Providing opportunities for every boy to excel HANDBOOK

1 MOTTO DUTY

OUR VISION PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY BOY TO EXCEL

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE TO BE A LEADER IN BOYS’ EDUCATION: • Where students achieve to their potential and enjoy their school years. • Where staff are supported professionally in an excellent working environment. • Where society benefits through the contributions of the Hale School community.

2 Section CONTENTS

1 Vision and Values 17 Communication • Obligations and Expectations 2 Welcome to Hale School • Newsletter • The School History • Email Communication • From the Headmaster • Parent Interviews and Reports • From the Head of Middle School 18 Sport 6 School Organisation • Code of Behaviour in Sport • Students • Behaviour and Expectations • Parents and Other Spectators HALE SCHOOL VALUES 7 Student Leadership • Middle School Student Leadership 19 Illness at School and Medications • Long Term Medication 8 Pastoral Care • Short Term Medication TEACHING AND LEARNING • Pastoral Care Overview • Day Boys We encourage a lifelong • The Pastoral Care System • Boarders • Nurse Initiated Medication passion for creativity, • Illness at School and Medications Policy innovation and learning. 10 House System • Emergency Medication • Boarders and the House System • Asthma • Boarding Houses • Allergies INTEGRITY • Day Houses • Auto-Injectors We act in a manner • Medication on Camp/Excursion/Tour which demonstrates respect 12 Curriculum • Misuse of Prescribed Medication and engenders trust. • Timetable • Food Allergies • Gifted and Talented Education • Curriculum Support 22 Contact Details EXCELLENCE • Student Diary • Homework We strive for excellence 23 Campus Map and Floor Plans in all that we do. 15 The School Day • Late Arrivals/Absentees COMMUNITY • Approved Leave We contribute enthusiastically as • Drop Off and Pick Up - Buses responsible members of the school • Bus Travel - Code of Conduct • Canteen and wider communities. • New Student Debit Card Account • Lockers and Padlocks • Bicycles LEADERSHIP • Uniform We take responsibility for our own • Personal Property actions and have the care and • Mobile Phones, MP3 Players and courage to guide others. Similar Devices

Contents 3 Hale School is the oldest independent boys’ school in . It was founded in 1858 by the first Anglican Bishop of , Dr Mathew Blagden Hale.

THE SCHOOL HISTORY

Mathew Blagden Hale, the first Anglican Bishop of Perth, founded the Bishop’s Collegiate School (Hale School) in 1858. It first opened its doors on 28 June with an enrolment of 22 pupils. The first student to arrive, 11 year-old Laurence Eliot, had taken three days to ride his horse from Bunbury.

The little colony was less than 30 years old and was struggling for survival, and Bishop Hale received no government support for his school. It began on the sandy track that was St Georges Terrace and after occupying temporary premises for a short time, moved into The Cloisters. The new school attracted a number of boarders as well as day boys, many of whom later became prominent citizens in the colony - Laurence Eliot became Colonial Secretary, - the first Premier of the state, - an early Mayor of Perth and Stephen Parker, the Chief Justice of Western Australia. WELCOME TO HALE SCHOOL But the economy of the colony remained in a perilous state and the Bishop’s Collegiate School was finally forced to close in 1872. The Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is school, however, did not come to an end. Mr E.W. (“Paddy”) Haynes, situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to on his own initiative and in co-operation with the Governors, carried on the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast. operating the school under the same name.

Hale School is an Anglican day and offering primary Under an Act of Parliament in 1876 the school was re-constituted with a and secondary education through to Year 12. Whilst day boys are new name, The High School. When it began operations on 1 March 1878, accepted from Year 1 to Year 12, boarding opportunities exist from Year Paddy Haynes walked his 14 pupils across the road to the new school. 7 to Year 12. The school moved to Pensioners Barracks as a temporary measure We aim to engage our boys in a broad, well-balanced education, in 1880 and across to the Imperial Military Hospital in George Street within a Christian environment. The boys are encouraged to involve several years later. Charles Faulkner, a graduate of Trinity College, themselves enthusiastically and wholeheartedly in the wide range of Cambridge, arrived from Christchurch, New Zealand to take up the post activities that are available as they seek to make the most of many of Headmaster of The High School in September 1890. It was to prove opportunities on offer. a fortunate appointment in a critical phase of the struggling school’s evolution. When he took up the reins, only 24 boys were on the roll but At Hale School, a very high proportion of our boys progress to his arrival, fortuitously, coincided with the inland gold discoveries and its universities and other tertiary institutions; however, the School consequent influx of population and economic stimulation. recognises that academic abilities can differ widely. Our strong belief is that all boys benefit from being encouraged and challenged to achieve By 1914 the George Street site had proven inadequate and the to their full potential, both within and outside the classroom. Hale School foundation stone was laid for new purpose-built school premises in is committed to meeting the contemporary needs of our current and Havelock Street. The next Headmaster of The High School, Mathew future students and preparing them for the world of tomorrow. We aim to Wilson, reported at the end of 1920 that for the first time the enrolments provide opportunities at all learning levels for developing the character at the school had exceeded 300. of boys through their participation in a wide range of educational experiences.

4 Welcome to Hale School At the annual meeting of the Old Boys’ Association in 1923, T.A.L. changed to Tregonning (named after Dr Ken Tregonning, Headmaster (“Taddy”) Davy moved that the name of The High School be changed 1967-1988) and in 1990 two new day houses were added, Havelock and to Hale School. It was to take another six years before the name Hale St Georges, to commemorate former school sites. School came into being. Mr John Inverarity was appointed Headmaster in 1989. During his The shortage of playing fields and the increasingly inadequate facilities tenure, significant advancements were made in the cultural and at Havelock Street influenced Chairman of the Board, W.L. (“Bill”) Brine technological aspects of the school's curriculum. The Peter Wright and Headmaster Dr Arnold Buntine to search for a more suitable site. Technology Centre was completed in 1994, taking Hale School to Eventually they purchased 198 acres in the Tuart gum bushland known the forefront of Australian education in that area of study. In 2002 the at that time as Herdsman’s Lake. The shift to what became known as magnificent John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre opened its doors to Wembley Downs, however, was thwarted by the outbreak of World War II. a new generation of drama and music students.

