Five Minutes with Mr Walsh

Do you collect anything?  

I am starting to build a record collection, but I used to have a coin collection as a child—though it was pretty much my mum buying me a coin on special occasions to add to my collection. I don’t actively collect coins at the moment, but I still have my collection somewhere in a box in a cupboard I haven’t looked at for years.

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

An airplane, because you get to see the world.

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

Probably pasta, because you can always have a different type of pasta or sauce, and you are never disappointed.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

Invisibility, or even better, time travel.

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

I listen to The Real Science of Sport podcast, where they discuss contemporary issues and research in exercise science and sport. I also enjoy reading when I have time during the holidays.

What is the most rewarding part of your job? 

The most rewarding part for me is seeing students grow as people, overcoming personal and academic challenges. It is so rewarding helping guide students from Year 7 all the way to Year 12 and playing a role in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves.

What is your favourite music?

My favourite genre is mid-2000s indie rock. Arctic Monkeys are one of my favourites.

What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? 

Sitting on the couch and watching a movie.

What skill would you like to master?

I would love to be able to play an instrument without the challenging process of learning one.

What would you sing at karaoke night?

'Valerie' by Amy Winehouse, for sure. That’s my go-to song!

What’s your favourite holiday destination?

Italy: the food, the sun, the people—it’s so nice. I’m going there again this year with my fiancé, visiting Italy's Adriatic Coast and Sicily, and I can't wait for the warm weather.

When you were little what did you aspire to be? 

I wanted to be a range of different things: a dentist, photographer, journalist, chiropractor, and a sports star. 

Who inspires you?

My students.

Who would you like to swap places with for the day?

A student in my class. (“Is that funny?” – Mr Walsh)

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

I’ve been told Channing Tatum, but I would say one of the Hemsworth brothers. Not Chris or Liam, though—the third Hemsworth brother.

Why did you choose to work at Beaumaris? 

I chose to work at Beaumaris because I couldn’t think of a greater challenge than being a foundation member of a school and creating an exciting and engaging learning experience from a blank slate.

Thanks, Mr Walsh! 

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