"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The founders retired in 1954 and Elizabeth Clarke became headmistress. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk 2023 BBC. |Website Design by Oyster Marketing, A Complete Education is the philosophy at Benenden that underpins everything we do, hours a week are dedicated to volunteering, of students achieved places at a Top 10 World University in 2022, We are passionate about education in its broadest sense so that every girl who studies and lives here receives a Complete Education and enjoys her school days., Top notch education delivered with exceptional warmth in a beautiful corner of England. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. What's for dinner? The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Read about our approach to external linking. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. 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. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. 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 elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. Paramedics and police were called shortly before 8.30am, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Cranbrook Road. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. He was located in the London area on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. and experience that will benefit them for life. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. Its terrible, absolutely awful. 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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). The study centre includes the Eugenia Leung Library and classrooms. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. [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 prefects are known as "grey jumpers". The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. 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. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. It aims to welcome 1,500 students and is set to cost GBP13,100 (US$17,862) per term at home. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. 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". Hemsted Park, historically sometimes known as Hempsted Park, is a 100 hectares (250 acres) former country estate and manor house north-west of the village of Benenden in the English county of Kent.It is the site of Benenden School, an independent boarding school for girls.The school operates a commercial arts programme using the name Hemsted Park. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. DeSantis won't say he's running. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. 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Princes Anne was a pupil at the independent boarding school for girls. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. 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. Kent Benenden death: Police wait to quiz murder suspect 6 February 2016 Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. [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. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. In a report from The Sun, it's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back, and despite his best efforts to try and stop it, he couldn't. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. 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. 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. 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. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". 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. Benenden Giving Day 2022 has now ended. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. SPLASH opened in 1990. Read about our approach to external linking. I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. He reduced the size of the building and filled in the moat that had until that point encircled it. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. He also created the lake in the grounds. 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. 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