Hale School Prospectus 13km FROM THE CITY HALE SCHOOL 2km FROM THE CAMPUS OCEAN

48 HECTARES OF LAND SCHOOL GROUNDS

Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, Hale School occupies a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north- west of and two kilometres from the coast. Hale School is the oldest independent boys’ school in , founded in 1858 by the first Anglican Bishop of Perth, Mathew Blagden Hale.

WELCOME TO HALE SCHOOL

That you are reading this prospectus We are a school that has high suggests you are a step closer to making expectations and delivers outstanding the decision to enrol your son at Hale results, yet to believe that this is all School. Thank you for taking the time we offer would be misguided. The to learn more about our school and the adventure we provide for our boys community within. is a truly wonderful experience that creates life-long friendships. We care The primary reason I came to Hale was about your son’s character, his view that this is a school with an extraordinary of himself, others and his place in community: a community that has grown, the world. Of particular importance developed and thrived since 1858. I to me is that your son will be able to remember my first days in the School form respectful relationships that will and being overwhelmed with the culture establish the foundation of his life’s that I found. Our boys are exceptional. challenges and achievements. Should you make the time to visit our school, you will find young men who are I believe strongly in the idea that If you have not yet visited our school, I urge respectful, confident and authentic in their surrounding young boys with good you to do so. You will be impressed with interactions. So many visitors comment role models is a key component of an our grounds, outstanding facilities and to me that Hale just seems to have a very exceptional education. At Hale School, our people. In short, you will see and feel the special atmosphere. For many it’s hard to staff and the students create a positive strong community that is Hale School. describe. learning environment envied by all. I am I look forward to meeting you. proud of our diverse student population, This is an outstanding school that strives knowing that this creates an educational Dean Dell’Oro to provide an education that prepares setting representative of the world in which HEADMASTER every boy for the future, ensuring that he they will work. Our boarding programme flourishes in every aspect of his life. As a for students near and far is an essential father of three boys – all of whom attend ingredient to the overall atmosphere Hale School – I trust that the Hale culture created at Hale. That we have so many Dean Dell’Oro came to Hale School in April 2017 from Geelong , where he was Head will allow them to grow and become the teaching staff living on the school grounds of the Corio campus for students from Years 5 to 12 good men I wish them to be. benefits all students – both day and and previously was a Boarding Housemaster and boarding. Head of Mathematics. He started his career as an engineer with Exxon-Mobil. A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY JUNIOR SCHOOL

Our Junior School aims to The new Junior School will be built in a wider school. Specialist teachers support radial design with classrooms fanning out the classroom in Physical Education, be an inspirational learning around a central playground and canteen. Music, Art, Library, Mandarin, Drama and community built upon Key design elements include: Outdoor Education. Specialist teachers genuine relationships and also coordinate the Curriculum Support the pursuit of excellence, • separate buildings for Pre-Primary to Programme for boys requiring support in Year 2 (Junior Primary), Years 3 to the areas of literacy and numeracy. The providing meaningful 4 (Middle Primary) and Years 5 to 6 Challenge Programme offers specialist and engaging learning (Upper Primary) support for those boys who are identified opportunities for boys. as being gifted and talented in the • classrooms with flexible walls academic domain. and furniture allowing for easy transformation and connection to The staff in the Junior School aim to other learning spaces develop relationships that are open, The Junior School is currently undergoing nurturing and positive. Our teachers an exciting transformation that will benefit • a large ‘connect’ space in each area, are openly passionate about teaching, all future students. The redevelopment is which can accommodate a whole in particular, the teaching of boys. Our based on a philosophy the Junior School year group for launching lessons and teachers accept that we are more than teaching team refers to as ‘Prepare, Teach, presentations, as well as providing just educators. We are mentors, coaches, Connect’. Based on extensive research as ample space for collaborative work and facilitators working with you, the well as our own experience and beliefs on parents, to support your son in his Junior where education is heading, this approach Central to the design is a Learning Hub, School years. We take great enjoyment in affirms that boys learn best when they are: where students learn skills of collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and watching the boys who begin their Hale communication. There is also a modern experience with us, continue to thrive in the • physiologically and psychologically Art Studio and multi-purpose gymnasium. Middle and Senior Schools. prepared • taught content and skills explicitly Careful consideration has been given Junior School encourages the boys to maintaining the connection with the to strive for ‘personal excellence’. We • able to connect knowledge, learning natural environment and a large nature acknowledge that talents, gifts, abilities and experiences through cross- play space has been established in the and personalities are unique to every curricular, inquiry and entrepreneurial adjacent bushland. individual. It is our vision that we guide the opportunities. boys through a range of experiences that The Junior School boys and staff are also allow them to explore these traits and be able to utilise the facilities of the inspired to develop to their full potential. THE TRANSITION

