PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk All rights reserved. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. 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. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. "It's terrible. For more information read our. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. of Pupils: 551. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Everyone knows everyone round here. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. 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. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. 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. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. 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. Kent Police launched a. SPLASH opened in 1990. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. The locals have been here a long time. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. 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 remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. The new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. Something went wrong, please try again later. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. 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". ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Read about our approach to external linking. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. 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.". 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. "The Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. 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 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. Registration: Three to four years before entry. His next of kin have been informed.". Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Read about our approach to external linking. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. His next of kin have been informed. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. All rights reserved. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). [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]. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. 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. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. It said support was being provided to those affected. 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. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. Tuition is 10,833 for the highest grade offered. 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. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. You can opt-out at any time. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. DeSantis won't say he's running. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. There's hundreds of acres. Email: registry@benenden.school THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. [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. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. I guess they were ambulances now. Her previous films included The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and . News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. 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. 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. [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. 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 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. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. For more information, please see our You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. The man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The founders retired in 1954 and Elizabeth Clarke became headmistress. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. ", 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. His next of kin have been informed. 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. 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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). |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. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. 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. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. 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 school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. 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 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. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. 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. The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. [2], In 1718 the property was sold to Sir John Norris, the commander-in-chief of George II's navy. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. Privacy Policy. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. You can opt-out at any time. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. It's really posh. 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. View our online Press Pack. 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. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. He was located in the London area on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. DeSantis won't say he's running. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. The prefects are known as "grey jumpers". 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. With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. 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 Sort code 18-00-02. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. 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. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. 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. Cookie Notice School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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What's he waiting for? You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". 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 He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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