Tringspiration
We ask you to look at the guests listed (below image) with your child and encourage them to attend any of the talks that may be of interest to them when thinking about their future.
Our Tringspirations guests will be meeting with our students during morning assembly in the Dining Room apart from the talks highlighted below.
February 2025 Guest Speakers
| Date | Guest | Subject Link | Interests |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 3 February |
Somari Biehler from Chiltern Optometrists will be coming to speak about Optometry. Come and listen to Somari if you are interested in studying eyesight and the ability to detect and diagnose eye abnormalities and diseases. |
STEM | Medicine | Biology |
| Tuesday 4 February |
Samuel Cairns is a computer programmer and games designer who will share his expertise in this field. If a career in IT and Games is something for you, please come have a listen! |
IT | Computer Programming | Games Design | Computer Design |
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Wednesday 5 February |
Emma Wildgoose - HMP Bedford & HMP Mount as a Forensic Psychologist Emma is coming to talk about her role as a Forensic Psychologist within two prisons. | Psychology | Criminology |
| Thursday 6 February |
Peter Brimble is a development economist and wanted to share his experiences of his work in Asia & expertise in investment promotion, foreign direct investment and public policy issues. |
Economics | Business |
| Thursday 6 February | Kathryn Grace - Cabin Crew for British Airways. Talk will be in the LRC. | Travel & Tourism | Geography |
| Friday 7 February |
Mark Colvin who is a Freight Train Driver is excited to speak about his role in delivering cargo around the UK. |
STEM | Mechanics | Physics |
| Monday 10 February | Angela Kellett from the Cabinet Office is presenting on her role in media and communications for the cabinet office. She has a background in international development and has worked extensively in Africa/Asia with international development agencies and the UN so will cover some areas of this as well. | Politics | Geography | Business | Economics | Media | English |
| Tuesday 11 February | Rebecca Pumphrey from Independent Talent Agency is a talent agent who works with actors, directors, writers, producers, voice over artists and comedians. She will cover both being an agent and being covered by an agent. | Drama | Media | English |
| Wednesday 12 February | Bruce Fletcher is a Producer and Director. He is a BAFTA & Emmy winner so this will not want to be missed! | Media | Film | Drama |
| Thursday 13 February |
Nick Brown from ‘Premier Foods’ is coming in to discuss food sustainability. Have you ever wondered where your food comes from and how it gets to your plate? Then come along to see how Nick is working to encourage people to eat healthier and have more sustainable diets. |
Geography | Food Technology |
| Friday 14 February | Intelligent Miner | Carly Leonida is a UK-based freelance technical writer and editor. She has spent 15 years covering the global mining sector and has written for and managed some of the industry’s leading trade publications. Carly is passionate about creating a more sustainable future for society through mining and, in 2019, she established an online publication - The Intelligent Miner - to help bridge the communication gap between audiences inside and outside of the mining sector. | Geography | Media | English |
| Friday 14 February | Kelly Wilson and Louise Towler are from ‘Indigo Tree’ which is a Web Design Agency. They can’t wait to discuss life within a digital agency environment and in particular they are both strong advocates for encouraging women to pursue careers in STEM. Talk will be in the LRC. | Computing | Graphics | STEM |
| Monday 24 February | Have you considered a future of zero carbon energy? Daniel Rose from RES wants to expand your knowledge in renewable energies so come along! Talk will be in the LRC. | Geography | Design & Technology |
| Monday 24 February | Dilly Carter | Dilly is a master in detoxing space; she is a practical professional organiser who links organisation to enjoyment of life. She is on the BBC1 tv show 'Sort Your Life Out' and is the founder of 'Declutter Dollies' which is a home organising and styling service. | |
| Tuesday 25 February | Dr Alex Haeri is looking forward to giving a presentation on her previous role as a doctor and current role as a therapist. If you were keen to pursue any of these careers I highly advise you to come along! | Medicine | Therapy | Psychology | Biology | STEM |
| Wednesday 26 February | What work does a diplomat do? Come along to hear Rachel Martinek speak about her role as a diplomat for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. | Politics | History | Geography | English |
| Thursday 27 February | James Watson from the Hertfordshire Police is coming in to speak about routes you can follow to join the police service. If you’ve ever wondered what life is like in the services then please come and ask as many questions as you like! | Politics | Services | Law |
| Friday 28 February | Do you know what architecture is? James Ford is coming in to present on his role as an architect and his love of design. | Engineering | Design & Technology | Physics | STEM |
| Friday 28 February | Calling all of those interested in a trade! We finally have secured Shane Andrews, a plumber from SKA Heating and Plumbing. Come along to see how you can pursue a trade. Talk will be in the Activity Centre. | Plumbing Trade | STEM |