
At the beginning of 2019, Dean of Boarding Mr Casey Brealy began at the College in his initial role as Head of Cotter House. His wife Megan also joined the community as the O’Brien House Mum, and is currently a member of the College’s Development and Communications team.
“It was such an amazing and warm welcome to what was a thriving boarding school,” Casey said. “It was lovely to land at a school that fit so closely with our values and we felt comfortable almost immediately.”
Prior to Nudgee College, the Brealys worked at a boarding school in the south of France where Casey was Head of Boarding, and before that at a school in Toowoomba.
In 2021, Casey and Megan welcomed their daughter Mia to the world, who was lucky enough to instantly gain 300 ‘big brothers’.
“Most afternoons you find Megan, Mia and our crazy dog Clyde up in the Boarding Village spending time with the boys,” Casey said. “And we’ll always be up there on Sunday mornings for the bacon and egg cook-up.”
For the Brealys, some of their fondest memories are from when boarders and their families have visited their home on campus.
“One memory that stands out to me occurred before Valedictory in 2020, when students and families joined us in our backyard for breakfast before we said our final goodbyes,” Casey said. “That was a really special moment for me.”
Casey and Megan also recall many wonderful memories visiting regional and remote families.
“It’s amazing seeing how far and wide the Nudgee College community spreads, and how broad and diverse our community truly is,” Casey said.
From the joy of working closely with boys and parents, to having the College’s spectacular facilities as your backyard, Casey said the benefits of being part of the Nudgee College community are extensive.
“You start making connections with people all over Queensland - in fact all over the globe,” he said. “That wider community gives you so much fulfilment.”
While there is no denying that leading a Boarding community is a busy role, Casey said he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“It’s lovely to know that my family will get to grow up in such a vibrant community with so much culture and care,” Casey said.
“We’re so blessed to be part of the Nudgee College Boarding community,” Casey said. “It is truly a privilege to work with so many good people and be part of the lives of so many young men.”