The foundation stone for the new site at Wembley Downs was laid in Under the current Headmaster, Mr Stuart Meade, Hale School continues 1958, the centenary of the school’s tenuous beginnings. Tuition began at its outstanding record in all fields of endeavour - in the arts, the sciences, the commencement of 1961, with the first lesson being given to Year 1 on the sporting field, in the laboratories and on the stage. We look pupils by Miss Doris Green who had been a staff member for 35 years. forward to the coming decades with a confidence that the young men graduating from our institution in the future will continue the rich example The new house system was implemented at Wembley Downs (Buntine, set by the many who have already built a profound heritage, leaving an Faulkner, Haynes, Loton, Parry, Riley, Stirling and Wilson), most of them indelible ‘footprint’ as leaders in the affairs of this state and the country. named after prominent Old Boys or past Headmasters. Stirling was later

Welcome to Hale School 5 The Headmaster, Mr Stuart Meade, WELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTER was born in New South Wales. He was educated at The Scots College, Sydney, where he was a School Prefect, vice- The vision of Hale School is to “provide opportunities for every boy to excel”. This captain of cricket and a member of is a big statement but one we take seriously as we strive to engage, challenge and the 1st XV rugby team. He completed a celebrate with each and every boy who walks through our doors. The test of a good Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of NSW, majoring in Geography and school is whether the Vision and Values espoused in its documentation are part of Economics, a Diploma of Education and a the day to day experiences of each student. A school day for any student consists Masters of Education degree. of dozens of human interactions, meetings between teacher and pupil, boys of the Prior to his appointment as Headmaster same age, older and younger boys, between close friends and those who know of Hale School, Mr Meade was Deputy little of each other. These daily interactions should ideally be positive, stimulating, Headmaster at Cranbrook School in Sydney from 1997 to 2002. His earlier challenging, mutually respectful and enjoyable. appointments included the role of Deputy Headmaster at Newcastle Grammar I urge you to read this handbook carefully as roots and wings. It underpins what the Middle School for two years before taking up his there are answers to many questions you may School at Hale is all about; to provide stability, position at Cranbrook. have and the more the boys know about the nourishment, and safety whilst enabling boys to school prior to commencing here, the more reach out, to seek freedom, to discover. Mr Meade is currently a board member of comfortable they will feel in their surroundings. the Association of Heads of Independent The teachers, Pastoral Care Leaders, prefects I trust this document provides valuable Schools of Australia and serves as and other boys in the school will be doing all they information for you and I look forward to Treasurer for that association. He also can to make new students feel welcome. welcoming you in person when you join us in serves on the Association of Independent our superb Middle School environment. Schools WA Education Committee and I repeat the advice I give to all boys at the the School Curriculum and Standards beginning of each year at Hale. It is particularly Authority WA Principals’ Forum. relevant for boys new to the school and, dare I say, their parents; “Get organised, get involved, Mr Meade is a keen sportsman and his and don’t be afraid to ask.” There are many passion for rugby union has seen him opportunities for boys in the academic, coach at school 1st XV, NSW Schools co-curricular and pastoral domains and I hope teams and the Australian Schools team that as they move through the school, they from 1997 – 2000. He currently serves will try most of them. Some may not be to as vice president of the Australian their liking, but the experience of having been Schools Rugby Union. involved is part of the learning journey.

Mr Meade’s wife Susie is an active The idea of boys gaining independence member of the Hale community and their whilst remaining engaged and challenged by Stuart Meade two children, Alexandra and Thomas have the learning environment is at the core of a Headmaster enjoyed successful tertiary study at UWA. successful Middle School. In a book titled Striking a Balance, the author refers to schools and their ability, indeed, their responsibility to provide

6 Welcome to Hale School WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Middle School is a distinctive and dynamic environment which is Opportunities within the Middle School are abundant, and our students focused on developing learning opportunities that are tailored to this are expected to become actively involved in the full life of the School, unique period of growth and development. We provide a programme from academics and athletics to arts, community service, and our that allows for continued academic development, along with a music and sporting programmes. As a result, at this crucial age in their significant emphasis on personal and social development. The culture development, our students are able to find passions both within and is supportive yet challenging; and the students are encouraged and beyond the classroom. guided to pursue personal excellence over their two year journey in the Middle School. We encourage you to visit the campus and to see first-hand the enthusiasm, the intellectual exploration, and the feeling of community To support their growth in these critical years, we offer a purpose- that exists in the Middle School. built facility which provides a specialised learning environment with outstanding facilities. We understand that early adolescents have distinctive and diverse needs and our dedicated and highly trained staff are cognisant of the social and academic needs of adolescent learners. As such, the teachers’ roles extend beyond the classroom, as pastoral care leaders, coaches and managers of clubs and activities. These multiple roles allow staff to build positive relationships with our students. We believe that when students are known and valued they are more likely to experience and enjoy meaningful success, not only academically, but in other areas of their lives as well.

