It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. Pupils studying for their GCSEs must generally take 10 or 11 subjects, including Mathematics, Science and English and one modern language. 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. 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. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. In 2008, there were about 525 girls aged eleven to eighteen, of whom 182 were in the sixth form. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". For more information read our. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. 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Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. It said support was being provided to those affected. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. 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 new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". Cookie Notice Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. Everyone knows everyone round here. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. 8 were here. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. SPLASH opened in 1990. It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. 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. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. ", Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference, Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. 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. In March 1924 the prospectus of Benenden School (Kent) Limited was issued, with shares priced at 10 each; five shares entitled the holder to a nomination to the school. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. "The lorry rolled back. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. He saw all the police there. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. A Health and Safety Executive investigation is underway to establish what caused Wednesday's accident. Each boarding house has a housemistress or housemaster, a deputy housemistress or housemaster, a team of matrons (resident, day and evening) as well as tutors. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. 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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(9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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). Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. View our online Press Pack. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. "It's terrible. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. The school was founded in 1923 by three teachers from Wycombe AbbeyChristine Sheldon, Anne Hindle, and Kathleen Birdwho aimed to create a "happy school with personal integrity and service to others always in mind, where everyone would be given the chance to follow her own bent". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. Tours abroad are occasionally organised. Facilities [ edit] A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. His next of kin have been informed.". 09 Sep 2022 General The community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. [15], Kent Music Summer School has been held at Benenden School since 1948. 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. School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. 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. He also created the lake in the grounds. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. 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. 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 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. "The Health and Safety Executive will lead any subsequent investigation.". Benenden School - where. 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 Giving Day 2022 has now ended. 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. She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. What's he waiting for? A new science centre, one of the most advanced centres of scientific learning available in the independent sector, was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. All rights reserved. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. It's really posh. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. Address Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA Local authority Kent (886) Headteacher / Principal Mrs S Price Age range 10 to 19 Phase of education Not applicable School type Other. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Email: registry@benenden.school A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. It aims to welcome 1,500 students and is set to cost GBP13,100 (US$17,862) per term at home. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. of Pupils: 551. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. DeSantis won't say he's running. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. Woven through every element of the boarding experience at Benenden academic, co-curricular and personal and professional development are opportunities for students to develop skills Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. DeSantis won't say he's running. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! 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. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 |Website Design by Oyster Marketing. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an elite girls boarding school. (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. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". 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. 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. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . 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. The belief is that these lead to a more rounded education and strongly favour individualism. 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I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. With more than 150 different activities to choose from, there really is something for every girl at Benenden. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched.