The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. 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). 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. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. 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. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased 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. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. He saw all the police there. 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. On Friday morning the whole School gathered in the Hall for Prayers, reflecting on the inspirational life of a truly remarkable monarch, and aSunday evening service was held inHer Majesty's memory, celebrating her life through hymns and prayer. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. 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. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. 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. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. 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). Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. His next of kin have been informed.". 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. 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 entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. 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. Tel: 01580 240592 The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Other activities include hockey, fencing, badminton, volleyball, golf, riding, judo, tae kwondo, trampolining, rounders, football, aerobics, athletics, rugby sevens (Kent Girls Under-18 Champions 2009) and squash. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. 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). "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.". 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. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. 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 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 school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. The study centre includes the Eugenia Leung Library and classrooms. [2], In 1718 the property was sold to Sir John Norris, the commander-in-chief of George II's navy. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. Bin man killed 'by his own truck after it rolled back' at elite boarding school The disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. For more information, please see our [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. and experience that will benefit them for life. Tel: 01580 240592 Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. "It's terrible. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. There's hundreds of acres. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Something went wrong, please try again later. Cookie Notice The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. [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]. 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. 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. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. 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. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. Sort code 18-00-02. 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. Account number 05509343. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. You can opt-out at any time. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. "The Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". 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. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. It's really posh. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. Registration: Three to four years before entry. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. View our online Press Pack. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. 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. 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). There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. Facilities [ edit] It is believed Mr Betts made this decision because round six was the shortest round and so could be completed more quickly, allowing him to return to base to continue his other supervisory duties. For more information read our. 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. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. 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 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 dining room and cloisters were refurbished. Email: registry@benenden.school The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. 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