Andrew Manley Head of Middle School

Welcome to Hale School 77 BEHAVIOUR AND EXPECTATIONS

It is a fundamental expectation that all boys will use every opportunity to participate fully in the life of the school. This commits each individual to engage with their teachers and peers in activities involving academic, spiritual, physical and social/personal aspects of our curricular and co- curricular programme in Middle School. To complement this broad aim it is also expected that all boys will;

• treat all individuals with courtesy and respect, regardless of physical, intellectual, racial, cultural or religious differences • refrain from behaviour which is abusive, embarrassing or intimidating to others or in any way interferes with the safety, well- being or learning of others • behave in a manner which brings credit to the School at all functions and events, including travel on public transport • respect the property and physical environment of the School and the property of their peers SCHOOL ORGANISATION • be punctual to class and conduct themselves in a manner which supports the role of their teacher, is respectful and in accordance The Middle School community comprises over 390 boys in 16 classes who with the School’s values are taught by a range of subject and specialist teachers. Each class has a Pastoral Care Leader who is responsible for the boys’ general well-being, Significant incidents will be forwarded to the Pastoral Care Leader and/ and communication with parents and their other teachers. They attend or Head of Middle School Pastoral Care. On the rare occasions that this camps and have meetings with the boys before or after school on most does occur the parents will be contacted promptly to discuss matters. days. The boys will have their own particular classroom for the year where they will undertake most of their core subjects. Their lockers are outside these classrooms and on many days this is where they will start their day. STUDENT LEADERSHIP The Middle School features a large number of specialist teachers who teach the boys in Years 7 and 8 in various parts of the school as well as in their classrooms. As boys move through Middle School they will move The Middle School Leadership model is based on research which suggests from their classrooms during each day to various parts of the campus that boys of this age have a very strong need to feel connected with their for subjects as diverse as French, Art and Design and Technology. learning environment. In giving the students a voice within the school, they Their lessons coincide with the Senior School boys’ changeover and it is feel a sense of ownership over, and commitment to, the Vision and Values important that the Middle School boys have the opportunity to converse of Hale School. Recognising and providing opportunities for students and interact with the senior boys and senior teachers in this informal daily to experience leadership will also have a significant impact on future routine. programmes in the Senior School. In the Middle School we recognise that young adolescents face many challenges associated with the transition The Middle School is led by an executive team comprising: Head of from dependence to independence. Our leadership programme facilitates Middle School, Head of Curriculum, Head of Middle School Pastoral Care practical opportunities that enable boys to be involved in a wide range of and Head of Brine House (Boarding). The teaching team also includes decision making processes. counsellors and chaplains who support the boys through a strong Pastoral Care programme. Each year, two students from each Pastoral Care group in Years 7 and 8 are elected by his peers to represent them as Student Councillor. From A focus on student-teacher relationships and a rigorous and engaging this group of Student Councillors, two Year 8 representatives are chosen curriculum ensure our Middle School offers a dynamic, productive and by staff to be Middle School Captains. memorable educational experience for all of our boys and their teachers.

8 School Organisation PASTORAL CARE OVERVIEW Hale School commits to the implementation of pastoral care processes that directly respond to the needs of young adolescent boys in Middle School. A wealth of resources has been devoted to the effective delivery of targeted pastoral care and a large team of pastoral support staff work tirelessly to ensure the boys are feeling known, safe and happy. Our Pastoral Care Leaders (PCLs) are pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery and coordination of pastoral processes. Their role is a diverse and demanding one. Not only are they charged with maintaining effective communication between the students, parents and the staff who teach their group, they also have an integral role in the development of a collaborative culture, setting a climate which promotes continual improvement and best middle school practice. Part of this responsibility includes the successful transition of students into and through the Middle School. This process involves the careful planning and implementation of strategies designed to ensure boys feel welcomed and secure as quickly as possible. Particular emphasis is given to Year 7 and Year 8 students entering the school for the first time and boarding students; where ongoing communication between Brine House, School and the home is critical. In addition, PCLs also monitor the academic progress of each student in his/her group and communicates this progress to parents. They play a crucial role in initiating effective strategies to help students improve their current performance.

A climate of respect, warmth and care is evident within the Middle School, with an emphasis on providing students with opportunities to:

• develop productive and affirming relationships with adults and peers • act independently, cooperatively and responsibly • use individual talents and expertise • have success recognised • set realistic learning challenges in an environment characterised by high expectations and constructive and honest feedback • learn in a safe, caring and stimulating environment that actively addresses issues of discrimination and harassment

Pastoral Care 9 9 THE PASTORAL CARE SYSTEM There are many people in the school community who are available to help with particular challenges. The first point of contact for Middle School boys is their Pastoral Care Leader. Occasionally, students may be referred to one of the following people for guidance or help:

THE CHAPLAINS THE SCHOOL COUNSELLORS

Hale School aims to foster the spiritual Hale School has a team of experienced school counsellors, who are all dimensions of life and to reflect the registered educational psychologists. Their services are available to all boys at all levels in the school, as well as to parents and staff. Christian ethic in every aspect of school life. Chapel worship, religious CURRICULUM SUPPORT STAFF education and bible readings, hymns and prayers at assemblies are all part of The team of Curriculum Support teachers, with extensive experience Chaplain the boys’ education. The Chaplain, Rev working with a wide range of students with learning difficulties, provide Rev Dougall Ethell Dougall Ethell, is part of the School’s curriculum support to students in Middle School. pastoral care team. Chapel services are conducted regularly for boarders and THE NURSING STAFF day boys in the Middle School. There are regular Religious Education lessons for The main role of the nursing staff is to deal with illness and injury, both students in Middle School. Boys attend for day boys during school time and for boarders at all times during the school year. The Head of the Health Centre is Mrs Julie Thomas RN. Chapel as a year group a number of times each year.

10 Pastoral Care HOUSE SYSTEM

There are eight day houses and two boarding houses at Hale School. The house system is very strong and provides a vital link between boys, parents and the School. Being attached to a house provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and develop friendships on common ground and to be involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Each house operates under the leadership of the Head of House who receives support from the Assistant Head of House, House Captain, House Prefects, Middle School teachers, Pastoral Care Leaders and other Year 12 students and parents. All of these people play a major role in contributing to the vitality and wellbeing of the house.

Every student in the Middle and Senior School belongs to a house. Students will play sport and take part in other cultural activities with their house. Middle School students also regularly attend house meetings.

