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Hale@home
2020 HANDBOOK
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10km
FROM THE
CITY
2km
FROM THE
OCEAN
Hale School Campus
Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, Hale School occupies
a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 10 kilometres to the
north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
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Contents
2 Headmaster's welcome
3 Welcome to Hale@home
5 Philosophy
6 Orientation camp programme
7 Participant profiles
12 Support advice, contact
details and important dates
Hale@home
VISION
To provide a programme that builds boys' confidence about their transition to Hale
School by establishing a strong connection with their future housemates, Hale School
teachers and learning technologies prior to commencing as a boarder in 2021.
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Headmaster's
welcome
Hale School has a proud tradition of boarding that
extends back to 1858.
Today, as has always been the case, boarding is the
foundation of Hale School. One of the many great
strengths of this school is that we have students
who come from all over our state, the country and,
increasingly, the world. The diversity that this brings
to Hale is significant and prepares boys well for the
increasingly complex world ahead of them. Boarding
is an ideal way to prepare young men for the future.
The Hale@home programme is the best way to
prepare boys about to enter the immersive and
educational environment that boarding provides. We
recognise that the transition from home to boarding
can be challenging. I know that our staff, facilities
and programmes are first class; this programme
provides another level of reassurance that the
transition will be successful.
"Hale@home was a big factor in I welcome you into the 2020 Hale@home
programme and look forward to meeting you all at
our decision in choosing Hale. We
the orientation camp.
said if this school is so good that it Dean Dell'Oro, Headmaster
has this kind of programme, then
it shows how good it is in every
other aspect as well."
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Michael Valentine (left) and Heath McCabe (right).
Hale@home Hale@home has become an important part of the
journey into boarding at Hale School and it is a
welcome privilege to be part of the programme.
As teachers, we usually get to know our students
The Hale@home programme has changed little through interactions in the classroom and on the
since its establishment in 2013. The technology sporting fields, but as Hale@home teachers we are
is perhaps more evolved and the intellectual fortunate to get an extra insight into the students’
foundations of the boys tasks are also perhaps homes, their towns and local schools. During our
a little richer. But, at its core, the programme weekly online lessons, boys share views from their
continues to connect boys and their families in the backyards and through their favourite windows as
year before they make the significant transition to well as taking us to the local sporting ground and
boarding at Hale School. historical sights where they have grown up. The
A year together filled with lively weekly chance to share these experiences forms the basis
conversations, wonderful presentations and of our lessons in Mathematics and English and the
memorable projects has proven to be a reliable key outcome is making connections with the other
context in which to build optimism and self-belief boys with whom they will soon be boarding.
about what lies ahead for each student. Heath and The chance to meet with you all at our camp
I enjoy learning about the boys’ homes, schools and in January and then later in the term when we
communities through the many varied and often head out on our road trip are highlights of the
quirky activities we design for the boys to complete programme and of my year personally.
each week.
Heath McCabe, Hale@home Teacher
I warmly welcome you to the 2020 Hale@home
programme. It will be a year that will provide the
boys with opportunities to connect with future
boarding house mates, engage with learning in an
exciting and innovative new context, and build self-
confidence as they progress through this amazing
and exciting learning journey in 2020.
Michael Valentine, Director of Distance Learning
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1. CONNECTION
Hale@home
WITH THE
HALE SCHOOL
The journey to
COMMUNITY boarding starts here
2. ENGAGEMENT Hale@home is an innovative programme developed at
WITH LEARNING Hale School to assist boys in their transition to boarding
AT HALE SCHOOL life. Boys undertake the online programme in the year prior
to coming to Hale. They work weekly with our teachers
3. ACADEMIC and with their future boarding mates.
PROGRESS Hale@home provides an online environment and
DIRECTED BY curriculum that offers boys confidence-building
HALE SCHOOL engagement with their new school.
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Philosophy
PROGRAMME GOALS
1. Connection with future Brine House mates and
their families.
• A warm and educationally rich interaction with
Hale School teachers is established.
• A connection with boys who will become their
Brine House mates in 2021 is developed in 2020.
• The Hale@home teaching team, where possible,
will visit the boys and their families to discuss the
programme, each boy’s progress, and to receive
feedback on the programme late in Term 1, 2020.
2. Engagement with learning at Hale School.
• Boys will participate in an interesting learning
programme each week designed to enrich their
thinking, communication and technology skills.
