DeSantis won't say he's running. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. For more information, please see our The school, whose alumni includes Princess Anne and actress Rachel Weisz, added: "The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.". The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. Everyone knows everyone round here. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). 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. 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". Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Elizabeth I visited Thomas Guldeford at the house and he was knighted by her at Rye a few days later. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. The Princess Royal, 70, Prince Andrew's ex Lady Victoria Hervey, 44, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, 50, and TV presenter Amanda de Cadenet, 48, are among former students at Benenden, one of Britain's top boarding schools. 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 1987 hurricane hit Benenden hard and over 250 trees were lost in the parkland. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. 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). 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. THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. Benenden School - where. View our online Press Pack. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [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]. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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 By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . 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. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. 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". Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. DeSantis won't say he's running. Registration: Three to four years before entry. The founders retired in 1954 and Elizabeth Clarke became headmistress. '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 Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. She was known for her role as Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016-2018). Facilities [ edit] Nobody else was harmed during the incident and we have commenced a full investigation.". After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. "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. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. 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. 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. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A binman was crushed to death by his lorry on the grounds of 13,000-a-term Benenden School, in Kent, Princess Anne is among the boarding school's former pupils, The school is set in around 240 acres of parkland, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz also attended the all-girls school, Lady Victoria Hervey also attended the all-girls school, Binman killed as his own lorry hits him in the grounds of Princess Annes posh 13,000-a-term school, 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). 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. 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. The locals have been here a long time. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. [citation needed] It hence maintains sister-school ties with Wycombe Abbey, as well as Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe, and St Leonards School. Mr Betts had been a keen darts player, having previously played for the Kent county team and been a contestant on the popular TV darts quiz show Bullseye. 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. Applications to Benenden exceed available spots, and parents seeking to enroll their daughter often register her years in advance. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. His next of kin have been informed. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. You can still make a gift towards Be the Change via these options: ONLINE: Be the Change Donation Form; BANK TRANSFER: Benenden School (Kent) Limited. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. [2], Thomas Hallett Hodges bought the house in 1786. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. |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. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. 2023 BBC. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. All rights reserved. Younger students will take a mixture of all subjects offered, as well as sports, music and PSHE classes. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. His next of kin have been informed.". A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. Claire Oulton, Head of St Catherine's Bramley and a graduate from Somerville College, Oxford, was appointed headmistress in 2000. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. The new theatre was opened by Helena Bonham Carter in 2007. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages.