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SCHOOL TRUST<br />

<strong>Newsletter</strong> <strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2010</strong>


Science Campaign: raising £3million for<br />

a new Science Centre for <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

Great progress has been made since Her Royal Highness The<br />

Princess Royal launched <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>’s ‘Leading <strong>the</strong> Field’ Campaign<br />

to help fund new science and sports facilities for <strong>Benenden</strong>. Over<br />

£750,000 has been raised, and full planning permission has been<br />

granted for <strong>Benenden</strong>’s new Science Centre.<br />

Our goal is to raise £3 million for Science. This will help ensure<br />

that <strong>the</strong> outstanding new Science Centre planned for <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

will be available for <strong>the</strong> first generation of <strong>Benenden</strong> girls by 2012.<br />

We hope that you will be able to join us at <strong>the</strong> Action & Reaction<br />

Ball at <strong>the</strong> London Aquarium in November. This special event is<br />

being staged to help raise funds for <strong>the</strong> project. We are extremely<br />

grateful to <strong>the</strong> Parents’ Events Committee for so kindly taking on<br />

<strong>the</strong> planning and execution of this event.<br />

Beyond <strong>the</strong> Leading <strong>the</strong> Field Campaign, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> has continued<br />

to promote its <strong>Trust</strong> Award programme. This provides <strong>the</strong><br />

possibility of fully funded places for local primary school pupils, and<br />

Sixth Formers. Now in its fourth year, <strong>the</strong> programme is funded<br />

entirely by donor support and provides a life-changing opportunity<br />

for students who could not o<strong>the</strong>rwise have access to <strong>the</strong> benefits<br />

of a <strong>Benenden</strong> education.<br />

Gifts to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> made possible <strong>the</strong> construction of an eco-classroom<br />

for <strong>Benenden</strong>. Located in <strong>the</strong> Victorian Water Gardens, <strong>the</strong> classroom<br />

brings <strong>the</strong> very latest in sustainable technology to <strong>the</strong> school. The ecoclassroom<br />

has been principally funded by <strong>the</strong> remarkable generosity of<br />

Anna Marshall, <strong>Benenden</strong> Senior, and her parents, Lord & Lady<br />

Marshall. The second phase of <strong>the</strong> project, a Nature Walk, has been<br />

constructed. The <strong>Trust</strong> is very grateful to <strong>the</strong> 145 parents and Seniors<br />

who have come forward to ‘sponsor-a-board’ of <strong>the</strong> new walk.<br />

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have so<br />

generously made a donation to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>. Your gift<br />

has helped <strong>Benenden</strong> become <strong>the</strong> school it is today. As <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Chairman, I hope that you will consider making a gift to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> in <strong>the</strong><br />

future. Toge<strong>the</strong>r we can help ensure<br />

that <strong>Benenden</strong> continues to be one<br />

of Britain’s leading schools.


Dr Peter Lewis<br />

For over 20 years Dr Peter Lewis was Head of Science at <strong>Benenden</strong>. A laboratory in memory of Dr<br />

Lewis is being generously funded by donations from <strong>Benenden</strong> Seniors, current & former <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

parents and o<strong>the</strong>r colleagues and friends of <strong>the</strong> <strong>School</strong> who knew, admired and fondly remember<br />

Dr Lewis.<br />

“We were all tutored under Dr Lewis who we loved<br />

and respected throughout our time as students.<br />

We shall never forget his expert guidance. We<br />

shall sorely miss him and fondly remember him by<br />

warm bilge labs, lichens, fungus, cacti, and for<br />

being our inspiration in Biology.”<br />

Sharon E94, Hilary E/Oaks 96<br />

and Daphne Low N/Elms 01<br />

““


A number of laboratories and preparation areas have been identified for naming by Science centre donors A number of laboratories and preparation areas have been identified for naming by Science centre donors<br />

Ground Floor<br />

Physics Laboratories<br />

3 x £250,000<br />

Prep Room<br />

£100,000<br />

Physics<br />

Potential Areas for Naming<br />

Physics<br />

Laboratory 3<br />

Science Exhibition Atrium<br />

£150,000<br />

Science Lecture Theatre<br />

£350,000<br />

Project Lab<br />

£50,000<br />

First Floor<br />

Chemistry Laboratories<br />

3 x £250,000<br />

Project Lab<br />

£50,000<br />

Project lab<br />

Chemistry<br />

Potential Areas for Naming<br />

Chemistry<br />

Prep Room<br />

Junior Science Laboratory<br />

£150,000<br />

May <strong>2010</strong>: Full Planning Permission has now been received for <strong>Benenden</strong>’s new Science Centre<br />

