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STRA TEGIC PL ANS - C ONNECTIONS
STRATEGIC PLANS - CONNECTIONS

KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH TOURS FINE ART@HALE
FAMILY BACK ON TRACK 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The 30th anniversary of Fine
A key priority for Hale School is to educate boys to Art@Hale was celebrated in
FINE
become responsible global citizens. One way we do rather unusual circumstances
this is by offering opportunities for students to join this year. Commencement of the
a variety of school tours and exchanges. redevelopment of Memorial Hall
ART
Unfortunately, one of the notable effects on meant a temporary relocation
school life during the COVID-19 pandemic was the of the exhibition to the main
hale
significant reduction in touring. In 2019, we had Administration building, which was
18 tours and camps take place to destinations far transformed into a gallery space
and wide. Over the last three years, trips have been and opened to the public for the
restricted to Western Australia and while these tours weekend exhibition.
have been a success – and more than most schools Ahead of the Opening Night, over 100 past committee members
22-24 JULY 2022
have offered – the opportunities have been limited and supporters were invited for a special morning tea to celebrate
YEARS
for many of our boys. the anniversary and to thank them again for their foundational
YEARS work, which was the cornerstone of what Fine Art@Hale is today.
With borders opening, we are excited that our touring
ANNIVERSARY
program is working back up to full steam. Across As part of the 30th anniversary, the 2022 Fine Art@Hale
2023, we have 17 tours and camps planned involving Committee pledged a significant donation to the Honouring the
students from Years 8 to 12 spanning several past, Building the future campaign. Being the home of Fine Art@
YEARS
continents (as well as our own boarding house). Hale for the last 30 years, the Memorial Hall redevelopment was
These tours cover multiple subject and interest areas deemed an important project to contribute to on behalf of all
FINE
and include: supporters of the art exhibition.
• Cricket tour to New Zealand In addition, the Committee also announced the purchase and gift
YEARS
• Rowing tour to Tasmania to the School of the 2020 Archibald Packing Room Prize-winning
ART
• Football and hockey tours to Melbourne self-portrait, Meyne by Meyne Wyatt (2002-06). This important
• Rugby tours to Queensland and Canada work will be displayed in the foyer of the new theatre and we hope
• Soccer, volleyball and Geography tours to will inspire another generation of students to pursue their passion.
Queensland hale
• Pedal prix tour to Adelaide The 2022 exhibition was a wonderful celebration of art and the
• Year 8 Canberra Tour art-loving Hale community. The change in location was warmly
received, creating an intimate viewing experience spread over two
• Music tour to USA levels.
• Biology tour to Galapagos 22-24 JULY 2022
• Service Learning tours to Cambodia and the
Kimberley
• Outdoor Education Kokoda Trail tour, Papua
New Guinea
As we did pre-pandemic, we have produced a Hale
tour calendar that outlines our proposed touring
schedule for 2023-2026. This will allow boys and
families to plan ahead from both a calendar and
financial perspective.
It is not only touring that is back to full throttle. Our
student exchanges in both Year 8 (domestic) and
Year 10 (international) will continue to grow with an
emphasis on increasing the diversity of exchanges Committee members and supporters from the inaugural 1993 Fine
offered. Art@Hale Exhibition (L-R): Errol Considine (1967-68), Jane and John
These are exciting times for our boys outside the Inverarity, Meg Berney, Jill Anderson, Tom Wallace, Glenda Coote,
classroom and important opportunities for them to Garry Zeck (1954-59), Eric Isaachsen (1964-68), Trevor Eastwood
build their interests and connections. (1955-59), Yvonne Kirkbride.

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