BOARDERS AND THE HOUSE SYSTEM

The provision of pastoral care for Middle School boarders is the responsibility of two key pastoral care providers. The Pastoral Care Leader’s primary role will be to monitor academic progress while the Head of Brine House, Mr TJ Steenekamp, will spend the majority of his time acting as a boarding mentor. Both the PCL and Mr Steenekamp will monitor and liaise with one another regarding each boarder’s social development and wellbeing.

The specific purpose of the junior boarding house, Brine House, is to provide an easy transition into boarding life for younger students. Each student is still connected with a senior boarding house (Faulkner or Wilson Houses) and it is with these houses that each student plays sport and joins in other interhouse activities.

11 The ten houses, their colours for sport, the Heads of House and the origin of the names:

Faulkner Loton Colour: Mid Green Colour: Burnt Orange and Navy Head of House: Mr Dan Vernon Head of House: Mr Gareth Roberts Asst HoH: Mr Jusin Forbes and Mr Chris Guard Day Houses Asst Head of House: Mrs Maree Hutcheon Origin: Frederick Faulkner, Headmaster

Boarding Houses Origin: Thorley Loton, Chairman of the Board of Governors (1889 – 1914) (1947 – 1957)

Wilson Parry Colour: Mid Blue Colour: Dark Blue Head of House: Mr Ian Tredget Head of House: Mr Shaun Lane Asst HoH: Mr Kane Greenaway and Mr Heath McCabe Asst Head of House: Mr Ross Piggott Origin: Mathew Wilson, Headmaster Origin: Dr Henry Parry, Bishop of Perth (1915 – 1928) (1877 – 1895)

Buntine Riley Colour: Red Colour: Dark Green Head of House: Mr Steve McFarland Head of House: Mr Brett Will

Day Houses Asst Head of House: Mr James Matson Asst Head of House: Mr Russell Clarke Origin: Arnold Buntine, Headmaster Origin: Bishop Tom Riley, Old Haleian and Board Member in (1931 – 1946) the 1920s

Havelock St Georges Colour: Gold on Black Colour: Red on White Head of House: Mr Philip Venables Head of House: Mr Simon Hunt Asst Head of House: Mr Ken Moir Asst Head of House: Mrs Helen McIntosh Origin: Havelock Street, West Perth, site of Origin: St Georges Terrace, Perth Hale School from 1914 until 1960 Site of the Collegiate School and Perth High School

Haynes Tregonning Colour: Gold Colour: Maroon Head of House: Mr Michael Cook Head of House: Mr Jason Dallman Asst Head of House: Ms Katie Feutrill Asst Head of House: Mr Alan O’Garr Origin: Col. EW Haynes, teacher and leader Origin: Dr Ken Tregonning, Headmaster (1872 – 1898) (1967 – 1988)

12 House System CURRICULUM TIMETABLE

The curriculum in Middle School is designed The school year consists of four terms, with Terms 1 and 2 in Semester 1, and Terms 3 and 4 to cater for the varying needs of boys in these in Semester 2. The Middle School operates on a seven day timetable cycle with seven periods crucial and exciting years of their development. a day. This means that if Day 1 happens to fall on a Monday, then the following Monday will be The Year 7 and 8 Curriculum Course Handbooks a Day 6, Tuesday a Day 7, and the cycle starts again with Wednesday as a Day 1. and Curriculum Overviews present a detailed summary of the scope and content of our Middle School curriculum. Further to this, there are a number of important policies and programmes GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION which outline the School’s philosophy and strategies when responding to certain issues and Hale School is dedicated to, and recognises, a whole school responsibility to work towards challenges which relate to how we support boys all students achieving their personal best. While all students have strengths that are valued in achieving their academic potential individually and promoted, there is a small group of academically gifted students who require specifically and collectively. targeted identification processes and programmes. Gifted and Talented Education at Hale School seeks to assist in the identification of such boys and to support, nurture and manage The process of constructing of teaching groups these boys’ gifts and talents in a broad range of domains. ensures that each class has a comparable mix of ability. The exception to this is in Mathematics Hale School provides those boys who have been identified as gifted or talented with an where some ability grouping occurs. appropriate range of flexible provisions to enable and support their development within the School context. Hale School works to ensure these gifts and talents are catered for by undertaking one or more of the following approaches;

• curriculum differentiation within the classroom • competitions and a variety of enrichment programmes

Curriculum 13 13 CURRICULUM SUPPORT HOMEWORK

This programme is designed to meet the needs of boys who are The School supports the view that homework is an integral part of a experiencing significant difficulties in the area of literacy skills and student’s education. Through regular homework, a student is able to for those who have particular learning needs across the curriculum. develop the kind of study habits and skills that are essential for intellectual Curriculum Support is a subject taught by specialist learning support growth and academic achievement. Homework should be regarded as; teachers to small groups of students. • on-going study and review of each day’s lessons All students in Year 7 Curriculum Support are identified through a process • reading involving intake testing, Year 6 school reports, parent consultation and • work set by teachers to be done overnight or by a set date teacher observation. In addition, provision for these boys is provided in the regular classroom, through differentiation. Boys will be assisted at their appropriate level of development in reading, writing, listening and Boys will receive advice at school about how to plan and organise their speaking. homework.

STUDENT DIARY In Year 7, boys may be expected to complete up to one hour of homework per evening and in Year 8 up to 75 minutes of homework per evening. The Middle School Student Diary is a vital link in the communication Where homework proves difficult, is unable to be completed due to other between school and home. It provides space for boys to enter homework commitments or is taking longer than the required time, parents are asked and other commitments and activities every day; it states school rules to write a note in their son’s diary that evening. and routines; it names teachers and their responsibilities; it has space for assessment results to be entered. Teachers may enter comments in the We have implemented specific strategies for homework in the first few diary about a student’s progress, attitude or achievement. The diary will weeks of Term 1 to assist with the transition into the Middle School for be checked and signed each week by each boy’s Pastoral Care Leader, Year 7 boys. and must also be signed by parents. No formal homework will be set in Weeks 1 - 2 but expectations regarding Each boy is responsible for entering his homework and/or work the use of the diary will be made and reading encouraged. In Weeks 3 to requirements and other daily activities in his Middle School Student Diary. 5 there will be a ceiling of 45 minutes maximum for homework each night. If this is done carefully and accurately, it will instil sound working habits This will be monitored by the PCLs. which will last through school and beyond. The Middle School Student Diary is regarded as an important part in improving students’ personal organisation and study management.

