Its terrible, absolutely awful. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. 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. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. ", 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 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. I guess they were ambulances now. For more information read our. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . 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. [according to whom?]. SPLASH opened in 1990. Email: registry@benenden.school It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. 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. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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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 prefects are known as "grey jumpers". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [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. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. Benenden School, the prestigious British boarding school attended by Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is opening a campus in the Panyu district of Guangzhou, China in late 2023. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. Around 550 girls aged 11-18 currently attend the school, where boarding fees cost 13,124 per term and day boarding 9,850 per term. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. 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. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. 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. Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. You can also enter your email address in the box below the picture on most desktop and mobile platforms. Registration: Three to four years before entry. Peter Cushing's former seaside home on market for 1.4m, The Kent criminals jailed in February for drug running, fraud, biting police officers and other crimes, 3% Council Tax rise for Folkestone & Hythe residents, Mr Doodle to turn blank town centre walls in Ashford into artworks, 'Violence' at nightclub sparks police calls for licence review, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. 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 saw all the police there. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? What's he waiting for? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. of Pupils: 551. 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. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. The school has two main objectives: for every girl to achieve the best possible academic standards and qualifications, and for each girl to experience the maximum enjoyment in her learning. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. His next of kin have been informed. 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. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. View our online Press Pack. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. [2], In 1718 the property was sold to Sir John Norris, the commander-in-chief of George II's navy. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. 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. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. 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. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. "It's a huge school. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. and our Especially this time of the year. Tel: 01580 240592 Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Benenden School - where. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "The lorry rolled back. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. [15], Kent Music Summer School has been held at Benenden School since 1948. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. 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. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. "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 school, whose alumni includes Princess Anne and actress Rachel Weisz, added: "The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.". Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. 2023 BBC. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an elite 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. 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