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. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Especially this time of the year. 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. It's really posh. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". and our In July 1923 the first council meeting of the new school was held and 24 girls were registered. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The locals have been here a long time. 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 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.". Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. 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 belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. The school years are known, in order, as follows: Fourths (IV), Upper Fourths (UIV), Lower Fifths (LVths), Fifths (V), Upper Fifths (UV), Six Ones (VI1) and Six Twos (VI2). 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. His next of kin have been informed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. All rights reserved. They also had alarms that sounded if the cab door was opened with the parking brake not fully activated, but Mr Betts' vehicle had no such alarm. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He also created the lake in the grounds. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. 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 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. 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 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. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. "It's terrible. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. 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. You can opt-out at any time. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. The 75th anniversary of the school was celebrated in 199899 with a service at St Paul's Cathedral and a programme of special events for seniors at Benenden, St James's Palace and other London venues. 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. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk . 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. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 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. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. Assistant Coroner Alan Blunsdon heard that although Mr Betts was fully qualified to drive the vehicle and extremely experienced, it was not his job to do so. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. 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. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. 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 Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. I guess they were ambulances now. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Cranbrook Road. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Benenden Giving Day 2022 has now ended. 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 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. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. 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. 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. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. 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. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. He reduced the size of the building and filled in the moat that had until that point encircled it. He saw all the police there. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . "It's a huge school. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. The Leelands building was refurbished and became a classroom block for humanities subjects. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. 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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. Read about our approach to external linking. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. 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. 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. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Facilities [ edit] He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. My colleague told me. [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. 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. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. 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). Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of Benenden School, near Cranbrook, Kent on Wednesday morning's round. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. All rights reserved. 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, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. 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On that morning, another driver, an agency worker named Mark Rabbett, had been due to drive the 7.5-ton narrow-access vehicle on round six, the area around Cranbrook. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. For more information, please see our Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 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. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. 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. Tel: 01580 240592 The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. His next of kin have been informed.". For more information read our. 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. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. 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. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Several. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. 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. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? 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. 8 were here. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. 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