Well known to many of the older Grammarians, Marian Metcalfe was beloved by all who were fortunate enough to have known her or to have been taught by her.

She came to Carey, from The Hermitage, Geelong, in 1925 and was in charge of the Preparatory School for some twenty seven years. She retired in 1951.

The Marian Metcalfe Hall perpetuates her name at Carey. She was a strong believer in enlisting the co-operation of mothers and she continued this policy throughout her entire career at the School. She was very adamant that this was in the best interest of children.

In 1937 Miss Metcalfe went overseas at her own expense, investigating the latest and best methods of education abroad. During the war she was instrumental in sending many books to Old Boys who were in German P.O.W. camps.

The Preparatory School, under her guidance, flourished and grew to some 150 pupils. She was continually pressing for more space. On occasions she was forced to close the enrolments.