[2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. 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. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. You can opt-out at any time. You can also sign up to our website and comment on our stories by pressing here and signing in. 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. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. His next of kin have been informed.". After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His next of kin have been informed.". Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Cranbrook Road. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. Read about our approach to external linking. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". You can opt-out at any time. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. Read about our approach to external linking. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. DeSantis won't say he's running. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. 2023 BBC. The 75th anniversary of the school was celebrated in 199899 with a service at St Paul's Cathedral and a programme of special events for seniors at Benenden, St James's Palace and other London venues. Elizabeth I visited Thomas Guldeford at the house and he was knighted by her at Rye a few days later. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Everyone knows everyone round here. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. 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 Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. 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. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. He was located in the London area on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. Death / Obituaries. 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). 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. 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. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. 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. 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. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. 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. For more information, please see our Benenden School - where. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. He had been driving the refuse truck on November 25 last year when he climbed out to help a colleague. "The lorry rolled back. and our The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. In July 1923 the first council meeting of the new school was held and 24 girls were registered. All rights reserved. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. 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. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. [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. [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]. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. of Pupils: 551. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. His next of kin have been informed. It's really posh. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. "It's terrible. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. 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. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. 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. School staff rushed to help and tried to give him first aid after it is feared he was trapped between the lorry and a wall. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. Business, Economics, and Finance [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. SPLASH opened in 1990. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. 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 school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. [15], Kent Music Summer School has been held at Benenden School since 1948. 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