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MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK

OUR MOTTO:

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

DUTY

Hale School is a community that inspires the authentic development of every boy.

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OUR VALUES:

CONTENTS

EXCELLENCEAlways striving to be the

finest versions of ourselves by giving our personal and collective best and making

the most of each opportunity.

CREATIVITYWe support and encourage

divergent, insightful, purposeful and unique

concepts, ideas and solutions to problems.

INTEGRITYWe aspire to be true to who

we are by being honest, trustworthy, respectful and

consistent in our interactions.

COURAGEWe demonstrate the strength, commitment and confidence to embrace new challenging experiences and to see the

opportunities these provide.

RESILIENCEWe support each other and encourage confidence and

self-belief to try, to fail and to try again.

SERVICEWe have a duty to ourselves

and others to serve with compassion and empathy.

2 Our Motto, Statement of Purpose

3 Our Values

4 Welcome to Hale School• From the Head of Middle School

5 School organisation• Student leadership

6 Pastoral care• Pastoral care overview• The pastoral care system• Behaviour and expectations

8 House system• Boarders and the house system• Houses

10 Curriculum• Timetable• Gifted and Talented Education• Curriculum Support• Student diary• Homework• Student responsibility• Parent responsibility

12 The school day• Late arrivals/absentees• Approved leave• Drop off and pick up - buses• Bus travel - code of conduct• Canteen• New student debit card account• Lockers and padlocks• Bicycles• Personal property• Mobile phones and similar devices• Uniform

14 Communication• Obligations and expectations• Newsletter• Email communication• Parent interviews and reports

15 Sport• Code of behaviour in sport• Students• Parents and other spectators

17 Illness at school and medications• Long-term medication• Short-term medication• Day boys• Boarders• Nurse-initiated medication• Illness at school and medications

policy• Emergency medication• Asthma• Allergies• Auto-injectors• Medication on camp/excursion/tour• Misuse of prescribed medication• Food allergies

19 Contact details

20 School Song

21 School Prayer

22 Campus map and floor plans

Welcome to Hale School

The Middle School is a distinct and dynamic environment, focused on developing learning opportunities that are tailored to this unique

period of growth and development. We provide a programme that allows for continued academic development, along with a significant emphasis on personal and social development. The culture is supportive yet challenging and the students are encouraged and guided to pursue personal excellence over their two-year journey in the Middle School.

To support their growth in these critical years, we offer a purpose-built facility that 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 their social and academic requirements. 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.

Opportunities within the Middle School are abundant and our students are expected to become actively involved in the full life of the School, from academics and athletics to arts, community service and our music and sporting programmes. As a result, at this crucial age in their development, our students are able to find passions both within and beyond the classroom.

We encourage you to visit the campus and see first-hand the enthusiasm, the intellectual exploration and the feeling of community that exists in the Middle School.

Andrew ManleyHead of Middle School

WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

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The Middle School community comprises 400 boys in 16 classes who 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 and communication with parents and their other teachers. They attend camps and have meetings with the boys before or after school on most days. The boys will have their own particular classroom for the year where they will undertake many of their core subjects. Their lockers are outside these classrooms and often this is where they will start their day.

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 continue through Middle School, they will move from their classrooms during each day to various parts of the campus for subjects as diverse as French, Art, and Design and Technology. Their lessons coincide with the Senior School boys’ changeover and it is important that the Middle School boys have the opportunity to converse and interact with the senior boys and senior teachers in this informal daily routine.

The Middle School is led by an executive team comprising of the Head of Middle School, Head of Middle School Curriculum, Head of Middle School Pastoral Care and Head of Brine House (Boarding). The teaching team also includes psychologists and the Chaplain, who support the boys through a strong pastoral care programme.

A focus on student-teacher relationships and a rigorous, purposeful and engaging curriculum ensure our Middle School offers a dynamic, productive and memorable educational experience for all of our boys and their teachers.

STUDENT LEADERSHIPThe Middle School Leadership model is based on research suggesting that boys of this age have a very strong need to feel connected with their learning environment. In giving the students a voice within the School, they feel a sense of ownership over and commitment to the vision and values of Hale. In the Middle School we recognise that young adolescents face many challenges associated with the transition from dependence to independence. Our leadership programme facilitates practical opportunities that enable boys to be involved in a wide range of decision-making processes.

