A Dozen Diabolical Questions

In the spirit of staying connected and having some fun during Stage 3 Restrictions, we asked a Year 12 student and Girton staff member to share a little more about themselves.  We asked them 12 questions which have been popularized by Marcel Proust, who believed that, in answering these questions, an individual reveals his or her true nature.

Cadi Kuchel (12 Jenkin)

What is your greatest extravagance?

Peter Alexander PJ’s, I should have shares! 

What is your greatest fear?

Spiders. Definitely spiders. 

Which living person do you most admire?

My Grandad. He brings so much light and joy to my life when I see him.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I use ‘literally’ maybe too often.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Up among many, I would love to be fluent in another language.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I wouldn’t want to change anything about myself, my imperfections make me who I am. However, I would love the superpower to travel anywhere in the world in an instant (without feeling the jet lag)!! 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

In 2018 when I won the state final in the Plan Your Own Enterprise competition and then travelling to the national final in Sydney.

Where would you most like to live?

I would love to live in Hawaii. The beach, ocean, warm weather every day would be heaven!

What is your most treasured possession?

My small Willow Tree collection. They each are connected to a different celebration in my life and hold so much meaning and wonderful memories.

What do you most value in your friends?

Trustworthiness, consistency and supportiveness. With trust comes honesty and I think this is crucial in a friendship. Consistency because I want to be friends with those who don’t act differently towards me around others or in different situations, the best people care and love you for who you are. Support is when no matter what, you push each other to be the best person you can be and help you to reach your full potential. 

What is it that you most dislike?

Mushrooms and people cracking their knuckles. 

What is your motto?

‘Life is what you make of it’

Mrs Joanne Grech

What is your greatest extravagance? 

Recently I was lucky enough to see an NBA game at Madison Square Garden. New York. Nicks v/s Chicago Bulls.  I had great seats but had to forgo a kidney to pay for them.  Once in a lifetime event, thankfully as I need my other kidney.

What is your greatest fear?

Heights.  Can not make it to the top of the Poppethead or even on a Ferris Wheel (shudders).

Which living person do you most admire?

So many people… My Aunty Jan is merely a fantastic and resilient 86 year old who has a great perspective on life.  An artist and a lover of jazz, I love when we get together to solve the world's problems.  

I also admire my Drama colleagues past and present; Mrs Jackson, Ms Ellison, Mr Pease and Miss Marshall all still play a significant role in my life.  Their creativity and passion for students and their craft has me continually wanting to be and do better. 

Two famous people I admire are Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is an American composer, lyricist, actor, singer, rapper, producer and playwright.  Because 'Hamilton'… sigh……enough said.  And finally, Misty Copeland is another person I admire.  She was the first African American Principal Ballet dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.  Her resilience and drive are incredible!

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Motivational statements such as ‘trade expectations for acceptance’.

Which talent would you most like to have?

There are three things I have always dreamed of being able to do successfully.  1. Jog.  2. Play tennis.  3. Sing.  Not sure if I am going to be able to do any of these things in this lifetime.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

My voice.  I sound so much like my mother.  I would love to have a beautiful, soft voice with a cute accent.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My children.  It might be cliché, but children can be hard work!  My three children are in their 20's now, and they are kind, funny and compassionate.  I did a great job there.

Where would you most like to live?

Near the beach.

What is your most treasured possession?

I am not a very materialistic person, so my most treasured possessions are my memories, and I would hate to fall ill and lose these.

What do you most value in your friends?

Kindness, love, honesty and humour.

What is it that you most dislike?

Tomatoes.  Rudeness.  Essendon supporters.

What is your motto?

Tomorrow is another day and be yourself- everyone else is taken.