Physics Department Naming Opportunities<br />

Chemistry<br />

Department Naming Opportunities<br />

• Physics Laboratories 3 x £250,000<br />

• Physics Preparation Room £100,000<br />

• Physics Project Laboratory £50,000<br />

Prep Room<br />

£30,000<br />

• Chemisty Laboratories 3 x £250,000<br />

• Chemistry Project laboratory £50,000<br />

• Chemistry Preparation Laboratory £30,000


Second Floor<br />

Biology<br />

Biology Laboratories<br />

4 x £200,000<br />

Laboratory 1<br />

Project Lab<br />

£50,000<br />

Resource<br />

Room<br />

Project lab<br />

Biology<br />

Potential Areas for Naming<br />

Biology<br />

Prep Room<br />

Laboratory 3<br />

Microbiology<br />

Prep<br />

Room<br />

Department Naming Opportunities<br />

• Biology Laboratories 3 x £250,000<br />

The following laboratories have already been named<br />

Laboratory 4<br />

The Brooke Biology<br />

Prep Room<br />

• Biology project Laboratory (name to be confirmed)<br />

• The Brooke Biology Laboratory<br />

• The Lawrence Microbiology Prep Room<br />

Microbiology<br />

Prep Room<br />

£50,000<br />

Quiz night<br />

Back by popular demand <strong>the</strong> second<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong> Quiz Night took place on Saturday<br />

13 March in <strong>the</strong> <strong>School</strong> Hall. Jonathan Watts<br />

was again our host for a challenging and<br />

entertaining evening. Twenty teams of guests<br />

came to test <strong>the</strong>ir general knowledge in a fun<br />

and competitive atmosphere. An electronic<br />

silent auction of over 50 donated lots took<br />

place during <strong>the</strong> evening with guests<br />

competing to be <strong>the</strong> highest bidder of a<br />

wonderful array of items — from exotic<br />

holiday homes to test match tickets, exercise<br />

classes to a tour of <strong>the</strong> gardens at<br />

Highgrove.<br />

The <strong>Trust</strong> was delighted with <strong>the</strong> outcome of<br />

<strong>the</strong> evening — over £37,000 raised from <strong>the</strong><br />

auction in aid of <strong>the</strong> Science campaign. The<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> would like to send its grateful thanks to<br />

<strong>the</strong> many donors to <strong>the</strong> Quiz Night silent<br />

auction for <strong>the</strong>ir generosity and to those who<br />

made <strong>the</strong>ir bids prior to and on <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />

The <strong>Trust</strong> was delighted with <strong>the</strong> outcome of<br />

<strong>the</strong> evening — over £37,000 raised from <strong>the</strong><br />

auction in aid of <strong>the</strong> Science campaign.


Offical opening of <strong>the</strong> Eco<br />

Classroom<br />

The new eco-classroom is set in <strong>the</strong> Victorian Water<br />

Gardens. The classroom utilises a broad range of<br />

sustainable energy ideas and environmentally friendly<br />

building practices. It is a wooden circular structure<br />

and is made from renewable timber sources. A large<br />

rainwater collection tank is combined with a<br />

complicated filtration process to provide water to<br />

<strong>the</strong> building. The tank is fed from run-off from a<br />

sedum roof, designed to maximise insulation, while<br />

extensive solar-panelling will light and heat <strong>the</strong><br />

building, as well as heating <strong>the</strong> running water. As far<br />

as <strong>the</strong> architects know, this is <strong>the</strong> only such building<br />

of its kind in <strong>the</strong> country and is at <strong>the</strong> leading edge of<br />

sustainable design. A wonderful example of modern,<br />

environmentally friendly design, <strong>the</strong> classroom is a<br />

lesson in sustainability itself. Already in use by <strong>the</strong><br />

Biology Department, this new facility is proving popular<br />

with o<strong>the</strong>r departments who appreciate <strong>the</strong> tranquil<br />

setting. The classroom will also be available for nearby<br />

primary schools to use for day trips and experiments.<br />

The eco-classroom was funded thanks to <strong>the</strong> very kind<br />

generosity of <strong>the</strong> Marshall family, Lord and Lady<br />

Marshall of Knightsbridge and <strong>the</strong>ir daughter, <strong>Trust</strong>ee<br />

and <strong>Benenden</strong> Senior Anna Marshall (M77).<br />

The Eco Classroom was funded<br />

thanks to <strong>the</strong> very kind generosity of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Marshall family, Lord and Lady<br />