• Boys will receive a computer for the year with the
full suite of Middle School academic software
included as well as direct support from the
Hale School IT Department.
VISION • The programme will feature direct access to Hale
School’s portal and a virtual classroom set up to
To provide a programme that builds support learning with online lessons each week.
boys' confidence about their transition
3. Academic progress designed by Hale School.
to Hale School by establishing a
strong connection with their future • The nature of the programme will ensure building
confidence and interest in learning are the priority
housemates, Hale School teachers
goals for each boy.
and learning technologies prior to
• The weekly curriculum will enrich skills in
commencing as a boarder in 2021.
technology, numeracy and literacy.
• The curriculum will be designed, taught, and
RATIONALE reported upon by the Hale@home teachers,
Mr Michael Valentine and Mr Heath McCabe.
Hale@home offers social,
technological and academic contexts
designed to support boys who must
negotiate a significant transition to
their first year of boarding life at Hale
School. The programme is designed
to develop strong social bonds and
to inspire and strengthen each boy’s
beliefs about his own capabilities and
prospects at Hale.
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Orientation camp
PROGRAMME
MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2020 TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 2020
9.30am to 10.00am 3.00pm 7.00am 11.45am
• Arrive at Brine House • Afternoon tea • Rise, shower and move out • Final session with boys
and set up boys and of Brine House. and parents on ICT support
parents in rooms. 3.15pm to 5.00pm procedures.
• Introduction to WebEx 7.45am
• Options when network is
10.00am to 10.15am programme on the boys’ • Breakfast in Dining Hall
fragile.
• Welcome and computers.
introductions. 8.30am • Hale@home reports and
5.00pm to 6.00pm • Boys begin with outdoor visits.
10.30am • Evening break: games task (will need bathers). • Weekly timetable Term 1
• Move to Prep room in on oval/swimming pool. confirmed.
Brine House to pick 9.00am
up computers and 6.00pm to 7.30pm • Boys work on computers on 12.30pm
commence introduction • Dinner: BBQ at Brine a new project incorporating • Lunch
to Hale@home 2020. House. WebEx.
2.00pm
12.30pm 8.00pm to 9.00pm 10.00am • Depart Hale School.
• Lunch in grounds of • Evening activity • Morning tea
Brine House.
9.00pm 10.30am
1.15pm to 3.00pm • Hot chocolate and • Boys continue work on
• Boys undertake a bedtime computers and their project.
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Year 7, 2021
PARTICIPANT PROFILES
CHARLIE ATKINSON
charlie atkinson
My name is Charlie Atkinson and I am 10 years old. I live on a farm with my dad Brad,
mum Liddy, and my two sisters Laura and Ellie, 16 kilometres south of Merredin, which
is three-and-a-half hours away from Perth. In my spare time I love going farming with
my Dad and riding on my motorbike. My favourite sport is football but I also like playing
tennis. I am looking forward to going to Hale and making new friends.
ALFIE BRANDIS
My name is Alfie Brandis and I am 10 years old. I live on a farm in Mukinbudin with
my Mum and Dad. We have horses, sheep, dogs, chickens and a goat called Emily.
Cal Brandis is my older brother who is boarding at Hale currently and I can’t wait to
join him. I love playing cricket, football and basketball. I also love to read. My favourite
alfie brandis author is David Walliams. I am looking forward to meeting new friends and seeing Cal
every day.
BOSTON BARROWS
Hi my name is Boston Barrows, I live on a broad acre farm down in Borden. We grow
wheat, barley, canola, oats and lupins. We also have cattle and sheep. I live with my
Mum and Dad on the farm and my sister is at boarding school. My Mum's name is
Melinda, my Dad's name is Brendan and my sister's name is Ruby. I play cricket ,
football and basketball. I go to school at Borden Primary. We only have 20 students in
our whole school. I’ve been able to be a school leader this year as we have no Year 6s
this year.
boston borrows
HUNTER FOWLER
Hello my name is Hunter Fowler and I am 10 years old. I live on a farm near a small
town called Condingup and at our school we have 55 kids. I have two older brothers
that are at Hale right now so I know quite a bit about what it might be like. I play tennis,
football, basketball and table tennis, play with my pets and swim in our yabby dam.
I think I’m pretty unique because I am the only person in my school and family that
goes for GWS! I am soooooo looking forward to going to Hale because there are so
many opportunities like going to Optus Stadium, playing heaps of sports, and most
importantly, making new friends!
hunter fowler
8WILSON FOWLER
Hi my name is Wilson, I am 10 and I live on a farm an hour-and-a-half out of wilson fowler
Esperance. I like reading, building LEGO, technology, Minecraft, science and coding.