Each semester, a student from each pastoral care group in Years 7 and 8 are elected by their peers to represent them as Student Councillors. From this group of Student Councillors, two Year 8 representatives are chosen by staff to be Middle School Captains.

School Organisation

SCHOOL ORGANISATION

Hale School commits to the implementation of pastoral care processes that directly respond to the needs of young adolescent boys within the 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.

Pastoral Care Leaders (PCLs) are pivotal in ensuring the effective delivery and coordination of our pastoral care processes. 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 as well as setting a climate that promotes continual improvement and best 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 8 students entering the school for the first time, and to boarding students, where ongoing communication between Brine House, the 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 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

OVERVIEW

PASTORAL CARE

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THE PASTORAL CARE SYSTEMThere 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 CHAPLAIN

Hale School aims to foster the spiritual dimensions of life and to reflect the Christian ethic in every aspect of school life. Chapel worship, religious education and Bible readings, hymns and prayers at assemblies are all part of the boys’ education. The Chaplain is part of the School’s pastoral care team. Chapel services are conducted regularly for boarders and day boys in the Middle School. There are regular Religious and Values Education lessons for students in Middle School. Boys attend Chapel as a year group a number of times each year.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

The School psychologists provide a consultancy-based psychological service to assist staff, parents and students in addressing concerns regarding student learning, behaviour and social/emotional well-being. Appropriate interventions for individual students, small groups of students, whole classes or the whole school level,will be planned through collaborative problem-solving and teamwork involving all relevant parties. The School does not provide long-term individualised counselling.

Access to the School psychologist may be arranged through the Pastoral Care Leader or directly by parents to the psychologist.

BEHAVIOUR & EXPECTATIONSIt 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 programmes in Middle School. 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 that 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 that 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

• be punctual to class and conduct themselves in a manner that supports the role of their teacher, is respectful and in accordance with the School’s values

Significant incidents will be reported to the Pastoral Care Leader and/or Head of Middle School Pastoral Care. On the rare occasions that this does occur, the parents will be contacted promptly to discuss the matter.

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There are eight day houses and two boarding houses at Hale School. Every student 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.

The house system is an integral element of the Hale School experience 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, Pastoral Care Leaders, Middle School teachers, House Captain, House Prefects and other Year 12 students and parents. All of these people play a major role in contributing to the vitality and well-being of the house.

BOARDERS & 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 well-being.

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.

HOUSE SYSTEM

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HOUSES

PARRY

Colour: dark blue

Head of House: Mr Shaun Lane

Asst Head of House: Mr Byron Northmore

Origin: Dr Henry Parry, Bishop of Perth (1877 - 1895)

RILEY

Colour: dark green

Head of House: Mr Ross Piggott

Asst Head of House: Mrs Wendy Cormack

Origin: Bishop Tom Riley, Old Haleian and Board member in the 1920s

ST GEORGES

Colour: red on white

Head of House: Mr Charlie Liggins

Asst Head of House: Mrs Helen McIntosh

Origin: St Georges Terrace, Perth, site of the Collegiate School and Perth High School

TREGONNING

Colour: maroon

Head of House: Mr Jason Dallman

Asst Head of House: Mr Heath McCabe

Origin: Dr Ken Tregonning, Headmaster(1967 - 1988)

WILSON

Colour: mid-blue

Head of House: Mr Chris Miles

Asst HoH: Mark Williamson

Origin: Mathew Wilson, Headmaster(1915 - 1928)

BOARDING HOUSES

FAULKNER

Colour: mid-green

Head of House: Mr Dan Vernon

Asst HoH: Mr Russell Clarke

Origin: Frederick Faulkner, Headmaster (1889 - 1914)

DAY HOUSES

BUNTINE

Colour: red

Head of House: Mr Steve McFarland

Asst Head of House: Mr Chris Guard

Origin: Arnold Buntine, Headmaster (1931 - 1946)