Marshall of Knightsbridge and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

daughter, trustee and <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

Senior Anna Marshall (M77).<br />

““


Nature walk<br />

Part of <strong>the</strong> eco-classroom project has been <strong>the</strong> construction of a nature walkway, leading<br />

from <strong>the</strong> Walled Garden down through <strong>the</strong> Victorian Water Gardens to <strong>the</strong> classroom itself.<br />

Providing access for all, <strong>the</strong> walkway includes over 145 sponsored and named boards. In<br />

October 2009 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> invited <strong>Benenden</strong> families to sponsor a board, dedicating parts of<br />

<strong>the</strong> walkway in any way <strong>the</strong>y chose, and helping to fund its construction in <strong>the</strong> process. The<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> was delighted with <strong>the</strong> response from <strong>Benenden</strong> families and would like to thank all of<br />

<strong>the</strong> sponsors for <strong>the</strong>ir generous contribution.<br />

Mr and Mrs W Abudu<br />

(Mimi's parents)<br />

Coco Akerman<br />

Katy Eve Allen<br />

Tansy Aspinall<br />

Leonie and Miranda Ashfield<br />

1998 - 2006<br />

Barel di Sant Albano Family<br />

The Bass Family<br />

Freya Bell's Board<br />

Tink Blauth-Muszkowski<br />

2006 - 2011<br />

Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Boucher<br />

High Beeches Gardens<br />

Conservation <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Charlotte Britton<br />

Immy and Pippa Bull<br />

Izzy Bullen-Smith<br />

Annie Caffyn<br />

Alison Janet Chan<br />

Stephanie, Susannah and<br />

Emma Chandler<br />

Georgie Charman<br />

Every Step Counts -<br />

The Cherries<br />

A Cherry Step<br />

Yee Jin Chua<br />

Serena Churchill<br />

Mia and Sallie Clayton<br />

Los Corchos<br />

Julian and Serena Critchlow<br />

Constance Critchlow<br />

Emma Crookenden<br />

Grace Ellen Thomas<br />

Curtis-Holsgrove<br />

Amelia Cussans<br />

Phoebe Dingemans<br />

Antonia and Madeleine Docx<br />

Harriet Doherty<br />

Alexandra and Natasha<br />

Dudley<br />

Celia du Parc Braham<br />

Flavia Edelsten<br />

With love Carol, James and<br />

Pippa Evelegh<br />

The Everist Family<br />

The Farmer Family<br />

The J F T Fenwick <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Helena Fisher<br />

Florence Flood<br />

The Footer Family<br />

Eliza Franks<br />

Maddie Franks<br />

Zoë and Natasha French<br />

Hannah - 2007 and<br />

Jessie - <strong>2010</strong> Fuellenkemper<br />

The Gass Board<br />

The Gillespie-Smith Family<br />

Nigel, Paula and Lara<br />

Gliksten<br />

Ceski Goddard<br />

Alex Goddard<br />

Gertie Goddard<br />

Julie M Godwin<br />

Flizzie Goldie-Scot<br />

The Good Family<br />

Eleanor Gordon-Martin<br />

Imy Green<br />

Miele Green<br />

The Greenfield Family<br />

Louisa Griffith-Jones<br />

Lucy Hanbury-Aggs<br />

Bronwen Harbinson<br />

Rosanna V Hill<br />

Laura A Hill<br />

Camilla A Hill<br />

Camilla Hoare<br />

Debby, Paul and Isabel<br />

Howard<br />

Mr and Mrs Oliver Hunter<br />

Sponsor a board<br />

With grateful thanks to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Benenden</strong> Parents, Seniors, Staff, Students and o<strong>the</strong>r friends<br />

