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Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. He saw all the police there. Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate. The disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, a prestigious school where Princess Anne once attended. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. Benenden School - where. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. 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. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. 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 Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It's really posh. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. The house, which featured a prominent tower and was described as having "alarming vitality" was subsequently remodelled in 1912 by Herbert Cescinsky at the behest of its new owner, newspaper magnate and later Lord Rothermere, Harold Harmsworth. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. 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. Staff shortages also meant the supervisor was on an active round rather than based in the office as he should have been, the hearing heard. Business, Economics, and Finance For other inquiries, Contact Us. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. "Caroline has been a loved and well-respected supply teacher here for a number of years, who has enriched the lives of the many children she has taught. 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. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. [15], Kent Music Summer School has been held at Benenden School since 1948. What's he waiting for? Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The school, whose alumni includes Princess Anne and actress Rachel Weisz, added: "The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Binman Andrew Betts' death at Benenden School, Kent, was a tragic accident, an inquest heard, Previous Benenden pupils include Princess Anne and actress Rachel Weisz, Death of binman, 61, crushed by his own lorry at Princess Annes old school was tragic accident, Greece train crash: Inside 10 seconds of terror after worst ever head-on smash sparks derailment blaze leaving 38 dead, Man, 43, died after being held down by security guards at Sainsbury's, Woman, 37, found dead in posh flat near racecourse as man charged with murder, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). His next of kin have been informed. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. Whether stretching academic high-flyers to even greater heights, or supporting pupils to achieve things they never thought possible, Benenden is an expert at helping every girl to reach her potential. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. A Benenden School spokesman said: We can confirm that there was a serious accident on Wednesday 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. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. [8] Girls often play these at county and sometimes national levels; a current senior England lacrosse player was introduced as head of lacrosse in 2008. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. Two further sixth form houses opened in 1993 (Limes and Oaks). PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. 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. [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]. The loss of Her Majesty will be keenly felt across the School, but her example will continue to inspire Benenden students for generations to come. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. For more information read our. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. There is also a small chapel. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. He added the company's policy had initially been "wait and see", hoping crews would speed up as they got used to the new routes, but eventually the firm had to introduce many more collection lorries and hire more staff. 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Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. The new school had a temporary home in Bickley for the first term while the three founders set about finding a new permanent site, requiring at least seventy bedrooms and large grounds. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. 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The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. 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. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Something went wrong, please try again later. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Email: registry@benenden.school Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. 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. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". View our online Press Pack. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. As one of the foremost globally minded bilingual schools in China, Benenden School Guangzhou balances a strong foundation of Chinese heritage and national cultural identity with a worldly outlook. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. Expressing his condolences to Mr Betts' widow Lesley and daughter Laura, Mr Blunsdon said he had been "a very brave man trying to repair the situation". 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. [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. There were no witnesses, but the court concluded that once Mr Betts had got out of the cab, the vehicle began to roll away and he ran alongside it before leaning in in an unsuccessful bid to stop the vehicle by pushing the foot brake by hand. 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. 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Especially this time of the year. "It's a huge school. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. The earliest available records show the land in the possession of Odo, Earl of Kent, the man believed to have commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry, having been given itamong much other property in the countyby his half-brother William the Conqueror. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. Whether stretching academic high-flyers to even greater heights, or supporting pupils to achieve things they never thought possible, Benenden is an expert at helping every girl to reach her potential. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. He also created the lake in the grounds. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. There's hundreds of acres. 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 Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. Binman Andrew Betts' death at Benenden School, Kent, was a tragic accident, an inquest heard Credit: Benenden School Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. 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. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. Registration: Three to four years before entry. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. A policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. '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 All rights reserved. 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. ", 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. 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