of Pupils: 551. Read about our approach to external linking. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. There's hundreds of acres. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. '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 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 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. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. Several. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Especially this time of the year. 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 is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. A Kent Police spokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. His next of kin have been informed.". A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. Frida Leakey worked here as a French teacher before she discovered a gorge of human fossils in Tanganyika. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Read more: All the latest news from Tenterden. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. 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. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. 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. Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. 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 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. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. My colleague told me. Collection supervisor Mr Betts died instantly from massive chest injuries after being caught between the cab door and the vehicle's frame when the truck rolled into a hedge. 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. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. 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. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. The disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, a prestigious school where Princess Anne once attended. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. All rights reserved. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. Benenden has a long association with the Royal Family; having educated HRH The Princess Royal in the 1960s, the School was honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Benenden on occasion and is proud that HRH The Princess Royal holds the title of President of the Benenden Society. 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. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. 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 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". Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. 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A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. and our All rights reserved. Andrew Betts died just four days before his 62nd birthday as he emptied bins at Benenden School near Cranbrook in Kent. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963. 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. School staff rushed to his aid and called paramedics, who couldn't save his life despite their best efforts. 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. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . [7] Sixth formers remain members of their junior house and take up positions of responsibility in them. You can opt-out at any time. 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