This week we celebrate National Apprenticeship week at Brethertons. We have had many Apprentices join and develop with us over the years, including myself! We are proud of the investment we make in our Apprentices from starting out on their career journey to...
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Mike Grocott - Principal, Space Studio Banbury
Mike Grocott will talk about the historic forthcoming mission of Tim Peake, the country’s first government sponsored Astronaut. Tim will be flying to the International Space Station where he will spend 6 months living and working as part of Expedition 45. Mike will give a brief overview of Tim’s mission as well as illustrating the challenges of a Mars mission.
Mike is the first Principal of the Space Studio Banbury - the country’s only Space school targeted at 14-18 year olds with a passion for science, maths and business. The school’s ethos is to ensure students have the academic, and more importantly, the soft skills of communication, problem solving and team work to be successful in either business, apprenticeships or for those who wish to go to University.
Previously, Mike taught at Callington Community College in Cornwall where he set up the Callington Space Centre which he managed and led in addition to his role as an Advanced Skills Teacher for Physics.
Through his work Mike was appointed as an Educational Space Ambassador for the European Space Agency, he recently returned from teaching at ESA’s European education seminar in Njordvick Holland. Mike is an educational advisor and sits on the grants panel for UK Space Agency's 'Space for All.'
Prior to becoming a teacher, Mike spent 12 years in the Royal Navy completing a full engineering apprenticeship, before leaving to start a second career in teaching.
We look forward to seeing you at the October meeting for what looks to be an extremely exciting talk showcasing true innovation in the town!
Costs, Timings and Registration
Cost will be £10 cash or cheque made payable to Pink Peppercorn
Envelopes will be provided on the tables, containing receipts. Please ensure you place your money into the envelopes and take a receipt.
7:00-7:25am Arrival and orange juice reception
7:30-7:40am Sit down for breakfast
8:10-8:15am Welcome and notices
8:15-8:20am Introduction of speaker
8:30-9:00am Talk and questions
9:00-9.15am Wrap up/Finish
If you would like to attend this BBBC meeting, please complete the booking form if you haven't already done so.