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The man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. 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. 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. 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. We are deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . Janet Allen became headmistress in 1976. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Benenden says that its boarding ethos is to complement, not replace, family life. 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. Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. No. 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 Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. 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. A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. 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. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? The new all-weather pitch and pavilion was opened by television personality Davina McCall on 10 September 2016. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The house, which featured a prominent tower and was described as having "alarming vitality" was subsequently remodelled in 1912 by Herbert Cescinsky at the behest of its new owner, newspaper magnate and later Lord Rothermere, Harold Harmsworth. Director of Change and Communities at the council Paul Taylor said: "Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, friends and workmates. His next of kin have been informed.". The 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. Read about our approach to external linking. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. [9] Swimming is held in the Sunley Pool Leisure and Sports Hall (SPLASH), which accommodates a 250-foot pool and a gymnasium. and our By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. 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. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. However, he said shortages of both drivers and loaders continued due to the pandemic causing further staffing problems. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. View our online Press Pack. 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. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. It's really posh. Nobody else was injured in the incident and no pupils or staff were involved, Benenden School said in a statement. In July 1923 the first council meeting of the new school was held and 24 girls were registered. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". 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A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. [5] Grease was its first production in December of that year. No children are believed to have seen the incident, the victim of which was a contractor for Tunbridge Wells Council. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. There is also a small chapel. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. Several. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. "The lorry rolled back. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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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. Benenden, founded in 1923, is set in 240 acres of rolling parkland at Hemsted Park. It aims to welcome 1,500 students and is set to cost GBP13,100 (US$17,862) per term at home. Questioned by William Irwin, a barrister representing Mr Betts' family, Mr Sheldrake said for six months Urbaser had made no changes but then had "completely altered all the collection routes". The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Her previous films included The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and . 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. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. "Caroline has been a loved and well-respected supply teacher here for a number of years, who has enriched the lives of the many children she has taught. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. 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. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. He then examined the tachograph of the vehicle and determined it had been stationary for 19 seconds before beginning to roll. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. 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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. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. A Benenden School spokesman said: We can confirm that there was a serious accident on Wednesday 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. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. 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. 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