HAVELOCK

Colour: gold on black

Head of House: Mr Philip Venables

Asst Head of House: Mr Ken Moir

Origin: Havelock Street, West Perth, site of Hale School 1914 - 1960

HAYNES

Colour: gold

Head of House: Mr Michael Cook

Asst Head of House: Ms Katie Feutrill

Origin: Col. EW Haynes, teacher and leader (1872 -1898)

LOTON

Colour: orange and navy

Head of House: Mr Gareth Roberts

Asst Head of House: Mr Dan Harvey

Origin: Thorley Loton, Chairman of the Board of Governors (1947 - 1957)

The curriculum in Middle School is designed to cater for the varying needs of boys in these crucial and exciting years of their development. The Year 7 and 8 Curriculum Course Handbooks and Curriculum Overviews, available on the School Portal, present a detailed summary of the scope and sequence of our Middle School curriculum. Further to this, there are a number of important policies and programmes that outline the School’s philosophy and strategies when responding to certain issues and challenges relating to how we support boys in achieving their academic potential.

The process of constructing teaching groups ensures that each class has a comparable mix of ability. The exception to this is in Mathematics where some ability grouping occurs.

TIMETABLE The school year consists of four terms, with Terms 1 and 2 in Semester 1 and Terms 3 and 4 in Semester 2. The Middle School operates on a seven-day timetable cycle with seven periods a day. This means that if Day 1 happens to fall on a Monday, then the following Monday will be a Day 6, Tuesday a Day 7 and the cycle starts again with Wednesday as a Day 1.

PERIOD TIMES FOR 2018

CURRICULUM

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PERIODS TIMESPeriod 1 8.30am - 9.15amPeriod 2 9.20am - 10.00amPeriod 3 10.05am - 10.45am

Recess

Period 4 11.15am - 12.00pmPeriod 5 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Period 5A 12.55pm - 1.15pm

Lunch

Period 6 2.05pm - 2.45pmPeriod 7 2.50pm - 3.30pm

GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION Hale School aims to nurture the learning needs of all students and encourage all students to achieve their personal best. This includes providing challenge and opportunity for students who may be achieving at a level beyond their peers. We aim to engage these students in learning experiences appropriate to their ability, maturity and individual strengths and weaknesses.

In all classes, a variety of experiences which will enrich and extend our gifted and/or talented boys is provided. External enrichment opportunities such as the da Vinci Challenge, Science & Engineering Challenge, Competitions, Olympiads and community based programmes are made available throughout the year to further enrich the co-curricular provisions of Hale School.

CURRICULUM SUPPORT This programme is designed to meet the needs of boys who are experiencing significant difficulties in the area of literacy skills and for those who have particular learning needs across the curriculum. Curriculum Support is a subject taught by specialist learning support teachers to small groups of students.

All students in Curriculum Support are identified through a process involving intake testing, school reports, parent consultation and teacher observation. In addition, provision for these boys is provided in the regular classroom through differentiation.

STUDENT DIARY The Middle School Student Diary is a vital link in the communication between school and home. It provides space for boys to enter homework and other commitments and activities every day; it states school rules and routines; it names teachers and their responsibilities; and it has space for assessment results to be entered. Teachers may enter comments in the diary about a student’s progress, attitude or achievement. The diary will be checked and signed each week by the student’s Pastoral Care Leader and must also be signed by parents.

Each boy is responsible for entering his homework and/or work requirements and other daily activities in his diary. If this is done carefully and accurately, it will instil sound working habits, 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.

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.

HOMEWORK The School supports the view that homework is an integral part of a student’s learning. Through regular homework, a student is able to develop the kind of study habits and skills that are essential for intellectual growth and academic achievement. Homework should be regarded as:• ongoing study and review of each day’s lessons• reading• work set by teachers to be completed overnight or by a

set date

Boys will receive advice at school about how to plan and organise their homework.

