Teacher Feature 

Anna McLay 1/2D

What memory do you most treasure?

Definitely my wedding day! I was lucky enough to get married in November last year amongst my closest friends and family. It was a beautiful day and something I will always treasure.

Fill in the blank: If you really knew me, you'd know…that I am animal OBSESSED! I currently have 3 cats and 2 dogs that make up my fur-baby clan. If I had it my way, I would also have a chicken, a goat, a duck…  

What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?

 Anything by Middle Kids.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

I was certain that I would grow up and become a vet. It took until I was 20 to realise that I was born to be a teacher.

What are you most grateful for?

There are so many things that make me feel blessed every day. My wife, my fur-babies, my family. Monty Primary has become my “happy place” and I am so grateful for the staff, students and community. I feel so lucky to get to do what I love every day surrounded by amazing people!

Kevin Wilcockson 1/2A

When was the last time you were nervous?

During the holidays (this year) my two wonderful children challenged me to join them on an extreme (really extreme!) High Ropes course in Adelaide. Strapped in a harness and tethered to wire ropes we clambered up five levels of tasks – only to be confronted by a leap of faith 30 metres off the ground! Jumping off the edge was certainly the hardest thing I have done, so far.

What is something that you do to relax and unwind?

I love to sit by the pool with a good book and read for hours. I really enjoy the author Matthew Reilly the Jack West series … And, eating lots of chocolate (M&M's).

What would you name the autobiography of your life?

If I had to choose right now, in the moment  - it would have to be… ‘The Boy Who Never Grew Up’.

This is for the simple reason, that I love to have a laugh and a joke and play the occasional practical joke on people.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

When I was younger, I wanted to be a professional soccer player and play for Chelsea F.C. Now I have to be satisfied with being a fan and watching my team on the T.V!

What are you most grateful for?

I am most grateful for the love and support of my amazing family, friends and work colleagues that surround me each and every day.