Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. The man's detention follows an extensive county-wide hunt involving armed officers, which saw police carry out searches throughout the county, including on the rail network. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. 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. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. The unnamed public sector worker died at about 8.20am on Wednesday at the prestigious Benenden School near Tenterden, which has taught the likes of Princess Anne. A Kent Police spokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. 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. Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. Read about our approach to external linking. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. "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.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. 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. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. In a written statement read to the inquest, Mr Rabbett described how Mr Betts had reassigned him to a different round that morning because of staff shortages, with Mr Betts deciding to drive the round himself. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. 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. "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. [2], In 1718 the property was sold to Sir John Norris, the commander-in-chief of George II's navy. The locals have been here a long time. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. Kent Police launched a. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. You can opt-out at any time. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. 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. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. View our online Press Pack. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. No. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. It's really posh. He commissioned the building of a new house, the extant Hemsted House, employing David Brandon, president of the Royal Institute of British Architects to design the new mansion. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. 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 It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". Mr Betts had been a keen darts player, having previously played for the Kent county team and been a contestant on the popular TV darts quiz show Bullseye. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. There is a sports centre (known as "SPLASH"), a humanities building ("Leelands"), a design technology centre, a study centre (Clarke Centre) and a theatre and drama teaching complex, completed in 2007 at the cost of 2.3 million. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What's for dinner? 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. School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. Account number 05509343. Death / Obituaries. His next of kin have been informed.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate. His next of kin have been informed.". 09 Sep 2022 General The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. 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. 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 Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. Several members of school staff tried to help the worker before emergency teams arrived but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. Email: registry@benenden.school What's he waiting for? It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. 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. 8 were here. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. 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). Benenden School - where. '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 Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Privacy Policy. 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. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing, A Complete Education is the philosophy at Benenden that underpins everything we do, hours a week are dedicated to volunteering, of students achieved places at a Top 10 World University in 2022, We are passionate about education in its broadest sense so that every girl who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education and enjoys her school days., Top notch education delivered with exceptional warmth in a beautiful corner of England. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). 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. Peter Cushing's former seaside home on market for 1.4m, The Kent criminals jailed in February for drug running, fraud, biting police officers and other crimes, 3% Council Tax rise for Folkestone & Hythe residents, Mr Doodle to turn blank town centre walls in Ashford into artworks, 'Violence' at nightclub sparks police calls for licence review, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. 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. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. He reduced the size of the building and filled in the moat that had until that point encircled it. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 2023 BBC. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A binman was crushed to death by his lorry on the grounds of 13,000-a-term Benenden School, in Kent, Princess Anne is among the boarding school's former pupils, The school is set in around 240 acres of parkland, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz also attended the all-girls school, Lady Victoria Hervey also attended the all-girls school, Binman killed as his own lorry hits him in the grounds of Princess Annes posh 13,000-a-term school, 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). Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! 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". Something went wrong, please try again later. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. [2], Thomas Hallett Hodges bought the house in 1786. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. 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. School staff rushed to help and tried to give him first aid after it is feared he was trapped between the lorry and a wall. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. It killed him. The new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. 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. 2023 BBC. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. 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. 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