CEO Monthly August 2017

CEO MONTHLY / AUGUST 2017 13 opportunities. I have the qualities of patience and understanding, for those trying hard to do their best and I will provide all the support I can for them. Effective teaching and learning relies on a great deal of passion and commitment, over and above the minimal requirements. I have little patience for those unwilling to dedicate themselves fully to this most wonderful and important profession. I have been incredibly fortunate in my career to have had leadership roles for over thirty years, in both the UK and abroad. I have worked with some amazing students, teachers, governors and administrators. TTS is no different and I know that when I leave Tanglin in July 2018, after eight rewarding and enjoyable years, I will miss many people and the special ethos that exists there. I will be moving for the first time in my career, to supporting schools and school development outside of a single school. I am excited by the opportunity of working for GEMS Education, based in Dubai, to support the development of their schools and projects. I am aware of the quality of the people at GEMS and their commitment to put a quality education within the reach of every student, so I am very much looking forward to this next step in my career. Name: Peter Derby-Crook Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.tts.edu.sg Address: 95 PORTSDOWN ROAD 139299, Singapore Telephone: +65 6778 0771 A Positive and Dynamic Learning Community g