who kindly sponsored-a-board of <strong>the</strong> new Nature Walk.<br />

and daughters<br />

Bronwen and Freya<br />

Emily Hyslop<br />

Irwin Family<br />

Noel Kiang<br />

Nicole Kiang<br />

The Koerling Family<br />

The Kowitz Family<br />

Corinna Kwok<br />

Victoria Lawrence (Russell)<br />

Sophie C Lee<br />

Pearl Liang<br />

Natalie Lung<br />

EAL Lyons<br />

Lulu Lyons<br />

Frances Mavor<br />

Flora and Alice Maclean<br />

One is nearest God's heart in<br />

a garden than anywhere else<br />

on earth<br />

- Dorothy Frances Gurney<br />

Elizabeth MacManus<br />

The Me<strong>the</strong>rell Family<br />

Miranda Millwater<br />

Alex Millwater<br />

Mobereola<br />

Sabrina Moor<br />

Stanley Orwell<br />

Tami and Tobi Osho's<br />

Alexandra Oti<br />

Emma Oulton<br />

Sophie Oulton<br />

Lucy Palmer<br />

The Parkhouse Family<br />

Allegra Penny<br />

Sophie Perks<br />

Dr Hugo Petzsch<br />

Simon and Alison Philip<br />

Annabel and Georgina<br />

Philip Leah Porter<br />

Fi Porter<br />

Sophie Puddick<br />

Izzie Price<br />

Arabella Repard<br />

Ali Roberts<br />

Jemima and Ella Salmon<br />

Christopher and Emma Scott<br />

Cressida Scott<br />

The Sharp Family<br />

Milly Smith 2009<br />

The Southgate Family<br />

Georgie Stables<br />

Celia Stanford<br />

Alexander Stiller<br />

The Stock Family<br />

Annabel, Camilla, Clementine<br />

and Ottilie Swift<br />

Claudia G J Temple<br />

Megan Toone<br />

Sabrina Tughan - UIV<br />

Alice Venton<br />

Prudence Wait<br />

Annabel and Leonie Watson<br />

1999 - 2006<br />

Alwyn, Helena and Millie<br />

Welch<br />

Sara White<br />

Izzy White<br />

The Whitehands - Alex and<br />

Charlie<br />

Georgia Wilkinson<br />

Harriet Hordern '81, Connie<br />

Wilson '07,<br />

Tilly Wilson '11<br />

Serena Win<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Donated by Emily<br />

Woodhams<br />

Donated by Isabel<br />

Woodhams<br />

The Wooldridge Family<br />

Love and care for <strong>the</strong><br />

planet as you would for<br />

your own family


Why Give?<br />

Current & former <strong>Benenden</strong> parents and <strong>Benenden</strong> Seniors explain why <strong>the</strong>y<br />

have decided to made a donation in support of <strong>Benenden</strong>’s new Science Centre<br />

We are pleased to make a contribution<br />

towards <strong>the</strong> cost of <strong>the</strong> building and<br />

equipping <strong>the</strong> new science centre for<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong>. We would like this contribution<br />

to mark our gratitude for <strong>the</strong> outstanding<br />

teaching of maths and sciences that Isabel<br />

and Diana have benefited from.<br />

Robin & Liz Hindle Fisher<br />

““<br />

I find <strong>the</strong> prospect of a new Science<br />

Block most exciting and yet ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

example of <strong>Benenden</strong>’s determination<br />

to try to ensure that <strong>the</strong> facilities<br />

offered to <strong>the</strong> girls, for every aspect of<br />

<strong>School</strong> life, are of <strong>the</strong> highest calibre.<br />

Murray Lawrence<br />

““<br />

“<br />

Peter Lewis was an inspirational and<br />

engaging teacher, who encouraged his<br />

students to think outside <strong>the</strong> confines of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Science curriculum. The new Science<br />

Centre will provide a fitting tribute to<br />

someone who played such an integral<br />

part in <strong>the</strong> life of <strong>the</strong> school, and <strong>the</strong> Peter<br />

Lewis Laboratory for <strong>the</strong> Junior <strong>School</strong><br />

will reflect <strong>the</strong> fact that Peter succeeded<br />

in making science fun, even for those<br />

who were not natural scientists.<br />

Alex and Emma Carnegie-Brown<br />

“<br />

“<br />

We are delighted to offer <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> a contribution to <strong>the</strong><br />

fundraising for <strong>the</strong> new Science Block.<br />

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actual school days.<br />

Justin & Lucy Bull<br />

First as a pupil and now as a senior<br />

and a parent, <strong>Benenden</strong> has always<br />

been an extraordinarily special place<br />

for me. It has given of its best to so<br />

many generations and it is clear to me<br />

that, both for <strong>the</strong> staff and for <strong>the</strong> girls,<br />