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. Homework should not be a highly stressful or overly demanding adjunct to the school day. Where homework proves difficult, is unable to be completed due to other commitments, or is taking longer than the required time, parents are asked to write a note in their son’s diary that evening.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY It is up to each student to:• inform their parents of set tasks• manage time to complete tasks• complete work to a high standard• complete the tasks within the allocated time• return the tasks to school as required• talk to the teacher if difficulties arise

PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

Parents are asked to: • encourage and acknowledge independent learning• take an active interest in your son’s homework• assist with time management and establishing a consistent

homework routine• sign your son’s diary regularly• inform your son’s teacher if he is having difficulties with

homework tasks

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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 Assembly, 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 All boys are required to attend school punctually. If boys are late to school they must report to Middle School Reception and have a late arrival recorded in their diary. This must then be presented to the class teacher when they arrive. Late notes will be issued if a diary is not available.

Absences from school are to be reported to Middle School Reception on the day of the absence. Parents are encouraged to email this notification using middleadmin@hale.wa.edu.au or phone Middle School Reception on 9347 0189.

Leave cards for external appointments during school hours can be obtained from Middle School Reception, but only if parents have advised 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 class has a roll taken in Periods 1, 2, 4 and 6 each day. Applications for leave from the School for more than two consecutive days during term time must be made in writing to the Head of the Middle School.

APPROVED LEAVE

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 and not as a result of illness. Most will be recorded as Approved Leave. Some requests will be recorded as Unapproved Leave. Whilst this has no 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 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 their academic rhythm but also upon others who depend upon them for their Hale School sporting team fixture on the Friday; invariably missed on such occasions.

DROP OFF & PICK UP – BUSES The Middle School entrance is on Unwin Avenue and a drive-through drop-off road is available for parents to use each morning and afternoon. Limited parking is also available at certain times of the day. The buses 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. There is an important policy statement with regard to Hale boys and their behaviour on all public transport, which is published in the Middle School Student Diary. On sport training afternoons, boys will be asked to gather at the front of the Middle School for parent pick-ups. Parents are asked to ensure that boys are collected promptly.

BUS TRAVEL – CODE OF CONDUCT Student use of the buses is a privilege, not a right. Formal Hale School standards of behaviour are expected at all times. The privilege of bus travel will be removed if a student cannot maintain these high standards. The full code of conduct for travel is published in the Middle School Student Diary.

CANTEEN Boys may pre-order their lunches at the Canteen each morning before school and pick them up at the beginning of lunch from a designated queue in the Canteen.

STUDENT DEBIT CARD ACCOUNT So that your son can access and purchase any item securely and conveniently without requiring cash, your Hale School Student ID card can be used in the same way you would use a prepaid debit 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.

LOCKERS & PADLOCKS All boys are allocated a personal locker and padlock for the year, which is located outside their classrooms. Boys will have a combination padlock with a unique code they will need to remember. The Head of Middle School possesses master keys to open all lockers in Years 7 and 8. Boys are expected to keep their lockers clean and tidy.

THE SCHOOL DAY

BICYCLES Boys cycling to school must wear an approved safety helmet. No bicycle is to be ridden in walkways or thoroughfares inside school grounds at any time. Bicycles must be secured in the designated area under the stairs between the Middle School building and the Middle School Science rooms. This area is out of bounds during normal school hours.

PERSONAL PROPERTY All personal property must be clearly and permanently marked with your son’s surname. If any item is lost or mislaid, it must be reported to the class teacher or Pastoral Care Leader as soon as possible. Boys should limit the items brought to school to essential school and sport equipment 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 all times; they should never be left in bags. Lost property will go to the Clothing Store.

MOBILE PHONES & SIMILAR DEVICES We recognise that a mobile phone can provide an important contact between a student and home. However, it is most important 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 home during the school day that pertains to their health and well-being is communicated through the Middle School Receptionist and Pastoral Care Leader or class teacher. Where boys are observed using phones inappropriately they may have the item confiscated for up to one week, or longer for repeated breaches.

UNIFORM School uniform is to be worn on each school day and on formal occasions. Boys are expected to wear the designated school uniform with pride at all times, including at sports events. In winter, blazers are worn to and from school and during Periods 1 to 3, shirts should be tucked in, top button fastened and tie worn correctly. All students must look clean, neat and tidy at school and when travelling to or from school.

Boys must have neat, combed and clean hair, cut above the collar, off the eyes and with no artificial colouring. They are not to wear jewellery of any kind and are not to wear badges except for Hale School badges.

