Newsletter Summer 2010 - the Benenden School Trust
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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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