To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. "At the present time, we cannot comment on what has happened but our thoughts and prayers are with her family, and all who knew her and will miss her.". In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. 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. 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. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. No. 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. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. It's really posh. Privacy Policy. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. "It's a huge school. [6] In that year the Good Schools Guide called the school "[e]veryone's idea of a traditional, up-market, girls' boarding school, though not remotely hidebound by tradition."[6]. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. A Condolence Book will soon be opened in the Chapel for the community to leave their messages. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. [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. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. It said support was being provided to those affected. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is 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. 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. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. ", 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. 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". Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. He also created the lake in the grounds. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. 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. |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. Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. All rights reserved. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. 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He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The prefects are known as "grey jumpers". 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). Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. 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. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. Email: registry@benenden.school 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. Read about our approach to external linking. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! 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. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. Registration: Three to four years before entry. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. The founders retired in 1954 and Elizabeth Clarke became headmistress. You can opt-out at any time. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an elite girls boarding school. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Nobody else was harmed during the incident and we have commenced a full investigation.". The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. 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 "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. Sort code 18-00-02. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. It killed him. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. A policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. 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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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 2023 BBC. 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. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. SPLASH opened in 1990. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. 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). 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. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. He told the inquest at the Shepway Centre, Maidstone, that he found no mechanical defects with the 7.5-ton Isuzu, but the handbrake - similar to that found in most cars - had been applied one click from safety. 09 Sep 2022 General The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Read about our approach to external linking. [2], In 1718 the property was sold to Sir John Norris, the commander-in-chief of George II's navy. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. 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. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. 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). Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. 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. He was located in the London area on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. 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. His next of kin have been informed.". The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. 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). His next of kin have been informed. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. and our Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. What's he waiting for? For more information, please see our As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. [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. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. 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 tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. 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. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Cranbrook Road. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". 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. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. 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. 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