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[citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "It's a huge school. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. 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. 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. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Especially this time of the year. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sort code 18-00-02. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. 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). He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. A Benenden School spokesman said: 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. He also created the lake in the grounds. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. A new science centre, one of the most advanced centres of scientific learning available in the independent sector, was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. 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. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. What's for dinner? 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). It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. and our DeSantis won't say he's running. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. of Pupils: 551. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. 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. 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 is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. . Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. He saw all the police there. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. For more information, please see our Admissions: School's own exam, plus . Two further sixth form houses opened in 1993 (Limes and Oaks). A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. 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. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. 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. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. What's he waiting for? Other activities include hockey, fencing, badminton, volleyball, golf, riding, judo, tae kwondo, trampolining, rounders, football, aerobics, athletics, rugby sevens (Kent Girls Under-18 Champions 2009) and squash. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. Nobody else was harmed during the incident and we have commenced a full investigation.". 8 were here. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. 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. 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. 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. A Kent Police spokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 2023 BBC. 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. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. [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]. 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. The study centre includes the Eugenia Leung Library and classrooms. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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 . Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 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. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. It is believed Mr Betts made this decision because round six was the shortest round and so could be completed more quickly, allowing him to return to base to continue his other supervisory duties. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. Benenden Giving Day 2022 has now ended. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. Read about our approach to external linking. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. 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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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. My colleague told me. I guess they were ambulances now. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. The locals have been here a long time. Several. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. [2], Thomas Hallett Hodges bought the house in 1786. No. 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. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. 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