Middle School provides our boys with facilities but has dedicated classrooms for • a spirit of generosity as well as a distinct identity within an inspiring Year 7 and 8 boys only. This enables them respect and empathy for others environment where they take part in a rich to move on in their young teenage years • a sense of being connected to the curriculum and co-curricular programme. from the Junior School while allowing world We encourage boys to respond with them the time and space to adapt to the confidence and enthusiasm to the more demanding routines and rigour of the opportunities these programmes provide Senior School. them whilst in Middle School. In Middle School, we Middle School seeks to provide boys with strive to build a learning We recognise and respect the desire of a distinct community within the larger environment where we boys of this age to seek a greater level community that is Hale School. The of independence and to make strong teaching team is dedicated to providing acknowledge and celebrate personal connections in their lives. As a stimulating, supportive and engaging the fact that each boy’s such, they are supported and guided by a environment that provides boys with the intellectual profile is teaching team committed to ensuring that opportunity to achieve important qualities the Middle School learning environment including: different. That is why provides them with the opportunity to we have such a broad increase their knowledge and expectations • a sense of belonging and purpose in curriculum that celebrates of themselves, as well as understand their their school lives capacity to contribute to their own future the Arts, technology, sport, • a growing sense of mastery over and the future of others. It is our conviction learning and the acquisition of core cultural undertakings, the that such qualities provide boys with the values spiritual, the sacred and confidence and skills to move successfully into Senior School and ultimately provide • a degree of resilience within a the academic. It is indeed a them with the capacity to make their lives community that nurtures each place for thinking, a time for extraordinary. boy’s quest for independence and individuality innovation and a centre for The Middle School is connected to the learning. Senior School and accesses many of its ENCOURAGING EXCELLENCE SENIOR SCHOOL

Senior School is a in accessing a diverse range of rich The School has a strong academic bias community of approximately information sources. and is proud of the consistently high proportion of its boys who progress to 800 boys in Years 9 to 12, Hale School is significantly advanced universities and other tertiary institutions their parents and some 100 with the integration of technology into the every year. One of the major objectives of learning environment. This technology-rich teaching staff. the Senior School is to give all boys the and contemporary learning environment opportunity to qualify for tertiary studies. is diverse, dynamic, collaborative and extends beyond the boundaries of The curriculum inspires the boys The Senior School facilities include classroom and campus. Students are to achieve distinction according to specialised and general classroom areas, empowered to become literate, self- their abilities and individual interests. science laboratories, the Peter Wright directed learners, flexible problem It emphasises the need to work Design and Technology Centre, the superb solvers and productive members of this independently and in partnership with John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre technology-orientated society. others, while developing the ability to think and a specialised Art department. The critically, to communicate clearly and to Memorial Hall and main quadrangle The adjacent playing fields and other recognise the interconnection of learning. provide a welcoming focus for all boys. sporting facilities, including 50-metre Above all, it seeks to inspire in students a and 25-metre swimming pools, artificial love of learning. The well-stocked and technology- turf hockey field, 16 tennis courts, two rich Forrest Library offers expert gymnasiums and a well-appointed information and literacy support for all weights/ergo room, complete a superb boys. Experienced staff assist the boys environment in which to learn and play. LIVING AND LEARNING TOGETHER BOARDING

Hale School has a long and proud house is on developing each boy’s sense our boarding families. The communication tradition, with boarding being an integral of independence and responsibility whilst between staff, students and parents is part of the School. Boarders make an ensuring boys are willingly involved with key to the development and happiness enormous contribution to many facets all that is on offer at the School. A strong of each boy. Regular, positive interaction of school life. Whilst success in many culture of community exists within the and feedback are always welcomed by the sports has been a perennial strength of senior house and boys work and play staff to ensure we are providing the very our boarders, their involvement in music, together with mutual respect and care for best ‘home’ environment for our boarders. art, debating, drama and service learning each other and the environment in which has been just as significant. Importantly, a they live. I encourage prospective families to come positive culture of academic improvement to see our facilities in boarding and also and achievement has been forged in A key strength of boarding at Hale School at the School. Importantly, during a tour of recent years with our boys performing well is the staff appointed to look after and the School you will have the opportunity in their studies at all year levels. guide the boys in their care. All the Heads to meet with boarding staff and chat with of House and Assistant Heads of House some of our current boarders. I have no Brine House, our boarding house for Year are teachers at the School. This ensures doubt you will be impressed by what you 7 and 8 boarders, is a dynamic and vibrant they get to know each boy very well see and hear. place where boys are warmly welcomed because they not only see them in the into the Hale community and to life in boarding house every day but may also boarding. It is a relatively small community teach them or coach them in sport. The of around 45 boys who together share and current structure of the pastoral care Hale is an exceptional experience the fellowship, challenges and team in the senior house means boys school and boarding successes of school and boarding life. are guided and supported by one staff provides an outstanding member who is responsible for a relatively The senior boarding house, comprised small group of boys. opportunity for your son of more than 170 boys in Years 9 to 12, to be engaged, challenged has two houses – Faulkner and Wilson A boarding community is only as strong and enriched by all that is – but boys effectively exist as one large as the support provided by the parents. community. With Year 9s in small dorms At Hale School, the boarding parents and on offer – and all this whilst and boys in Year 10 through to 12 in their their families have always been interested forging friendships that will own rooms, the senior house balances the and positively involved in all things last a lifetime! need for private, personal space with the boarding. The boarders’ Farmers’ Market opportunity to interact with other boys in in Term 3 epitomises the strong sense of large, open areas. Our focus in the senior community and involvement we have from 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