Students may not travel on public transport wearing sports gear. When travelling home from sports practices, boys 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

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UNIFORM REQUIRED ALL YEARAll uniform is available from the School Clothing Shop (excluding shoes). The following uniform items are required all year, in addition to the seasonal changes.

• Blue short-sleeved school shirt• White long-sleeved formal shirt• School tie• Long-sleeved navy jumper • Short grey socks• Sport shirt • House sport shirt• Navy sport shorts• White sport socks• Sport tracksuit• School bag• Sports bag (optional)• Sneakers - predominately white with non-marking soles

(not available from the Clothing Shop)• Black leather, laced shoes

(not available from the Clothing Shop)

SEASONAL CHANGESSUMMER – Terms 1 & 4• Navy shorts• Wide-brimmed hat or cap• Bathers• Swimming vest • White short-sleeved shirt (Year 12 Prefects only)

WINTER – Terms 2 & 3

• Oxford blue (navy) blazer (Years 7 -11)• Oxford/Cambridge striped blazer (Year 12)• Long grey trousers• Black leather belt with gold buckle• White long-sleeved shirt (Year 12)

The Clothing Shop is open:Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm(closed for lunch 12.00pm - 12.30pm)

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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 & EXPECTATIONS It is the responsibility of each boy to keep himself informed of matters published in the School Bulletin and on school notice boards. If a boy has conflicting obligations (e.g. a music rehearsal and sports practice), he must inform both members of staff concerned and ask permission to be excused from one of his obligations. It is important to note that attendance at all sport practices and games is compulsory. Boys who are in music groups are also reminded that attendance at all rehearsals is compulsory. Where boys are participating in club sport, their priority must be their school team practice sessions and games.

Outdoor Education camps will see boys return to school on Thursday afternoons. It is essential that boys fulfil their commitments to their schoolwork and their sporting teams by attending school on the Friday after a camp.

NEWSLETTER Hale School publishes an electronic newsletter each fortnight during term with a link emailed to all parents and Middle School students. The newsletter will feature notices from the Headmaster, Head of Middle School and other staff members, and also contains a wide range of information pertaining to the Hale School community.

EMAIL COMMUNICATION Communication from the Middle School will generally be delivered to families by email. It is important that the School is kept up to date with all contact details including your most convenient email address for school correspondence.

PARENT INTERVIEWS & REPORTS The boys undertake a variety of assessments in each learning area each term. These assessments include tests, folios of work, individual projects, collaborative projects, performances and oral presentations.

The assessments gathered throughout the term will be formally communicated to parents:

• 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

Meetings with Pastoral Care Leaders will also be held in Terms 1 and 3. These interviews are designed to allow for discussion on each boy’s 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.

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A CODE OF BEHAVIOUR IN SPORT The best aspects of sport have much to commend them as worthwhile influences in our society. Sport can play a role in promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, in learning to face challenges and strive against the odds, in developing qualities such as self-discipline, perseverance, selflessness, obedience and in building self-esteem.

Good sportsmanship is an integral part of all that is best about sport. It includes a generous spirit, true respect for others and the game, graciousness and a steadfast resistance to temptations such as attempting to gain an unfair advantage. Good sportsmanship encapsulates much that is honourable in human behaviour and endeavour, and abounds with good fellowship.

The following guidelines have been produced in order to preserve and enhance the educational, sporting and social practices that are an embodiment of the standards and expectations of Public Schools Association (PSA) schools. All those involved in PSA fixtures, be they players, coaches or supporters, are required to adhere to these guidelines.

STUDENTS Positive and sportsmanlike behaviour should be exhibited by extending standard courtesies to the opposing team i.e. pre-match courtesies, recognition of good play, thanking umpires/referees and opposing team after the match. It is important to note that:

• Deliberate violence of any sort is unacceptable.

• Verbal provocation and response to such provocation is unacceptable.

• Bad language, whether directed at another player, spectator, umpire, referee or oneself is unacceptable.

• The umpire/referee’s decision is always final and not to be contested.

• Immodest behaviour in victory or success and manifestation of self disgust at an error or failure are acts of poor sportsmanship and are unacceptable.

• Unfair or illegal tactics to gain advantage are unacceptable and should never be used.

