Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. It said support was being provided to those affected. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 Tel: 01580 240592 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 Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation. HSE and the ambulance service have been contacted for more information. Something went wrong, please try again later. It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. He reduced the size of the building and filled in the moat that had until that point encircled it. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. All rights reserved. Kent Police launched a. 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 added that he would consider whether it was necessary for him to write a report giving advice that might help prevent future accidents after written submissions from Mr Betts' family and Urbaser's legal team. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. 'Rape culture' scandal deepens as ex-Benenden pupil, 24, sends NEW dossier with dozens of sex abuse claims to heads of top public schools - and universities in Exeter and Bristol are dragged into row 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. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. View our online Press Pack. There is also a small chapel. 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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Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. 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. . All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. 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. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. He also created the lake in the grounds. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. For more information, please see our Other former students include TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey plus actresses Rachel Weisz and Ellie Kendrick. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. of Pupils: 551. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. 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. "It's terrible. 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). She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. [6] In that year the Good Schools Guide called the school "[e]veryone's idea of a traditional, up-market, girls' boarding school, though not remotely hidebound by tradition."[6]. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. 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. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. 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. 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. 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. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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A Condolence Book will soon be opened in the Chapel for the community to leave their messages. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. 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. Benenden's stated aim is for its academic programme to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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 grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. 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. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. What's he waiting for? It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. 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. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. 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. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. [4] The new Guldeford House opened the following year. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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". 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 average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Email address and follow the instructions videorecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story pupil. 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