hale and the biggest positive impression I had was that it was “cool” (I am showing my age by using this term) to be good at something. By this I mean good at sport, good at music, to be a top academic or actor, to name a few. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in contemporary society and at times in boys’ schools, particularly in non-athletic pursuits. You only need to witness the genuine applause from the boys in a recent Senior School Assembly when Ben Clapin and William Huxtable received Honours for Music along with Connor Delves for Drama and Theo Stapleton for Debating. The telling aspect was the applause received by these four boys for Music and Drama was the same when the gifted athlete, Josh Billington also received Honours for Athletics. This peer acknowledgement was an endorsement from the student body of these students’ incredible talent, mastery and hard work. No doubt this would be verbalised slightly differently and more simply by adolescent boys, but the volume and length of applause spoke of the positive student culture of Hale School.

VALEDICTORY

The class of 2013 celebrated their Valedictory on Friday 25 October in a positive and celebratory manner. 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 as they see the young Hale men pass the school threshold to make their own mark on the world. The day started with a breakfast in the Dining Hall with their respective Heads of House. This was followed by a walk around the school to three different locations; The Chapel, Administration Green and the banks of Craig Oval, where there was a mixture of short musical items and student reflections. The Senior School Assembly at 11.00am was attended by the Year 9 to 12 students and a record number of parents. Later in the day there was a Chapel service, followed by a cocktail party and finally the Valedictory Presentation Evening where each student was presented to the school then signed the Valedictory book. These young men are now Old Haleians, and share a bond that will last forever.

Mr Ross Barron

Head of Senior School

SPORT

BADMINTON

In badminton, the 1st team hovered around the middle of the field for the majority of the season, finishing fifth. In many ways, the 1st team was a couple of players short of being a true force this year which meant that our players were often mismatched against some of the stronger sides and the dominoes meant this was also the case for the 2nd team.

Park. The future looks bright with a superb group of young runners coming through.

in front of their home crowd. Second place was probably a fitting result in the end for such a talented team who only played two poor quarters over the entire season. The 2nds had a wonderful season as their results clearly indicate. Some stats that highlight the success of the 2nds season were that 37 boys played for the 2nds this year – nearly two teams. Two boys went from the 3rds to the 2nds and then to the 1sts.

HOCKEY

SPORTING LIFE AT HALE IS NEVER DULL! HERE IS THE LOWDOWN ON THE WINTER SEASON

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross country was superbly led by Theo Stapleton and the Year 12s this season, continuing where last year’s team and seniors left off. There were high hopes for the team to maintain last year’s third position, or even go one better; however the loss of some key personnel to injury and ball sports meant it was not to be. Whilst the team may have dropped a few pegs on the PSA ladder this year, to fifth, they certainly maintained and improved their own culture. The season format is still attractive to boys who enjoy the head-tohead races in the first half of the season before moving into the All School phase, culminating in the 8km Ray Brown race at Kings

If the 1st XI hockey competition was played solely on turf, this year’s team may well have finished a few places higher than fifth as the grass seemed to be our Achilles heel. Not only did the team occasionally lose players to the rep season, injury and illness, they also had to play on grass at times when they were undermanned. That shouldn’t be an excuse but it did make for challenging times. Across the grades, each year group is very healthy as far as numbers go, particularly in the 3rds where only Hale and Wesley had teams. The depth in Hale hockey will be a major feature in the coming years as we look to jump back into the top three schools, particularly with the majority of the 1st XI returning.

SOCCER

One of the great sport clichés is the familiar, ‘game of two halves’. For the 1st XI soccer team, their season was literally a season of two halves. In the first round of PSA competition, the team won only one game against Guildford Grammar School, and lost to the other five schools. To say the wheels had fallen off was probably an understatement but such was the character of the team, who once they began to play like a team, managed to upset many of their more fancied opponents, losing only once, winning twice and drawing on three occasions. The senior soccer group should be given credit for fielding four open teams, as in many ways, we would have been stronger had only three teams played with bigger benches. The future is bright when looking at the results of the lower grades; however, the club v school Saturday morning clash is beginning to have a negative impact on the Hale 1st XI and the PSA competition.

FOOTBALL

Football at Hale is as healthy as ever, particularly the pathway to the 1st XVIII. There are no official tables published for non-1st teams but the ‘unofficial’ tables indicate outstanding seasons for the 2nds, 10As, 9As, 9Bs, 8As & 8Bs, all of whom ‘won’ their respective grade or were in the top two. For the 1st XVIII, history repeated itself on Memorial Oval at Scotch College when Scotch broke the 1st XVIII game open halfway through the last quarter, as they did in the first round. One of the biggest crowds in PSA history witnessed what was effectively a grand final where neither team led by more than 10 points at any stage. Hale led early in the last term before Scotch kicked some crucial goals and broke away

external, questioning whether the 2013 1st XV could continue the streak for yet another year. On paper, the team didn’t have the depth of recent teams but this is when the culture of Hale rugby comes to the fore, driven by a fear of failure. Not only did the 1st XV go through the season undefeated, they managed to score 600 points for and concede only 121 points over 12 games, a record for PSA rugby. The streak may well continue given the following teams ‘topped’ their tables: 2nds, 10s, 9As and 8As.

RUGBY

For the 11th year in a row, the Brother Redmond Cup has been secured by the Hale 1st XV and will sit comfortably in its usual resting place - the Hale trophy cabinet. At the beginning of the season, there were a few people, internal and

Mr Simon Young Director of Sport

SPORT

Athletics Season Wrap On Friday13 September, we finally broke our streak of third placing at the Interschool Athletics Carnival; only it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for a second place, but, regrettably, fourth. The season was hampered by consistently poor weather, with heavy downpours affecting the Year 7 trial day and the Interhouse Carnival. Yet, for an Inters day that was forecast to be marred by lightning, thunder, wind and rain, most boys went home a touch sunburnt rather than rain-soaked; a humid and hot day with occasional gusts provided better than fair conditions for competition. The Hale Championships were windy but afforded boys the opportunity for a first competitive meeting. The evening was well attended and seems likely to remain fixed in the School calendar for Friday afternoon rather than Saturday mornings. The Tri-Meet, with Aquinas and Trinity, remained a non-competitive meet in 2013 and was also participated in enthusiastically by a large number of boys vying for final selection in the Inters team. Mr Simon Young Director of Sport

Final Results School

Final points

1st

Scotch

1765

2nd

Aquinas

1578

3rd

Trinity

1529

4th

Hale

1395

5th

Wesley

1201

6th

Christ Church

1046

7th

Guildford

952

Results by Age Group 1st

U13

U14

U15

U16

U17

OPEN

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

JOSH BILLINGTON

Athletics Honours

Josh Billington has become only the ninth boy in the history of the school to be awarded Honours for Athletics. Josh was Captain of Athletics this year and led the team superbly by competing in as many events as he could, scoring 80 points (112 if you count the 4 x 100m). Josh now holds the PSA (and Hale) record for 100m in the U16, U17 and Open age groups and U15 100m hurdles. Since Year 9, he has won the 100m, 200m and hurdles Division 1 events every year as well as being an integral part of the 4 x 100m relay teams that have also won every year since 2010.

FOOTY TIPPING UNDER ATTACK The OHA Footy Tipping competition suffered two attacks this year - one from the POMS and the other from Gen Y! The eventual winner of the competition with 151 points was Anthony Lilleyman (1981-86), who resides in the UK - which illustrates a certain dedication, don’t you think? Bill Pougher (1963-67) who lives at ‘Witts End’ in the UK was top scorer in two rounds and Alistair Brown (1949-50) playing from Bonnie Scotland was victorious in Round 15. He has no idea how that came about as he knows absolutely nothing about Aussie Rules, having moved to the UK as a youngster many years ago. His strategy was to make the entire season’s selections at the beginning of the season and as it worked so well for him this year - he’s going to employ that same strategy again in 2014.

Josh competed in the 2013 Oceania Games in Tahiti for New Zealand in the 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m. He also placed second in the 2013 U18 State Championships 100m final and first in the 200m final. As a member of the Sports Council said at the meeting, “If we don’t give Honours to Josh, what more must someone have to do?!” Mr Simon Young Director of Sport

Gen Y Old Haleians Jack Sirett (2010-12) and Declan Prince (2008-12) took out second and third spots respectively each finishing with 150 points - proving that age and experience count for nothing when it comes to footy tipping!

HALE DIVES INTO THE FUTURE The Hale School aquatic precinct is on schedule with handover destined for December 18. The pool pumps were switched on, on November 17 and 20, breathing life into the pools and turning the murky water into the clear blue we are all familiar with. The geothermal heat exchanges were commissioned late November which saw the three million litres of water warmed to a pleasant 26.5 degrees in just 24 hours! John Mardelt, the Construction Coordinator said, “The Hale pool has been designed to encompass the latest in environmentally sustainable pool processes. From the American built filters (which lose minimal water during backwashing) to the state-of-the-art treatment control systems, the whole set up is fantastic”. For those of you who like a bit of technical detail, the pool filters will remove any particle larger than one micron, that’s 1/1000th of a millimetre!

DEVELOPMENT

Bishop Hale Medal

Robert Devenish was born in Perth on 29 April 1942. He grew up in Wembley but when his parents moved to Mundaring to manage the family hotel, Robert entered Hale School as a boarder at the Havelock Street campus at the age of 10. The year was 1952. Robert known as ‘Devo’ by his peers, was a high achieving student who shared classes with boys who later became some of Western Australia’s most prominent men. Names like former Lord Mayor of Perth, Peter Nattrass; The Honourable Hendy Cowan; former CEO and Chairman of Wesfarmers, Trevor Eastwood; prominent artist Gary Zeck; world renowned Professor of Philosophy, John Kleinig and one of Australia’s most acclaimed novelists, Robert Drewe. The 1959 year was what some consider one of the greatest year groups to have ever graduated from Hale School and Robert was very much a ‘backbone’ member of the year group. In his final year at Hale, Robert was a School and House Prefect, and captained Faulkner House. He had previously been the cox of the winning 1956 1st VIII, but after a growth spurt was not only rowing number three seat for the 1st VIII but was also playing 1st XVIII football. Robert sat on the Sports Council and even diversified his involvement by sitting on the Dramatic Society committee. It was at the Year 10 dancing classes that Robert met the love of his life. Lesley and

Robert Devenish (standing, 2nd left) in the 1959 Hale 1st Rowing Crew. Standing L to R: G. Wansbrough, R. Devenish, M. Taylor, H. Cowan, J. Little, D. Lee Steere. Sitting L to R: R. Little, W. Shaw, I. Ward, J.Tompkins, G. Negus.

Robert caught each other’s eye from across the hall and when they started talking, Lesley took an immediate liking to this strong willed boy. She found Robert attractive because even back then he had strong views on things he found important, one of which wasn’t going to dancing classes! Lesley and Robert married in 1964 in Nedlands.

considered phenomenal. Upon returning to Perth, Robert took up partnership in the accounting firm Yarwood and Vane which would later transition to Deloittes. Robert spent 17 years with the firm until 1986, when he went out on his own and practiced accountancy, specialising in assisting schools with their computers and accounting packages.

After leaving school, Robert attended night school to study Accounting. By day he had a job with Coopers and Lybrand, a company that would later merge to form PricewaterhouseCoopers. He worked with Coopers and Lybrand in Perth until 1965 when he took a posting at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in 1966 and 1967. These were eye opening years for Robert; he joined the Citizen Military Forces and began coaching and playing with an All Native Aussie Rules Football team. They were wonderful days and Roberts’s acceptance and appreciation for people of different cultures and backgrounds began to develop. His determination was exemplified by his personal challenge of walking the Kokoda Trail. He did this solo with no porters. He carried all of his supplies and did it in only four days which is

It was in 1997 that Robert’s yearning to make a difference, fuelled by his compassion and the need for deeper meaning in his life, that saw him enrol in the Chaplaincy course offered by the Anglican Church. An encounter with spirit-filled chaplains Rev Jenny Hall, Rev Les Goode and Rev Doug Davies solidified his decision and he completed the course. Robert had assumed that he would end up as a Chaplain at a hospital and was taken aback to find his posting was going to be at Casuarina Maximum Security Prison. He thought he must have failed to have been given such a posting! But of course, like everything else in his life, he took the opportunity and for over 10 years, Robert gave comfort and faith to men who the rest of society did not want. But he did more than just that, Robert became an advocate for prisoners that the system

had failed. He was instrumental in assisting the overturning of the 1994 wilful murder charge against Andrew Mallard and worked tirelessly until Andrew was exonerated in 2006. Maybe from his time in Port Moresby, Robert also recognised and respected the different cultures of the prisoners; he even managed to organise Halal meals for some inmates. Robert never judged nor did he differentiate prisoners. Christian or not, Robert sat with them and treated them as human beings, regardless of their offences.

His mantra: “What would Jesus do here?” Sadly, in March 2010 Robert Devenish died at the age of 67 after he fought a brave battle with an inoperable brain tumour. It was only a few months later that Robert was awarded an OAM for services to inmates as Chaplain.

To fully appreciate his influence on inmates, one only has to read his obituary from the West Australian newspaper. One prisoner was quoted as saying: “Rob Devenish was an educated man and one of nature’s true gentlemen. His kindness to others, frequently less fortunate and struggling, often in tragic circumstances, has earned him the respect of the inmates of Casuarina Prison”.

Another prisoner said: “I believe I owe my life to Rob because he made me see the light at the end of the tunnel because I had a severe drug problem. He taught me to take responsibility of being a father to my daughter whether I was with the mother or not. Rob was quite simply one of the best people I have ever known. He was selfless, tireless, honest and brave.”

Colleen Egan, the author of Robert’s Obituary wrote:

“WA has lost a man of immense generosity and integrity; a person who left the lucrative corporate world to take up causes of injustice with intelligence, humility and kindness”. Robert was a loving husband, a loving father, and much loved grandfather, and has also left a legacy of enduring faith in so many inmates at Casuarina Prison. It is with great honour that we present posthumously the 2013 Bishop Hale Medal to such a man. May he rest in peace and all the people he touched continue to follow him in his good step. Mr Michael Beech Bishop Hale Medal Speech, 2013

Bishop Hale Medal nominations are now open. Visit the Hale School website www.hale.wa.edu.au

Oxford Tour LONDON

Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe. This year Mr Andrew Dean and Mr Tim Parish accompanied 15 Year 11 students to Oxford, where they gained invaluable insight into future study opportunities. Here, students reflect on their time at Oxford.

Our journey began on 28 June at 3am when 16 weary Hale School boys boarded a plane bound for London. Prior to beginning our summer school at Oxford University we saw the classic sights of the capital: the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, a glimpse of Number 10 Downing Street, a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, a stroll through Hyde Park and all the while thinking about our next two weeks at the Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford University. The company of fellow students at St Catherine’s College was very international as I found on the first day. On the first morning I heard my neighbour speaking to himself in Russian. The Saudi Arabian guy and the French guy are listening to music and talking about girls back home. Before me is the beautiful quadrangle. ‘No walking on the lawn’ is a strict College rule I soon discovered. After breakfast with my friends from Indonesia and the Czech Republic I get to my Medical Biology class where the topic is diabetes. I take a breath to take it all in, the new friends, the knowledge, the culture, the sun and even the crisp fresh air. Just another beautiful day in Oxford where we would be staying for the next two weeks. The 16 Hale students were split into two groups for their accommodation and tuition at the Oxford Royale Academy Summer School. Half of us were in St Catherine’s College, a ‘new’ Oxford College, founded in the 1960s. The others were assigned to Balliol College, founded in 1265, 700 years earlier! Our welcome and orientation session involving some very English croquet

and other games was great. For the next fortnight we each attended our chosen two major classes, so two one and a half hour lessons per morning and an optional afternoon class. The choices were very wide: Medical Biology, Physics, International Politics, Literature, Business, Philosophy to name a few. It was challenging and exciting intellectually and offset by tours, field trips and social events. For instance, we went to the Pitt Rivers Museum where seeing real shrunken heads was memorable and a visit to Christ Church, one of the grander Oxford

was superb. We saw the treasures of Christ Church and Magdalen, including a tour up the Magdalen bell tower. We saw the original prints from Alice in Wonderland, something few people will ever get to do.

