The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. DeSantis won't say he's running. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . In a report from The Sun, it's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back, and despite his best efforts to try and stop it, he couldn't. His next of kin have been informed.". Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. "The lorry rolled back. Tel: 01580 240592 In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. Collection supervisor Mr Betts died instantly from massive chest injuries after being caught between the cab door and the vehicle's frame when the truck rolled into a hedge. He told the inquest at the Shepway Centre, Maidstone, that he found no mechanical defects with the 7.5-ton Isuzu, but the handbrake - similar to that found in most cars - had been applied one click from safety. [2], Thomas Hallett Hodges bought the house in 1786. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". He saw all the police there. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. You can still make a gift towards Be the Change via these options: ONLINE: Be the Change Donation Form; BANK TRANSFER: Benenden School (Kent) Limited. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. Several. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Benenden has a long association with the Royal Family; having educated HRH The Princess Royal in the 1960s, the School was honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Benenden on occasion and is proud that HRH The Princess Royal holds the title of President of the Benenden Society. It killed him. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. The locals have been here a long time. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. Drama and the Arts are popular; the school's annual play has on occasion been performed in London theatres such as the Palladium (Me and My Girl; 2002). This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [according to whom?]. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. The school was founded in 1923 by three teachers from Wycombe AbbeyChristine Sheldon, Anne Hindle, and Kathleen Birdwho aimed to create a "happy school with personal integrity and service to others always in mind, where everyone would be given the chance to follow her own bent". Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In September 1924 there were 126 girls on the school roll, and in October 1924 the new Benenden School bought Hemsted House for 20,000. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. Hemsted Park, historically sometimes known as Hempsted Park, is a 100 hectares (250 acres) former country estate and manor house north-west of the village of Benenden in the English county of Kent.It is the site of Benenden School, an independent boarding school for girls.The school operates a commercial arts programme using the name Hemsted Park. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. Privacy Policy. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. Something went wrong, please try again later. Productions since then have included A Christmas Carol, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Grimm Tales, Beauty and the Beast, Romeo and Juliet, Kiss Me Kate and Les Miserables. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. "At the present time, we cannot comment on what has happened but our thoughts and prayers are with her family, and all who knew her and will miss her.". Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Tel: 01580 240592 Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. His next of kin have been informed.". To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 2023 BBC. The man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. Questioned by William Irwin, a barrister representing Mr Betts' family, Mr Sheldrake said for six months Urbaser had made no changes but then had "completely altered all the collection routes". [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of Benenden School, near Cranbrook, Kent on Wednesday morning's round. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. Its terrible, absolutely awful. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. Woven through every element of the boarding experience at Benenden academic, co-curricular and personal and professional development are opportunities for students to develop skills Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Two further sixth form houses opened in 1993 (Limes and Oaks). The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. 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The senior students, in their last two years (ages 1618), go to sixth form houses called Beeches, Elms, Limes and Oaks,[citation needed] which make up the sixth form centre, known as Founders. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. Benenden School - where. Email: registry@benenden.school Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. The school years are known, in order, as follows: Fourths (IV), Upper Fourths (UIV), Lower Fifths (LVths), Fifths (V), Upper Fifths (UV), Six Ones (VI1) and Six Twos (VI2). I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. . In January 1924 Hemsted Park, near the village of Benenden in Kent, was leased to the founders, and the school was named Benenden School, to avoid confusion with Hemel Hempstead. All rights reserved. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. My colleague told me. Kent Benenden death: Police wait to quiz murder suspect 6 February 2016 Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. It's really posh. It aims to welcome 1,500 students and is set to cost GBP13,100 (US$17,862) per term at home. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Police investigators found the ratchet-style handbrake had only been applied four clicks up when five would have held the vehicle at the top of the 4.7 degree incline. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". Facilities [ edit] To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. "It's terrible. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls (Image: Google) A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. SPLASH opened in 1990. [8] Potential pupils seeking to begin boarding at 11 must pass the school's own entrance exam, while those who are 13 or older must pass the Common Entrance.[8]. In March 1924 the prospectus of Benenden School (Kent) Limited was issued, with shares priced at 10 each; five shares entitled the holder to a nomination to the school. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. The tragedy occurred outside Benenden School in Kent on Wednesday, The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School while doing his rounds on Wednesday, An investigation has now been launched into the accident. There is also a small chapel. He added that he would consider whether it was necessary for him to write a report giving advice that might help prevent future accidents after written submissions from Mr Betts' family and Urbaser's legal team. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. 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As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. Address Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA Local authority Kent (886) Headteacher / Principal Mrs S Price Age range 10 to 19 Phase of education Not applicable School type Other. Beloved family man; accomplished attorney known for his 'integrity and professionalism'; active in his Harding Township community, 79 Gerard E. Hanlon, age 79, of Harding Township, NJ and Otisco Lake, New York passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 after a long, hard fought battle with prostate cancer. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. The 75th anniversary of the school was celebrated in 199899 with a service at St Paul's Cathedral and a programme of special events for seniors at Benenden, St James's Palace and other London venues. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. The Benenden School, a UK-based boarding school famously attended by Royal Family's Princess Anne, has been highly regarded as one of the country's leading independent school that is currently on track to expand their global reach and open a second campus based in Guangzhou, China. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Police have confirmed the details, with a spokesman saying: "We were called at 8.20am on Wednesday, to the grounds of a school off Mounts Hill, Benenden. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. As the school grew, so more boarding houses were established or constructed: Norris House in 1924, Medway and Marshall in 1925, Echyngham in 1930, and Guldeford in 1936. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. The study centre includes the Eugenia Leung Library and classrooms. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. His next of kin have been informed. We give thanks for her life of service to our nation and our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this sad time. ", A policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority.Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. Description of Benenden Private School Location: Benenden, Kent, United Kingdom Students age: 11 to 18 years Total number of students: 550 people Educational programs: middle classes (level KS3), GCSE and A-level Residence type: boarding house Type of study: separate (girls only). If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Around 550 girls aged 11-18 currently attend the school, where boarding fees cost 13,124 per term and day boarding 9,850 per term. Read about our approach to external linking. Learn more 1 2 3 550 Girls attend the school 90% level 9-7 at GCSE achieved in 2022 35% A* at A Level achieved in 2022 129 The prefects are known as "grey jumpers". On Friday morning the whole School gathered in the Hall for Prayers, reflecting on the inspirational life of a truly remarkable monarch, and aSunday evening service was held inHer Majesty's memory, celebrating her life through hymns and prayer. What's he waiting for? Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Each boarding house has a housemistress or housemaster, a deputy housemistress or housemaster, a team of matrons (resident, day and evening) as well as tutors. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. A Benenden School spokesman statement says: We can confirm that there was a serious accident yesterday morning involving a refuse collection vehicle which, tragically, resulted in the death of a refuse worker working for a contractor on behalf of the council. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake, What we've learned from Alex Murdaugh murder trial. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. His next of kin have been informed. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. "It's a huge school. Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. For more information, please see our The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. We give thanks for her life of service to our nation and our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this sad time. What's for dinner? Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. Tuition is 10,833 for the highest grade offered. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. 'Rape culture' scandal deepens as ex-Benenden pupil, 24, sends NEW dossier with dozens of sex abuse claims to heads of top public schools - and universities in Exeter and Bristol are dragged into row The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. Javier Peiro, managing director of waste contractor Urbaser Ltd, said: "Our thoughts are with the crew member's family and friends at this difficult time. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. 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