<strong>the</strong> new Science Centre must be built<br />

to continue that tradition.<br />

Clemancy Gordon-Martin<br />

“<br />

““


Pyramid of giving<br />

A guide to gifts needed to raise £3+ million for Science at <strong>Benenden</strong><br />

50 x £1,000<br />

20 x £5,000<br />

50 x £10,000<br />

30 x £25,000<br />

20x £50,000<br />

3 x £100,000<br />

1 x £300,000<br />

1 x £500,000<br />

“<br />

Donations are welcomed ei<strong>the</strong>r as one off gifts, or in annual instalments<br />

over three to five years<br />

To make a gift to <strong>the</strong> Science campaign please contact: Debra Price, Development Director, <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Tel: 01580 240484 Email: dp@benenden.kent.sch.uk<br />

“<br />

Examples of giving (if a 50% taxpayer, from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>)<br />

Donor gives <strong>Trust</strong> - £780 per year over 5 years = 3,900<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> claims from HMRC (via Gift Aid) 975<br />

Transitional relief claim by <strong>Trust</strong> (until 5 April 2011) 125<br />

Donor claim from HMRC (if 50 % taxpayer from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>) 1,463<br />

Net Cost to Donor 2,438<br />

Total Benefit to <strong>Trust</strong> 5,000<br />

Donor gives <strong>Trust</strong> - £1,560 per year over 5 years = 7,800<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> claims from HMRC (via Gift Aid) 1,950<br />

Transitional relief claim by <strong>Trust</strong> (until 5 April 2011) 250<br />

Donor claim from HMRC (if 50 % taxpayer from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>) 2,925<br />

Net Cost to Donor 4,875<br />

Total Benefit to <strong>Trust</strong> 10,000<br />

Donor gives <strong>Trust</strong> - £4,680 per year over 5 year = 23,400<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> claims from HMRC (via Gift Aid) 5,850<br />

Transitional relief claim by <strong>Trust</strong> (until 5 April 2011) 750<br />

Donor claim from HMRC (if 50 % taxpayer from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>) 8,775<br />

Net Cost to Donor 14,625<br />

Total Benefit to <strong>Trust</strong> 30,000<br />

Donor gives <strong>Trust</strong> - £7,800 per year over 5 years = 39,000<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> claims from HMRC (via Gift Aid) 9,750<br />

Transitional relief claim by <strong>Trust</strong> (until 5 April 2011) 1,250<br />

Donor claim from HMRC (if 50 % taxpayer from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>) 14,625<br />

Net Cost to Donor 24,375<br />

Total Benefit to <strong>Trust</strong> 50,000<br />

Donor gives <strong>Trust</strong> - £15,600 per year over 5 year = 78,000<br />

<strong>Trust</strong> claims from HMRC (via Gift Aid) 19,500<br />

Transitional relief claim by <strong>Trust</strong> (until 5 April 2011) 2,500<br />

Donor claim from HMRC (if 50 % taxpayer from 6 April <strong>2010</strong>) 29,250<br />

Net Cost to Donor 48,750<br />

Total Benefit to <strong>Trust</strong> 100,000


“<br />

Sustainable development is development that meets <strong>the</strong><br />

needs of <strong>the</strong> present without compromising <strong>the</strong> ability of<br />

future generations to meet <strong>the</strong>ir own needs.The main<br />

measurable contribution is to environmental sustainability<br />

by: protecting <strong>the</strong> physical environment; conserving natural<br />

resources; enhancing ecology; and increasing biodiversity.<br />

The Design Team have designed <strong>the</strong> building to<br />

have an annual energy consumption of well below <strong>the</strong><br />

requirements of <strong>the</strong> current (2006) edition of <strong>the</strong> Approved<br />