Colleges, where we had a surprisingly awesome lecture on behavioural economy. We also heard a lecture on the topic ‘How to have a happy life’ from a man who skateboarded across Australia. Tour leaders, Mr Dean and Mr Parish introduced us to Dr Ben Spagnolo, an Old Haleian who is now a lecturer in Law at Christ Church, Oxford, and formerly a member of Magdalen College, Oxford.

what we wanted to see in London, learning about life in other countries from our international classmates in Oxford and bonding with our peers. This was an amazing trip. We thank the teachers who supervised us, Mr Parish and Mr Dean. It was because of their organisation that this trip was as enjoyable as it was. For any Year 10s looking for an amazing tour to go on in 2014 the Oxford, London trip is highly recommended.

Ben’s private tour to both colleges that others would never get to experience

Even after the two hard weeks of Oxford we could not rest yet. We returned for five more days to London, seeing the Churchill War Cabinet in the cellars under Whitehall, climbing to the top of St Paul’s Cathedral, having a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and, the best way to finish this amazing journey, a ride on the London Eye. However it was the small things that also made this tour so memorable, going around the Oxford and London markets in small groups, making decisions about where to go and

Tyrone Feldman and William Taggart (Year 11) 9

DEVELOPMENT

EXMOUTH CAMP

FORESIGHT Keeping programmes alive The Hale School Foundation funds the Exmouth programme facility for future generations to enjoy.

TOP: Year 10 Outdoor Ed student photography competition winner: Riley Chappell. ABOVE: Staff photography competition winner Mick Wright.

The year 1989 was a significant one for Hale School, not least of all because it was John Inverarityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as Headmaster, but in many ways, it was make or break for the Outdoor Education programme.

It appears that the fervour with which staff and Old Boys passionately argued for its continued place in the school curriculum, would win out on the day and persuade the Headmaster to look for an alternative.

From 1970 through to 1988, the Year 11 camp had been based, in what was in 1991, to be named Karijini National Park. That very significant camp and part of Hale School identity had its supply base in the nearby town of Wittenoom, which the state government had also committed to closing by 1994. The new Headmaster and the then Board of Governors had little choice but to look to a very immediate change from Karrijini and more importantly, Wittenoom base.

It was no small undertaking in what was a difficult year just six months to relocate a major programme; little time for reconnoitre and loss of the familiar links and relationships of the old camp.

As legend has it, there was some conjecture whether to close the programme altogether in favour of a more academic focus. It had however, been a visionary decision indeed to cement this event into Hale School culture for almost 20 years.

With Messrs Gray and Heibner at the helm, Adventure Out Australia was contracted to the task. With strong military links and ex-regiment staff, Exmouth seemed a natural place for them to help re-establish Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year 11 Camp (It would not change to Year 10 until 1997). Along with the deal came permission to set up in the Learmonth RAAF base. It is almost incomprehensible for that to have been possible even back then. The Exmouth programme ran out of the RAAF

base Learmonth for a second year in 1990 before moving headquarters in 1991 to Bullara Station, an active sheep and cattle station at the bottom of Exmouth Gulf and fringing Ningaloo Reef. The station was run by Hale School Old Boy Richard Shallcross whose son Tim finished as a Wilson House boarder in 1988. Tim was in the last group of students to go to Wittenoom. He and his wife Edwina have now taken over Bullara, and with their daughters, they continue to run it with livestock as well as an Outback Station Stay www.bullara-station.com.au The programme headquarters remained at Bullara Station as a sub-base in 1992 and 1993. It was on the golf course at Cottesloe that the great man Brian Heibner met up with MG Kailis and, during a friendly round of golf, they got talking. Before the day was out, Brian had reached an agreement in concept that MG would offer up a portion of his freehold land at his Learmonth prawn processing plant so Hale School could establish a firm base of its own and gain some stability. From 1992 through to 2011 inclusive, the Hale Kailis Base ran out of MG Kailis Gulf Fisheries Learmonth, about 20kms south of the township of Exmouth. The twentieth year there was the last and it is now almost a distant memory, although some Hale School buildings are still on site waiting to be moved. 2012 saw yet another chapter in the Outdoor Education programme. By May of that year, with nowhere else to go and all options exhausted, and

with a very large impending programme, Hale School executive made the decision to purchase a property in the Exmouth township. For the last two years, this house has been the supply and operations base for the 11 day Year 10 expedition programme in the region. The boys travel overnight to Exmouth and alight the coach at 10am in the morning. By 5pm they are all camped at various locations. Thanks must go to the Hale School Foundation for funding the purchase. Time will only tell what happens from here. After almost two years of negotiations, Hale has secured the basis of a lease on 3.5 hectares out of town on the old rifle range property. It will once again bring a bush feel to the camp and allow its own programme variations. Most importantly, this lease has the potential to be developed from scratch to fulfil all manner of visions that Hale School may have on a remote base or campus. We have time on our side and we will plan well for a long future. It seems that the Exmouth programme is here to stay.

Mr Greg Harvey Head of Outdoor Education

ARCHIVES

HER ITAG E CEN TRE

ARCHIVES in a

modern age What’s in a name?

The Hale School Museum has changed its name to the Hale School Heritage Centre. The intention is to promote the interactive nature of the centre by engaging the boys in programmes and activities which will give them a deeper appreciation of their heritage. A major focus will be encouraging current students to come into the centre to use an online programme to find out about their relatives who might have attended the School in former times.

Middle Museum programme The Middle School Heritage Centre Orientation programme is a two year programme. At the beginning of the year the Year 7 students were involved in a treasure hunt around the school grounds. The boys had to visit a number of heritage sites where they searched for information which they recorded on their notebook computers. They then made an audiovisual presentation of what they had discovered. The programme was well received by the students who enjoyed discovering some of the 20 heritage sites around the school, as well as using technology to report on their findings. It is hoped that this programme will soon be accessed by an app on their smartphones which will have an auditory commentary about each of the sites they visit.

headphones on, looking, listening and recording information about the many and varied exhibits.

Hale Heritage Centre Collection A visit to the School Heritage Centre would not be a priority for the majority of Hale School students. In fact many would not be aware of its existence or the rich history on display. A new approach has been called for and so a new programme known as the Hale Heritage Collection has been introduced. Mobile displays have been created and mounted in strategic venues around the school where the boys will see them, such as the library foyer and outside Memorial Hall. To date there have been displays of whole school photographs dating from 1983, computer technology over 30 years and

The Year 8 boys were able to download audiovisual presentations about many of the exhibits in the Heritage Centre. They brought their notebooks into the Heritage Centre and sat with their Brade Geoff, once on technical staff in 1962, donated assorted Physics texts. Edmonds Charles William (1930 - 36) donated by his son, Hale School brochure detailing upgrade of school requirements and donations. Gee Colin (1954 - 57) donated assorted items including a Hale School badge belonging to his father-in-law Alan Terry.

Hale School’s achievements in athletics since 1905. Further displays are planned to coincide with significant events on the School calendar such as Founder’s Day, Old Boys’ Day and the Head of the River.

The Cygnet goes digital Digital copies of the School’s Cygnet collection from 1905 to 2012 will soon be available online thanks to the Parents’ and Friends’ Association who generously funded the project. Members of the Hale community will be able to not only view the magazines but also search and print both text and pictures. It is envisaged that future editions will be scanned and uploaded to the School’s website every few years.

Research programme The Heritage Centre has recently introduced a new computer programme called Collections MOSAIC. This has enabled the Archives department to start work on creating electronic records of the Hale School collection. It is hoped that members of the Hale community will soon be able to visit the centre to access information about members of their family who attended the School, as well as comprehensive details about the exhibits housed within the centre. Mr Harry Weston Archivist

DONATIONS

Hancock Lang (1924 - 27) donated by the Hancock family. Leavers prize book “Napoleon” 1927, photograph of Jo BjelkePetersen and Lang 1977, Lang’s book: The Contributions of Politicians and Public Servants to the Development of Australia 1981

Ransom Aubrey (1927 - 35) donated by his daughter Jan Lord and son David Ransom, an Honours blazer with 1st XV111 pocket. Wheatley Donald Gordon (1927 - 28) donated by his son William, an Old Boys’ blazer with rowing pocket. 11

HALE CONNECT

us with history through dramatic storytelling At the beginning of 2013, the HaleConnect initiative was launched to facilitate projects where Hale students could work with, within and for connected communities to create original, significant works/projects which serve and celebrate the communities beyond our doors. Early that year, the Manager of the Old Haleians Association, Judy Greaney, expressed a wish for increased, meaningful contact between Old Haleians and the current students. At the same time, Harry Weston, School Archivist, wanted to breathe life into the Hale archives by bringing the archival records out of the Heritage Centre and into the Hale community. From these desires, Lasting Value, a collaborative project between a group of Year 8 boys and a group of almost 80-year old past students, was born. The collaboration involved the current boys and Old Boys working together over a three month period in person and via email. This

resulted in a production which would honour the stories of the Old Boys’ times at Hale School whilst contrasting similarities and differences between the experiences of the current students. The Old Boys were not only the teller of the stories but were also co-performers in the final piece. The production was performed on a beautiful, moonlit evening in various settings around the school. The performance was extremely well received by all members of the audience and evoked much laughter and more than a few tears. One of the highlights for the audience was the joint 150 year old war cry sung with gusto, under the lights in the Quad by Old Boys and Year 8 boys, arm in arm. Another was the final scene in the Chapel, where the Old Boys stood and recounted heartfelt stories of their memories of the ‘Lasting Value’ experience during their time at Hale School. Ms Julia Jarel Coordinator of HaleConnect

A field of dreams in

WILLIAMS

if you build it they will come

This year’s HaleConnect Year 7 Drama project was in collaboration with Williams Primary School.

Lasting Value

he final chapter of the Lasting Value adventure took place at the Havelock Street campus. The Havelock Street boys were able to show the current students the actual scenes in which their stories took place. There was a lot of reminiscing about the old days with new stories emerging as memories were rekindled. The whole group were lucky enough to be also treated to a guided tour of Hale House, formerly the school boarding house and currently the Department of Premier and Cabinet. They were accompanied by former Haleians and Cabinet Ministers, Terry Waldron (1962-68) and Bill Marmion (1970-71) and also Deputy Chief of Staff, Steve Home (1968-72). As many boys have done in the past, the entire group assembled on the front steps for a final photo before saying a fond farewell. Mrs Judy Greaney Alumni Manager, Old Haleians’ Association

The process began with Skype ‘getting to know you’ sessions and involved consultative writing and separate rehearsals before bringing the production together, as a team, in Williams on August 29 and 30. The performance of ‘New Kid’ - a play about country and city life, boarding school, the trials of separation and the love of home and family – was performed for a large crowd made up of Williams community members, Hale parents and friends and was followed by a sit down casserole dinner in the adjoining hall. The play was a resounding success but for the Hale boys, staying at Angela and Ben Fowler’s farm about 25km out of Williams was also a highlight. The Fowlers’ generosity was overwhelming and the boys were thrilled to have the opportunity to experience an authentic, Wheatbelt farm experience which included mustering 2000 sheep on foot, exploring the canola fields, climbing on huge harvesters and helping to care for and feed the farm animals. The generosity, spirit and openheartedness of the Fowlers and the Williams students and staff will be remembered by us all for a long time to come. Ms Julia Jarel, Coordinator of HaleConnect

BOYS SAY... “I loved meeting new people from Williams, some of the parents being able to come down and watch the play and being able to do my first proper play.” Fraser Stuart

“The Fowler’s farm was amazing to stay at. The farm activities and free time was one of the highlights of the trip.” Matthew Garas

“When we arrived in Williams, you could almost hear the click of new friendships being put into place.” Tom King “I also loved how we could experience the life of people in the wheat belt in rural areas.” Andre Smith “The Williams community is very tight. I wish I lived in a community where everybody knew one another’s names. Williams, I thought, was just some other town on the highway, but it is not, it’s something else.” Isaac Augustson

BOARDING

I’m really enjoying the boarding aspect of this exchange programme. Being around my friends & always having something to do has been great. Meet Matt, Matthew and Stephen, three boys from South Africa on a unique exchange programme that sees them spend two months at Hale School. They are three of six boys in this programme residing in the senior boarding house. Here they reveal their feelings about boarding at Hale School and the exchange programme. Hale School has been involved in an exchange programme with three schools from South Africa; Bishops from Cape Town, St John’s from Johannesburg and Uplands in Mpumalanga, for several years now. The South African boys come to Hale during Term 3 of our school year and our boys return with them to spend Term 4 in South Africa. Boys selected from both countries come from both boarding and day boy backgrounds. However, the boys are placed in the boarding house during their time here and are allocated to either Wilson or Faulkner House on a rotational basis. The boys are also linked to a Hale School host family with whom they spend many weekends. The boys from both Hale School and South Africa have thoroughly enjoyed their many and varied experiences.

The exchange programme has given many boys over the years a fantastic opportunity to immerse themselves in a different cultural and educational environment.

Why did you want to do an exchange programme? Matthew: I have family in Australia and have been to Sydney and Canberra before on holiday so I was quite excited at the prospect of exchange in a country I already knew a bit about. I had heard quite a bit about the school, and as I have an English passport I thought it would be fun to experience something different in another country. Stephen: My parents told me that when I was three years old, they had planned to come to Australia. They have since decided to remain in South Africa, but I thought it would be interesting to see how my schooling would have been had my parents migrated to Australia. Matt: My parents and I have always believed in trying to get a greater worldly understanding and I wanted to learn different teaching techniques, examine different relationships at school and generally expand my horizons.

How is Hale School different to your normal school? Matthew: Hale is run very similar to my school in Cape Town in terms of teaching styles, but the facilities are much more modern. Bishops has a lot more tradition towards the school than Hale. We have the oldest rugby ground in the southern hemisphere that you are not allowed to walk across, for instance. The instilled respect towards our Year 12 students at home is very different to Hale School also, we treat them with the same amount of respect as we would teachers at home, whereas here, everyone is on a more equal level. Stephen: It is a lot more lenient than my school. For instance, at Uplands in class you have to sit up straight, and when a teacher walks into class, you have to stand up and greet them. Hale School is a lot more modernised also, for example, we use white board markers at my school, we don’t use projectors or computers in class much. I think that the computer

usage in class almost takes away from the teaching because here if a teacher asks you do to something on your computer, you are more isolated in your learning and not interacting with the class as a whole. I don’t believe it’s the best way to learn for me. I would rather interact with the teacher and students in class and then do private study in my own time. Matt: My school is very similar to Matthew’s; we are a very hierarchal school in terms of respect so you are taught to respect the years above you. The older you are the more respect you are given, and the more privilege you are afforded. Obviously the Year 12s command the most respect. We have a tradition similar to Matthew’s school in terms of respecting areas of the school, ovals that you can’t walk on and such, things you can and can’t do because of tradition. My school is a very old school. I actually find the teaching style very different here and the relationships between the teachers and students are a lot closer than back home.

SCHOOL

E CHANGE Matt Rosin Age: 15 Year: 10 School: St John’s College, Johannesburg, South Africa

Was your experience of Australia/Australians/ Hale School what you expected?