Every boy is issued with a Middle School Student Diary for the year. This is not only a vital resource for the boys’ academic organisation but it also contains important information regarding school rules, school events, late and absence notices and provides a forum for communication between home and school.

It is essential that the diary comes to school every day and is taken to all classes. The loss of a diary is to be reported to the student’s Pastoral Care Leader immediately.

14 Curriculum THE SCHOOL DAY School commences each morning at 8.30am and the day is divided into seven teaching periods, with an additional period just prior to lunch that is used for Chapel, House Meetings and other co-curricular activities. The boys are to be punctual for the start of the school day and this requires them to have time to unpack their bags, store equipment in their locker and have their books ready for the first three lessons of the day. A dedicated sports storeroom is on the ground floor where oversized equipment such as cricket bags and hockey sticks may be stored until required.

LATE ARRIVALS/ABSENTEES DROP OFF AND PICK UP – BUSES

All boys are required to attend school punctually. If boys are late to school The Middle School entrance is on Unwin Avenue and a drive-through they must report to the Middle School Reception and have a late arrival drop-off road is available for parents to use each morning and afternoon. recorded in their diary. This must then be presented to the class teacher Limited parking is also available at certain times of the day. The buses when they arrive. Late notes will be issued if a diary is not available. that serve Hale School each day drop off and pick up boys from the signposted bus stops on Unwin Avenue right outside the Middle School. Absences from school are to be reported to the Middle School Reception There is an important policy statement with regard to Hale boys and their on the day of the absence. Parents are encouraged to email this behaviour on all public transport, which is published in the Middle School notification using [email protected] or phone the Middle Student Diary. On sport training afternoons, boys will be asked to gather School Reception on 9347 0189. at the front of the Middle School for parent pick ups. Parents are asked to ensure that boys are collected promptly. Leave cards for external appointments during school hours can be obtained from Middle School Reception, but only if parents have advised BUS TRAVEL – CODE OF CONDUCT the School by phone or email. Boys are not to leave the School at any time during the school day without a leave card being obtained. Every Student use of the buses is a privilege not a right. Formal Hale School class has a roll taken in Periods 1, 2, 4 and 6 each day. Applications for standards of behaviour are expected at all times. The privilege of bus leave from the School for more than two consecutive days during term travel will be removed if a student cannot maintain these high standards. time must be made in writing to the Head of the Middle School. The full code of conduct for travel is published in the Middle School Student Diary. APPROVED LEAVE CANTEEN The Head of Middle School will reply to all correspondence regarding a boy’s departure from School when it is for a period greater than two days Boys may pre-order their lunches at the Canteen each morning before and not as a result of illness. Most will be recorded as Approved Leave. school and pick them up at the beginning of lunch from a designated Some requests will be recorded as Unapproved Leave. Whilst this has no queue in the Canteen. direct impact on any boy’s good standing in the School, it is used to record the School’s disappointment at the nature of the absence. A growing trend NEW STUDENT DEBIT CARD ACCOUNT for community sporting trips to the East Coast for a four-day weekend is an example of this. It impacts not only on the boys involved with regard to So that your son can access and purchase any item securely and their academic rhythm but also upon others who depend upon them for conveniently without requiring cash, your Hale School Student ID their Hale School sporting team fixture on the Friday; invariably missed card can be used in the same way you would use a prepaid debit on such occasions. card. The card is linked to your ‘My Student Account’ which you can securely access and manage from your home or office computer by logging in, just like internet banking. For further details please go to the Hale School portal under the ‘Community’ tab.

The School Day 15 LOCKERS AND PADLOCKS PERSONAL PROPERTY

All boys are allocated a personal locker and padlock for the year which is All personal property must be clearly and permanently marked with your located outside their classrooms. Boys will have a combination padlock son’s surname. If any item is lost or mislaid, it must be reported to the with a unique code they will need to remember. The Head of Middle class teacher or Pastoral Care Leader as soon as possible. Boys should School possesses master-keys to open all lockers in Year 7 and Year 8. limit the items brought to school to essential school and sport equipment Boys are expected to keep their lockers clean and tidy. only. No weapons or other dangerous items are allowed at school at any time. All valuables should be placed into lockers or be with the boys at BICYCLES all times. They should never be left in bags. Lost property will go to the Clothing Store. Please ensure every item is labelled to avoid having to Boys cycling to school must wear an approved safety helmet. No bicycle spend time searching for misplaced items. is to be ridden in walkways or thoroughfares inside school grounds at any time. Bicycles must be secured in the designated area under the MOBILE PHONES, MP3 PLAYERS & SIMILAR DEVICES stairs between the Middle School building and the Middle School Science rooms. This area is out of bounds during normal school hours. We recognise that a mobile phone can provide an important security contact between a student and home. However, it is most important UNIFORM that boys keep their phones in their lockers for the school day and at all times remain the responsibility of the student. All communication with Boys are expected to wear the designated school uniform with pride at all home during the school day which pertains to their health and well-being times, including at sports events. During summer, shirts should be tucked is communicated through the Middle School Reception and Pastoral in and long socks pulled up. In winter, blazers are worn to and from school Care Leader or class teacher. Where boys are observed using phones and during Periods 1 to 3. Shirts should be tucked in, top button fastened inappropriately they may have the item confiscated for up to one week, or and tie worn correctly. When travelling home from sports practices, boys longer for repeated breaches. must: • change into school uniform if using public transport • wear the correct training uniform (including the School tracksuit) if travelling home by bicycle, on foot or by car School uniform is to be worn on each school day and on formal occasions. All students must look clean, neat and tidy at school and when travelling to or from school. Boys must have conventionally styled, neat, combed and clean hair, cut above the collar, off the eyes and with no artificial colouring. They are not to wear rings, earrings, bracelets or jewellery of any kind and are not to wear badges except for Hale School badges. Students may not travel on public transport wearing sports or physical education gear.

