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Dear Event Participant,
We regretfully inform you that due to unforeseen delays in Ms. Katharine Birbalsingh's visa processing, she will be unable to attend the event as scheduled. Consequently, we are working to reschedule her appearance in China, which is now expected to be postponed until April of next year.
Please follow the official WeChat account of the British Chamber of Commerce in South China for specific updates on the new date and time. Meanwhile, the registration fee has been refunded to your original payment account. Please check your account accordingly.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused to your plans. We greatly value your support and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you at a future event we host.
Agenda
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Welcome Remarks
Will Sung, Vice-Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce, South China
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Fireside Chat with Katharine Birbalsingh
Birbalsingh KatharineHosted by Dr Michael Jones, Chair of the Education Working Group
• Format: Planned questions followed by open questions from the floor and pre-submitted
questions
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Fireside Chat with Katharine Birbalsingh
Hosted by Dr Michael Jones, Chair of the Education Working Group • Format: Planned questions followed by open questions from the floor and pre-submitted questions
Speakers
Birbalsingh Katharine
Headmistress at Michaela Community SchoolKatharine Birbalsingh is widely known as the founding headmistress of Michaela Community
School in London, recognised as one of the highest-performing schools in the UK. She has
become a national figure through her outspoken views on behaviour, discipline, curriculum,
and high expectations in education. In 2021 she was appointed Chair of the UK Government’s
Social Mobility Commission, where she championed evidence-based strategies to improve
opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Her visit to Guangzhou offers BritCham a
unique opportunity to hear first-hand insights from a globally recognised thought leader on
education and leadership.
Speakers
Birbalsingh
Katharine
Headmistress at Michaela Community School
Katharine Birbalsingh is widely known as the founding headmistress of Michaela Community
School in London, recognised as one of the highest-performing schools in the UK. She has
become a national figure through her outspoken views on behaviour, discipline, curriculum,
and high expectations in education. In 2021 she was appointed Chair of the UK Government’s
Social Mobility Commission, where she championed evidence-based strategies to improve
opportunities for disadvantaged young people. Her visit to Guangzhou offers BritCham a
unique opportunity to hear first-hand insights from a globally recognised thought leader on
education and leadership.
