It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. Account number 05509343. 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). Several. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. His next of kin have been informed.". |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. 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). 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. Address Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA Local authority Kent (886) Headteacher / Principal Mrs S Price Age range 10 to 19 Phase of education Not applicable School type Other. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Everyone knows everyone round here. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. |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. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. 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 bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an elite girls boarding school. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. Tours abroad are occasionally organised. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. He also created the lake in the grounds. 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 Giving Day 2022 has now ended. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. For more information read our. There is also a small chapel. SPLASH opened in 1990. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. 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. Tel: 01580 240592 To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Business, Economics, and Finance Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. 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. Sort code 18-00-02. 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). 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". However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. Facilities [ edit] 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. View our online Press Pack. The school was founded in 1923 by three teachers from Wycombe AbbeyChristine Sheldon, Anne Hindle, and Kathleen Birdwho aimed to create a "happy school with personal integrity and service to others always in mind, where everyone would be given the chance to follow her own bent". The Leelands building was refurbished and became a classroom block for humanities subjects. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. 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 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 8 were here. 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 policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. "It's terrible. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. No. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. 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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School He saw all the police there. Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. 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The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult 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. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. Cookie Notice 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. It killed him. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. 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. 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 Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". 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. 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. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? 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. Kent Police said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will lead any investigation. 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". Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. 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. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. of Pupils: 551. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. 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 unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). 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