Letters of Reference (2)

18 February 2008

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN


LETTER OF REFERENCE : BRUCE PHILLIPS

Bruce Phillips has asked me to write a letter of reference covering his time spent at Craighouse School, Santiago de Chile, where he spent four years as Director of Junior School, and I am delighted and honoured to oblige. He spent a total of four years at the School between the period March 2001 to December 2004.

Bruce and I served on the School Management team together and I was impressed by his participative role played in finding solutions for the whole school at a strategic level. He was a reliable team man who portrays all the necessary talents and skills to form an integral part of any team. His value standards are high and he expects those around him to perform at the same level as he does. He is quick to assist his fellow peers in whichever manner possible and this virtue reflects in his personal management. His infectious enthusiasm for education certainly is praiseworthy and he goes beyond the norm, to stay abreast of educational development at international level. He enjoyed a great deal of support from his teaching staff and was personally involved in sport coaching and refereeing both at the Senior and Junior levels of the School.

His greatest asset, I have always thought, is his enthusiasm and happiness, which is mirrored on his face. Every team, be it sports, social or business will want to have him on it, because he exudes confidence, fun and a “can-do” attitude to everything. One feels with Bruce that nothing will get him down for too long – he simply bounces back. People like Bruce.

Having served in a foreign country for four years has made Bruce resilient, independent and self-demanding. He sets goals for himself and performs under pressure and one just knows that one can rely on him under all circumstances. I have little doubt that he will form part of a team, in his quiet confident manner. He is a leader of men who, leads by example, always putting the institutions interest ahead of his own personal feelings. Perhaps it would be prudent to inform you that Bruce played a leading role in establishing the Chile Cricket Association which has gone from strength to strength. His resilience is portrayed in the manner in which he managed to group all the enthusiasts to leave a lasting legacy of his efforts.

I have not the least hesitation in recommending my friend Bruce to you as he will surely add value to your School and institution.



RENÉ SINCLAIR
CRAIGHOUSE SCHOOL : HEAD OF INFANT SECTION