All rights reserved. My colleague told me. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. 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. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". Especially this time of the year. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. His next of kin have been informed. You can opt-out at any time. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. 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. Sort code 18-00-02. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. Read about our approach to external linking. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. 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. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. 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. It aims to welcome 1,500 students and is set to cost GBP13,100 (US$17,862) per term at home. 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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 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. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. Her previous films included The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and . His next of kin have been informed.". 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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. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). 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. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. 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. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. His next of kin have been informed.". An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. Everyone knows everyone round here. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. His next of kin have been informed. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. 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. 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. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. The new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! [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. 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. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. Occasionally, the Sunday services are taken in the village church, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tel: 01580 240592 Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 The Leelands building was refurbished and became a classroom block for humanities subjects. 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". Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. A Condolence Book will soon be opened in the Chapel for the community to leave their messages. Benenden School - where. 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To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? He saw all the police there. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. He had just destroyed a German V-1 flying bomb the explosion from which also destroyed his own aircraft. Facilities [ edit] "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. What's he waiting for? Javier Peiro, managing director of waste contractor Urbaser Ltd, said: "Our thoughts are with the crew member's family and friends at this difficult time. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. Two further sixth form houses opened in 1993 (Limes and Oaks). Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. 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. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. of Pupils: 551. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. View our online Press Pack. There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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