Documents L2A (Part L) of The Building Regulations 2000.<br />

This has been achieved primarily through careful<br />

consideration of <strong>the</strong> building’s form and envelope,<br />

supplemented by <strong>the</strong> design of efficient mechanical<br />

systems and <strong>the</strong> employment of various renewable energy<br />

options. A strategy has been developed to generate a<br />

proportion of <strong>the</strong> building’s electrical and heating energy<br />

needs from renewable sources.<br />

Annabel Hollick,<br />

Associate Partner, Hopkins Architects<br />

“<br />

The new Science Centre will be<br />

packed with substainable features.<br />

Donations are invited to fund specific aspects of <strong>the</strong> new centre’s<br />

sustainable development, for example:<br />

• Photovoltaic cells £100,000<br />

These are photovoltaic cells laminated within <strong>the</strong><br />

glazing in <strong>the</strong> roof. These cells generate electricity<br />

when exposed to sunlight and, to a lesser degree,<br />

daylight.<br />

• Visual display boards for energy monitoring £3,500<br />

Three in total - one per department ie: each of<br />

Physics, Chemistry and Biology will have a panel. It is<br />

expected that <strong>the</strong> departments may even aim to<br />

compete to use least energy using <strong>the</strong>se panels to<br />

monitor <strong>the</strong>ir respective consumption<br />

• Living wall £20,000<br />

This is a wall with growing planting covering it<br />

• Breeam Excellent rating £150,000<br />

This is an overall rate and includes costs for some<br />

of <strong>the</strong> items listed here.<br />

BREEAM (Building Reasearch Establishment’s<br />

Environmental Assessment Method) is <strong>the</strong> world’s<br />

leading and most widely used environmental<br />

assessment method for buildings, with over 115,000<br />

buildings certified and nearly 700,000 registered.<br />

It sets <strong>the</strong> standard for best practice in sustainable<br />

design and has become <strong>the</strong> de facto measure used<br />

to describe a building’s environmental performance.<br />

Credits are awarded in ten categories according to<br />

performance. These credits are <strong>the</strong>n added<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r to produce a single overall score on<br />

a scale of Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent and<br />

Outstanding. We are aiming for Breeam Excellent<br />

for <strong>the</strong> new Science Centre which for an<br />

Education building is a challenging target.<br />

• Solar water heating £10,000<br />

Solar water heating consists of evacuated glass<br />

tubes located in a sou<strong>the</strong>rly aspect on <strong>the</strong> roof.<br />

Water pumped through <strong>the</strong>se tubes is heated as<br />

solar energy is absorbed.<br />

• Biomass boiler £130,000<br />

• Rainwater harvesting £30,000<br />

• Variable volume low flow fume cupboards £50,000<br />

• Automatic lighting control £5,000<br />

• Free cooling to Lecture Theatre £3,000<br />

• Water feature with evaporative cooling £40,000


<strong>Trust</strong> awards: funding 100% free places to <strong>Benenden</strong> for<br />

local primary school children<br />

The <strong>Trust</strong> Award programme exists to fund places for<br />

girls who could not o<strong>the</strong>rwise afford to take up a place<br />

at <strong>the</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Now in its fourth year, <strong>the</strong> programme<br />

compliments <strong>the</strong> existing <strong>Benenden</strong> Scholarships<br />

programme, which has always supported candidates<br />

on <strong>the</strong> basis of merit, whe<strong>the</strong>r academic, in sport,<br />

music, art, design technology or drama, and <strong>the</strong><br />

Bursaries programme, which continues to offer financial<br />

support. The <strong>Trust</strong> Award programme has enabled<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> to offer its first 100% bursarial<br />

awards which have enabled talented girls from local<br />

primary schools to benefit from a <strong>Benenden</strong> education,<br />

where financial considerations would o<strong>the</strong>rwise have<br />

closed off <strong>the</strong> opportunity. The <strong>Trust</strong> Award programme<br />

has already made a number of awards to girls from<br />

local primary schools and made its first Sixth Form<br />

Award in 2009. We are delighted that <strong>the</strong> programme<br />

is already making such a positive impact.<br />

In financially uncertain times, <strong>the</strong><br />

need to support legacy giving is<br />

even more important than ever.<br />

I feel very honoured to be leading<br />

this vital project and extremely<br />

grateful to all those who feel<br />

<strong>the</strong> same way.<br />

Claire Sohn, <strong>Trust</strong>ee & <strong>Benenden</strong> Senior<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong> Angels: providing legacy<br />

gifts to support <strong>Benenden</strong>’s future<br />

““<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong> Angels are those individuals who have<br />

decided to support <strong>Benenden</strong> by making a bequest<br />

in <strong>the</strong>ir wills to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>. Since <strong>the</strong><br />

Autumn of 2007, when I became a <strong>Trust</strong>ee of <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>, I have written to as many<br />

