Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. 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. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". ", 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. 2023 BBC. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. '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 "It's a huge school. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. There's hundreds of acres. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It said support was being provided to those affected. 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.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. Nobody else was harmed during the incident and we have commenced a full investigation.". "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.". Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. View all details Compare with other schools Fee 10,833 Yearly fee 14,501 Boarding Apply now Scholarships Academic scholarships All Rounder awards Art scholarships Design scholarships Urbaser's assistant service manager Patrick Hopkins also told the jury the vehicle driven by Mr Betts was unusual as it still had a ratchet handbrake. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. 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 Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. You can opt-out at any time. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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". [16], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}51431N 03419E / 51.07528N 0.57194E / 51.07528; 0.57194. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. 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. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, 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. Sort code 18-00-02. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. 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. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. Several. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. The Princess Royal, 70, Prince Andrew's ex Lady Victoria Hervey, 44, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, 50, and TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, 48, are among former students at Benenden, one of Britain's top boarding schools. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". The school has two main objectives: for every girl to achieve the best possible academic standards and qualifications, and for each girl to experience the maximum enjoyment in her learning. Email: registry@benenden.school 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. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. Tours abroad are occasionally organised. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". Facilities [ edit] 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. 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. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. "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. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. [15], Kent Music Summer School has been held at Benenden School since 1948. 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 Giving Day 2022 has now ended. 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. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. 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". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. of Pupils: 551. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. In 1940, the school was evacuated from Kent, moving into the Hotel Bristol in Newquay, Cornwall, led by Christine Sheldon and Kathleen Bird, two of the founders. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. You can opt-out at any time. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. [according to whom?]. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. 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. 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). The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. Benenden School, the prestigious British boarding school attended by Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is opening a campus in the Panyu district of Guangzhou, China in late 2023. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. My colleague told me. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. 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. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. View our online Press Pack. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. Kent Police launched a. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. 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. Tel: 01580 240592 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 is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School 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. 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. and experience that will benefit them for life. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. 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. "The Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Bin man killed 'by his own truck after it rolled back' at elite boarding school The disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Kent Police launched a manhunt to locate the 54-year-old suspect after the body of Caroline Andrews, 52, was found at a property in The Street. 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. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. "It's terrible. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. The locals have been here a long time. For more information read our. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. 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. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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. The man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. DeSantis won't say he's running. The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. The prefects are known as "grey jumpers". 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. His next of kin have been informed. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. There is also a small chapel. Registration: Three to four years before entry. 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. What's he waiting for? The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. 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. He also created the lake in the grounds. A police cordon was put in place outside the large property in Benenden - a bungalow called Greenacres - on a sprawling private estate opposite the village green. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. 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). [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. 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 Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. 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. Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. 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). "The lorry rolled back. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. 8 were here. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. 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. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. 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. 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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. Location: Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4AA Website: benenden.school Head: Samantha Price, MA, since 2014; previously Head at Godolphin Pupils: 560 girls: 10 day, 550 boarding Ages: 11-18 Term fees: Day 10,883; boarding: 14,501 Oxbridge: 4% Admission: ISEB Pre-Test, CE or school's own exam, interview and previous school's report In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. Business, Economics, and Finance The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Brilliant for bright girls with an appetite for learning, backed by reassuringly thorough pastoral care., "Benendens strapline is A Complete Education, and theyre right: girls leave wonderfully equipped not just for university, but for life too. It's really posh. 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). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [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]. 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