Students are expected to give precedence to representing their school in PSA fixtures rather than outside clubs.

PARENTS & 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.

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The main role of the nursing staff is to deal with illness and injury, both for day boys during school time and for boarders during the school year.

LONG-TERM MEDICATION Students requiring long-term prescribed medication to be supervised by the Health Centre staff are to have a Prescribed Medication Record completed by their parent/guardian or medical practitioner.

Medication is to be forwarded to the Health Centre in its original container with prescription label and details, including student’s name, drug name, dosage, frequency and expiry date clearly stated.

SHORT-TERM MEDICATION Students requiring short-term medication may bring the required dose to school each day to maintain therapeutic compliance.

DAY BOYS For day boys, the medication is to be kept locked in the student’s locker or carried on them and is for personal use only. A reserve supply of long-term medication may be kept in the Health Centre for day students who self administer and is to be forwarded in the manner mentioned above.

BOARDERS No medication is to be kept in the boarding house by the student unless authorised by Health Centre staff and deemed competent to self-administer.

Students authorised to self-administer long-term medication must keep the said medication under locked conditions within the valuables compartment of their room.

Prescription medication is to be taken at the Health Centre (unless authorised by Health Centre staff to self-administer) to enable a daily review of the effectiveness of the medication prescribed and thus reduce delays in follow-up review should the student not be responding to treatment.

NURSE-INITIATED MEDICATION

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 student to remain at school, provided that the parent or guardian has signed the medical consent form on the Hale School health record for each student.

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

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL AND MEDICATIONS

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ILLNESS AT SCHOOL & 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.

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EMERGENCY MEDICATION

Emergency medication for students with a potentially serious medical condition is to be provided to the Health Centre by parents.

Medication is to be forwarded in its original container, with complete written instructions or an action plan from the treating doctor and will be held at the Middle School Reception for the student to use in an emergency.

ASTHMA Hale School follows the emergency action plan as recommended by the Asthma Foundation of Western Australia.

Students who suffer from asthma are encouraged to carry their reliever medication with them at all times.

The Student Asthma Record is to be completed by parents and an asthma action plan (completed by a doctor) is required by Outdoor Education staff for all students with asthma when attending camp.

ALLERGIES Students with life-threatening allergies (anaphylaxis) must have an ASCIA Anaphylaxis Action Plan completed by their immunologist or medical practitioner detailing medication and dosage to be given, the emergency action to be followed, and consent for the administration of any emergency drugs to be given by injection.

ASCIA action plans can be obtained from the Health Centre upon request, or from your immunologist or medical practitioner.

AUTO-INJECTORS Parents are to supply all emergency medication including auto-injectors to Health Centre staff. Emergency cassettes containing the student’s action plan and medications will be centrally stored at Middle School Reception. Students are required to carry their emergency medication on excursion or camp and for all off-campus activities. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to supply and replace all emergency medication and auto-injectors prior to expiry.

MEDICATION ON CAMP / EXCURSION / TOUR

Students requiring medication on camp/excursion/tour are to forward medication in its original packaging to the camp/excursion/tour supervisor for safe keeping.

Parents/guardians are to provide the camp/excursion/tour supervisor with written instructions and consent for self administration.

MISUSE OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION

Many pharmaceutical prescriptions are potentially harmful and/or lethal. Some have a dramatic impact on the physiological and psychological well-being of recipients and this can result in harm to themselves and/or others.

Incidents involving the misuse of prescribed medication may include the following:

• sale or trade

• misappropriation of use

• excessive use

• failure to adhere to the Medication Protocol outlined

There is a process for the intervention and management of students who misuse prescribed medications. All care is taken to ensure the well-being of any students affected. The Director of Pastoral Care is available to any parent requesting more information. FOOD ALLERGIES Food allergies are becoming more and more common and allergies to peanuts and other varieties of nuts result in alarming and dangerous reactions. Whilst our canteen has a policy of not providing any forms of nuts and we ask that boys do not bring any nuts or nut products to school, it is impossible to regard the school as a nut-free environment. The parents of boys with severe allergies are asked to contact the Health Centre from where precise information will be distributed to all teachers involved in teaching their son. Boys are also discouraged from sharing food and the School will assist parents in developing their son’s awareness of his condition. Special dietary procedures are put in place for all boys with food allergies on all of our camps. The Middle School will always work with parents to ensure as safe an environment as possible is provided.