Seniors that <strong>Benenden</strong> has contact details for, as well<br />

as met many more at reunion events. The extraordinary<br />

enthusiasm and support to grow an endowment, a real<br />

'savings account' for <strong>the</strong> school has been very<br />

encouraging and <strong>the</strong> number of Angels has doubled in<br />

<strong>the</strong> past two years. <strong>Benenden</strong>'s Angels are keen to<br />

provide facilities for future generations of girls, as well<br />

as support <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> Awards Campaign which funds<br />

free places at <strong>Benenden</strong> for deserving girls from local<br />

schools. Debra Price and I have attended lunches in<br />

London and Edinburgh as well as hosting <strong>the</strong> well<br />

established Angel thank you lunch held annually at<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong>. In <strong>2010</strong> we will be holding our lunch in <strong>the</strong><br />

springtime in <strong>the</strong> new eco-classroom which is really<br />

an amazing new facility at <strong>the</strong> school. In financially<br />

uncertain times, <strong>the</strong> need to support legacy giving is<br />

even more important than ever. I feel very honoured<br />

to be leading this vital project and extremely grateful<br />

to all those who feel <strong>the</strong> same way and have taken <strong>the</strong><br />

time to remember <strong>Benenden</strong> in <strong>the</strong>ir wills. If you are<br />

considering supporting <strong>the</strong> future of <strong>Benenden</strong> in any<br />

shape or form by leaving a legacy to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> in your<br />

will, please don't hesitate to contact Debra Price at<br />

<strong>Benenden</strong>.


Action and Reaction Ball<br />

The London Aquarium on<br />

Saturday 6 November <strong>2010</strong><br />

The <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong> presents <strong>the</strong> Action<br />

and Reaction Ball in aid of <strong>the</strong> £3m Science<br />

campaign. We invite you to join us for a<br />

wonderful Black Tie evening at <strong>the</strong> Sea Life<br />

London Aquarium, home to one of Europe’s<br />

largest collections of global marine life.<br />

Your ticket includes a Champagne Reception,<br />

followed by a three-course Dinner, including all<br />

wine, soft drinks and bottled water.<br />

This will be a <strong>Benenden</strong> party to be<br />

remembered and offers you an unforgettable<br />

night in this world- famous attraction. From our<br />

Champagne Reception among <strong>the</strong> sharks in <strong>the</strong><br />

‘Pacific Wreck’ and on to Dinner and Dancing in<br />

<strong>the</strong> magnificent ‘Atlantic Cove’. We have some<br />

amazing items to bid for in our Auction,<br />

including holidays and o<strong>the</strong>r experiences money<br />

can’t buy, an electronic Silent Auction to help<br />

raise funds for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Trust</strong>’s £5<br />

million campaign to fund developments in<br />

Science at <strong>Benenden</strong>.<br />

Sponsorship Opportunities<br />

There are a number of ways that you can<br />

help to support <strong>the</strong> Action and Reaction Ball.<br />

We would welcome your support for any<br />

of <strong>the</strong> following items:<br />

• Silent Auction Electronic Equipment<br />

Hire £3,700<br />

• Champagne Reception £1,500<br />

• Wine to accompany Dinner £1,500<br />

• Individual Table displays £50<br />

• Disco Hire £1,000<br />

Ball Patrons and Benefactors<br />

Opportunities to sponsor <strong>the</strong> Action and<br />

Reaction Ball and to send a goodwill message<br />

for inclusion in <strong>the</strong> Ball Auction Catalogue.<br />

Patron<br />

Two tickets to <strong>the</strong> Ball and a one-line<br />

goodwill message listed in <strong>the</strong> Ball Auction<br />

Catalogue £350<br />

Benefactor<br />

Two tickets to <strong>the</strong> Ball and a 1/8 page of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Ball Auction Catalogue for a goodwill<br />

message £450. We would be delighted to<br />

welcome individual or corporate support<br />

at Benefactor level.<br />

Advertising<br />

A full colour brochure to list all <strong>the</strong> auction<br />

items will be produced. The auction catalogue<br />

will be created in pdf as well as hard copy<br />

versions. All <strong>Benenden</strong> <strong>School</strong> families will<br />

receive a copy and <strong>the</strong> electronic version will<br />

be posted online. Over 4000 <strong>Benenden</strong> former<br />

pupils and families will also receive <strong>the</strong><br />

catalogue in one format or <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r. Square<br />

brochure design, 20cm by 20cm.<br />

Advertising in a range of sizes and locations<br />

available as follows:<br />

Inside front cover: £1500<br />

Any o<strong>the</strong>r inside full page: £1000<br />

Half page (portrait or landscape): £500<br />

Inside back cover: £1500<br />

For fur<strong>the</strong>r Information<br />

For Ball tickets and details of sponsorship and<br />

advertising opportunities, please contact:<br />

Mrs Deborah Davidson, email:<br />

deborah@deborahdavidson.co.uk<br />

or telephone Giles Smith<br />

at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Benenden</strong> Development Office,<br />

Telephone: 01580 240484.


