The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. Email: registry@benenden.school On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. 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Read about our approach to external linking. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. Assistant Coroner Alan Blunsdon heard that although Mr Betts was fully qualified to drive the vehicle and extremely experienced, it was not his job to do so. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. There's hundreds of acres. In July 1923 the first council meeting of the new school was held and 24 girls were registered. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. "The Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". His next of kin have been informed.". A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. A Benenden School spokesman said: 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. What's for dinner? Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. [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. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. . 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. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. 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. 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. 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. His next of kin have been informed. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Business, Economics, and Finance If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. No. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. and our However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. 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. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. Every parent was encouraged to pay a year's fees in advance. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. ", 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. [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. For more information, please see our Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. Read about our approach to external linking. Elizabeth I visited Thomas Guldeford at the house and he was knighted by her at Rye a few days later. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. 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. Benenden School - where. Cookie Notice 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. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. 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. 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. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. In January 1924 Hemsted Park, near the village of Benenden in Kent, was leased to the founders, and the school was named Benenden School, to avoid confusion with Hemel Hempstead. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. "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". Tours abroad are occasionally organised. 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. Collection supervisor Mr Betts died instantly from massive chest injuries after being caught between the cab door and the vehicle's frame when the truck rolled into a hedge. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. A policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. Read about our approach to external linking. He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. 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. [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. I guess they were ambulances now. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. All rights reserved. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. 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. Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. "It's a huge school. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. He saw all the police there. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. 2023 BBC. "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.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. The new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. His next of kin have been informed.". 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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). Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. You can opt-out at any time. 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. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. 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. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. 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. The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Privacy Policy. 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[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]. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. DeSantis won't say he's running. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. "It's terrible. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. 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. 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. 'Rape culture' scandal deepens as ex-Benenden pupil, 24, sends NEW dossier with dozens of sex abuse claims to heads of top public schools - and universities in Exeter and Bristol are dragged into row The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. He also created the lake in the grounds. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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. 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. Everyone knows everyone round here. 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