Scotch Reports Issue 164 (December 2015)

Scotch
Community
Vale: Anna Casey 1962 – 2015
How do you say goodbye to someone who
has been taken much too soon? It is not often
that we travel through life having the privilege
of saying that we have met someone so
truly uninhabited, full of spirit and so utterly
and unequivocally remarkable. Anna was a
people’s person; she loved a chat and a laugh,
had a wicked sense of humour and always
made time to catch up with everyone. She
was generous of spirit and cared genuinely
about the people in her life, often being a
loving shoulder of support.
Anna had worked at Scotch College for 25 years
and, during that time, she touched the lives of
students, parents and colleagues in both the
Junior and Middle Schools. She was a dedicated
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and thoughtful teacher who had such a beautiful
balance of tough love, respect, humour and
friendship with her students, striving to extract
from them their very best. Always genuinely
delighted to see others succeed, Anna was
a team player, who consistently embraced
working with her colleagues, offering ideas and
contributions, to ensure that an exciting and
relevant program was offered.
Every day, Anna brightened the Junior School
with her glamour – her pink lippy, bright
colours, designer sunglasses, swirly capes,
flowing scarves, a little bit of leopard print
and bling! She appreciated fashion and often
complemented others on their stylish outfits
and accessories.
Those who knew Anna well
marvelled at her bravery and
optimism, particularly when
faced with significant health
challenges. She always soldiered
on when times were tough, going
about her battles with grace
and quiet determination. Anna
epitomised selflessness and
always took an interest in the
lives of those around her. Scotch
parents remember how Anna
understood and respected their
children, creating in them a love of
education. This will live on for
a lifetime.