According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. He also created the lake in the grounds. 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. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. 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. 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Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. |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. 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". 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. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. 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. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk Cookie Notice School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Cranbrook Road. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. 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. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. What's he waiting for? No. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. 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. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. DeSantis won't say he's running. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. For more information read our. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. and our The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. 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To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. Read about our approach to external linking. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Elizabeth I visited Thomas Guldeford at the house and he was knighted by her at Rye a few days later. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I guess they were ambulances now. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. 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. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The locals have been here a long time. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. [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. Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. Everyone knows everyone round here. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Tel: 01580 240592 THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. 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. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. Especially this time of the year. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. 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". 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. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. 2023 BBC. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. "It's a huge school. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. View our online Press Pack. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. ", 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. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. 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. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. 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. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. There is also a small chapel. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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