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. The tragic incident happened within the school grounds in Cranbrook Road earlier this week. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. The loss of Her Majesty will be keenly felt across the School, but her example will continue to inspire Benenden students for generations to come. Gillian Page, 68, who lives adjacent to the school, said: There were three yellow vans which said rescue on them. Staff shortages also meant the supervisor was on an active round rather than based in the office as he should have been, the hearing heard. He also created the lake in the grounds. He was located in the London area on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment for injuries. Benenden School Regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in the country, Benenden was founded in 1923 Ages: 11-18. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. There are six junior boarding houses (ages 1116), consisting of Marshall, Medway, Guldeford, Echyngham, Norris and Hemsted. 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 Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. There is also a small chapel. It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. 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. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. He said police arrived at about 16:30 GMT on Thursday with "an accumulation of vehicles - probably three police cars". The prefects are known as "grey jumpers". Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. [2] It is now listed at grade II.[3]. The school dining room and cloisters were refurbished. It couldn't be simpler and it takes seconds - simply press here, enter your email address and follow the instructions. Privacy Policy. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. 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". It killed him. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The book Benenden: A Great Company by David Souden was published. . 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. Neighbour Derek Catlin described Mrs Andrews and her family as "normal, very pleasant people". 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. 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He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. [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]. A worker at the school told the publication that he had believed there had been a problem with the handbrake. "We are providing support to those affected by this tragic incident.". Mr Betts, of Tonbridge, Kent, initially got out of the vehicle to help his loader - Edward Sheldrake - the only other member of the crew. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. No one else was injured in the incident and it's understood children at the school didn't witness the fatal accident. Email: registry@benenden.school For more information read our, Students Celebrate Benenden's Native Languages Week, Benenden Hosts SecondEarly Career Teachers' Conference. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. All rights reserved. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The first general inspection was made and Benenden was recognised as 'efficient'. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. Benenden Giving Day 2022 has now ended. The Seniors' Association was established, and the school magazine was inaugurated. |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 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. Detectives are still waiting to question a man detained in connection with the death of a woman. 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. A Condolence Book will soon be opened in the Chapel for the community to leave their messages. Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk 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 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. "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. 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. Mr Betts - known to friends and family as Andy - was just one handbrake click away from safety, the hearing was told. No. There is a traditional school hall where morning prayers are taken. 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". Head teacher Gill Knox said staff had been left shocked and saddened. 1927 was an important year for Benenden, with the number of girls reaching 200. What's he waiting for? 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. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. Read about our approach to external linking. The role of the tutor is to provide individual weekly support and guidance. Mr Betts was a very brave man trying to repair the situation. Her previous films included The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and . Mrs Andrews was a supply teacher at Benenden CE School in the village. In September 1924 there were 126 girls on the school roll, and in October 1924 the new Benenden School bought Hemsted House for 20,000. As a community, we have marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the past few days. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. 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. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. 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 new school had a temporary home in Bickley for the first term while the three founders set about finding a new permanent site, requiring at least seventy bedrooms and large grounds. There's hundreds of acres. 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", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Admissions: School's own exam, plus . 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. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. Kent Police launched a. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. Benenden School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East. 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. The average class size was 16, and there were 75 schoolteachers, making a teacher pupil ratio of 1:7. Brilliant for bright girls with an appetite for learning, backed by reassuringly thorough pastoral care., "Benendens strapline is A Complete Education, and theyre right: girls leave wonderfully equipped not just for university, but for life too. Javier Peiro, managing director at waste contractors Urbaser Ltd, said they were "deeply saddened" by the crew member's death. The following year the eco-classroom, a totally self-sustaining building, opened in the Victorian Water Gardens. Drama and the Arts are popular; the school's annual play has on occasion been performed in London theatres such as the Palladium (Me and My Girl; 2002). Address Cranbrook Road, Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4AA Local authority Kent (886) Headteacher / Principal Mrs S Price Age range 10 to 19 Phase of education Not applicable School type Other. You can opt-out at any time. [2], Thomas Hallett Hodges bought the house in 1786. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. View all details Compare with other schools Fee 10,833 Yearly fee 14,501 Boarding Apply now Scholarships Academic scholarships All Rounder awards Art scholarships Design scholarships The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. After their first season training on the new pitch, Benenden's 1st lacrosse team won the National Schools Championships. The curriculum is traditional, but also broad and forward-looking enough to provide education in its widest sense. A binman has been crushed to death by his own lorry at a school. The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. ", A policespokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority.Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. My colleague told me. 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. 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). 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. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. School staff rushed to help and tried to give him first aid after it is feared he was trapped between the lorry and a wall. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). Especially this time of the year. 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. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. The park was the seat of the Guldeford . 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The locals have been here a long time. 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. For more information read our. The vehicle, which had been parked on a slight incline, began to roll forward. View our online Press Pack. The "new stage" theatre fundraising campaign was launched. Benenden School - where. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. It is understood the lorry suddenly rolled back. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. 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. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. 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. His next of kin have been informed. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. His next of kin have been informed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What's for dinner? Sports practices take place during the lunch break as well as after lessons end. 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. SPLASH opened in 1990. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of Benenden School, near Cranbrook, Kent on Wednesday morning's round. The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). 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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. She was posthumously awarded at the 2021 IFTA Awards for her final role in Cathy Brady's film Wildfire.. Benenden has a boarding population of over 550 girls aged 11 to 18, as well as a limited number of day student spaces. Signing up to the KentLive newsletter means you'll get the latest news direct to your inbox twice a day. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. His next of kin have been informed.". Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. ", An HSE spokesman said: HSE are aware of the incident and are assisting the Police with their enquiries.. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. It has 550 students from age 10-19 yr. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. (9.00am to 5.00pm), 2018 Benenden School. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. Elizabeth I visited Thomas Guldeford at the house and he was knighted by her at Rye a few days later. The elite boarding school is home to 500 pupils and was attended by Princess Anne who began her education there in 1963.