CONTACT DETAILS

19Contact Details

HeadmasterPA to the HeadmasterMs Glenys WalshPhone: (08) 9347 9725Email: headmaster@hale.wa.edu.au

Head of Middle SchoolMr Andrew ManleyPhone: (08) 9347 0193Email: amm@hale.wa.edu.au

Head of Middle School CurriculumMr Mark CoombesPhone: (08) 9347 0192Email: mdc@hale.wa.edu.au

Head of Middle School Pastoral CareMs Julianne NissenPhone: (08) 9347 0171Email: jln@hale.wa.edu.au

Assistant to the Middle School ExecutiveMrs Di RaymondPhone: (08) 9347 0193Email: dir@hale.wa.edu.au

Middle School ReceptionistMrs Margaret GiuntaPhone: (08) 9347 0189Fax: (08) 9347 0198Email: middleadmin@hale.wa.edu.au

Pastoral Care LeadersVia Middle School ReceptionPhone: (08) 9347 0189

Head of Brine House Mr TJ SteenekampPhone: (08) 9347 0141Email: ts@hale.wa.edu.au

Assistant Head of Brine HouseMr Martin MellodyPhone: (08) 9347 9777 via School ReceptionEmail: mdm@hale.wa.edu.au

Brine HouseBoarding Year 7/8 Duty Desk Phone: (08) 9347 0144

Registrar Ms Jo HaynesPhone: (08) 9347 9701 Email: registrar@hale.wa.edu.au ChaplainPhone: (08) 9347 0139

Director of Students & LeadershipMr Brett WillPhone: (08) 9347 0175Email: bdw@hale.wa.edu.au

Indigenous Student CoordinatorMr Russell ClarkePhone: (08) 9347 0152Email: rc@hale.wa.edu.au

Coordinator of International & Expatriate StudentsMr Heath McCabePhone: (08) 9347 0195Email: hmm@hale.wa.edu.au

Director of Staff Development & Human ResourcesMr Richard GoaterPhone: (08) 9347 0128Email: rgg@hale.wa.edu.au

Coordinator of Middle School MusicMr Martin TaylorPhone: (08) 9347 9756Email: martint@hale.wa.edu.au

Head of SportMr Luke BowerPhone: (08) 9347 9731Email: lpb@hale.wa.edu.au

Director of Teaching and LearningMs Su-Lyn ChongPhone: (08) 9347 9764slc@hale.wa.edu.au

Computer Help DeskPhone: (08) 9347 9709Email: support@hale.wa.edu.au

Clothing ShopMrs Sacha MayPhone: (08) 9347 9728Email: clothingshop@hale.wa.edu.au(The Clothing Shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm).

Health CentreNurse Manager Mrs Jo Tucker RNPhone: (08) 9347 0112Email: healthcentre@hale.wa.edu.au(The Health Centre is attended by Registered Nurses on Friday 7.30am - 6.00pm, Saturday 7.30am - 1.30pm and Sunday 4.00pm - 6.00pm. A Registered Nurse is on call at all other times during term).

Head of LibraryPhone: (08) 9347 9794Email: library@hale.wa.edu.au

School CanteenMr Stewart PowellPhone: (08) 9347 9727Email: stewartp@hale.wa.edu.au

SCHOOL SONG

We are called together in God’s spirit, filled with faith each day.

Precious hist’ry we recall with pride to guide us on our way.

Seek to conquer roads to justice, take the path to meet our fears.

Let us go as one united in trust throughout the years.

We will rise with mighty wings on high, our honour will prevail.

Duty stands with us from strength to strength, eternally at Hale.

We are brothers standing side by side, companions to the end.

With our hearts and minds open wide to serve and to defend.

Lift our voices, lead our nation, toil and not to seek for rest.

Be it knowledge or wonder we strive to do our best.

We will rise with mighty wings on high, our honour will prevail.

Duty stands with us from strength to strength, eternally at Hale.

