The 25th Annual Conference 6th-8th May 2006

Princess Alexandra, Patron of COBIS, was present at the Gala Reception of the 25th Annual COBIS Conference 2006  which was attended by over 120 delegates and guests. It was a great success combining internationally recognised speakers: Sir Ken Robinson, Lord (Andrew) Adonis, Ruth van Reken as well as Professor Jeff Thompson and John Nixon


Lord (Andrew) Adonis


Ruth van Reken


John Nixon


Professor Jeff Thompson

 


Court Circular The Times, Tuesday May 9 2006

The main theme covered was "The British School in the International Context" which explored and celebrated the contribution that British international schools worldwide provide, they themselves being an essential element in the success of British business overseas and of international corporations and organisations globally. Both delegates and guest were provided with oportunities  for constructive exchange of ideas, issues and good practice.

 

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The Anniversary was made very special by a Royal Reception with our Patron HRH Princess Alexandra who found time to speak to everyone.



Princess Alexandra signing
the 25th Anniversary visitor’s
book looked on by Roger Fry and Albert Hudspeth


Christopher Leech, David Johnson (partially hidden), Princess Alexandra, Anne Johnson and
Geoff Lucas


Paul Ellis, Barbara Gibbs,
Peter Bayliff, Princess Alexandra
 and Trevor Rowell

 


Princess Alexandra receiving a posy from Natasha Yusof
 


Princess Alexandra and Jean Scott

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