Matthew Roberts Age: 15 Year: 10 School: Bishops, Cape Town, South Africa

What is your favourite aspect of schooling/ boarding here? Matthew: I’m not a boarder back in South Africa, so I’m really enjoying the boarding aspect of this exchange programme. Being around my friends and always having something to do has been great. At home if you have nothing to do, it can be quite boring just watching TV, but here you are always surrounded with your friends, playing sport, always interacting with people and being social. It has been pretty easy to adjust to the boarding lifestyle even though at home I am not a boarder. I still Skype my parents three times a week, and at home I’m pretty independent anyway so I haven’t had any trouble adapting. Stephen: I really like how the school has free time for everything. At my school you go straight from say dinner to prep with no time in between. You have to be on the clock at home otherwise you will miss everything. Hale is not as strict. At Hale, the teachers are happy to listen to you and hear you out if you are late to class, and give you the opportunity to explain why you are late, whereas our school, they just tell you to get out if you’re late. Matt: The one thing I really like here is the freedom given to the students, whether it’s at boarding where you can

Stephen McCrystal Age: 15 Year: 10 School: Uplands College, Mpumalanga, South Africa

go out to the shops or see friends, or in the classroom where you have a freedom to tackle questions, solutions and theories in your own way. There is a very unique methodology to the teaching here in comparison to back home. We try to encourage a lot of debate in class whereas at Hale it’s more about explorations. For me it’s very different.

Matthew: I didn’t really know much about Perth but I knew about Australia in general from my time holidaying in Sydney. I thought the schooling would be a lot more strict and regimented. I never thought it would be as casual as it is, and the relationship between the boys and the teachers in being so has been really enjoyable. Stephen: I go to a co-ed school in South Africa, so the teachers have to treat situations

What is one thing you think you might miss when you go home?

Matthew: The people and how nice they have been. I have made a lot of friends here and I’d definitely like to come back someday and see them again. I’ll also miss the public transport. In South Africa we have taxis but we don’t really have the trains, and buses you can’t really go on because they are not very safe.

Stephen: The way people talk. The ‘g’day mates’ and the ‘far outs’. I’d like to take back the memory of how friendly everyone is here.

What aspect of this experience will you take back home and incorporate into your life?

Matthew: I think when I go back I will probably try to board, as I have really enjoyed the experience. People treat each other a lot nicer here so that’s very different to back home, so I think I would like to try to get people to be nicer and more respectful.

Stephen: I think it would be nice to take back respect. Respect in people and respect in the situation. I’m going to try to take the time to understand someone and their situation and not judge them. Matt: I really like the way everyone is so friendly here. I am going to try to become like an Aussie boy in that way and try to go out of my way to help people. Also the way that teaching is done here, I’d like to tell everyone about that back home.

differently than they do at an all boys school. I thought that Hale would be more strict than my co-ed school because they can go harder on the boys, but I have actually noticed that it’s really lenient, and so it’s really different how the teachers are treating each individual here rather than treating everyone as a group in South Africa. I don’t find it harder to be in an all boys school, but I think I’d prefer to be in a co-ed school.

Matt: I expected very regimented styles of learning, a really safe environment and lifestyle, and also when I arrived I didn’t expect to slot straight in, but from day one there were people who were so friendly to us that there was no problem fitting in.

Matt: Without a doubt, the people, I’ll miss going to my mate’s room after school, and then going to my next mate’s room after that, and going to kick the footy and shuffling around and seeing everyone. I don’t board at home so it’s been a great experience for me.

Interview by Ms Angelyne Wolfe Community Relations

We thank the boys for their contribution to Hale School this term and wish them all the best on their return and future studies in South Africa. 15

HALE@HOME

Mr Heath McCabe and Mr Michael Valentine Hale@home Coordinators.

The Hale@home Project 2013 What a remarkable first year we have experienced as we introduced the Hale@ home programme in 2013! Designed to assist boys in their transition to boarding at Hale School the Hale@home initiative had 16 boys from across Western Australia (and even New Zealand) work together each week on an exciting range of projects. The core principles of Hale@home are Connect, Engage and Progress. These are representative of the Hale@home vision which is about establishing strong relationships and encouraging engagement with learning prior to coming to Hale School as a boarder. The weekly conversations online have been very diverse as the boys spoke about their homes, their schools and significant local sporting events in their town as they chatted amongst themselves. In addition, many of the projects required the boys to include local landmarks, features, history or buildings in their responses and so our knowledge of each boy’s home town was enriched every week. Heath McCabe and I have felt privileged to be able to work with these lads and their families. We have gained an insight into the varied, richly productive and close knit lives of our boarding families as well as the interests and needs of our boarding boys this year. The rural network has generally proved to be very reliable and the boys’ capacity to literally take control of the session and demonstrate their work to the entire group has been enhanced incredibly as the year progressed. For their part, the boys have completed a folio of work that is unique indeed. Whether it was stone-skipping maths or preparing video responses to dramatic decisions made on Robert Scott’s polar expedition, the boys stepped up and prepared memorable responses. From

backyards, bedrooms, sheds and paddocks across the state and overseas the boys presented their results to a problem, or, their thoughts in response to a text; like a crew of seasoned foreign correspondents reporting in each week! The conversations about the forthcoming week’s work then commenced with lively and colourful interaction - before we all signed off for the evening. The programme constantly surprised us with the directions some lessons took each week as we undertook rather unusual investigations into Maths and English concepts in a very hands-on and colourful way! The essence of Hale@home is that the boys communicate and interact with increasing confidence as the year progresses and consequently heighten their sense of

optimism about the move from home. The inaugural Hale@home group of boys are a close-knit bunch who have developed a close bond and experienced a unique journey this year. So as Term 3 commenced we were pleasantly surprised to be contacted by our Music department who had a brilliant idea which would further connect them to the school and each other. The Brine House Band has been performing for a couple of years now and each year a new cohort of boys take up learning an instrument in order to be considered for a place in this highly regarded band. The music initiative involved recording introductory drum and guitar lessons which are stored on the Hale@home portal. These videos introduce boys to basic playing techniques and will enable the boys to view them whenever they wish.

Most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have drum-kits lying around so the lesson includes how to use old bins or fuel drums instead! Genius! The lyrics to the most popular band pieces are also online so these boys can practise their singing as well! The prospect of moving from home to Hale School is now very close to reality for these boys. It is our conviction that their transition to Brine House, whilst still a mighty undertaking, will be a little easier as they become the first group of lads to know each other so well on that first day and night of boarding school. We think that reality will help mum and dad as well; as they drive away on that first afternoon in late January with their son waving goodbye - for the first time. Hale@home 2014 commences with 30 boys participating in the programme. They will enter Brine House in 2015 in both Year 7 and Year 8. Hale@home is a wonderful example of the remarkable possibilities that can come to life when technology and a spirit of innovation are encouraged to interconnect. Mr Michael Valentine Hale@home Head of Online Learning

JUNIOR

A packed semester for Junior School

From art, science, co-curricular activities and more, Junior School boys get a well rounded education, and a new Art Precinct. The Junior School’s new Creative Studio (Art Room) was finished during the winter break with classes commencing on Day 1 of Semester 2. The studio, which is affectionately known as the ‘Tree House’, depending on who you talk to, is an outstanding building that capitalises on the unique natural surrounds while encompassing everything the school wants in a creative space. Site Architects are to be congratulated on the process they have led us through and the final product. I have heard nothing but praise from the many visitors who have already inspected the building. If these early comments are anything to go by, we can look forward to many years of inspiration and creation by our Junior School students. Throughout Term 3, many of the boys competed in various academic competitions. Approximately 120 boys competed in both the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) and University of New South Wales Mathematics ICAS competitions. A number of boys were awarded ‘Prizes’ for the AMT competition, placing them as the top students in the state, with many others being awarded ‘High Distinction’ and ‘Distinction’ in both assessments.

Our da Vinci Decathlon team was a standout being awarded 1st place in five of the ten categories and placing 2nd in two others. This was then followed up a week later as many of these boys were joined by a number of Year 5 students for the Tournament of Minds challenge. These competitions really challenged the boys to not only solve complex problems, but to be creative and work collaboratively with others in their team. Early in Term 3, 80 boys travelled to Busselton for the Junior School Music Tour. Over the three days, the boys had a very busy performance schedule, performing for local schools and an aged care facility. A highlight of the final day was a combined workshop and presentation with students from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School in Busselton. The tour was a wonderful but exhausting experience for the boys. However, it did give them a taste of life as musicians on the road. The Junior School Athletics Carnival was another resounding success with Turnbull taking out 1st place; the first time for many years. The standards-based style of the carnival resulted in the boys not only

competing against each other, but also competing against themselves as they tried to achieve their personal best. This inspiration resulted in a number of records being broken over the course of the event. A number of boys went on to compete at the interschool event, again breaking a number of records. As Term 4 progresses, our boys will compete in the School State Triathlon Championships, an event Hale has won twice over the past four years, and Year 6 students will travel to Pemberton for their Outdoor Education camp. As part of our orientation programme we will welcome our new boys who will be joining us in 2014 and we will prepare for our end of year celebrations. 2013 has indeed been a year very worthy of celebration! Mr Alex Cameron Head of Junior School

JUNIOR SCHOOL ART PRECINCT Images: The ‘Art Room’ has now transformed into the new ‘Creative Studio’, a place where boys have space, light and an inspirational creative sanctuary.

Boys enjoy the space and openness of the new Art Precinct.

Parachute Hale School’s Director of Drama, Danny Parker has teamed up once again with award winning author, artist and musician Matt Ottley, to create a beautiful children’s book Parachute. Parachute is a little story about Toby. Toby has a parachute and he always wears it. It’s also a story about how we all rely on a bit of support occasionally. This is the third collaboration between Danny Parker, and author/illustrator Matt Ottley. Previous titles were No Kind of Superman and Tree. A fourth book, Paperboy, is currently in production and due to be released in 2014. Year 3 Hale School students helped Danny with his book by providing their input in the choice and design of the book cover. It was an exciting event for these boys when the book was officially launched in the new Junior School Creative Studio on Thursday 8 August where a keen crowd turned out for the event.

HALE STUDENTS ON RATIONS Hale School students have learnt to live without food, shelter and even their electronic devices during the 40 Hour Famine in a bid to raise awareness of those less fortunate. Hale School has worked very closely with World Vision in the past and all boys were eager once again to seek sponsorships and be involved in the numerous activities that were on offer. On Friday 16 August the Junior School boys participated in a number of rich learning experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression on them. From being limited to just a bowl of rice for lunch, the boys were then guided through a number of activities that highlighted what it is like to live in extreme poverty. At the end of the day each boy reflected (in a variety of writing exercises) on what they had learnt and how they felt. In their new found awareness, the boys selflessly donated part of their pocket money to support the school’s World Vision child, Kelson, from Brazil. Some gave up more than just food, by going without furniture or technology at home for the rest of the weekend. Meanwhile in the Middle School, students gave up something extra for the 40 Hour Famine - a comfy bed for the night! The boys, accompanied by their fathers, camped out on the floor of Hale’s Music and Drama Centre. The focus of the event was to provide an opportunity for fathers and sons to spend time together while they gained a greater awareness of the issues of poverty and child labour. During the course of the evening presentations by World Vision and the Head of Middle School, Andrew Manley were made to the fathers to highlight how pivotal they are in their son’s lives and in encouraging their sons to adopt a social conscience. Meanwhile the boys participated in a simulation to find out exactly what day to day living is like for some third world children. The sleep out proved to be a very worthwhile activity for all involved. Graeme Willis, father of Nick (Year 8) and Liam (Year 7) said, “It was a fantastic initiative that allowed sons and dads to connect together with the school and it provided a great insight into the values that Hale School is promoting.” Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations

“Australia is an immigration nation but 100 years ago this wasn’t the plan. The Commonwealth of Australia was built on a paradox. The paradox was, they were going to realise a utopia but they were going to do it through excluding the vast majority of humanity. From 1901, this meant tough restrictions on immigration - the White Australia Policy... Modern, multicultural Australia was achieved against the odds.” Immigration Nation, SBS Australia. During History, the Year 6 boys delved into the complex history of Australia’s migration. While discovering our past, the boys gained an understanding of the perspectives of those from the past and how society has been influenced as a result. A big question was posed, “What drives so many to venture from all corners of the globe to start a new life in a foreign country?”. This became the central focus throughout the term. The boys had the opportunity to hear the tales from a wide variety of migrants during class story sharing sessions, literature, research and interviews. This provided realistic and intriguing scenarios for the students to put these stories into an historical context. The development and creation of narratives and monologues to express real-life emotions and show the true depth of migration stories were integral parts of this unit of study. During Drama, the students were able to extend their monologue ideas after much consideration of their emotional state, led most ably by Mr Danny Parker. The results were quite amazing! Developing reports about the migration of particular country groups to Australia allowed the

students to not only research deeply into the reasons for migration and the large influxes throughout history, but also to consider the contributions of particular groups to Australian society.

Accompanying their descriptions were portraits of their interviewee. Ms Lisa Hakkinen had taught the boys the grid technique to create some truly outstanding pieces of art.

After a very busy term, all the hard work was displayed and showcased at our Australian Story evening in the John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre on 19 September 2013. The event is aptly named ‘The Australian Story’ in recognition of the fact that many Australians have a story to tell of their experiences in this country.

Throughout the evening, many boys had the opportunity to take centre stage in the auditorium to share their creative writing, reports or monologues. Ben Wilson led the students beautifully in singing ‘ Running Through My Veins.’ Mr Matthew Walker prepared the boys beautifully to sing this song in a round.

Throughout the evening guests were provided with a real-life ‘Learning Journey’. The boys performed their monologues to great effect and emotion on stages dotted around the Centre. The foyer was transformed into a country display where the boys provided information about the migration history of their particular country. The guests also enjoyed the many delicious foods on offer from all over the globe. Always a popular attraction! Budding artists and journalists could be found in Rehearsal Room 2. Here the students orally explained the life of their migrant interviewee.

The Year 6 cohort showed great maturity and sensibility in discussing such an emotional and topical ethical issue as migration. Their preparation for the Australian Story evening was most pleasing. Many boys faced their fear of public speaking head on through practice and preparation. The resounding response from the guests was one of amazement as they could not believe their Year 6 son could deal with such complex issues with such maturity, whilst also expressing their opinions and emotions with such clarity. Mrs Wendy Keene Year 6 Teacher

DUKE OF ED Hale’s Captain of School, Hamish Newman, has proven exactly why he was selected to lead and represent the student body by being Hale School’s first ever recipient of the prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. An exciting worldwide selfdevelopment programme for young people, the “Duke of Ed” is a voluntary programme whereby young people participate in activities based around their interests and passions in order to explore their potential. The three levels; Gold, Silver and Bronze, each have four sections - Skill, Volunteering, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey that the participant has to complete in order to receive the award. The Gold Award also has a residential project section. Participants must complete a minimum of 12 months in each of the sections. Hamish had previously completed the Silver Award and started recording activity hours for his Gold Award last year. Alongside his demanding responsibilities as Captain of School, Hamish recorded hours from his PSA rowing training and regattas, piano lessons and practice, Nulsen service and peer tutoring. In April 2013 he participated in the Student Service Learning Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia which completed his Award. Hale School’s Duke of Ed Coordinator, Ms Katie Feutrill, said “The School is immensely proud of Hamish’s achievement. It takes a dedicated person to find the time and commitment to complete the Gold Award. With only around a dozen young people completing the award in WA each year this is a tremendous accomplishment for Hamish.” The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is recognised internationally by government and industry and is a valuable achievement to have listed in a resume. It is also a School Curriculum and Standards Authority endorsed programme.

Varun and Hamish teaching piano

Greg Stagbouer (Chairman), Hamish Newman and Katie Brown (Acting Executive Officer)

Why did you want to get involved with Service Learning – what got you interested?

