The unnamed man was hit at Benenden School in Cranbrook at about 08:20 GMT on Wednesday. Tel: 01580 240592 The thoughts of all of us here at Benenden are with the family of this man after this terrible incident.. 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 disposal worker was reportedly crushed to death while doing the rounds at Benenden School, just outside of Cranbrook, Kent, a prestigious school where Princess Anne once attended. She said: "Caroline and her family live in the village and are well known to the school. It reached a speed of 13mph, but there was evidence the footbrake had been applied just before impact. The study centre includes the Eugenia Leung Library and classrooms. 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. 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. 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. 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. In 1940, the school was evacuated from Kent, moving into the Hotel Bristol in Newquay, Cornwall, led by Christine Sheldon and Kathleen Bird, two of the founders. PC Robin Youngs, a police forensic investigation officer, examined the vehicle after the tragedy. Something went wrong, please try again later. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Pensioner, Mariel Davies, 74, said: There was an awful lot of noise yesterday morning. He added the company's policy had initially been "wait and see", hoping crews would speed up as they got used to the new routes, but eventually the firm had to introduce many more collection lorries and hire more staff. The school's most recent enhancement has been the construction of an all-weather sports pitch and pavilion in September 2016. His next of kin have been informed. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England, in Hemsted Park at Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden. Two further sixth form houses opened in 1993 (Limes and Oaks). 2023 BBC. It's really posh. The man who died, who has not yet been identified, was employed by a contractor on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Kent Police launched a. [2], The first property on the site was a house built by Robert of Hemsted in 1216. Benenden offers a range of extracurricular activities. I heard what sounded like eight or nine ambulances, lots of sirens. The Jubilee Wing was opened by Janet Allen and Kathleen Bird in 1977. The Health and Safety Executive has now launched an investigation into the tragedy. The 2007 play was Grease, held in the new theatre, completed in February 2007. 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". I would presume the entrance opposite my house is where the dustbins go in as its the back of the school.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A BINMAN was crushed to death by his lorry at a 13,000-a term all-girls boarding school once attended by Princess Anne. 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. You'd end up finishing Monday's round on a Wednesday.". The remodelling saw the "vitality" toned down and the upper levels of the tower removed. Neighbours described "an accumulation of police vehicles", The property is off the village's main street. SPLASH opened in 1990. We are so grateful to the whole community for coming together and showing their support. Benenden School is an independent boarding school for girls in Kent, England. 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. There are six periods in the day; each lesson is one hour long. It's understood the lorry had suddenly rolled back without warning, reports Kent Live. Usually there were two loaders but, again, because of staff shortages there was only one on duty that day. Prince Philip dedicated his life to our country, serving the United Kingdom wonderfully for many. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. 3.3K subscribers in the DeathObituaries community. Classes average around 13 students at GCSE, and 68 students during A Levels. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Email: schooloffice@benenden.school, Tel: 01580 240592 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. 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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In 1963 Princess Anne and Princess Basma of Jordan became pupils at Benenden. Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Tuition is 10,833 for the highest grade offered. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. His next of kin have been informed.". It is reported that a refuse collection vehicle had collided with a refuse worker, employed by the local authority. Lessons at the school start at 9am and carry on until 5:30pm. The school occupies a Victorian country house set in 250 acres of gardens and woodland in the Weald of Kent. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Benenden School is home to around 500 girls. Neighbours living nearby spoke of their shock. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visits HRH The Princess Royal at Benenden School 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 hearing the evidence, the jury concluded the death was the result of an accident. Several. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A bin man was "crushed to death" by his own truck in the grounds of an elite girls boarding school. "It's a huge school. [8] Girls often play these at county and sometimes national levels; a current senior England lacrosse player was introduced as head of lacrosse in 2008. A school that supports academic rigour whilst at the same time understanding and promoting the importance of sports, arts and STEAM education. 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. It chose Microsoft and DataON for an Integrated System for Azure Stack HCI to p. [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]. [8] All teaching staff and a significant number of administrative staff are house tutors. I am happy to be kept up to date with school news, events or other activities which may be of interest. 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I guess they were ambulances now. and our Sep 12 A special service was held in Benenden's Centenary Hall last night, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Staff rushed to help the man, who has not been identified, after he reportedly became stuck between a wall and the lorry. 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". Her previous films included The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and . THE death of a binman crushed by his own lorry at Princess Anne's old school was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. The grounds which the school now occupies are known as Hemsted Park. The school confirmed that there no one else had been hurt in the incident. The man's detention follows an extensive county-wide hunt involving armed officers, which saw police carry out searches throughout the county, including on the rail network. ", 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. His next of kin have been informed.". Benenden, Cranbrook, Kent, benenden.kent.sch.uk 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. Main school sports include lacrosse, rounders, karate, and tennis. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The scene is close to the exclusive Benenden School. The majority of vehicles in Urbaser's fleet were fitted with air brakes for both the foot pedal and the parking brake. The locals have been here a long time. Description of Benenden Private School Location: Benenden, Kent, United Kingdom Students age: 11 to 18 years Total number of students: 550 people Educational programs: middle classes (level KS3), GCSE and A-level Residence type: boarding house Type of study: separate (girls only). Tours abroad are occasionally organised. As a supervisor with waste contractor Urbaser, his main role was to schedule staff to the various rounds. He did a lot of work landscaping the property, forming much of the park as it is now. 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). Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Founders has 184 single study bedrooms. [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]. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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