Our multi-generational families

Phoebe Simpson, Third-generation Carey student

On 7 August 2023, I attended the multi-generational family centenary celebration. This was a special day for my family (pictured below right), and the other families represented, each of which has had at least three generations of family members attend the School.

My own family connection with Carey goes back to its first day. Both of my great-grandfathers attended the School, one of whom was a founding student. My grandfather and father also attended Carey.

The occasion was a great opportunity to meet others who had a long-term connection with Carey and to celebrate the School’s first 100 years. It was a good reminder that many students have gone before me and contributed to the life of the School in some way and have become part of the history of Carey. It made me feel very proud to be a Carey student. I also realised that my connection with Carey will not end when I leave at the end of Year 12. It’s something that I will take with me as I start the next stage of my journey.

The Simpson family