The Clothing Shop is open on;

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm (Closed for lunch 12.00 - 12.30)

UNIFORM REQUIRED ALL YEAR Blue Short Sleeved Shirt House Sport Shirt NOT available from the Clothing Shop: White Long Sleeved Shirt Navy Sport Shorts Black Leather Laced Shoes Hale Tie Hale White Sports Socks Joggers - predominately white, non marking sole Long Sleeve Navy Jumper Hale Sport Tracksuit Hale Sport Shirt Hale School Bag

16 The School Day COMMUNICATION Middle School is a busy and educationally multi-dimensional community. Communication is widely recognised as being a key feature in the successful operation of such a dynamic and interconnected community. Positive and considered communication between parents and the school will always result in issues being addressed confidentially and professionally. It is anticipated at Middle School that parents and the teaching team recognise that each has a responsibility to be courteous, listen actively and seek to conclude any interaction with consensus or a series of actions to be undertaken. Generally, initial interviews with regard to a boy’s progress should be arranged with the boy’s Pastoral Care Leader or the teacher directly related with a parent’s query or concern. Teachers may request a colleague to be present at any meetings. Parents may request an interview with the Head of Middle School by contacting his Executive Assistant on 9347 0193. Informal interviews often take place around the school, however, parents are asked to appreciate that often it is not possible for a teacher to stop and talk when they are involved in the busy routine of daily professional life in the Middle School. Interviews are best arranged by email or phone call.

OBLIGATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS EMAIL COMMUNICATION

It is the responsibility of each boy to keep himself informed of matters An increasing amount of communication from the Middle School will be published in the School Bulletin and on school notice boards. If a boy delivered to families by email. It is a more reliable and efficient method has conflicting obligations (e.g. a music rehearsal and sports practice), of communication than the traditional letters sent home via the boys. he must inform both members of staff concerned, and ask permission It is important that the school is kept up to date with all contact details to be excused from one of his obligations. It is important to note that including your most convenient email address for school correspondence. attendance at all sport practices and games is compulsory. Boys who are in music groups are also reminded that attendance at all rehearsals is PARENT INTERVIEWS AND REPORTS compulsory. Where boys are participating in club sport, their priority must be their School team practice sessions and games. The boys undertake a variety of assessments in each learning area each term. These assessments include: tests, folios of work, individual Outdoor Education camps will see boys return to school on Thursday projects, collaborative projects, performances and oral presentations. afternoons. It is essential that boys fulfil their commitments to their school work and their sporting teams by attending school on the Friday after a The assessments gathered throughout the term will be formally camp. communicated to parents:

NEWSLETTER • in an interim report at the end of Term 1 and Term 3 • in a semester report at the end of Term 2 and Term 4 Hale School publishes an electronic newsletter each fortnight of the school term with a link emailed to all parents to access this. The Newsletter will feature articles from the Headmaster, the Head of the Middle School, Meetings with Pastoral Care Leaders will also be held in Term 1 and Term the Chaplain, and other staff members, and also contain a wide range of 3. These interviews are designed to allow for discussion on each boy’s information pertaining to the Hale School community. progress and general performance. In Term 2, parents will be scheduled a meeting time with their son’s subject teachers to discuss his progress in each specific learning area.

Communication 17 SPORT

A CODE OF BEHAVIOUR IN SPORT STUDENTS

The best aspects of sport have much to commend them as worthwhile Positive and sportsmanlike behaviour should be exhibited by extending influences in our society. Sport can play a role in promoting physical fitness standard courtesies to the opposing team i.e. pre-match courtesies, and a healthy lifestyle, in learning to face challenges and strive against recognition of good play, thanking umpires/referees and opposing team the odds, in developing qualities such as self discipline, perseverance, after the match. It is important to note that: selflessness, obedience and in being a means of substantially building self-esteem. • deliberate violence of any sort is unacceptable • verbal provocation, and response to such provocation, is Good sportsmanship is an integral part of all that is best about sport. unacceptable It includes a generous spirit, true respect for others and the game, graciousness and a steadfast resistance to temptations such as attempting • bad language, whether directed at another player, spectator, to gain an unfair advantage. Good sportsmanship encapsulates much umpire referee or oneself is unacceptable that is honourable in human behaviour and endeavour and abounds with • the umpire/referee’s decision is always final and not to be good fellowship. contested • immodest behaviour in victory or success, and manifestation of To strive with fierce determination, to compete with great heart and self disgust at an error or failure, are acts of poor sportsmanship fortitude and to retain the highest standards of sportsmanship are most worthy goals. The following guidelines have been produced in order to and are unacceptable preserve and enhance the educational, sporting and social practices • unfair or illegal tactics to gain advantage are unacceptable and which are an embodiment of the standards and expectations of Public should never be used Schools Association (PSA) schools. All those involved in PSA fixtures, be they players, coaches or supporters, are required to adhere to these Students are expected to give precedence to representing their school in guidelines. PSA fixtures rather than outside clubs.

Students may not participate in PSA sporting competitions if they hold any form of scholarship or fee rebate awarded to them because of their sporting ability.

PARENTS AND OTHER SPECTATORS

Children appreciate the presence and support of their parents. Accordingly, always set an example of good sportsmanship and give enthusiastic, but not excessive or inappropriate support. School sport is only a part, but an important part, of a student's full and balanced education. A balanced approach to sport and to the all round offering and demands of PSA schools is expected and is strongly encouraged.

Host school parents are invited to assume some responsibility for making visiting parents feel welcome.

