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OLD HALEIANS

oldhale.com, which is updated regularly his life at Hale and the values that he
and contains all information on our adheres to in his approach to his school
upcoming events and reunions (including and personal life.
the ability to register for these online).
Two dates at the beginning of next The Young Haleians’ Committee held
year you might like to save in your diary its annual Endeavour Award selection
are the OHA “King of the Court” tennis process through the September/October
tournament on Sunday 19 February and period and received many worthy
Old Boys’ Day on Friday 17 March. applications. The process of gaining
nominations, selection and interviewing
In addition to our events program for Old nominees along with the recognition and
PRESIDENT’S Haleians, the Old Haleians’ Association financial assistance this award offers,
has both lasting legacies and an ongoing
provides the Young Haleians committee
REPORT role in supporting Hale School. Many of an opportunity to keep the younger
the buildings on campus were built with
generation of Old Boys connected, which
will benefit our alumni for years to come.
the funds of appeals launched by the Old
Haleians’ Association. This year, the OHA The 2022 recipient of the Endeavour
was proud to support the Hale School Award is Kyiah O’Donohue (2015-20)
Since my last report in mid-2022 for Foundation’s fundraising campaign for (see page 59 for more about Kyiah).
the Old Haleians’ Association (OHA), the Memorial Hall and Performing Arts
we have had a very busy period Precinct project. The OHA thanks Patrick Flint (1972-
involving many events that had been 82) and Chris Massey (1981-85)
postponed earlier in the year due to The Association is also proud to provide for their valued contribution to the
COVID-19. Year group reunions and financial support through bursaries to Board of Governors. Patrick and Chris
other events including sporting days, families who have unexpectedly suffered are stepping down from the Board
professional mentoring breakfasts, financial hardship so that their sons can as OHA-appointed representatives.
social gatherings, and our ever- remain at the School, and scholarships Congratulations to incoming OHA Board-
popular Remembrance Day Service and to boys who make an exceptional, appointed representatives Grant Robson
Havelock Lunch have all been part of all-round contribution to Hale School. (1981-85) and Justin Williams (1977-
this busy schedule. Fortunately, at present there has been 88). Thank you also to Lee Panotidis
limited demand for financial assistance, (1989-94) and his sub-committee for
It is always a pleasure as your however the OHA is always available if their time and consideration undertaken
Association President to attend the families do find themselves in need. during the selection process.
School’s Valedictory Assembly for the Our annual Lister Drake Scholarship was In closing, I would like to thank the
Year 12 boys. The Valedictory Day is recently awarded to Digby House (Year Headmaster, Dean Dell’Oro; Chair of
sponsored by the OHA and is where 10) for 2023 to 2024 (see article on the the Board of Governors, Mark Foster
we welcomed 195 of our newest next page). Digby is a fourth-generation (1984-89); and the Board of Governors
members into the Association at the Haleian, with his great-grandfather generally for their commitment to Hale
School’s Valedictory Assembly. More Maurice House (1916), grandfather School and interaction with the OHA over
than a quarter of the Year 12 students Frank House (1957-61) and father Chris the past 12 months. I would also like to
graduating this year have fathers, House (1987-91) all Old Boys. We look take this opportunity to thank our Alumni
grandfathers or great-grandfathers who forward to watching Digby’s progress Manager, Helen Plange for her continued
are Old Haleians. This is testament to through Years 11 and 12 and hearing management and organisation of our
the strong intergenerational connections him speak at the Havelock Lunch next alumni, which is considered the leading
linking families with Hale School. year. alumni association amongst its peers.
These young men can look forward My thanks also to the OHA committee
to continuing their connection with The Havelock Lunch is an event that is members old and new for their
the School and each other by getting held after the Remembrance Day service continued support throughout the year
actively involved in events and activities for Old Haleians who left Hale School 45 and I look forward to working with you all
organised through the Young Haleians, a years ago or more and is a major event next year.
sub-committee of the OHA. where many attend to catch up with
their lifelong mates. The audience was Andrew Hassell (1978-82),
The OHA offers an events program addressed by Lister Drake Scholarship Old Haleians’ Association President
across the globe for our Old Haleians, recipient for 2022 to 2023, Tom Hollis
covering a wide range of interests and (Year 11) whose grandfather, David
ages. I encourage all Old Boys to refer to Hodby (1950-58) was in attendance.
the events module on our website www. Tom’s speech provided insight into

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