NEWS / 1 WEEK AGO Dauntsey’s Welcomes China Expert to Lecture Programme Carrie Gracie, former China Editor for the BBC, at Dauntsey’s Dauntsey’s has recently welcomed Carrie Grace, former China Editor for the BBC, to the School for its third Mercers’ Lecture of term. Carrie was appointed BBC News’ first editor for China based in Beijing in 2013. She resigned from this role in 2017 in protest at unequal pay by the BBC. She has since spoken widely about both China and gender equality. She left the BBC in 2020 after a career spanning 33 years. Carrie delivered a wide cultural and political perspective in her lecture; she spoke of her career in journalism and her role in deconstructing the Western audience’s misconceptions of China. A central theme of her talk was the importance of the values of creativity and honesty. Her values became a ‘guide-rope’ for the choices she made throughout her career. During her lecture, Carrie focused on her personal experiences in China and the implications of politics on people’s lives. Her description of White Horse Village in Sichuan, China, and the repercussions of urbanisation and climate issues on an agricultural population, illustrated the reality of a changing China. Carrie explored her values closer to home when she spoke about her fight for Equal Pay at the BBC. She recounted her struggle with the Corporation, and her decision to donate the back pay she finally received, to the gender equality charity, the Fawcett Society. Prior to the lecture, a group of Sixth Formers had the opportunity to meet Carrie informally over dinner. During this discussion, Carrie demonstrated her ability to engage with any question and concisely break down her perspective on each topic raised by the students. Noah, one of the Sixth Formers who attended the dinner and lecture, said: ‘Carrie was an inspiring speaker. I think what we can learn from her is the importance of following our values and the role they can play in pursuing both personal and work-related goals in life. ‘Whether it was Chinese politics or Equal Pay Rights, Carrie’s values were always her ‘guide-rope’, and these have been pivotal in her career. Her resolve and subsequent actions have not only opened our eyes to China but have also brought about a renewed drive for women’s rights in the workplace.’ See Dauntsey’s’ online listing here. RELATED POSTS NEWS / 21 HOURS AGO Outta Puff Daddys Visit Bede’s Year 12 Pupils Don Hurley and Paul Jukes In light of November being Men’s Mental Health Month, Bede’s pupils have been exploring mental health issues, identifying the causes... NEWS / 21 HOURS AGO Dauntsey’s School Parents’ Association Awards Travel Scholarships Tom and Jonty Dauntsey’s School Parents’ Association (DSPA) has awarded its annual Travel Scholarship to Sixth Formers Tom and Jonty, who plan to bike pack... NEWS / 6 DAYS AGO Elstree Alumni With Children Currently At The Prep And Pre-Prep Schools Elstree School was thrilled to announce that 25 of their current Elstree Prep and Pre-Prep Pupils are sons or daughters of Elstree Alumni. They marked this... Consent Settings School House Magazine School House is published twice a year in February and September to provide the UK's most affluent parents with school profiles, educational reports and comment, as well as a regional directory comprising hundreds of schools. DIRECTORY ABOUT US MEDIA PACK SUBSCRIBE CONTACT US / Privacy Policy / Terms & Conditions / © 2021 School House Magazine. All rights reserved. Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, 115 Harwood Road, London, Sw6 4QL Built by: Series Eight Sign up to our newsletter for the best of School House SIGN UP School House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, 115 Harwood Road London, SW6 4QL Tel: +44 20 7384 9023 SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up to our newsletter for the best of School House SIGN UP