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1989
John Inverarity becomes Headmaster and begins an At the opening of the facility, Howard 1997
praised Peter Wright for his commitment
unprecedented programme of building and development, A new Sports Pavilion was constructed
including the new Administration block, the Peter Wright Design 1990s to agriculture and mining, particularly with on the northern extremity of Craig
and Technology Centre, the John Inverarity Music and Drama his partner the late Lang Hancock (1925- Oval to overlook all the Hale sporting
Centre and the Sports Pavilion on the northern bank of Craig 26). He also thanked Mrs Angela Bennett, grounds. Inside, photographs of winning
Oval. Peter Wright’s daughter for her generous Hale School teams in Public Schools’
commitment to the project which would Association competitions since their
Inverarity’s vision for the future of the School was definite: contribute much towards the training of inception in 1905, adorn the walls.
future leaders in business and industry
A major aim of the School is to create an environment 1990 in Western Australia and the nation as a The old Hale School site in Havelock
in which worthwhile pursuits and enriching human The new hockey complex was completed. whole. Street West Perth, is officially re-opened
relationships flourish. It will be a place where there Central to this development was the by then Premier and Old Boy Richard
will be whole-hearted, enthusiastic involvement in, hard work of Dr Scott Blackwell (Parent Within the Peter Wright Design and Court as the State Constitutional Centre.
and commitment to, a balanced variety of worthwhile and President of Hale Hockey) and Dr Technology Centre are several workshops He said, ‘… [the Building] provides a
endeavours. This involvement should be coupled with Tregonning. sponsored by other Hale families. One critical focus for reflection on how our
a pursuit of excellence whilst taking great care not to is the Frank Noble Systems Workshop, constitutional and political processes have
dedicated by Michael Gregg and family;
sacrifice the sensitive and gracious aspects of life … evolved, where we are now and where we
1993 another is the E. Howard Wheatley are going …’ In so saying one wonders
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High priority should be given to: Old Boy Richard Court becomes Hale Computer Suite, sponsored by Howard whether Court was reflecting a little,
School’s sixth Premier of the State.. and his family; and another, the Gerald at that moment on how much the old
• Pursuing academic excellence F New Multi-Media Centre, a testament building had already contributed to those
to the generosity of Gerry New and his
• Understanding, caring for and loving the boys 1994 very processes.
• Heightening the spiritual awareness of the students family.
• Maintaining an optimum range of activities which The Peter Wright Design and Technology
John Inverarity should include music, drama, sport, out-dooring, Centre was officially opened by Old Boy E Premier Richard Court opens the ‘new’ 26 Richard Court quoted in Edgar, From Slate to
debating, crafts and a variety of hobbies in an Howard Wheatley (1931-1933), a long time WA Constitution Centre - October 1997 Cyberspace, p. 338
attempt to develop wholesome all-round boys with friend of the late Peter Wright (1922-26).
good measures of self-esteem
• Having a purposeful, well-ordered, busy, optimistic, Headmaster Inverarity’s intentions
friendly and encouraging tone in the School. regarding the facility were first signalled in
• Attempting to develop caring, tolerant, the February 1990 edition of The Haleian
independent, lively, capable, honest, service aware in which he stated:
and gracious school leavers who have a loyalty and
sense of belonging to the School.’ 24 ‘… my great hope is to have
a major Craft, Design and
The Outdoor Education programme was transferred from the site Technology facility within a
at Wittenoom. after 19 years of operation. Whilst other sites were couple of years and take a lead
readily available in the South-West, several staff were adamant in Australia in this way”. Later
that a North-West location should remain at the core and spirit he added “The aim of having a
of Hale’s Outdoor Education programme. After initially operating Design and Technology Centre at
from the Royal Australian Air Force base at Learmonth, the North- Hale is to provide an integrated
West camps were first transferred to Old Boy Richard Shallcross’ centre for combining scientific
wool shed and shearers’ quarters at Bullara Station, before finding and technological principles,
a more permanent base facility located at the Kailis Fisheries with design, creative and manual
premises in Exmouth. abilities … the aim will be to
prepare students to meet the
The new gymnasium and squash court facility was opened by the needs of the twenty first century
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then Premier, Old Boy Peter Dowding. … ‘.
25 Inverarity in The Haleian, February 1990, p. 3.
24 Inverarity in article, ‘New Headmaster for hale School’, The Haleian, February 1989,
pp. 1-2