20 School Song

SCHOOL PRAYER

Teach us good Lord

To serve You as You deserve

To give and not to count the cost

To fight and not to heed the wounds

To toil and not to seek for rest

To labour and not to ask for any reward

Save that of knowing that we do Your will

Through Jesus Christ Our Lord

Amen.

21School Prayer

22 Campus Map and Floor Plans

MIDDLE SCHOOL

COBB STREET

WILLIAMSTOWN ROAD WILLIAMSTOWNBushland

Bushland

Cobb Street Residence

Fuel Store

Grounds Sheds

Grounds Machinery Shed

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D

ENTRANCE D

CENTRANCE C

BENTRANCE B

ENTRANCE A

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FENTRANCE F

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HeadmasterResidence

Senior Boarding House

Caretaker'sResidenceHead of

Senior SchoolResidence

Admin

S Block

N Block

Quad

Lecture Theatre

Health CentrePeterWrightCentre

SeniorArt

Building

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BasketballArea

SeniorGym

TennisCourts

TennisCourts

Hockey

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Soccer

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Aquatic Centre BasketballCourts

L Block

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Design &Technology

Pavilion

Craig Oval

RoundHouse

Middle School

SportStore

BrineHouse

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STOCKDALE CRESCENT

GLENELG AVENUE

Junior Art

Music &DramaCentre

Junior School

Junior SchoolGym

Lake

Brine Ovals

Fowler Oval

Vernon Murphy Oval

Speed Jordan Hockey Field

HaleHockey

Club

Outdoor EdShed

Chapel

Forrest Library

F Block

Facilities

DiningHall

Cafeteria

StowDrama

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HALE ROAD

CAMPUS MAP

HALE SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP KEY01. Junior School Reception02. Middle School Reception03. Senior School Reception04. Boarding - Brine House05. Boarding - Senior House06. Quadrangle07. John Inverarity Music

and Drama Centre08. Memorial Hall09. Forrest Library10. Dining Hall11. Health Centre12. Chapel13. Facilities14. Stow Drama15. Main Entrance16. Lecture Theatre17. Aquatic Centre18. Sports Pavilion19. Clothing Store20. IT Department

P1

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Parking

Buildings1

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UpperJunior

LowerJunior

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Turf Cricket Nets

Synthetic

Office

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Memorial Hall

B Block

Sports Bus Parking Area

P4

MiddleJunior

Resource Hub

P1

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1 Admin

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Unwin Avenue

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP AND FLOOR PLANS

HALE SCHOOL CAMPUS MAP KEY01. Junior School 02. Middle School03. Senior School04. Boarding - Brine House05. Boarding - Senior House06. Main Administration07. John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre08. Memorial Hall09. Forrest Library10. Dining Hall11. Health Centre12. Chapel13. Facilities14. Stow Theatre15. Main Entrance16. Lecture Theatre

Entrance

Parking

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23Campus Map and Floor Plans

7. The Lab (Meeting Room)

8. Middle School Quadrangle

9. Main Entrance / Foyer

10. Chill Zone (Student Social Space)

11. Middle School Reception

12. Head of Middle School

13. Drop Off / Pick Up Area

14. Unwin Avenue

MS1. Classroom

MS2. Classroom

MS3. Classroom

MS4. Classroom

MS5. Classroom

MS6. Classroom

MS7. Classroom

MS8. Classroom

MS9. Classroom

MS10. Classroom

MS11. Classroom

MS12. Classroom

MS13. Classroom

MS14. Classroom

MS15. Classroom

MS16. Classroom

MS17. Music

MS18. Philosophy Classroom

MS19. Practice Room

MS20. Practice Room

MS21. Practice Room

MS22. Practice Room

MS23. Science Classroom

MS24. Science Classroom

YEAR 7 - FIRST FLOOR

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YEAR 8 - GROUND FLOOR

24 Section

THE HALE DIFFERENCEWhat 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 SCHOOLHALE ROAD, WEMBLEY DOWNSWESTERN AUSTRALIA 6019CRICOS IPC 00438C

Telephone: +61 8 9347 0189Facsimile: +61 8 9347 0198Email: middleadmin@hale.wa.edu.au

www.hale.wa.edu.au