My brother was part of the Service Learning programme when I started at Hale School in Year 8. He was in Year 12 at the time and went on the Vietnam/Cambodia tour. On his return he told his stories and how he enjoyed the experience. This was really inspiring to me and got me interested in joining the programme. I had some trepidation about joining, as I was unsure of how it would go. But it was really fun, from the junior years going to Nulsen and then later to Vietnam/Cambodia. And as the years went on, it became a lot easier.

Do you think your participation in the Service Learning programme has changed your life?

For sure. At the start of my time in Service Learning I didn’t necessarily have an appreciation for other people who are different to me, and how I had grown up on my farm in Narrogin. But going to Vietnam/Cambodia has put a lot of things in perspective for me and promoted empathy and acceptance. It has inspired me to do more outside of school and when I finish my time at Hale I would like to continue giving back to the community. I suppose for me, the biggest legacy of Hale Service Learning is that I will continue to do it once I leave school, whether it’s with Nulsen or exploring something new.

Do you have any specific ideas of what you want to do when you leave? I plan to go to university and hopefully do some part-time work at Nulsen. My experiences at Nulsen as a Year 11 student were awesome and something I would really like to carry on doing.

My top four university study choices are; Post-Grad degree of Medicine at UWA hopefully specialising in Neurology, an Undergraduate BA Philosophy, BA Science or BA Arts.

Nathan Bandara, Theo Stapleton, Connor Delves and I had an idea of starting up a charity for little children living with disabilities. So perhaps that’s something we can pursue when we leave school. Jill Maskiel always said “Look through the disability and see the person for who they really are and not for their disability.” Something I found really inspiring.

What is your most cherished memory from your time involved in the programme?

That’s really tricky, but one that’s most clear in my mind is when Varun Kaushik and I taught a boy to play piano at the New Life Orphanage in Cambodia. It was pretty cool because the piano he was using was next to wrecked, out of tune and looked about 100 years old. He was really keen and would play this piano even though it was in bad condition. So we taught him a simple tune that he picked up and could easily play. Seeing his face was really heartwarming and rewarding to see him so grateful for something as small as teaching him a tune.

What words of advice would you offer to current students?

Hale has so much to offer in areas such as cocurricular, sport and academic. It is an endless list and sometimes opportunities can go over your head pretty fast without you recognising them. I remember in Year 8 I didn’t get as involved as I have been in Year 11 and 12 and I regret that I took time to settle into Hale and that I didn’t get involved in more things earlier. Looking back on it, everything I have been involved in have been opportunities that have changed the way I look at life. Everything you do, no matter how small it is, really impacts on your life. As over used as it is, I would say take as many opportunities as you can, time at Hale is short. Ms Angelyne Wolfe’s interview with Captain of School 2013 Hamish Newman.

Jackson Flying High Year 11 student Jackson Fullarton made the most of his school holidays by getting his solo flying wings! Inspired by studying flight during his first year at Hale in Year 5, Jackson has been interested in flying ever since and has been a member of 714 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets for three years. When he saw the opportunity to attend the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Elementary Flying Training Course he jumped at the chance to obtain his solo flying wings. With just 12 places available the selection process was very competitive, comprising of a written application and interview. Selected WA and NT cadets were invited to attend the week long residential course involving classes, examinations and flying instruction with the possibility of flying solo by the end of the week if the cadets were deemed ready. Jackson and the other cadets resided at Garden Island Naval Base and were transported each day to Murray Field at Pinjarra for their instruction and lessons. Their instructors were from the AAFC as well as The Royal Aero Club and they were also extremely lucky to have the Commanding Officer of 79 Squadron (Pearce Air Force Base) Wing Commander John Young as a mentor and instructor. At the completion of the week, Jackson was able to complete his first solo flight and was awarded his solo wings badge. If that was not enough of an accomplishment, Jackson was also awarded Dux of the course and was presented with a trophy and will have his name added to the perpetual trophy which stays with the AAFC 716 Squadron. Adding to Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already eventful week, he was the cadet recipient of ongoing personal flying instruction by Wing Commander Young, a very sought after honour. Jackson hopes to attend ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy) in Canberra for his university degree and officer training. His ultimate goal is to become an RAAF pilot. Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations 23

MIDDLE

FATHERING GOOD SONS It is easy to assume, in a media-driven culture, that a teenager’s most influential role model is his favourite musician, actor, athlete or celebrity. But according to recent research as little as only 13 percent of adolescents claim their most influential role models are entertainment figures or artists, while 57 percent say role models are family members. It is heartening to learn that it appears no matter how much television your child watches or the fact that social media is increasingly becoming part of their lives, they are most likely watching you or another familiar adult more closely to decide how they want to lead their lives. The bottom line is, although your children are busy with school, extracurricular activities and friends, they are still watching you and taking mental notes. Although the phrase ‘role model’ didn’t exist until in the 1950s when it was first proposed by the sociologist Robert K Merton, it is worth noting that the importance of role models is not a new phenomenon. In fact, Aristotle’s idea of virtue ethics relies substantially on the effects role models have on people. Aristotle believed that we learn to be moral (virtuous) by modelling the behaviour of moral people. Through continual modelling we become virtuous out of habit. Aristotle also believed that it was the moral duty of every citizen to act as a good role model.

But who are the key role models for a teenage boy – mum, dad, an uncle, a coach, a teacher? This question occupied our thoughts and even some of our activities within the Middle School in Term 3. Without dismissing the critical role of mothers (and other key people) in the development of ‘good men’ we focused our attention on male role models - and in particular the importance of fathers. There is a view that for a couple of hundred years now, each generation of fathers have passed on less and less to their sons; not just less knowledge and less wisdom but, sadly, less love. Bruce Robinson, from UWA’s The Fathering Project, suggests that too often you hear stories of young men who have had to grow up without an ‘actively engaged father’. The truth is most kids just do not have enough positive male role models around them to look up to. This leads to the question, how can you be a good man if you have never had one around to model yourself after? He goes further, by suggesting a good place to start is by asking fathers to take an inventory of how they are going at home with their kids.

Consider this: • How many minutes per day do you give each of your children your undivided attention? 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20? • Where do your children fit on your priority list in relation to money, power, status and the meaning your work gives you? • Where do they fit in with respect to your leisure activities and your friends? • Do you show your children that you want to be with them, and that it is not a chore for you? The brutal reality is that time is one of the most precious commodities for busy people, but time with their dads is what teenage boys need. Here are some statistics to help further prove the point. One United Kingdom research article suggested that dads spend approximately eight minutes per day actively involved in their son’s lives. That’s 56 minutes per week, or two days per year. Luckily, in Australia the numbers are much better. The average dad spends around 56 minutes with their son per day. Much better don’t you think? Well actually that is only about 15 days per year. At the same time the average teenager spends around 20 hours per week on some form of social network that’s around 50 days per year. 15 days per year with dad versus 50 days per year online! Thankfully, times are changing and many dads understand that they need to be around for their sons. But more importantly; they want to be around their sons.

The bottom line is, although your children are busy with school, extracurricular activities and friends, they are still watching you and taking mental notes.

This desire and acknowledgment turned into action within the Middle School in Term 4 when around 35 Year 8s and their fathers volunteered to be part of the first ever Middle School Famine Challenge. Essentially, each father-son combination volunteered to commit to be part of a 24 hour programme which was built around two key priorities: • The need for fathers to play an active role in their son’s lives. • The need for the boys to realise that they are living a life of privilege and opportunity. The exact details of the event remained strictly confidential and none of the participants really had any idea of what they were going to experience. In a way, they signed up blind! Over the 24 hour period the boys and their fathers were put through a range of exercises to achieve the intended goals of the programme. These included: • Keynote speakers • Simulation activities • Time for reflection and contemplation • Physical challenges • Sacrifice, and most importantly • Time to be with each other While the programme served a number of different purposes, from a role model point of view we challenged all fathers to address the following key questions

“Does my son know that he matters to me?”

“Does my son know how proud I am of him?”

The primary way that dads can help their boys understand that they matter is by making them a priority over the myriad of demands that life presents. It is critical that dads make it clear to their sons that they are a priority, that our most important investment is in them and that all the other “stuff” gets only the leftovers.

This boils down to a son’s innate need to be affirmed by his father. This affirmation prepares boys to enter the world with the confidence and “emotional armour” that they need in order not just to survive, but to thrive. A son needs to know that his dad is pleased with him, not for what he does or does not do, but because of who he is.

“Does my son know that I love him?”

At the conclusion of the programme there was a clear view that we had all been part of something special and very rewarding. The interactions, discussions and public displays of honesty and affection were moving to behold. I wish to publicly acknowledge and thank the team of teachers who supported this venture, Middle School Chaplain Mrs Sally Howe, Head of Middle School Pastoral Care Ms Julianne Nissen, Deputy Head of Middle School Dr Melanie Hindley as well as the staff from World Vision who also helped us with elements of the programme.

Nurturing means a lot of things. It certainly includes hugging and kissing our boys (yes, even teenage boys need hugs and kisses) on a daily basis and telling them that we love them. But it also includes taking care of their daily needs, like cooking for them, playing with them, reading to them and helping their mothers.

“Does my son know that what he does is important to me?” A son wants to know that the way he is living his life (his interests, schoolwork, hobbies and passions) is pleasing to his father. And, as a good dad, it is critical for a father to guide his son into the right actions and help him understand that to live a rich life - it must be centred on serving others.

However, my greatest thanks are reserved for the fathers and sons who took up the challenge and helped make the event so successful. There is little doubt that this will remain a permanent fixture on the Middle School calendar for years to come. Mr Andrew Manley Head of Middle School

MIDDLE

The day started early with the hungry hordes arriving for breakfast at 8.00am. The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first demonstration of self-leadership was well and truly on display from the start with the patience and orderly manner in which they waited for the bacon to cook! It certainly was a team effort required to ensure that all boys were fed and watered for the 9.00am start to the day and with so many PCLs and students willing to help out, the day had begun with success. The Leadership Symposium offered a day where many questions were posed, some answers were given and lots of ideas were shared. Certainly, our inspiring keynote speaker, Akram Azimi gave the boys an insight into an unfamiliar world with stories of his childhood and his journey to Australia. Particularly poignant were his memories of his grandfather, which he linked so eloquently to his definition of vulnerability. After a quick recess, the boys were back into it, ready to learn the finer points of martial arts as demonstrated by Matthew and Steve from the Kung Fu Academy. Masters in their craft, they linked the ability to control movements and thoughts to self-leadership as they led the entire Middle School through a series of stretches designed to centre the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core. It was a wonderful sight to behold, as nearly 350 boys moved slowly through the series of stretches. Following this, the boys spread out across the campus to attend a variety of workshops, all of which were designed to offer a different aspect of leadership and appeal to differing interests and preferences. I would like to express my sincere thanks to those teachers and students who prepared these workshops especially for the day. Special mention goes

to Mr Michael Valentine, Mr Clark Wight, Ms Helen McIntosh, Ms Julia Jarel and the Year 11 debating team. Stretching from the Sports Pavilion to the Chapel, the boys were brilliant at finding when and where they needed to be. After lunch, the boys were again treated to some truly inspirational guest speakers. Each proving popular in their own right, Andrew Vlahov captured our sporting enthusiasts with his powerful presentation on what it means to be a leader. Whilst there were many take home messages from his talk, working hard and never giving up were clearly high on his list of requisites when leading yourself. Darren Reynolds from World Vision used cleverly designed stories to talk about leadership qualities, and Andrew Kelly immediately connected with our boys with his personal reflections of his time at Hale, particularly when he was in Year 8. To finish the day, Mr Stuart Meade presented to the boys a vision of leadership through his eyes and recapped the learnings of the day with careful questioning and comments. The messages from the day were well and truly centred during this final session. All in all, the boys can be extremely proud of their efforts on this day. They demonstrated leadership and maturity in every aspect of their interaction and engagement. Their manners were impeccable, with many personally thanking guest speakers after each talk. We asked them to take up the challenge of self-leadership on this day and they did so in spades. Congratulations boys! Ms Julianne Nissen Head of Middle School Pastoral Care

ART GALLERY TRANSFORMED Using the very generous donation of $5000 given to us by the Hale School P&F, the Middle School Art Gallery has been transformed into a multipurpose ‘chill zone’. The area provides an excellent space for boys to come and relax, read, play board games or simply escape the rigours of the day. Whilst the room has been furnished with comfortable chairs, lounges, rugs and small tables, it maintains an Art Gallery ‘feel’ with constantly changing works of Middle School art on display. The boys are charged with ensuring this room is maintained and that games are tidied and packed away before the commencement of class. They have shown tremendous leadership in the management of this space which is sure to prove popular well into the future.

Cantate sing Vivaldi’s Gloria with Collegium Symphonic Chorus

owards the end of Term 3, Hale St Mary’s Cantate was given the opportunity to sing a celebrated choral masterwork with one of WA’s highly regarded choirs. On hearing that Cantate had performed two movements of Vivaldi’s Gloria at the Governors’ Concert, Dr Margaret Pride invited our singers to join forces with her singers, Collegium Symphonic Chorus, to present two concerts of the entire work. This called for some very efficient learning of notes within three weeks! Cantate worked hard to learn six more movements of the Gloria. Then it was two rehearsals with Dr Pride before another two full rehearsals with Collegium and a Baroque orchestra led by Mr Paul Wright, UWA School of Music’s Director of String Studies. Composed in Venice around 1715, Vivaldi’s Gloria was forgotten about for two centuries after Vivaldi’s death. The Gloria was found during the late 1920s buried amongst some of Vivaldi’s undiscovered manuscripts. Several editions have been published since then. Cantate and Collegium performed the most familiar edition of the work published in 1957 that was first performed at the First Festival of Baroque Choral Music at Brooklyn College in New York. A priest,

music teacher and virtuoso violinist, Antonio Vivaldi composed many works that are staple representations of music of the Baroque period (1600-1750). His most famous and recognisable work being The Four Seasons, movements of which are often performed by Hale’s senior musicians on Concerto Night. Vivaldi’s Gloria is a 12-movement setting of the traditional Gloria from the Latin Mass. One of the challenges faced by Cantate in preparing this piece was the accurate annunciation of the Latin, which at times needed to be adjusted when singing in a large ensemble to better project the text. Dr Pride was also unwavering in her demand to present an authentic Baroque interpretation of the work. In this process, Cantate learnt a lot about singing and making music in the Baroque style. Not only was it a privilege to work with one of Australia’s leading choral conductors in Dr Margaret Pride, it was a real treat to sing with a choir of 60 adults accompanied by Mr Paul Wright and his orchestra of highly respected musicians. Cantate singers who were involved with this collaboration with Collegium Symphonic Chorus should be congratulated on the excellent way in

EXHALE SINGING IN THE CITY FOR PERTH HERITAGE DAYS ExHale is a seasonal Old Boys’ vocal ensemble that began life this year as a great way for keeping in touch with our past student singers and for providing them with opportunities to keep their love for singing alive beyond Year 12. The Perth Heritage Days Singing in the City event, organised in conjunction with the Australian National Choral Association (WA), was an initiative to animate the beautiful heritage buildings in Perth with live choral music. Along with Perth’s highly respected choirs like Voyces, Perth Harmony Chorus, Perth Undergraduate Choral Society, Eneksis and Collegium Symphonic Chorus, ExHale performed twice during the event on Sunday 17 November. Their first performance at The Cloisters was of particular significance since this was the site of the original Hale School. Their second performance was in the Linton Kay Art Gallery, formerly known as the Old Perth Technical School. Both performances of a capella repertoire such as “Happy Together”, “In the Still of the Night”, “This Little Light of Mine” and “Moondance”, were very well received. It has been most rewarding and a lot of laughs working with Daniel Werndley, Jay Theirry-Lim, Rowan Ashwin, Matthew Smith, Darren Tan and Ryan Nicholson.

which they engaged in the high order music making. The two full house concerts held at The Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth on Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September were a real tribute to the wonderful opportunities that music presents to bond people across all ages. Hale Music strives to immerse young people in the exciting and multifaceted world of musical masterworks, past and present. In working within the musical intricacies of Vivaldi’s Gloria, our young singers have made a direct connection with past practices in music performance and developed a genuine appreciation for this music, whilst enjoying the process and product of collaborative music making. Mrs Su-Lyn Chong Director of Music

Images: Ben Clapin at Hale and on tour with the Australian Youth Orchestra. AYO photos courtesy of Emma Ayres

OF A CAREER IS ONLY BEGINNING

erforming on top of a mountain in the middle of the Swiss Alps sounds like a scene from a movie, but not for Hale School student Ben Clapin who has just completed a whirlwind tour of Europe with the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO). Now in Year 12, Ben is Captain of Music at Hale School. He first began playing clarinet at the age of nine but his musical inclination steadily grew to also incorporate the saxophone and piano. He gained his Associate Diploma in Music for clarinet at the age of 14 and has gone on to be a member of WAYO (Philharmonic Orchestra), attended AYO National Music Camp for three years, AYO Young Symphonists for two years, Juilliard Jazz Camp in Melbourne for two years, a number of WAAPA Jazz Camps and the Scholar Conductors Programme in Melbourne. “The music at Hale School has been fantastic, it is energetic, varied and friendly with lots of performance opportunities for everyone”. This clarinet virtuoso was one of over a thousand others aged between 14 and 25 who auditioned for a place on the 21st Annual AYO Tour.

