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. 8 were here. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What's for dinner? 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. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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). As one of the foremost globally minded bilingual schools in China, Benenden School Guangzhou balances a strong foundation of Chinese heritage and national cultural identity with a worldly outlook. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Kent Police launched a manhunt to locate the 54-year-old suspect after the body of Caroline Andrews, 52, was found at a property in The Street. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. of Pupils: 551. Email: registry@benenden.school News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. 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. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. No. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. and our Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. 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. He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. 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". 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. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. You can opt-out at any time. He also created the lake in the grounds. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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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. 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Kent Police launched a. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. 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. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. 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). Read about our approach to external linking. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. He saw all the police there. "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. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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 commissioned the building of a new house, the extant Hemsted House, employing David Brandon, president of the Royal Institute of British Architects to design the new mansion. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. Everyone knows everyone round here. [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. His next of kin have been informed.". and experience that will benefit them for life. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. "It's a huge school. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. 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. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. 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. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 [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]. "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.". It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The locals have been here a long time. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. 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. 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. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. SPLASH opened in 1990. Email: registry@benenden.school I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. Brilliant for bright girls with an appetite for learning, backed by reassuringly thorough pastoral care., "Benendens strapline is A Complete Education, and theyre right: girls leave wonderfully equipped not just for university, but for life too. Several. View our online Press Pack. Several members of school staff tried to help the worker before emergency teams arrived but he was pronounced dead at the scene. "It's terrible. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. My colleague told me. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. [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. Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. 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. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. . 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. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Beloved family man; accomplished attorney known for his 'integrity and professionalism'; active in his Harding Township community, 79 Gerard E. 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