OH HALE, YOU BEAUT!

OH HALE, YOU BEAUT!

School Blazers through the years.
Blazers were officially introduced along with the
School Crest and Motto in 1919.
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OH HALE, YOU BEAUT!

Over 167 years of tradition and duty
Legend has it that Bishop Hale escorted his first pupil on horseback to Perth, camping out in the bush, over a three day period in time for the opening of the doors at The Cloisters on 28 June 1858.
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THE SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

Substance counted for more than appearance
There was no such things as football boots. You just had to use the same boots you wore to School
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HAVELOCK STREET

Laying of the Foundation Stone
The Governor, Sir Harry Barron, 'hoped that the School would continue to be an important factor in the life of the State, and that the tuitions of the School would be kept up as long as Western Australia existed.'
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THE BUS STOP BOYS

Havelock Street, July 1927
There were few motor cars or trucks; buses had just started a Perth-Fremantle service - and the successful ascent of Malcolm Street by them when fully loaded was sometimes in doubt.
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TRAINING FOR SPEECH NIGHT

Performed with military precision
P.T., known as ‘drill’, was supervised by ‘Buckety’ Wells, an old soldier of rather forceful mien, bristling hair and moustache, whose annual ‘tour de force’ was the Drill Display on the school lawn on Speech Night before an assembly of admiring parents and families.
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Boys being boys

Havelock Street, 1941
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Off to the inters

A spirit which cannot be taught
Peter Eakins and Frankie Kuhn lead the charge from Hale School to the Inters Athletics Championships.
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THE END OF AN ERA

No more orienteering, shooting or lantern stalking
The news came through that all Cadet Units were to be disbanded. This was received with mixed feelings; some sighed with relief, some cried for joy, but most had a look of sadness in their eyes.
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LEST WE FORGET

They lost their lives doing their duty
Headmaster, John Inverarity commissioned the Hale School Memorial Groves which commemorate all Old Haleians who lost their lives while serving their country.
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THE HEART OF HALE SCHOOL

Honouring the past - Building the future
Within the walls of Memorial Hall, generations of Old Haleians have in turn been commemorated and remembered. They have celebrated, spoken and performed, but most importantly, all have shared in the life of Hale School.
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FIND YOUR FRONTIER

Continuing authentic development into the future
Old Haleians can be found all over the world doing all manner of things. Wembley Downs is just the beginning of this incredible journey.

Welcome to the Old Haleians’ associaton

Our Association brings us together to celebrate our shared history, reconnect with old friends, and build new connections within our alumni community.

We are proud of our school and committed to nurturing a strong, engaged network. Through this website, you’ll find everything you need to stay connected with the Association—from upcoming events and news to opportunities to get involved and give back.

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Young Haleians

Young Haleians’ Endeavour Award
Young Haleians’ Endeavour Award

Financial support designed to enable Young Haleians to pursue their future goals – no matter their field of pursuit.

Young Haleians’ Events
Young Haleians’ Events

Our aim is to provide the best events and resources for Young Haleians between the ages of 17 and 30 to reconnect, network, or just catch up.

Young Haleians’ Committee
Young Haleians’ Committee

When you graduate as a student, your Hale journey has only just begun. The Young Haleians’ committee aspires to enable every Young Haleian to stay connected.

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