As the youngest of the five clarinetists selected, Ben joined 51 other musicians on the tour who had the privilege of performing with the likes of American Grammy award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and ARIA award-winning didgeridoo player William Barton. An intense two weeks of rehearsals took place followed by performances at Sydney’s Opera House and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall before the orchestra made their way to Europe to perform at some of the most highly regarded venues. Many came to see Australia’s finest classical musicians over the seven concerts that were played in seven different cities over the 11 days. First stop was the famous Konzerthaus

where the orchestra participated in the Young Europe Classic before moving on to perform at the annual Grafenegg Festival in Austria on a spectacular open-air stage situated in the grounds of the medieval Grafenegg Castle. Several more concerts were held in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Kassel and Wiesbaden in Germany before performing at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Ben said, “The concert at the Concertgebouw was my favourite. The acoustics of the building were superb. It was wonderful to play in a concert hall with so much history, where many famous classical and jazz artists had played before.”

All of my teachers have been really supportive and encouraging. Without their help I would not have been able to take up these opportunities or have learnt so much in music. Ben Clapin

The tour finished at the top of a mountain summit in Gstaad, Switzerland where they played as part of the 2013 Menuhin Festival, Switzerland’s most prolific concert series. Led by conductor Christoph Eschenbach, Ben performed principal clarinet in two of the pieces, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and Sculthorpe’s Earth Cry. Ben plans to continue his music studies next year and hopes to audition at conservatories in Australia and overseas.

Mrs Sophie Hirth Community Relations

MUSIC

Stephen Massey and George Murphy on stage with the Hale Jazz Orchestra.

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE MAKING MUSIC ACROSS THE GLOBE

Hale Music’s new Artists-in-Residence (AiR) programme kicked off this year with a visit from two of the most highly regarded music educators in the US – Stephen Massey and George Murphy. Following on from a successful visit to Foxborough High School near Boston by the Hale Jazz Orchestra in 2011, a connection was made with both Stephen and George. They accepted the invitation from Hale Music to visit Perth as their 2013 Artists-in-Residence.

WAAPA Big Band perform with Hale boys and Artists in Residence.

Guests Rob Krueger, Michael Pantner & Danielle Millett enjoy the concert.

Director of WAAPA Julie Warne, with WAAPA Big Band Director Jeremy Greig and Concerts Officer Vanessa Perica.

Their arrival saw them participating in a number of activities including working with the students and staff at Hale, working with WAAPA and being guest adjudicators for the annual Western Australian School’s Jazz Festival, where they heard more than 800 of the state’s finest young jazz musicians. To round off their week in Perth, they led a special one-off concert in the John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre Auditorium featuring a collaboration between Hale Jazz and the WAAPA Big Band. The audience was treated to a magnificent evening of jazz with the bands performing a number of classic big band numbers from iconic jazz artists such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charles Mingus and Frank Sinatra.

Jazz Hands! with Friends of Hale Music.

WE’RE PUTTING THE BAND

BACK TOGETHER!! Friday 30 August was the final performance of the 2013 Hale St Mary’s Concert Band. As the 2013 band was the twentieth such incarnation of this ensemble since the band’s inception, it was decided that there would be a celebration concert to recognise this occasion. We also decided to “get the band back together” and created a band of Old Boys and Old Girls who were to be invited to the reunion that followed the concert. This

band was dubbed ‘The Old Windbags’. The ‘Windbags’ numbered about 60 players and rehearsed in the lead-up to this event. They performed on the night alongside the 2013 Hale St Mary’s Concert Band and Hale St Mary’s Concert Band 2. The final item of the concert was a combined effort of all three bands with a total of all 160 players on stage combining for a rousing rendition of the jazz number ‘Stray Cat Strut’.

had been to. What else could be said - after all it was dinner and a show!

The reunion BBQ that followed had 80 in attendance. Many humorous stories and raucous recollections were shared. Without exception, the attendees described the concert band reunion as one of the best reunions they

Mr Philip Venables Head of Havelock House

Many friendships were rekindled and the uplifting shared experiences were common to all, no matter the year in which they were part of the band. Watch this space, there is a definite mood amongst the Old Boys and Old Girls for this not to be the last that we hear of ‘The Old Windbags’.

DRAMA

redfoot Youth Theatre at home & on tour

edfoot hit the USA running in July of 2013. A group of 32 young actors spent two weeks visiting New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

THE MAGIC FLUTE Have you ever wondered what other families talk about around their dining room table over a Sunday roast? Well - you can bet your bottom dollar there is never a dull moment around the Roberts-Smith’s table! We have heard plenty over the past few years of Ben Roberts-Smith’s (1994-95) many successes: a Medal for Gallantry, the Victoria Cross, Father of the Year, TV presenter, charity worker - and beautiful twin daughters to boot. Younger brother Sam (1991-02) is not sitting idly by: he is building up an exciting collection of dinner time conversation pieces all of his own. Sam, a keen sportsman and enthusiastic rugby player at school - ‘did’ a cruciate ligament, which forced him to focus attention on one of his other passions, music. He went on to graduate from WAAPA in 2008 with a Bachelor of Music and Graduate Diploma in Opera, ultimately joining Opera Australia in 2009. Sam is now an opera singer of some repute and has an impressive array of prizes and awards all of his own – including the prestigious Marianne Mathy Scholarship. Most recently, Sam has been cast in the lead role in Mozart’s The Magic Flute to be performed next year by Oz Opera, the touring arm of Opera Australia. Each year, Oz Opera presents a national tour of a fully-staged opera specially designed to tour to metropolitan, regional and remote communities across Australia, and Sam is more than a little excited by the prospect. He will be performing and covering other

principal roles at Opera Australia throughout the year, but this, he says - is the most exciting production so far. Or so he thought - until he received a special delivery from the Prime Minister’s office recently: an invitation requesting his attendance at an exclusive function at Kirribilli House in honour of HRH Prince Harry’s recent visit to Australia. “It was completely unexpected: a bit surreal in fact,” said Sam. “But I had an amazing time.” Prime Minister Abbott said in his speech that the guest list was compiled of Australians who had exceeded in their chosen fields of excellence, and that he was proud to have in attendance so many young Australians who had already achieved so much and were doing something special with their lives. It comes as no surprise therefore to learn that ‘big brother’ Ben was also on the guest list. So - back to the dinner table.

The New York leg saw redfoot begin to cement a new and exciting relationship with Piper Theatre in Brooklyn where we shared performances and workshops whilst enjoying the hospitality of our new friends. We were able to see wonderful work on the Broadway stage as well as exploring the wonder of Times Square and visiting many iconic American landmarks. Our trip continued to the neon splendour of Las Vegas, where the group saw first hand how the bright lights and glitz of Vegas seem to spread out to cover the desert. Our last stop on this incredible adventure was Hollywood. We took part in acting workshops on Hollywood Boulevard and toured the home of the Oscar ceremonies. Our tour wound up at Disneyland and Universal Studios where the group really let their hair down and celebrated all things USA! There was far too much to be able to comment on everything we saw and did, but USA13 was truly a memory-making tour.

ur production run once again produced beautiful work with a brace of Shakespeare; A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Love’s Labour’s Lost. These wonderful young performers found the comedy and joy of these classic stories. In preparation for our tour to the USA we went on to create two new stage versions of children’s picture books – The Kiss That Missed and Parachute. A highlight of the programme was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. This student-based work was written, cast and directed by Connor Delves, closely assisted by Tristan McInnes. These boys were able to create work of such sophistication and artistic merit, and did so with maturity and independence. They are a jewel in the redfoot crown - an example of what youth theatre can achieve. This was a breath-taking piece of work. Mr Danny Parker Director of Drama

2008 rmusical, Oliver.

DRAMA

Life’s a drama for

Connor Delves Most Year 12s upon finishing their WACE exams look forward to some ‘R & R’, but this wasn’t the case for Connor Delves. The day after finishing his final exam, Connor was auditioning for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Connor Delves is an actor and his passion is to build on his experience and teachings at Hale to reach his goal, which is to act for a living. Connor’s resume is long and looks more like that of a seasoned actor, but don’t think for a second he had it easy. Connor worked hard for his long list of roles in the many ‘gigs’ he has had. It all started, when in Year 4 Connor decided to audition for the school play; Roald Dahl’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Connor was ‘pint sized’ back then but this didn’t stop him from obtaining the role, and he did so by learning how to wear stilts to give him the height required. His teacher, so impressed by this, suggested he join the Perth Drama School, which he did and for the next two years he starred in two shows. It was then he was hooked.

“I remember feeling all this adrenaline throughout the performance; it is a rush that is unequalled. Sport gives you small bursts of adrenaline, but when acting, you get two and half hours of it!”

Connor’s parents recognised his passion for drama and sport and the choice of secondary schooling was an easy one, Connor was enrolled at Hale to pursue his acting passions under the guidance of the Director of Drama Danny Parker. In his first year at Hale, Connor was cast as Oliver in the Oliver Twist musical. He had played the role of one of Fagin’s pickpockets a year earlier when he performed in Oliver at the Regal Theatre, so one could say he was primed for the role. In the following years, Connor performed in no less than 12 school productions, all of which prepared Connor to write and direct his own play, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. It was after that play, that Connor’s father (who openly admits to not being a fan of theatre)

that was a great show!” A far cry from Connor’s appearance in the Peter Grimes Opera at the Regal Theatre a few years earlier where Connor’s dad was found to be asleep within minutes of the show starting! Connor’s

2012 musical extravaganza, Singin’ In The Rain, where Connor played the director.

finally stated, “Connor,

success at Hale was paralleled by his involvement with professional productions outside of school. The opera was just one example, along with other performances he was cast for in the Regal, His Majesty’s Theatre and even a voice role in a Nickelodeon cartoon. His breadth

2012 redfoot production of Frankenstien, where Connor played the monster.

of talent and experience is what saw Connor awarded Honours for Drama at Hale and we know he will go onto amazing things. In January, Connor is flying to Melbourne to attend auditions for the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts, The Boston University Drama School and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Mr Dave Reed Director of Development

2011 redfoot production of Batavia.

2013’s Midsum

mer Nights Dream

The Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition, run annually by the Art Gallery of Western Australia, is the premier display of Year 12 student artworks. It is a barometer of what our young people are thinking and feeling. It is also a rich celebration of the role that art can play in the development of individual identities. The best Year 12 art students throughout Western Australia vie for selection in the exhibition each year. For a school to have one studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork selected for display is a significant achievement. This year, Hale School had the artworks of four Year 12 art students: Christopher Corlett, David Lane, Jack Membrey and Jonathan Tapley, selected for display. This success is a wonderful affirmation of the creativity, skill and commitment the boys made throughout the school year. The Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition has been running for 21 years. Over this time the quality of artworks displayed has improved markedly; as has the competition amongst art students throughout the state to have their work selected. Hale School has been one of a few schools to consistently have studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work represented in the exhibition. However, to have four boys successful in the one year is a special achievement.

On tour in New York, 2013.

Hale School has a reputation for the quality of the artwork produced by art students. This is directly due to the subject of Visual Arts having a significant place in the curriculum at all three levels of schooling. This learning ladder which allows students to participate in worthwhile art

education in Junior, Middle and Senior School enables students to develop their art interpretation and art making skills to a very high standard. Combined with the learning opportunities within the classroom, art students are also provided with extended learning opportunities in after-school workshops. These workshops take place throughout the school year and further enhance and foster a culture of engagement, enjoyment and commitment to the subject of Visual Arts.

In conclusion, congratulations to Christopher Corlett, David Lane, Jack Membrey and Jonathan Tapley on having their artworks selected for the 2013 Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition. They have set a wonderful example of commitment and achievement to the younger art students at Hale School. Mr Haydn Jackson Head of Art Department

The opportunity for the boys to participate in workshops and receive instruction and advice from all members of the art team occurs due to the art teachers striving to create a learning environment which is inviting, collaborative and challenging; a place where the art students can be ambitious and excel. With this in mind, I would like to thank the art team, Mr Christopher McClelland, Mr Nicholas Poole, Ms Amber Levien and Ms Pip Gordon for their commitment to the Year 12 art students throughout 2013; their commitment has a significant influence on the success of the boys.

ART 2013 Hale School Student Art Exhibition

Opening Night Review The 2013 Hale School Student Art Exhibition was held late in Term 3. Over 200 people were in attendance on the opening night. Even though there was creative and skilful work by Art students from all year levels on display, the focus of the night was very much on the efforts of the Year 12 Art students. The Year 12 artworks on display were of a very high standard with the works attracting lively responses from the viewing audience. One of the artworks attracting the most attention was David Lane’s large self-portrait. This painting was displayed at the entrance of the exhibition space. David’s painting made a grand visual statement of expressive colour, layered texture and meticulous detail to the visitors as they entered the exhibition space in the foyer of the MAD Centre. Jack Membrey’s triptych, ‘Generation Why’ was also a crowd favourite. Jack’s academic representation of an agitated Mr Tongue remonstrating with an ambivalent former

boarder, Declan Rhodes, captured brilliantly the mood of frustration that parents and teachers can, at times, experience when dealing with teenage boys. One artwork that seemed to permanently have a crowd of people viewing it throughout the evening was Jonathan Tapley’s large painting titled, ‘Frances’. The subject Jonathan interpreted was an elderly lady and a rose in full bloom. The skilful attention to detail, subdued monochromatic palette, and large scale of the work, combined to create an image that challenged the viewer to question the symbolism of the rose and the elderly lady.

subtle beachscape painting highlighted Christopher’s significant powers of observation. In conclusion, the body of Year 12 artworks displayed at the exhibition highlighted the many extra hours that the Art students had so obviously devoted to refining and developing their art making skills to a very high standard over a number of years. The work displayed showcased that many of the Art students had developed a personal style by which to interpret aspects of their world through art making.