Parents visiting from another school are urged to respect the host school's premises and rules concerning parking, tidiness, consumption of alcohol, etc.

Parents should not give advice during a match to coaches, umpires/ referees, or players.

18 Sport ILLNESS AT SCHOOL AND MEDICATIONS

LONG TERM MEDICATION BOARDERS

Students requiring long term prescribed medication to be supervised No medication is to be kept in the boarding house by the student, by the Health Centre staff are to have a Prescribed Medication Record unless authorised by Health Centre staff and deemed competent to self- completed by their parent/guardian or medical practitioner. administer.

Medication is to be forwarded to the Health Centre in its original container Students authorised to self-administer long term medication must with prescription label and details, including student’s name, drug name, keep the said medication under locked conditions within the valuables dosage, frequency and expiry date clearly stated. compartment of their room.

SHORT TERM MEDICATION Prescription medication is to be taken at the Health Centre (unless authorised by Health Centre staff to self-administer), to enable a daily Students requiring short term medication may bring the required dose to review of the effectiveness of the medication prescribed and thus reduce school each day to maintain therapeutic compliance. delays in follow up review should the student not be responding to treatment. DAY BOYS NURSE INITIATED MEDICATION For day boys, the medication is to be kept locked in the student’s locker, or on their person and is for personal use only. Over-the-counter medication may be given to a student by the Registered Nurse on duty, to relieve symptoms of minor ailments and allow the A reserve supply of long term medication may be kept in the Health student to remain at school, provided that the parent or guardian has Centre for day students who self administer and is to be forwarded in the signed the medical consent form on the Hale School health record for manner mentioned above. each student.

Where no written consent has been provided, the nurse on duty will attempt to contact parents/guardian via phone, to gain a verbal consent or to make arrangements for the student to go home.

Illness at School and Medications 19 ILLNESS AT SCHOOL AND MEDICATIONS POLICY

When boys become unwell or are injured at school they should inform their Pastoral Care Leader. If this happens during a break or a specialist lesson they should inform their teacher at the time. They will then go to the Middle School Reception where their diary will be annotated and they will be directed to the Health Centre. If a boy is required to go home, the Health Centre will contact their parents/guardians.

EMERGENCY MEDICATION MEDICATION ON CAMP / EXCURSION / TOUR

Emergency medication for students with a potentially serious medical Students requiring medication on camp/excursion/tour, are to forward condition is to be provided to the Health Centre by parents. medication in its original packaging to the camp/excursion/tour supervisor, for safe keeping. Medication is to be forwarded in its original container, with complete written instructions or an action plan from the treating doctor, and will Parents/guardians are to provide the camp/excursion/tour supervisor with be held at the Middle School Reception for the student for use in an written instructions and consent for self administration. emergency. MISUSE OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION ASTHMA Many pharmaceutical prescriptions are potentially harmful and/or lethal. Hale School follows the emergency action plan as recommended by the Some have a dramatic impact on the physiological and psychological Asthma Foundation of Western Australia. well-being of recipients and this can result in harm to themselves and/ or others. Students who suffer with asthma are encouraged to carry their reliever medication with them at all times. Incidents involving the misuse of prescribed medication may include the following; The Student Asthma Record is to be completed by parents and an asthma • sale or trade action plan (completed by a doctor) is required by Outdoor Education staff • misappropriation of use for all students with asthma when attending camp. • excessive use ALLERGIES • failure to adhere to the Medication Protocol outlined There is a process for the intervention and management of students who Students with life threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) must have an ASCIA misuse prescribed medications. All care is taken to ensure the well-being Anaphylaxis Action Plan completed by their immunologist or medical of any students affected. The Director of Pastoral Care is available to any practitioner detailing medication and dosage to be given, the emergency parent requesting more information. action to be followed and consent for the administration of any emergency drugs to be given by injection. FOOD ALLERGIES

ASCIA action plans can be obtained from the Health Centre upon request, Food allergies are becoming more and more common and allergies to or from your immunologist or medical practitioner. peanuts and other varieties of nuts result in alarming and dangerous reactions. Whilst our canteen has a policy of not providing any forms of AUTO-INJECTORS nuts and as a school we ask that boys do not bring any nuts or nut products to school, it is impossible to regard Hale School as a nut-free environment. Parents are to supply all emergency medication including auto-injectors The parents of boys with severe allergies are asked to contact the Health to Health Centre staff. Emergency cassettes containing the student’s Centre from where precise information will be distributed to all teachers action plan and medications will be centrally stored at Middle School involved in teaching their son. Boys are also discouraged from sharing Reception. Students are required to carry their emergency medication lunch at school and the school will assist parents in developing their son’s on excursion or camp and for all off-campus activities. It is the parent/ awareness of his condition. Special dietary procedures are put in place guardian’s responsibility to supply and replace all emergency medication for all boys with food allergies on all of our camps. Middle School will and auto-injectors prior to expiry. always work with parents to ensure an as safe as possible environment is provided.

