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The worker was killed on the grounds of Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, while doing his rounds on Wednesday (November 25). |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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of. 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VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Benenden School staff tried to help the refuse worker but he died at the scene. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved.". On 3 August 1944, Jean Maridor, a Free French pilot, died when his aircraft crashed close to the school buildings and military hospital. 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). The locals have been here a long time. Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. 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. 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 still make a gift towards Be the Change via these options: ONLINE: Be the Change Donation Form; BANK TRANSFER: Benenden School (Kent) Limited. In 2001 the Clarke Centre with the Eugenia Leung Library was completed. 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. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. Email: registry@benenden.school The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. A Kent Police spokesman said: It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He said: "Our thoughts are with the crew members family and friends at this difficult time. Princess Anne attended the school and began her education there in autumn 1963. A police spokesman said he remained in hospital and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Benenden is a full-boarding school and has around 540 to 550 girls. 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. 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Anne Hindle stayed at Benenden to look after the estate and persuaded the Ministry of Health to use Benenden as a military hospital. It said support was being provided to those affected. His next of kin have been informed. 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. 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. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. [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 BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. He also created the lake in the grounds. Benenden Giving Day 2022 has now ended. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. There was police going all the way through the entrance and they put an officer on the gate. Facilities [ edit] 8 were here. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Elizabethan property was demolished in 1860 following the acquisition of the estate by Lord Cranbrook. You can opt-out at any time. The school play, written for the occasion, A Great Company was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. A Condolence Book will soon be opened in the Chapel for the community to leave their messages. All girls were prepared for GCSE, AS Level, A Level, and universities, and academic, sport, drama, art, music, and design technology scholarships were available. Primarily for lacrosse and hockey, the new facility allows girls to train in all weather and in the mornings and evenings. Norris House was redeveloped in 2003, creating new study bedrooms. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. He said: "Most of the new rounds were too big for anyone to complete. 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. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. 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. 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. 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. According to a report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, Benenden School was founded in 1923. Read about our approach to external linking. It killed him. Tuition is 10,833 for the highest grade offered. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. What's he waiting for? He saw all the police there. 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. In a written statement read to the inquest, Mr Rabbett described how Mr Betts had reassigned him to a different round that morning because of staff shortages, with Mr Betts deciding to drive the round himself. Tunbridge Wells Borough Council said the man was a member of its waste contractor's team. Kent Police launched a. In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. The entire school must assemble for this every morning, except Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. Death / Obituaries. 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". Police investigators found the ratchet-style handbrake had only been applied four clicks up when five would have held the vehicle at the top of the 4.7 degree incline. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. The Benenden Science Centre was opened by the Princess Royal on 10 October 2012. "Officers and ambulance crews attended and the man was declared deceased at the scene. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an all girls boarding school. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. An investigation into the circumstances of the tragic accident has been launched by the Health and Safety Executive. As the school grew, so more boarding houses were established or constructed: Norris House in 1924, Medway and Marshall in 1925, Echyngham in 1930, and Guldeford in 1936. The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Business, Economics, and Finance Further expansion to the school began with the opening of the new science and medical wing, Leelands, in 1988. 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