Christopher Corlett’s artwork ‘Summer Days’ was a triumph of visual analysis. The sense of depth, fading distance and subtleties of cloud formations represented in his sensitive and

Above: Mr Nick Poole and art students appreciate the ‘Sculptures in the Quad’ Fine Art at Hale 2013

Fine Art at Hale 2013 was a huge success, once again showcasing a superb array of art by established and emerging West Australian artists. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sculptures in the Quadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was a popular initiative, challenging and engaging audiences during the exhibition weekend as well as the boys during the week of installation. Funds raised support the Art programme at Hale School.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT This report marks the end of my first proud year as President of the OHA and I can confirm that your committee continues to foster more and more opportunities for Old Boys to interact, share stories and network. Our latest initiative will see the introduction of a mentor programme in 2014. See the article on this page for further details from the key driver of this project, Lee Panotidis, including how you can become a mentor or mentee. This is a proud moment for the Association, as through the hard work and dedication of committee members, we are now formalising the greatest opportunity for our younger members to engage and learn from the wealth of experience offered through our database. At the recent Valedictory ceremony I suggested to the graduating students that in the future, what they will get out of life is directly proportional to what they put in. This comment does not have a singular target of the young at heart but applies to us all. To that end the Old Haleians mentor programme will provide opportunities for both mentor and mentees to benefit through the growth and development of both parties. To ensure success we need a strong set of mentors; from captains of industry to successful Old Haleians - across a diverse range of occupations. Our challenge to you is to sign up: become a part of this wonderful programme and enjoy the personal benefits that will come from your participation. Warrick and Preston’s story provides a great example of the reward-for-effort that can be gained from both sides of mentoring. Keeping on the theme of contribution I would like to thank the executive and committee members of your Association, ably supported by Alumni Manager Judy Greaney, for all their hard work and dedication during 2013. Thanks are also due for their continued innovation: for consistently bringing new ideas on how we can reach, help and engage more members, which is a critical measure of our success. The balance of articles in this edition celebrate the contribution, commitment and outstanding work of many Old Boys and we thank all of them for sharing

their inspirational journeys with us. They definitely embody the spirit of Hale. It is both a humbling and enjoyable position being President of the outstanding men of our alumni group and I encourage you to share your stories with us for future publications. This year saw the finalisation of the creation of the Old Haleians’ Association Scholarship Trust. This trust receives the proceeds of the raffle promoted amongst the parents and grandparents of enrolled boys. The trust also enables Old Boys to make tax deductible gifts to help fund its primary objective – financial assistance for families of current or prospective boys whose financial position prohibits their attendance. If you are a parent or grandparent of a child enrolled in 2014 you will be able to purchase up to two tickets for each boy. This initiative allows the Association to extend its bursary support base and we thank all parents of current boys for their support. The winner of the raffle will have a full Year 12 tuition fee credited to their Hale School account. The “Lending a Hand” programme is another initiative which is building momentum. If you know of someone within the Hale community needing help please let us know and we will match them with someone willing to assist. Seeing how well-adjusted and adapted the graduating boys of 2013 are for life after school, we are keen to expand the reach of our help programmes, something Haleians continue to be proud participants in. The story on the gifting of the School Captains’ Diary also makes interesting reading and if anyone has any leads on the location of the old diaries, please let us know. On behalf of the committee I wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas and look forward to the opportunities that 2014 will bring us all. Paul Carter (1976-80)

LEADING THE WAY The OHA is proud to announce the ‘Leading the Way’ mentoring programme, which will launch in mid 2014 and run for the second half of the year. The programme will partner experienced Old Boys (mentors) with young Old Boys who are studying at tertiary level, in a traineeship or apprenticeship or just starting out in their careers (mentees). The object of the programme will be to assist Old Boys to reach their full potential in their chosen career and within the community. It will be structured to ensure that young and experienced Old Boys can enjoy a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship, with a focus on guidance, learning, understanding, objectivity, flexibility and confidentiality. The programme will be open to all Old Boys: mentors will need to have at least 7 years workplace experience but any Old Haleian, regardless of age or stage of career will be able to register for mentoring assistance. The programme will be voluntary and free of charge. The OHA encourages any Old Boys who are interested in becoming a mentor to register their interest now by logging on to OHA Online at: http://www.oldhale.com/members/ potentiality.phtml You can register as a mentor on the Mentoring page under the drop down menu, ‘OHA Directories’. Mentees will be encouraged to register in early 2014. Detailed information regarding the programme will be available early next year. The programme promises to be rewarding and of great help to Old Boys. We encourage you all to get involved. by Lee Panotidis (1989-94)

LEFT TO RIGHT: Warrick Hazeldine (1992-93) and Preston Sudlow (2007-11)

Coming Events: Friday 21 March

OHA COMMITTEE

Saturday 22 March

PRESIDENT Paul Carter (1976-80)

Old Boys’ Day - Perth Old Boys’ Day - NY Style Head of the River

Sunday 4 May

College Cup Sailing Regatta

Thursday 24 July OHA v The School Hockey

Saturday 30 August Class of 64 - 50 Year Reunion

VICE PRESIDENTS Grant Robson (1981-85) Lee Panotidis (1989-94) TREASURER Grant Kidner (1972-76) SECRETARY Gary Dye (1972-76) IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT John Garland (1972-76)

One of the greatest honours in my business career so far has been receiving the 2013 WA Business News 40Under40 award, in recognition of entrepreneurial achievements. This would not have been possible without a number of mentors who guided me through so many stages of my career and helped me celebrate success, while also dealing with many challenging situations. As someone who knows the benefits of being mentored, I take pride in my ability to be a positive influence on others and pass on life experiences. For this reason I was pleased to get behind the Old Haleians’ Mentoring Programme. “I was finding the further into my degree I got, the less clear it was where I wanted to go. It was the Old Haleians’ Association who introduced me to Warrick Hazeldine.” Mentoring 2011 graduate, Preston Sudlow, who is studying Commerce at the University of Western Australia is an honour. He is very keen to learn and hear about life experiences from the corporate world. “My first meeting with Warrick was great. From the start I found we had a lot in common. Like me, Warrick was a boarder from a rural background. He was relaxed and conversation was easy. Most importantly however, he was prepared to share his deep understanding of the industry gained from his impressive career, which includes ten years as the Managing Director of Cannings Purple, the national communications firm he founded.” This process does not have to be complex or demanding. In our case it involves regular catch up where we discuss the ever-changing nature of the communications industry. The frequency and length of these meetings is at Preston’s discretion.

As the managing director of strategic communications consultancy Cannings Purple, I am able to counsel Preston with practical knowledge and real life examples to augment his theoretical education. “Mentoring is a great way to develop strengths and tackle weaknesses. It provides a platform to learn from the ideas, knowledge, successes and failures of successful people, and to gain insights into the industry you’re interested in.” These days there is often very little to separate the skills of the many talented people seeking jobs. The thing that gives applicants an advantage is a good attitude, commitment to the cause, the desire to succeed, and the thirst for knowledge and learning. An individual possessing these qualities will always do well. As an employer I seek these qualities in my staff, so to be able to foster these skills in the work force of the future is a very rewarding process. “I look forward to one day passing on my own experience and knowledge, some of which I have no doubt will be Warrick’s original advice given to me.”

COMMITTEE Ian Beeson (1963-66) John Deykin (1947-48) Barry Sanders (1947-51) Andrew Hassell (1978-82) Mathew Stinton (1984-89) Bruce Strickland (1956-64) Bruce Williamson (1977-81) Mark Foster (1984-89) Rod Stanimirovic (1988-93) Michael Bartley (2001-05) ALUMNI MANAGER Judy Greaney CONTACT DETAILS Old Haleians’ Association Hale School Hale Road Wembley Downs WA 6019 TEL: +61 8 9347 0169 FAX: +61 8 9347 9799 oldhale@hale.wa.edu.au www.oldhale.com

HALEIAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 25 NO.2 OHA SECTION EDITOR: Judy Greaney, Alumni Manager

A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. Experience does not necessarily mean older. There are experienced people of all ages all around us. And just because we are skilled and successful ourselves, does not mean we cannot continue to grow. I encourage all Old Haleians to embrace mentoring and nurture the leaders of the future while continuing your personal development at the same time. Warrick Hazeldine Preston Sudlow

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

We congratulate Paul Davey (1983-87) who was awarded an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his service to veterinary science, and more particularly for his work in mental health, depression and the support of fellow veterinarians.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Reid Smith (2002-06), it seems, has been travelling the world his entire life. As a child he frequently travelled between Australia and Canada, where his mother was from. While at Hale he was lucky enough to explore New Zealand, England, Singapore and Malaysia and because of Hale, he was fortunate enough to attend Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. When he returned to Perth, Reid began working for a foreign investment firm called M&B (Maysen & Borowski) which only fuelled his love of travel. Since starting at the firm he has worked in South Korea, revisited North America and fulfilled a childhood dream of travelling to Africa. In 2012, Reid travelled to Zambia for the first time: he could not get over how happy and friendly everyone was. He later came to learn that Zambians are known for their peaceful and happy culture - with the country often described as the “Oasis of Peace”. “It doesn’t take long to get accustomed to their positivity - and to start smiling and waving back,” he says. “However, Zambia is a country of high contrasts. The lush African wilderness is interrupted by poverty, and too often the stunning natural landscape provides the setting for human suffering.” The more time Reid spent in Zambia, the more he felt compelled to do

something – but, where to start? The problems seemed too large and completely overwhelming. This is when Reid met Brendan Clark, the founder of Health Hope Zambia (HHZ). Brendan was similarly inspired by the poverty he witnessed in Zambia and started his own charitable organisation to assist children suffering from malnutrition. HHZ have been working closely with the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka. UTH is Zambia’s largest public hospital and cares for 4,000 outpatients every day - with only a quarter of the staff we have here in Australia.

The most critical and malnourished children are sent to Ward A07 which accommodates up to 100 children during the ‘busy season’ with beds for only 56. Reid considers himself fortunate to have been one of just 11 Western Australians invited by Brendan on the first HHZ Ride4Life challenge: the goal - to raise AU$300,000 for Ward A07 at the Hospital. The challenge: to cycle 500kms - from Livingstone to Lusaka. The roads in Zambia were rough - with corrugations to rival the Gibb River Road. It was the smiling faces and friendly waves of the people who lined the roads which kept the team going.

They even managed to pick up a few extra cyclists along the way who wanted to join in. There were a few falls and plenty of daily challenges for the 11 riders - from upset stomachs to bike repairs, but the stunning scenery outweighed any of that. Reid saw the Victoria Falls, African wildlife, remote villages and even met the First Lady, Dr Christine Kaseba. Every night the team would stay at a local school or community centre and HHZ would assist the local clinic. It was here that Reid saw firsthand the devastating effects poverty can have on people’s lives and how even basic medication can make a huge difference. The Ride4Life ended at Ward A07 and finally seeing it was one of the most confronting experiences of Reid’s life. “When you first walk in you are faced with children struggling to breathe, and their parents grieving in vain. I couldn’t do anything to help them and I felt so hopeless. Then you walk through to the next section. This is where the kids who have pulled through are cared for. They provide the hope that we can do something. With new equipment, renovations and improved management, Ward A07 will no longer be a place where kids come to die - but a place where kids come to get better.“

Of all the trips Reid has ever been on, this one had the most impact. “The Zambian First Lady was humble in her acceptance of the assistance and said that she was motivated by what 11 people were able to achieve. The experience of helping other people has already enriched my life and motivated me to do more. Despite at times feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the issues present, the Ride4Life experience really proved to me what can be achieved with a little bit of team work and a lot of determination!” HHZ raised the vast majority of the intended $300,000 and Reid is confident the target will be reached, as funds are still trickling in. The new ward is under construction and once the renovations have been completed, HHZ will continue to manage the ward and assist with as many costs as possible, providing huge relief to the University Teaching Hospital which operates on a very small budget. Without a project like Ride4Life, UTH would be unable to upgrade Ward A07 and the facilities would continue to fall into disrepair. Reid is happy that the management at UTH can now focus what little funds they do have, on other areas of the hospital, which will hopefully provide a positive feedback loop, benefiting all patients. by Judy Greaney

OLD HALEIANS by Michael Bartley (2001-05) In late August the OHA held a breakfast that saw in excess of 50 Old Haleians gather at Kailis Brothers in Leederville for a business networking event. The event was planned as a continuation of the previously held Hale Young Professionals Events (HYPE) and designed to increase connectivity with Old Haleians of all ages. The focus of this event was on those working in the many different areas associated with the finance industry. The underlying aim of these events is to use the time to establish, develop and build business and social relationships with other Old Haleians from varying generations. To ensure the networking is meaningful and advantageous it is important to be able to connect regularly, therefore we hope to be able to hold this type of event on a quarterly basis going forward. The breakfast was a success and we look forward to having continued support from those in the business environment, in growing these business networking events. Future events will be in the form of breakfasts or late afternoon gatherings and if you are not on the mailing list, please let us know.

HandBrake Surf & Skate is the result of focused, dedicated, and relentless procrastination by WA street artist, Hans Bruechle (1996-03) who today produces skateboards, surfboards, clothing, sneakers, and custom wall art for people all around the world. They said “get a real job”, he said “later”. Each design is drawn by hand and includes incredibly detailed and complex “doodle” style pieces which have come to be the recognisable HandBrake style. Think “Where’s Wally” for weird adults. Hans has always felt the need to be creative - something he picked up during his time at Hale in the Art and Music departments - and HandBrake Surf & Skate gives him an outlet for his creativity as well as producing products that people can actually use. Art on the wall is fine but art that is the wall, or art that you can ride on, is way better!

HB artwork and products have featured in a number of exhibitions and shows all over Perth, including the very recent Dragon Eyewear launch in Fremantle and there are a bunch of Hans’ graffiti pieces spread out over Perth’s offices, hair salons, and homes. HB also collaborates with and designs for other brands and labels from the surf and skate industry and Hans has just designed the signature surfboard fins for world number four ranked surfer Josh Kerr and 3D Fins. From here Hans hopes to continually release new surf and skate products with an ever-changing lineup of designs and styles (mostly to keep himself entertained). HandBrake is useable art. They’re not the biggest, they don’t want to own the world, they just want to create and have fun with like-minded people. by Judy Greaney

■■ 1953 Michael Wainwright and Ted Lyneham do not get to WA very often, but a 60-Year reunion was deemed important enough for both of them to travel all the way from the Eastern States for the occasion - and they are both very glad they did. The group were treated to a tour of the grounds, including the new Aquatic Precinct and in the Library, they were lucky enough to meet up with Year 12 student, Randall Hodgson. He was more than happy to drag himself away from his study to field a number of questions from the Old Boys before they were moved on to The Stow for a short drama presentation. Director of Drama, Danny Parker gave an overview of drama at Hale School before introducing a group of Year 5 students who performed

a ‘poem’ they have been rehearsing. Helen McIntosh followed up with excerpts from the MS Drama end of year production, Lord of the Flies, performed by the Year 8 boys. Yet more surprises were in store when past teacher, Tom Hoar joined the group for lunch in the Functions Room. The Headmaster welcomed the group and encouraged them to stay and enjoy the campus for as long as they would like. The occasion was pretty much summed up by Edward Lyneham, “The whole day was a joy. The school is so incredible now. I was blown away by the aplomb of those actors. We couldn’t say boo in our day.”

■■ 1958 Richard Kelsall is to be congratulated for his precise attention to detail in bringing together the Class of ‘58 for their 55-Year reunion at The Albion Hotel in Cottesloe. Ian Brumby and Lyn Oliver travelled from interstate to be there as were a number of others from rural WA, including David Watts who attended his first reunion - ever! Tom Hoar was once again the guest of honour and everyone attested to his superior maths teaching methods: crediting him with getting them through maths at school.

IMAGE SPOTLIGHT: Can you help us name the faces in this photo?

