The end of an era

In 2023, we farewell several long-serving members of the Carey staff. The following includes staff who have served the School for over 10 years, but we thank and acknowledge the impact of all staff who are concluding their time at Carey.

Greg Warmbrunn, Head of Middle School Moore House – 42 years

Greg was a student at Carey, starting in Year 7 in 1967, and became a student of Moore House in Senior School. He came full circle in 1994 when he was appointed Head of Middle School Moore House, after having started teaching at Carey in 1982. Greg held this role for 30 years.

Greg was also Housemaster of Flynn for nine years, attended over 100 camps and has impacted thousands of students over his time.

Greg invites his former students and community to get in touch with him should they wish to do so at greg.warmbrunn@gmail.com

Adrian Collins, Senior School English and Humanities Teacher – 40 years

Adrian began at Carey in 1983 and has always shown a heartfelt love of learning, making him a brilliant teacher with a breadth and depth of knowledge. He taught IB English, Philosophy and Theory of Knowledge, and VCE History English, Literature and Philosophy. He was also Head of Tranter House for 19 years and contributed much to the teaching of English and Literature in Australia through publications, conferences and examinations.

Adrian welcomes messages and correspondance from his former students to adrianadecollins@gmail.com

Marg Adams, Deputy Head of Junior School Donvale –27 years

Marg began at Junior School Donvale in 1996. She taught Year 2 to Year 6 and held a host of leadership roles. As Enviro program co-ordinator she played a key role in establishing this flagship of the curriculum. Known for being forthright, caring and dedicated, Marg has made a lasting impact on the Junior School Donvale community by actively engaging across various domains, not least in her role as Deputy Head over the past 12 years.

Gerry Riviere, Senior Chaplain –22 years across two periods

Gerry ‘the Rev’ Riviere’s first stint at Carey was in the Junior School from 1993 to 2001, and the second was as Senior School Chaplain from 2011. Gerry’s impact on Carey reaches into the co-curricular world as a dedicated and inspiring Team Manager to the Boys First Soccer Team and into the wider community by involving staff and students in Homework Club to assist children from refugee backgrounds, and Habitat for Humanity, constructing housing for people who would otherwise be homeless.

Pam Hedstrom, Performing Arts Administrator – 30 years across two periods

Pam has worked across many departments at the School in her total of 30 years here, starting as a computer operator in 1981. She went on to work in payroll, Community Relations and the Registrar’s office before landing in the Music School in 1998, where she has spent 25 years.

David Dannock, Business Director –30 years

David started at Carey in 1993 and saw the school through many amazing transformations, including rebuilding numerous buildings, acquiring a new sport campus, and supporting the School’s growth from about 1700 students to nearly 2700. David was always dedicated to his role and committed to ensuring everything was completed to the highest standard.

Staff leaving Carey in 2023 after 10 or more years of service

Lorraine Berra, Accounts Officer – 17 years

Lorraine Graham, Allied Educator – 21 years

Justin Kenealy, Instrumental Music Teacher – 12 years

Louis Li, Maths Teacher – 16 years

Nadia Lynch, Allied Educator – 10 years

Marien Singleton, CARE Teacher – 29 years

John Snell, Chemistry Teacher – 20 years

Frances Stapleton, Library Technician – 19 years

Sia Yannopoulos, Library Technician – 10 years