Five Minutes with Mr Katz

Do you collect anything? 

I used to collect something called first day covers. When the post office released new stamps, they would also issue a decorative postcard featuring the stamp — that whole set was called a first day cover. I collected them when I was about 8 to 10 years old.

Do you play a musical instrument? If so, which one? 

I have in the past; I don’t currently play. I used to play the piano and clarinet, and I had some voice lessons.

How long have you worked at BSC? 

I’ve worked at BSC since the beginning of the year.

If you could choose to be anything for a day, what would it be? 

Maybe a Formula 1 car — you’d get to go fast, feel the wind in your hair, go vroom very loudly, and meet the racers. Could be fun.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Breakfast? (Loophole!) Breakfast could have so much variety to it.

If you could visit anywhere in the world you’ve never been, where would you go? 

I want to go see the Northern Lights — that’s one place I’d like to go. I’d also like to go to Berlin one day and chase up a bit of family history.

What book/TV series/podcasts are you into at the moment? 

I’ve just finished a couple of good series — The Rainmaker on Stan, and the second season of Wednesday. I watched the first episode of Talamasca, and I also just finished watching the whole rerun of Gilmore Girls (with my wife). I’m also watching The Hack.

What has been a highlight of your time at BSC? 

Meeting wonderful people and gate-crashing the school play for a cameo performance.

What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? 

To get away from the hustle and bustle. It can be at the beach or out in the bush — just anywhere nice, quiet, and away from people.

What would you sing at karaoke night? 

I know the people from Reef to Rainforest would like me to sing “Stand by Me.” I sang it on camp several times.

Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? 

George Clooney — I think he’d capture the combination of my warm personality and quirky wit quite well.

Thanks, Mr Katz! 

Interview by Lara K (Year 9) & Oliver P (Year 10)