In my family there is mum Kath, dad Tim, sister Charlotte and brother Griffin. I go to
Esperance Primary School
RYLAN GOODING
My name is Rylan Gooding and I’m 10 years old. I live on a farm in Tarin Rock, which
is between Lake Grace and Kukerin about 320 kilometres from Perth. I live with my
mum Gemma, dad Daniel, younger sister Ella and younger brother Mitchell. Some
of my hobbies and interests are motorbike riding, helping my dad on the farm and
playing sport, especially football, cricket and tennis. At the moment I go to Lake
Grace DHS, which is 25 kilometres from where I live. I’m looking forward to going to Ryan gooding
Hale in Year 7.
FLETCHER HARDING
My name is Fletcher Hardie and I live on a farm 10 minutes from Narrogin about
two hours south east of Perth. I live with my mum Clare, dad Clayton and big brother
Rhys who is currently a boarder in Brine House. I love animals and have two dogs,
three cats and four pet sheep. I enjoy riding my motorbike around our farm and
playing football for the Narrogin Hawks. I enjoy going to the beach in summer,
especially going on the mat behind the jet ski, fishing with my family and hanging out
with friends. I’m excited about learning some different sports and being closer to my
brother at Hale, and making new friends.
fletcher harding
PAT LODGE
Hello, my name is Patrick Lodge and everyone calls me Pat. I'm 11 years old and I
live in Geraldton four hours from Perth. In my family are my mum Be and my dad
Clint. I also have three dogs: Milly, Tyler and Bear. I like to play water polo, hockey and
take part in swimming club and surf life-saving. I also like to read, cook and travel
to different places. I'm excited to go to Hale and do something new as well as meet
new people and make new friends. I am also looking forward to hopefully joining the
rowing team and playing hockey for Hale.
pat lodge
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Year 7, 2020 Broome
LOCATIONS
Port Hedland
Karratha
Exmouth
Newman
GERALDTON - PAT LODGE
Kalgoorlie
Jurien Bay MUKINBUDIN - ALFIE BRANDIS
MERREDIN - CHARLIE ATKINSON
Northam
Perth
Mandurah NARROGIN - FLETCHER HARDING
CONDINGUP - HUNTER FOWLER
Bunbury TARIN ROCK - RYLAN GOODING
ESPERANCE - WILSON FOWLER
BORDEN - BOSTON BARROWS
11Support advice, contact details
and important dates
Hale@home Office Problems with the actual computer Synchronous lessons commence:
Phone: (08) 9347 0185 and/or connection issues may arise Week 1 Term 1,
from time to time. We will work together Monday 27 January 2019
Michael Valentine to resolve them. In the first instance
Mobile: 0439 697 108 contact either Michael Valentine or The boys select one of the following
Email: mlv@hale.wa.edu.au Heath McCabe who will assist you times to connect online each week:
in deciding exactly what needs to be
Monday 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Heath McCabe looked at and who might be the best
Tuesday 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Email: hmm@hale.wa.edu.au person to assist you.
Wednesday 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Hale School ICT Support Help Desk IMPORTANT DATES
Report visits to Hale@home boys
Phone: (08) 9347 9709 Orientation camp: and families:
Monday 20 January and Week 10 Term 1, 2020
Tuesday 21 January 2020
"Brilliant programme and I actually rave about it with other parents
considering which boarding school to send their boys to in Perth.
It was definitely the deal breaker for us to send our two boys to Hale."
12The boarding community at Hale School
aims to:
• provide a safe, secure and caring home environment • provide opportunities for recreation and social activities
• encourage an active and balanced involvement in all with other boarding schools
aspects of boarding and school life • assist students with their studies and ensure a culture of
• promote resilience and a growing sense of independence academic improvement and achievement
and responsibility • develop social awareness and citizenship with respect
• foster the qualities of respect, trust, honesty and and understanding for others and an appreciation for
tolerance differences in race, religion and culture
13HALE SCHOOL HALE ROAD, WEMBLEY DOWNS WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6019 CRICOS IPC 00438C Telephone: +61 8 9347 9739 Facsimile: +61 8 9347 9798 Email: mlv@hale.wa.edu.au www.hale.wa.edu.au Find your frontier
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