“What would be a reunion without ‘The Master of Hale’ once again giving his maths lesson? The Class of ’58 all sat up, took notice and gave him a hearty clap at the end of the lesson. Did we always do that in the school days?” The ‘Class of ’58 storyteller’ Roger (aka Undies) Underwood spun a yarn or two, including a rather tall tale about when the U/15 boys took on (and beat) the touring English cricket team. It was obviously not the first time this tale has been told but it resulted in much laughter, nonetheless. A number of others took the floor for a chance to let the group know what they had been doing since the last time they were together - but most of the afternoon was devoted to fellowship.

■■ 1968 It was thought by some, that the details for the ‘68 Reunion and the ‘93 Reunion had been substituted for one another: the 45Year reunion group electing to meet at The Vic Hotel in Subiaco and the 20-Year group at the Doubleview Bowling Club! Suffice to say, each group was more than happy with its selection. Once the footy had

OLD HALEIANS finished (and the noise subsided) on the flat screen TV downstairs, the ‘68 group settled down to the more serious business of reminiscing. There was a special push for attendance by the boarders this year and as you can see, the ‘Loton Boys’ were only too happy to oblige. More than thirty of the class group came together on this occasion and I’m told they were almost the last to leave.

■■ 1973 A weird assortment of ‘school uniform’ was on display at the Class of’73 reunion; caps, blazers, ties - even socks: most of it looking a little worse for wear! Dean Williams was relentless and did a great job of rallying the troops. Almost sixty of his class group met at The BluGrill in Woodlands for dinner and a long and merry night of reminiscing. Past staff members, Roger Gray, Richard Truscott and Bill Towers joined in the fun and many of the ‘73 group were heard to say that ‘teaching is obviously not a stressful job - they look better than some of us!’ Such a good time was had by all - they’ve decided to do it all again before the end of the year.

■■ 1978

Byrneleigh in Nedlands instead, just to be on the safe side. As it turned out, Rotto would have been the perfect venue! The big proportion of this group, who travelled from interstate were treated to some really beautiful WA sunshine. No-one minded however, and the sunny verandah got plenty of use during the afternoon.

■■ 1988 The Cottesloe Hotel was the venue for the ‘88 group. More than fifty class members and a smattering of current and past staff enjoyed what turned out to be a cold and rainy evening down by the beach. Thanks to Sam McDonagh and Shane Cassey for getting the ball rolling.

■■ 1993 As already mentioned, the Class of 93 chose the Doubleview Bowling Club for their 20-Year reunion. Some of the group came by the School first and were taken on a tour of the grounds by current Captain of School, Hamish Newman. Some had not been back to the School since the day they left - and were amazed at the changes that had taken place. The bowling greens were under repair at the time of the reunion and so unavailable for play; not that that worried the group in the slightest. I’m told it was a pretty late night.

Brett Fullarton and Mike Edwards decided, at the last minute, they would like to get their group together to celebrate their thirty-five year reunion. An informal Sunday session at The Boulevard in Floreat was deemed an appropriate venue for such a function and invites went out to the class group and to assorted past staff members. Roger Gray, Malcolm (Speed) Jordan, Bill Towers and Bill Edgar took up the call from the staff list and by all accounts - a good time was had by all.

■■ 1983 The ‘83 group had initially planned a trip to Rottnest, but changed the plan mid-way in case of bad weather. They implemented the ‘KISS’ approach and opted for drinks and finger food at The

■■ 2003 It is customary for the Captain of School to be the first point of call when organising a reunion. Raph de Vietri was resident overseas when contact was made with him in relation to his reunion, and his response was quite commendable - “A Captain of School inherits certain lifelong duties,” he said, “and I think this is one of them.” And so it was that Raph took a very hands-on approach to organising his reunion – from afar. Unfortunately it will not be held until after this Haleian has gone to print - so you’ll need to check the website to see the photos.

■■ REUNION PHOTOS Find them on the OHA website: http://www. oldhale.com/photo___ video_library/photo_ library.phtml

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Aaron has suggested hosting a function at the second of his cafes, which opened in downtown New York at the beginning of October: Old Boys’ Day - New York style! If you think you might be in New York on Friday 21 March, 2014 make sure you drop in. Even if you are not there on that day - drop in anyway. Aaron and his crew will be delighted to see you. Mark the date in your calendar. Full details will be posted closer to the date.

We all know people opting for a ‘SeaChange’ or a ‘Tree-Change’ – well, James Williamson (2000-01) and younger brother Rhys (2004-05) are experiencing what I would call a ‘Culture-Change.’ After several business visits to China, James knew he wanted to spend more time strengthening his understanding of such a fascinating country, so he and Rhys moved to Beijing at the beginning of the year to study Chinese culture and language firsthand. The study schedule has been extremely busy, with five hours a day of one-on-one tutoring but they have also managed to do some travelling and have a lot of fun along the way. James is currently living with a Chinese family and even though he finds his study schedule quite demanding he has been made acutely aware of how hard Chinese students work. The nine year old daughter of the family he is staying with starts school at 7.30am and finishes at 4pm. She attends various other private schools until 8pm whilst also receiving tuition in traditional Chinese calligraphy, flute, robotics, public speaking, extra Maths and extra English... and then on Saturday she has private classes from 8am until 3pm!

It might be a long way from Craig Oval to Manhattan, but Aaron Cook (1997-98) has made the journey to New York with his coffee business, which many of you may well know from cold Saturday mornings during the winter sport season.

Kick Coffee helping many caffeine-addicted football supporters start their day. He was captain of the 1st XVIII football team in his final year as well as the 1st V basketball team, so has a strong sporting connection with Hale.

This Faulkner House Old Boy of 1998 has opened the doors to the first of his Bluestone Lane coffee shops in the Big Apple.

Following an extended period of travel in 2012, Aaron followed up an idea with a former Melbournian living in New York, to bring Melbourne-style coffee to New York. After a long build-up, the first of his ‘Bluestone Lane’ outlets has opened in midtown New York, with a second soon to follow in the Financial District. A third shop is planned by Xmas and the early signs are that New Yorkers and expatriate Australians are enjoying the change to real coffee and the Melbourne look.

“Undoubtedly, the hard-working attitude of the Chinese people explains how they have managed to achieve such unbelievable growth in what is a relatively short period of time, “ says James.

After leaving Hale, Aaron went on to complete a Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He moved back to Hale School, as a resident assistant in Loton House under Brian Clarkson in 2003, while completing his degree - and moved down to the new senior boarding house before departing in 2005 to focus on his work at Osborne Park Hospital. He continued to do casual work at the senior boarding house, supervising boarders until 2010 and got to know many Hale boys.

Upon arrival in Beijing, James and Rhys joined the local Beijing AFL club which has given them a great insight into Australian expat life in China. Courtesy of the Club, they have toured Shanghai and Cambodia and were lucky enough to be part of the Beijing Bombers side which, after a six year drought, managed to beat Shanghai and return the notorious China Cup to the capital!

After moving into project management at the hospital, Aaron began a coffee business there, employing a number of Hale Old Boys he met in his Hale journey, including Taylor Smith (2004-08), Emerson Walker (2002-09), Louis Lowe (2006-10) and Reid Smith (2002-06). He offered to run Saturday morning coffee in the winter sport season at Craig Oval in 2010 and brought his coffee cart along for three years, with

Tim Gepp (1973-77) popped in quite unexpectedly recently, and Aaron would welcome seeing any other Hale Old Boys in order to catch up on shared memories of football days and former teachers. Aaron’s business website for those who would like to check it out is www.bluestonelaneny.com. Those with keen eyesight will notice the partial images of Hale football teams of old on his website, which have taken a little of historic Hale and its distinctive Australian flavour to distant shores.

Jake Metcalfe (2004-11) started body boarding whilst at school, winning the Simon Hunn Trophy for surfing in both Year 11 and Year 12. Why body boarding? According to Jake, he saw some cool videos on the internet: tried it, loved it, and is doing really well at it. He is now regarded as one of WA’s top amateurs.

by Judy Greaney

Jake Metcalfe (2004-11) is regarded as one of WA’s top amateur body boarders, winning the WA Open Men’s Champion title this year and in 2012.

Jake became the WA Open Men’s State Champion this year and in 2012 was rated third in Australia at the National competition. He was the highest rated WA body boarder, beating many professionals in the concurrently running IBA World Series. Later this year, he will represent WA in the Australian Body Boarding Titles in Coffs Harbour where he will aim to improve on his previous best third placing. In the past he has represented Australia in the Pipeline competition in Hawaii and will be travelling to a competition in Fronton in the Gran Canaries later this year. Jake is studying Psychology at Curtin University and is one of just seven students to receive an Elite Athlete Sport Scholarship this year, which he will use to help with the costs incurred when competing in national and international tournaments.

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Over 80 former and current staff gathered for a reunion luncheon in the Tom Hoar Dining Hall and it was appropriate that Tom Hoar and his wife, Ann were there among the guests. Tom began his long stint on the staff in 1948 – only 65 years ago! Many of those attending began the day with a tour of the School marvelling at the changes that have taken place. The most obvious current building activity was that associated with the new Aquatic Precinct which included the conversion of the original Doug Poake Pool to basketball courts. It was great to see Doug, now in his nineties, and Jane at the celebration. The luncheon, which followed an entertaining welcome address from Headmaster, Stuart Meade, was a casual buffet affair with the usual high standard of food prepared by the School catering staff. The stories and memories shared among the various groups of staff went on and on well into the afternoon. The idea to hold the function was Richard Truscott’s (on staff 1969 – 1983) and he was central to the running of the event. Everyone had such a good time that there are plans to do it all again in 2014. by Roger Gray (1958-64)

Dave Johnson (1987-91) Dave is the Chief Winemaker at Credaro Family Estate in Margaret River. After working a desk job in a bank for five years, Dave began studying horticulture two nights a week; with a view to getting out of the office and into the horticultural industry. A study unit on fruit trees and grapevines led to the revelation that the wine industry was the place for him. Margaret River was named as the destination and a sea-change of sorts occurred with Dave and his wife Kate moving ‘down south’ in late 1998. Dave was in London recently for the Decanter World Wine Awards, where the 2011 Credaro Family Estate Beach Head Shiraz collected an International trophy for the ‘Red Rhône Varietal, over £15’ class. Dave was very humbled by this award: the Decanter World Wine Awards are like the ‘Oscars’ of the wine industry! Credaro have won many local awards and also featured in an extensive tasting of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignons conducted by the highly respected international wine judge, critic and columnist Poh Tiong Ch’ng (the James Halliday of Asia). The 2010 Credaro Cabernet Sauvignon was the highest rated wine of all wines tasted, scoring 95 out of a possible 100 points. No doubt you will see an influx of Old Haleians popping in to the Cellar Door for samples this summer, Dave! FOR MORE INFORMATION The Winery: www.credarowines.com.au The Award: www.decanter.com/dwwa/dwwacoverage/584303/dwwa-2013international-trophies-red-rhone-varietalover-15

Hale School was well represented in the Tough Mudder endurance race held out near Northam recently. The 18km obstacle course was designed to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Old Haleians and current staff members who flew the flag and encountered obstacles such as ‘Kiss the Mud’ and “Electroshock Therapy’ included; Tim Simpson (‘89), Greg Erskine (‘89), Mark Foster (‘89), Andrew Caldow (‘89), Jason Marinko (‘89), Sam Mcmanis (‘92), Rob Barugh (‘92), Lloyd Johnson (‘03), Dan Cuthbertson and George Apostallo (both ‘03), Andrew Robertson (Junior Sporstmaster) and Lisa Harding (Outdoor Education).

by Ray Embry Hale Hockey Club has had another very successful season. The Premier 1 men’s team playing in the Melville Toyota League made the top five. They won their first elimination final but unfortunately were unable to win the next game, leaving them in fourth place. There were eight old and current Haleians in this team: Michael Ferguson (199903), Lachlan Ashton (2007-12), Scott Embry (2003-10), Scott McCormack (2006-10), Nick Griffies (2006-10), Hiro Shiraishi (1999-04), Alec Rasmussen (Yr 11 Loton) and Liam Flynn (Yr 11 Parry). The team also included Australian and Olympic representatives David Guest, Fergus Kavanagh, Tim Deavin and Matt Gohdes, which highlights the standard of hockey played at the club. The Premier 2 men’s team had 12 old and current Haleians involved and most of these are young enough to play at this level, or higher, for many years to come. In addition to those already named are Don Mercer (1991-97), Greg Harrold (2000-07), Dan Tredget (Yr12 Buntine) and Tim Flint (Yr10 Buntine). The Premier 3 men’s team had nine old and current Haleians and this team was also very successful, winning their premiership. Once again in addition to those already named, players included Shane Abbott (1998-09), David Lee (1993-99), Adam Gamble (2003-07), Craig Stevens (2005-08) and James Kelly (Yr 11 St Georges).

LEFT TO RIGHT: Class of 2012 hockey players, Lachlan Meers, Toby Anderson, Lachlan Ashton and Andrew Kelly.

One of the real highlights for the club is the diversity of ages of the Old Boys of Hale School. We have first year seniors right through to players in the over 50 (years) grade such as Greg Abbott (1971-74), David Miller (1975-79) and the evergreen KY Lee (1963-66). We would love to see even more Old Boys coming back to play. This year for the first time, we held a tournament called the “Occupational Challenge”. We had teams from various occupational groups such as Teachers, Engineers, Public Servants, Accountants, Lawyers, Doctors and more. It was a very enjoyable social day and it was great to see countless people who had not played hockey for many years returning to our wonderful game. We are looking to expand this concept in 2014 and welcome any Old Boys to join a team or maybe even form an Old Haleians team. 2014 looms as a very important year for the club as we move toward replacing the artificial turf. It is time to check and repair the sub-base, renew the shockpad and lay the new carpet. If you have expert knowledge or skills that could be of assistance we would be most grateful if you could offer either your time or any financial contribution. Anyone in the Hale community interested in being involved with Hale Hockey can contact Ray Embry - president@halehockey.com. au or OHA President, Paul Carter.

The OHA v The School hockey matches delivered a shock result! The Gentlemen’s team was defeated - for the first time ever, four goals to three. The A-team, buoyed by four members of the Class of 2012, proved too strong winning their match against the 1st XI, six goals to four.

