As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The house, which featured a prominent tower and was described as having "alarming vitality" was subsequently remodelled in 1912 by Herbert Cescinsky at the behest of its new owner, newspaper magnate and later Lord Rothermere, Harold Harmsworth. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Something went wrong, please try again later. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". 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. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. His next of kin have been informed.". 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. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. Registration: Three to four years before entry. 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. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. [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 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). Something went wrong, please try again later. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Pictures show devastation after Greece train disaster, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 He saw all the police there. Read about our approach to external linking. It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. "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. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in 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 park was the seat of the Guldeford . You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. ", 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. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. The earliest available records show the land in the possession of Odo, Earl of Kent, the man believed to have commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry, having been given itamong much other property in the countyby his half-brother William the Conqueror. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. 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". 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. Everyone knows everyone round here. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. 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. With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. of Pupils: 551. Beloved family man; accomplished attorney known for his 'integrity and professionalism'; active in his Harding Township community, 79 Gerard E. Hanlon, age 79, of Harding Township, NJ and Otisco Lake, New York passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 after a long, hard fought battle with prostate cancer. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. Email: registry@benenden.school The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and 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. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. 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. Email: registry@benenden.school 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 disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, a prestigious school where Princess Anne once attended. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. Its terrible, absolutely awful. [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. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. Especially this time of the year. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A police cordon was put in place outside the large property in Benenden - a bungalow called Greenacres - on a sprawling private estate opposite the village green. You can opt-out at any time. 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. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. 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. 2023 BBC. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. 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. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. |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. and experience that will benefit them for life. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. His next of kin have been informed. Kent Police launched a. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. It said support was being provided to those affected. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of Benenden School, near Cranbrook, Kent on Wednesday morning's round. 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). The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Benenden expects each girl to be a responsible and considerate global citizen who is outward looking, courageous and compassionate. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. Account number 05509343. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. 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