20 Illness at School and Medications Illness at School and Medications 21 CONTACT DETAILS

The Headmaster Registrar Director of Teaching and Learning Mr Stuart Meade Ms Jo Haynes Mr Mahendra Vaswani PA to the Headmaster Phone: (08) 9347 9701 Phone: (08) 9347 9764 Ms Glenys Walsh Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 9725 Email: [email protected] Chaplain Head of Online Learning Hale@home The Rev Dougall Ethell Mr Michael Valentine Head of Middle School Phone: (08) 9347 0139 Phone: (08) 9347 0185 Mr Andrew Manley Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 0193 Email: [email protected] Director of Pastoral Care Computer Help Desk Mr Darren McPartland Phone: (08) 9347 9709 Assistant to the Middle School Executive Phone: (08) 9347 0175 Email: [email protected] Mrs Di Raymond Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 0193 Clothing Shop Email: [email protected] Director of Staff Development Mrs Carol Hewett Mr Richard Goater Phone: (08) 9347 9728 Middle School Receptionist Phone: (08) 9347 0128 Email: [email protected] Mrs Gail Wold Email: [email protected] (The Clothing Shop is open on Mondays, Wednesdays Phone: (08) 9347 0189 and Fridays from 8.00am to 4.30pm). Fax: (08) 9347 0198 Coordinator of Middle School Music Email: [email protected] Mr Martin Taylor Health Centre Phone: (08) 9347 9756 Nurse Manager Julie Thomas RN Head of Middle School Curriculum Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 0100 Mr Mark Coombes Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 0192 Director of Sport (The Health Centre is attended by Registered Nurses Email: [email protected] Mr Simon Young Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm, Saturday 7.30am to 1.30pm Phone: (08) 9347 9731 and Sunday 4.00pm to 6.00pm. A Registered Nurse is on Head of Middle School Pastoral Care Email: [email protected] call at all other times during the term time). Ms Julianne Nissen Phone: (08) 9347 0171 Assistant Sportsmaster Head of Library Email: [email protected] Mr Kane Greenaway Mrs Anette Ainsworth Phone: (08) 9347 0184 Phone: (08) 9347 9794 Pastoral Care Leaders Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Via Middle School Reception Phone: (08) 9347 0189 School Canteen Mr Stewart Powell Brine House Phone: (08) 9347 9727 Boarding Year 7 and 8 Duty Desk Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9347 0144 Head of Brine House Mr TJ Steenekamp Phone: (08) 9347 0141 Email: [email protected] Assistant Head of Brine House Mr Martin Mellody Phone: (08) 9347 9777 via School Reception Email: [email protected]

22 Contact Details MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP AND FLOOR PLANS

COBB STREET COBB STREET

Director of Sport Residence HALE SCHOOL Grounds Machinery Shed CAMPUS MAP KEY Fuel Store UnwinAvenue Bushland Ground Sheds 01. Junior School Fowler Oval WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD WILLIAMSTOWN 02. Middle School 03. Senior School 04. Boarding - Brine House P1 Brine Ovals 05. Boarding - Senior House Junior School Hale Gym Hockey Hockey Lake Vernon Murphy Oval Club F P17 ENTRANCE F GLENELG AVENUE 06. Main Administration Junior Art P16 Junior Pavilion Library 07. John Inverarity Music and 1 Junior School Brine Drama Centre House P2 P4 P15 Hockey Music & Tennis 2 26-09-13 P3 4 Drama7 Courts 08. Memorial Hall E Centre P5 Hockey 1 26-09-13 KF ENTRANCE E Craig Oval Sport Store CRESCENT 0 23-09-13 KF Tennis STOCKDALE D 7 Courts 09. Forrest Library P6 REV DATE DESCRIPTION BY ENTRANCE D MIDDLE SCHOOL 10. Dining Hall Structural: Aquatic Centre Mechanical: Basketball

Change Courts Plant Room Electrical:

11. HealthSABINA CentreHydraulic: Design & Technology Senior L Block Gym P14 Basketball P13 Civil: P7 Area N Block 11 12. Chapel A/B Block Health Centre Soccer Hale Road Peter Wright S Block Senior 2 Centre Art UNWIN 13. Facilities Middle School Round Building

House Lecture STREET Theatre AVENUE P8 16 14. Stow Drama Memorial Hall P11 5 Cricket 3 6 Senior Boarding House P12 Nets Quad Admin Headmaster C 8 Residence 15. Main Entrance Dining 14 Hall ENTRANCE C Stow Drama 13 Facilities P10 10 9 16. Lecture Theatre Cafeteria Forrest Library P9 Outdoor Ed Drawing Title: Laundry P19 SUSO HALE SCHOOL CAMPUS SITE MAP Caretaker's Head of Boarding Residence Entrance Residence. Status: GENERAL HALE F Block Drawn: KF Checked: NE

Scale: NTS Job Number: 13077 B ROAD ENTRANCE B P1 Parking P18 12 Chapel

1LEFROY Buildings 12 GUGERI STREET CLAREMONT WA 6010 15 T / +61 8 9285 6888 F / +61 8 9285 6893 E / [email protected] A ABN 87 152 933 885 ACN 152 933 885

Drawing Number Revision ENTRANCE A A1.01 2 Bushland YEAR 7 - FIRST FLOOR YEAR 8 - GROUND FLOOR

MS18 MS 17 MS23 11 MS24 MS 19-22

MS8 18 17

MS9

15 10 8 MS7 MS16 YEAR 8 - GROUND14 FLOOR 9 9 7

MS1 MS2 MS3 MS4 MS5 MS6 MS10 MS11 MS12 MS13 MS14 MS15

7. Chaplain / Counsellor MS1. Classroom MS10. Classroom MS19. Practice Room 8. Courtyard MS2. Classroom MS11. Classroom MS20. Practice Room 9. Main Entrance / Foyer MS3. Classroom MS12. Classroom MS21. Practice Room 10. Art Gallery MS4. Classroom MS13. Classroom MS22. Practice Room 11. Middle School Science Classrooms MS5. Classroom MS14. Classroom MS23. Science Classroom 14. Middle School Reception MS6. Classroom MS15. Classroom MS24. Science Classroom 15. Head of Middle School MS7. Classroom MS16. Classroom 17. Drop Off / Pick Up Area MS8. Classroom MS17. Music 18. Unwin Avenue MS9. Classroom MS18. Drama

Campus Map 23 THE HALE DIFFERENCE

What makes a great school? Is it the students, staff or facilities? Or the global educational programmes and unrivalled opportunities? At Hale School, we believe it is all these things, and more.

HALE SCHOOL HALE ROAD, WEMBLEY DOWNS WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6019 CRICOS IPC 00438C

Telephone: (08) 9347 0189 Facsimile: (08) 9347 0198 Email: [email protected] www.hale.wa.edu.au Providing opportunities for every boy to excel 24 Section