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ORANGUTANS Foundation International Australia (OIFA) and set about raising the required funds; mostly via interest free loans. The audacious feat was achieved, despite the many challenges. Sovereign land in Indonesia is only available in 2 hectare lots meaning that hundreds of individual titles had to be exchanged in order to secure the whole 3000 hectare site...and this is where Robert Edkins comes in. Stephen Van Mil’s (1974-79) love affair with the orangutan began in 2006 after leading a film crew into Borneo to see and film these magnificent animals in the wild. The end result of this project was Saving Orangutans which aired on the Ten Network. The ‘bug had bitten’ and it was not long before Stephen teamed up with fellow Old Haleian Pria Viswalingam (197880) and was back in Borneo to produce, write and direct the documentary The Last Trimate, focusing on the inspirational work of primatologist Dr Birute Gaidikas conducted over a period of more than 40 years. The documentary screened worldwide, won a number of awards and resulted in Stephen leading annual eco-tours to Borneo which has enabled many people to witness firsthand the beauty of the orangutan – in the wild. It has also exposed the wholesale destruction of the rainforest in Borneo for logging, mining and palm oil plantations. Stephen has been able to help the plight of the orangutan once again with the aid of yet another Old Haleian, Robert Edkins (1976-81). On a trip to Borneo in 2012, Dr Gaidikas showed Stephen a 3000 hectare parcel of land, known as Rawa Kuno and home to 200 wild orangutans which her charity, Orangutan Foundation International (OIF) was in the process of purchasing. The deadline for purchase was fast approaching and there was a $250,000 shortfall of funds. Rather than see the land fall into the hands of palm oil operators and risk the lives of the orangutans, Stephen co-founded an Australian arm of OIF, Orangutan

In seeking to find a sustainable business model to repay the current loans and fund protection of the purchased land, and allow for further land purchase, Stephen was introduced to Robert, CEO and MD of the carbon company, Carbon IQ. Carbon IQ will quantify the enormous amount of carbon captured in this primary and secondary rainforest, which will then be certified and traded on the international voluntary carbon market. As there is a continuing need to finance the protection and monitoring of the secured rainforest, and, as the Rawa Kuno project has proven so successful, potentially there is a lot of other similar land now available to purchase, quantify, certify and trade the carbon. This will allow the creation of a sustainable business model to continue purchase and protection of the last remaining rainforests in Borneo. The whole scenario is a win-winwin situation. The traditional landowners get to stay on their land, receive cash for the sale, and gain income from helping monitor and protect the land. They can continue to lead their normal lives, including ongoing subsistence farming, and not be translocated to a major city or have to work in a palm oil plantation or refinery. “And most importantly,” says Stephen, “the remaining rainforests of Borneo, the lungs of our earth, are saved, and so too are all the fauna residing there, including the incredible orangutan.” For more information please visit:

www.orangutanfoundation.org.au

Many Old Haleians who attended the Remembrance Day Service commented on the address made by Year 11 student, George Stribling. George was honoured to have been able to participate in the service and more than happy to share his words with the wider Hale community. “Remembrance Day is perhaps the only day that I could guarantee resonates with each and every one of us. It is a day that celebrates our servicemen and women past and present. It is a day that celebrates the values that these people exemplify; bravery, courage, loyalty, and, of course, duty. As is its nature, war has touched us all; my family, your family, the family of the person sitting next to you. My grandfather and namesake, for example, spent 3 years in a Prisoner of War camp after being

captured at the battle of Crete in 1942, and then forced to walk from Greece to Italy, only freed at the end of the war. My other grandfather, a navy serviceman, twice survived being torpedoed. And, believe it or not, they were the lucky ones. We as the Hale School community are lucky in our own right to have our very own war veterans to look up to. The Hale motto of “Duty” can sometimes, in its simplicity, be a little confusing. But if there’s one thing I know, it’s that we need look no further than the men sitting just over there, and their comrades that are watching over us, for a definition. Their actions embody duty, and while I hope we never have to go through what they have gone through, we, as Hale boys, carry the same spirit wherever our lives take us. There are none better to follow. One such inspirational Old Boy was Gwynne Harris, a student from 1926 to 1934, a time in which he rowed in the Head of the

River and won the Hale School Mile Championship. An outstanding athlete, and an outstanding young man, Harris was not dissimilar to a lot of the boys in front of me today. Upon the outbreak of World War 2 in 1939, Harris signed up and was commissioned to operate behind enemy lines as part of the Special Intelligence Service. As the war continued, he moved from post to post, never once considering anything but fighting for his country. However, like all good things, Gwynne Harris’ run of military success had to come to an end. On the 23rd of March, 1944, Harris led a mission in the Hollandia region of northern Papua New Guinea. After landing his submarine, Harris’ men were quickly detected by Japanese forces, and were attacked. After holding out for an entire day, the men were overcome by the enemy’s superior numbers. It was then that Harris’ tale took its final twist. In admiration of his courage, Harris’ captors chose not to imprison him, but to execute him; a gesture of respect. That a man can act so gallantly that he earns the respect of his enemy says a lot about the man. Gwynne Harris is a reflection of our school, and we must be a reflection of our school. I’d like to leave you with one last thought. While we, as Hale students in 2013, are unable to truly understand the horrors of war, unable to appreciate what it was like to fight in the trenches, in the air, or on the sea, we can appreciate this one thing. The land we live in. The incredible school to which we belong. The amazing people we spend our lives with. This is what we know, and this is what we can attribute to our Old Haleians”. George Stribling Year 11

The Careers Investigation Series is in its fifth year at Hale School. In that time we have covered areas such as Sport, Business, Architecture, Allied Health, Engineering, Creative Arts, Law, Science, CareerLink and Media. Over 200 Old Haleians have offered up their time to help mentor current Year 10, 11 and 12 students by passing on some of the valuable experiences they have gained during their time in the world of employment. Current Year 11 student, Lachlan Sudlow attended our most recent CIS evening and found it most stimulating. On reflection, that is not surprising as all those in attendance were involved in media or communication in some way. This is what Lachlan had to say following the event:

As a Year 11 student, the time is coming for me to really decide what path I’m going to take after school. There are so many options that sometimes it just gets confusing. I find the Careers Nights very helpful in providing information about different industries and career opportunities. The Journalism, Marketing and Media night focused on the challenges these sectors will face in the years to come, including some of the challenges and prospects for someone looking for a future career. The evening was split into two parts; the first was an interview style presentation with five different experts. I took a lot out of this part of the night, as it was an informal debate with conversation flowing on several different topics. I personally enjoyed listening to current parent, Dixie Marshall talk about her experiences with the media, from a government point of view. Old Boy, Andrew Murdoch (2004-11) was the youngest on the panel: a student currently studying journalism at Curtin and he had some really great advice about what it was like studying within the industry.

■■ Kingsley Rudeforth (1996-02) The second half of the night gave everyone the opportunity to sit and talk, one on one, with an array of experts in the field. Different industry experts were set up in different rooms. I got personal advice on how to approach the industry so that I have the best chance at success. This part of the night enabled me to move from room to room and discuss each industry, to see where I think my future career may lie. The Community Relations team gave me a plan on the best way to approach a career in the industry. I think as a student, if I want to succeed, I have to be able to contact successful people and learn how they achieved their success. The concept is referred to as ‘Copying Genius’: in order to gain the most chance at success, find those who are successful and copy how they did it. The Hale School Career Night on Journalism, Marketing and Media was able to provide me with these successful people.

■■ Clancy Rudeforth (1996-00) Clancy has taken time-out from his law job to do some extra study. I caught up with him in Paris recently where he was attending university and brushing up on his French language skills. He was also spotted in Marseille before he and Kingsley climbed Mont Blanc - after which Clancy jetted off to New York for yet more study. The Rudeforth boys are not known for letting the grass grow beneath their feet!

We invite university students, right through to CEOs to participate in these evenings - giving as broad a scope of feedback for the boys as possible. If you would like your name added to our ever-increasing list of mentors, please inform Judy Greaney - we are always looking for people who are happy to help.

The Lister Drake Scholarship, established in 1995 with the assistance of funds bequeathed from the estate of former Deputy Headmaster, Mr Lister Drake, is awarded to the son or grandson of an Old Haleian each year. As well as academic strength, the scholarship also recognises an all-round contribution to the School. Jacob Augustson (Year 10 Riley) is the grandson of John Ward (1955-56) and was one of four boys interviewed by the OHA Scholarship selection panel this year. He has joined an elite group of just 22 Haleians by

Buntine boys Petar Saicic (1993-97) and Kingsley Rudeforth (1996-02) bumped into one another on the Helideck of the Stena DrillMAX drillship offshore from Ghana. Even though both were employed by London listed African explorer ‘Ophir Energy’ to help drill its most recent deepwater wildcat well, they also both agreed that it was a pretty random place to meet!

being named the Lister Drake Scholar for 2014/15. Jacob is a dedicated and hard-working student who is developing into a good role model for his peers. He represented the School in PSA tennis and hockey whilst also being a fine contributor to house sport. He has also played a significant role in the Hale Jazz Orchestra and Hale St Mary’s Concert Band. We congratulate Jacob on his achievements to date and wish him well in his final years at Hale School.

OLD HALEIANS ■■ Neal Davis (1955-62) As convenor of the Canberra Chapter, Neal keeps in regular contact. Back in July it was to let us know of his safe, successful 850nm (1,368 kilometre) trip from Noumea to Coffs Harbour on this rather glamorous looking 42ft yacht. The next time Neal’s name popped up was when fellow classmate, Barry Jackson, requested contact details so he could return Neal’s 1st XI cricket cap which he borrowed at the end of 1962! Neal of course was pleased to have it back - but says that it is a bit tight on his head, despite his thinning hair. Must have shrunk!

■■ Chris Blake (1996-03) Following graduation, Chris moved to Holland to play and coach cricket for Cricket Club Bloemendaal - who were successful in winning the league that year. After his year in Holland, Chris moved to Hobart where he completed a Bachelor of Laws and Accounting, and was later admitted to the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

■■ Nick Gracie (1950-54) Nick is married to a missionary doctor in East Sumba, Indonesia just one hour’s flying time from Bali. They have land at Tarimbang and plan to build a clinic for the indigenous people as many suffer from tuberculosis, malaria and malnutrition.

■■ William Ooi (1990-92) William is now Vice Chair, Chartered Accountants in Business Advisory Panel - WA at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia.

■■ Mark Bowra (1979-83) Mark couldn’t attend the thirty year reunion of his class group because he is living in Shanghai. He’s been there 9 years and was in Hong Kong for 13 years before that having left Perth in 1991. Shanghai, he says - is interesting. Work is fascinating and the lifestyle is ok - but you can’t compare it to Perth.

■■ Rob Hearn (1994-01) Rob and his wife Katie took their four month old son Callum to the FeNaClNG Festival in Karratha where they met with Head of Boarding, Al Roland. Rob, an engineer, met his future wife while at school in the combined Hale St Mary’s School Choir and they now live in Nickol.

Chris played six seasons of 1st grade cricket in Hobart and was selected in the Tasmanian Cricket Association XI for three seasons. In late 2010 he moved to Melbourne to play cricket for the St Kilda Cricket Club in the Victorian Premier League, where he played against fellow Old Haleians Theo Doropoulos (1998-02) and Marcus Stoinis (1995-06). Chris worked for a commercial law firm in the CBD for three years while in Melbourne. He has recently moved to the UK to play cricket for Southgate Cricket Club in the Middlesex Premier League, and will continue his legal career in London.

■■ Mark Bremner (1995-99) Mark is working in Norway at the moment and has been there just over a year now. “It’s a great country” he says - “but lacking the awesome Perth weather”.

■■ Tameem Khader (1996-00) Tameem has secured a permanent job as a Project Engineer in Dubai - so he thinks he will probably be there for a while. “It’s actually a nice place,” he says - “you should consider visiting!”

■■ John Slee (1941-49) John was disappointed at being unable to help out at our MultiMedia Careers night, having been a journalist for all of his working life. He was away on a five day bike ride. Unlike the Kalgoorlie to Busselton trip he did five years ago, or the Busselton to Lake Grace trip just four years ago, he assured me he was taking it easy - just doing five rides of 40 or 50 kilometres each day which at 81 years of age - is still pretty good going.

■■ David Montgomery (1999-01) David and his wife, Nicky welcomed their first child, a little baby boy named James, into their family earlier this year. He might be small - but this little chap is already wearing the double blue and looking forward to being a Hale School student of the future.

■■ David Josifovski (2001-06) David is a FIFO worker with a 28 on and nine off roster - so he is very rarely home. He is a NACE 2 certified coatings inspector. He works on the QA/QC team doing inspections and is currently working on the QCLNG gas pipeline project in Queensland.

■■ Ken Reynolds (1965-68) Whilst travelling through the Mediterranean earlier this year, Ken was prompted to visit a bar on the Greek island of Santorini as they had an AFL game playing on TV. The bar was occupied by two persons at the time; one bar person and one customer. On approaching the bar and ordering a $10 stubby he thought he recognised the other customer from some time ago. He was right - it was Alan Warren, who is a year older than Ken but boarded in Faulkner House at the same time in the 1960s. They had not seen each other since that time; so after sharing a beer, reacquainting themselves and finding out what had transpired over 50 years, they parted ways; leaving the bar empty . That was Ken’s Old Boys Day and reunion for 2013.

■■ David Mack (1961-68) Trekking in Nepal prevented David from attending his inaugural Havelock Lunch. In his words, “12 days on the Annapurna Trail should be just wonderful!”

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Jar Dwellers SOS is an exciting new animated series following the adventures of three unique creatures, the Jar Dwellers, after they have been released from the glass jars where they have been hidden for 150 years.

Viskatoons newest television series Jar Dwellers SOS goes to air on Channel 11 November 23 at 8am Saturday mornings.

When Sophie and David arrive at their new school, they stumble across the secret lab of famous naturalist, Albert Derwent, who had collected Ooble, Barka and Crunch from obscure corners of the globe.

After setting kids onto the rhymes of Far Out, Brussel Sprout!, rocking them with Liâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers and revolting them with MonsterChef, Peter Viska will delight 7 to 11 year olds again with the very funny Jar Dwellers SOS.

The contemporary designs originated with the Viskatoons design team and were prepared for animation by 50 animators and artists at Pipeline Studios who produced the visual element of the series.

The series has grown into the first international television co-production with Australia, Canada and Colombia.

A specialised cast of seven voice actors brought the animated characters to life at Music and Effect Studio in South Yarra who also created the sound effects which ground the animation and add to the humour.

Ooble, Crunch and Barka are not ready to return to the wild, so Sophie, with the help of Derwentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BigBook, introduces them to her Survival of Species programme. They learn to avoid Professor Van Riceberger, his Jar Trackers and his assistant Chang. The creatures have no plans to return home. They are out and there is no going back.

Originally inspired by the endeavours of Charles Darwin, stories for the 52 episodes were conceived in Australia by Peter Viska and Chris Anastassiades and crafted into scripts with the help of 20 scriptwriters in Canada and Australia.

Jar Dweller SOS will be dubbed in French and Spanish for international markets.

This set of Great War Trio medals was found on the grass following the recent Remembrance Day Service at the Havelock Lunch and despite a number of attempts on the day to find the owner, it has been to no avail.

Our ‘plea-for-help’ in The Haleian (June 2012) proved fruitless. Sadly, we were no closer to locating the Captain of School Diaries, last seen in the 1960s. Even though it was quite apparent that these original and valuable tomes of Hale School social history were not to be found, the OHA were not content to let sleeping dogs lie. We are pleased to announce that a brand new, leather bound book has been produced and presented to the School by the Association. Future Hale School Captains will be able to record their thoughts and reflections on their year of leadership within the School, providing valuable insight into the development of the School in years to come. Current Hale School Captain, Hamish Newman has been charged with the honour of being the first to add their thoughts to this new book. We look forward to reading not only what Hamish has found important during his year of captaincy but to what others in the future will contribute about their year as Captain of Hale School.

The name printed on the medals does not match with a name of any of the attendees and we are assuming they are perhaps a family heirloom. They will be of extreme sentimental value to someone - and we hope by printing this photo it will lead us to the owner. If the medals belong to you, please call Judy Greaney in the OHA office on (08) 9347 0169, who has them safely under lock and key.

Educate Plus is a network of advancement professionals working in the education sector. Every second year the group holds a state conference at which the VARD Recognition for Excellence Awards are presented. At this year’s state conference the award for excellence in the field of Alumni and Community Relations was awarded to Judy Greaney for her submission in relation to the Lasting Value, HaleConnect programme. Judy and Hale School were commended on the collaborative approach given to this project; for the vibrant learning opportunities afforded the boys; for re-engaging Old Boys with their old school and for the way in which common ground and difference were celebrated across generations. All who were involved in this project are to be heartily congratulated.

HALE SCHOOL CUFF LINKS This beautifully presented stainless steel cuff link set is available from Hale School. Simply contact Dave Reed on 9347 9729 or daver@hale.we.edu.au to purchase your set for $35. This will make a memorable gift this Christmas. Eftpos, credit card, cheque and cash accepted at the Main Admin building.

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OUT AND ABOUT The Year 12 Parent Pizza Night, Danny Parker’s ‘Parachute’ Book Launch, the P & F Quiz Night and Jazz at Hale are just some of the highlights from Semester 2 where parents and students alike unwound and enjoyed an evening with friends. Thanks to all who have supported Hale School throughout the year.