SENIOR SCHOOL
STAFF
PROFILE
Hannah Kappelle
Assistant to the Directors of Sport, and much more!
As Assistant to the Directors of Sport,
Ms Hannah Kappelle is a keen sportsperson
who enjoys hockey and recently took on the
challenge of learning golf.
We asked Hannah a few questions to find
out more about what makes her tick!
Where did you work before coming to
Guildford Grammar School?
I worked at Hockey WA in the Participation
Department, where I organised camps and
clinics, events, school clinics and coaching.
What attracted you to the school?
I was initially attracted by the opportunity to
develop and broaden my skills by working
with students across a wide variety of sports
and other areas. It goes without saying that
the amazing facilities and grounds were also
very appealing!
What are your role/s at the school?
My main role is Assistant to the Directors of
Sport, based in the Sports/PE office during
the day. In this role I work with the Director
of Girls’ Sport and the Director of Boys’
Sport and look after the sports website,
loading fixtures and other information into
the system. I mentor a wonderful group of
Year 9 students as a School House Mentor,
which I really enjoy. In addition to that, I
am a boarding resident and provide support
for our female boarders now residing in the
Junior Boarding Hall. Lastly, I coach the Year
7/8 girls’ hockey team.
I would like to keep developing myself
as a person and keep finding ways to
contribute to other people’s happiness.
What are the personal values that drive
you?
Integrity and honesty, connectedness
(which includes my family, friends and the
community), openness (which includes
positivity, gratitude and joy) personal
growth and kindness.
What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy the social aspect of my job most
of all, my relationships with the students
and staff. I have a passion for sport and
wellbeing, and I feel very fortunate that
I am able to implement these in my job.
Being able to help and get to know students
across all my different roles in the school has
been an absolute delight.
What examples of resilience have you
seen over the past few months in staff
or students?
I think our staff and students have
shown tremendous resilience in the last
few months, adapting to a new online
learning environment. COVID-19 definitely
challenged us as a school, but I think we
have done an amazing job as a community
to get through the last few months by
working hard and sticking together.
What do you enjoy doing outside of
work?
I enjoy playing hockey as well as lots of
other sports. Sport has always been a big
part of my life. I play hockey competitively
but am always looking to learn new sports
(golf is my current challenge). I also very
much like the beach and exploring new
cafes and restaurants, as I like food a lot. I
spend lots of my free time with my friends,
whilst also staying in touch with my friends
and family back home in The Netherlands. I
love to travel and explore new places.
What are your future plans and
ambitions?
I would like to keep developing myself as a
person and keep finding ways to contribute
to other people’s happiness. My main aim is
to enjoy life and make the most out of it.
What is something new you tried or
learned when you were in lockdown?
I started playing golf and I took up some
additional study to broaden my knowledge.
I also learned how lucky I am in my life to
be able to work and live in such an amazing
environment.
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