<strong>Trust</strong> donors<br />

Emily Aldrich<br />

Duchess of Bedford<br />

Antonia Beggs<br />

Cathy Bird MA<br />

The Hon. Anna Birkett M77<br />

Consuelo and Anthony<br />

Brooke<br />

BSPA<br />

BSSA<br />

Sir George and Lady Bull<br />

Mr & Mrs Justin Bull<br />

Donald and Jill Cameron<br />

Ena and Julian Chang<br />

Kate and Ian Cheshire<br />

Mr & Mrs Jacky Chun<br />

Miss M Neville and Mrs E<br />

Winser, <strong>Trust</strong>ees of <strong>the</strong> Miss<br />

E B Clarke Will <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Rosalind Coleman<br />

Mr & Mrs Paul Docx<br />

Joanna Embling (Eadon)<br />

Fiona P Evans (Wright)<br />

Miss Juliet Fenwick<br />

The J F T Fenwick <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Richard and Jackie Fletcher<br />

Mr & Mrs Antony Foucar<br />

Helen R Gale<br />

Lucy Gemmell Rhubarb food<br />

design<br />

Michael and Siegrith Goolden<br />

Mrs H Gordon-Martin<br />

Stephen Green<br />

John & Katie Griffith-Jones<br />

Elaine and Nicholas<br />

Harbinson<br />

Mr & Mrs Robin Healey<br />

Patrick and Sally Hearne<br />

Ka<strong>the</strong>rine and Jeffrey Hedges<br />

C F E Hill<br />

Robin & Liz Hindle Fisher<br />

Jonathan Horler<br />

Mr and Mrs William Howell<br />

Guy Johnson and <strong>the</strong><br />

Ladham Charitable <strong>Trust</strong><br />

Vanessa and Annabel<br />

Kitching<br />

Chris Kok<br />

The Marchioness of<br />

Lansdowne (Fiona Merritt)<br />

Murray Lawrence<br />

SCHOOL TRUST<br />

Graham Lee<br />

Dr S J Lee and Mrs M K<br />

Moon<br />

Michael K H Leung<br />

Levison Meltzer Pigott<br />

(Divorce and Family Law<br />

Solicitors)<br />

Lo Foundation<br />

Mr & Mrs Benjamin Lung<br />

Dr & Mrs Lyons<br />

Kenneth Maciver<br />

Mr & Mrs Nicholas Maclean<br />

Mr & Mrs Robert MacVicar<br />

Lord & Lady Marshall of<br />

Knightsbridge<br />

Grahame and Remony<br />

Millwater<br />

Ann Murray<br />

Mr & Mrs Nankivell<br />

Tun Omar & Toh Puan Dr<br />

Aishah Ong<br />

Mr & Mrs Nicholas Oulton<br />

Chris Payne (Moat)<br />

Dr Hugo Petzsch<br />

Peter & Nicky Pollock<br />

Cranbrook • Kent • TN17 4AA • England Telephone 01580 240 484 • Fax 01580 240 280 •<br />

E-mail dp@benenden.kent.sch.uk • www.benendenschooltrust.net<br />

Debra Price<br />

Robbies Photographics Ltd<br />

Mr & Mrs John W Robertson<br />

Anne & Mark Routh<br />

Andrew and Sally Salmon<br />

Saracens<br />

Barbara Scopes<br />

Paul and June Sheldon<br />

Clementine Shipp<br />

David Sloper<br />

Claire Sohn<br />

Mr Alexander Stiller<br />

Alison and William Swift<br />

Mr & Mrs H C H Tsoi<br />

Nicholas and Rose<br />

van der Vliet<br />

Neil and Sarah White<br />

Gillian Whitmee N53<br />

Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe<br />

Mr & Mrs A C Win<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Paul & Madeleine Yates<br />

The Yeoh Family<br />

David and Sarah Young<br />

Andrew and Sally Salmon<br />

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