Matt Edwards (Class of 1985)

After leaving ASC in 1985, Matt spent a year travelling the world, which he believes should be mandatory for all high school graduates.

He dabbled in Radiography at Curtin University before deciding it wasn’t for him. Matt then enlisted in the Army and served in an infantry battalion before joining the family business and embarking on further study at university, this time in Accounting.

“Studying Accounting, I recall, was a source of great hilarity for Mr Glasheen (my Year 11/12 Accounting teacher). I think I got 15% for accounting in the TAE,” reflected Matt.

Based in Kalgoorlie since 2009, Matt runs his own accounting firm, M J Edwards Accounting. His relocation was intended to be a temporary escape from Perth, but 15 years later, he is still there! He swiftly established himself as an accountant, leveraging his Masters degree to specialise in auditing self managed super funds.

Matt also manages the Kalgoorlie Karate Academy with his wife after he started training in 1999. Each year, he has been privileged to train in Okinawa, Japan with some very respected masters of authentic traditional Okinawan karate.

“The Academy keeps me grounded and is my life passion. We currently have over 60 students and a waiting list. I was privileged to be in the Australian contingent at the 2022 Okinawan Karate World Tournament. The fact I am teaching is also karma. ASC teachers, give yourselves another sly grin at my expense,” Matt said.

Despite his busy schedule, Matt cherishes family time, chauffeuring his daughter Amelia to dance classes and competitions while indulging in his hobbies of karate, gaming, and a fondness for red wine.

Reflecting on his time at ASC, Matt says: “I think the fact that so many of us still keep in regular contact, 40 years after graduation, is a testament to the quality of the school, its students, and its staff.”