A refuse worker has died after being struck by a bin lorry in the grounds of a school in Kent. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. What's for dinner? Living, learning, sporting, and leisure facilities are clustered around the original 19th-century main house. In addition there are two hours' worth of lessons on Saturday mornings. 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 man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. All rights reserved. "Nobody else was injured in this incident and no pupils or staff were involved. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [according to whom?]. Danika "Nika" McGuigan (4 January 1986 - 23 July 2019) was an actress born in Northern Ireland and raised in England. Business, Economics, and Finance Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! 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 He wasn't an old bloke, he was just a young fella.". Email: registry@benenden.school Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. Benenden School: A Complete Education since 1923. It is believed Mr Betts made this decision because round six was the shortest round and so could be completed more quickly, allowing him to return to base to continue his other supervisory duties. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Staff rushed to help the man, who had become reportedly stuck between a wall and the lorry. In the late 14th century, Richard II granted the manor to William of Guldeford. The worker was killed when the truck hit him in the grounds of Benenden School, near Cranbrook, Kent on Wednesday morning's round. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. Instead of wearing the normal navy blue sixth-form uniform, they wear white- and red-striped blouses and grey jumpers. Gillian du Charme became headmistress in 1985. No one could come through the back entrance of the school at all. His next of kin have been informed.". 2023 BBC. [citation needed] All students live in ten boarding houses. He reduced the size of the building and filled in the moat that had until that point encircled it. As one of the foremost globally minded bilingual schools in China, Benenden School Guangzhou balances a strong foundation of Chinese heritage and national cultural identity with a worldly outlook. The Leelands building was refurbished and became a classroom block for humanities subjects. There have been, and continue to be, many improvements to the site. 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. [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]. It said support was being provided to those affected. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? He saw all the police there. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Several members of School staff were immediately on the scene and did everything they could to help the man before the emergency services arrived. Another Benenden resident, Karen Callaghan, said: "It's very sad for the village. Cookie Notice In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. 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. 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 community of Benenden School is saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Javier Peiro, managing director of waste contractor Urbaser Ltd, said: "Our thoughts are with the crew member's family and friends at this difficult time. 8 were here. It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. Sign up to our daily newsletter for all the latest Kent stories and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. There's hundreds of acres. After hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Wed send our daughters here in a flash. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. 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. It has around 500 pupils housed in 10 boarding houses on site. 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. All rights reserved. Something went wrong, please try again later. SPLASH opened in 1990. If you have more than one child, please select all applicable ages. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Former pupils of Benenden School are known as Seniors. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. 2023 BBC. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. The dining room was also built in 1936, with the school hall following in 1938. A worker at the school told The Sun: "I think there was a problem with the lorry's handbrake. He also created the lake in the grounds. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. 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The driver is believed to have tried to stop the truck, but couldn't. 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. 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There were no witnesses, but the court concluded that once Mr Betts had got out of the cab, the vehicle began to roll away and he ran alongside it before leaning in in an unsuccessful bid to stop the vehicle by pushing the foot brake by hand. Paramedics raced to the scene, but he was declared dead after police were called at 8.20am. 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. Our popular boarding model develops girls social and emotional skills and gives access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. Each year around 24 school prefects are nominated, called Upper Sixths. The Seniors' Window was added to the chapel as part of a refurbishment and rededication. 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