News Category: Lectures

It was a pleasure to welcome entrepreneur William Gordon-Harris, CEO of the luxury hot chocolate brand Knoops, for a talk on Friday. The brand, which he first invested in after visiting its original shop in Rye, now has 24 stores across the UK. Being a CEO, Mr Gordon-Harris explained, isn’t just about attracting investment, admin […]

As part of Benenden’s innovative Soil to Supper programme – one of several new courses introduced for Years 7 and 8 this year – we invited food writer and chef Kathy Slack to speak to students, parents and staff. Arriving with baskets full of colourful fresh vegetables, her talk explored sustainability, food production and the importance […]

On Friday, we welcomed 300 STEM students from 8 schools for an inspiring convention celebrating innovation and real-world problem-solving. We opened with a vibrant Careers Fair, featuring representatives from the Army, Pfizer, Engineering sectors, Sheffield University, and the Royal Veterinary College who gave students a first-hand look at the exciting futures STEM can lead to. […]

Following the recent Grey Jumper (Prefect) appointments, our students took part in an induction day with the Tonbridge Praes at Tonbridge School, filled with character-building and leadership exercises designed to support their transition into their new roles. The day featured a leadership and team building activity where both groups collaborated to strengthen teamwork and communication. […]

Yesterday we celebrated Benenden Poet Laureate Toni’s first collection of poetry with a book launch event in the Fiction Library. Things To Tell My Firstborn Daughter is the culmination of a year’s mentoring and demonstrates Fifth (Year 10) Toni’s dedication to poetry – having spent her tenure refining her skills and crafting her writing. She […]

Benenden students were joined by their Tonbridge School peers for an Oxbridge Taster Day this week. They had a talk from Owen Walding of Oxbridge Applications about applying to Oxford and Cambridge and what these universities are looking for, followed by Oxbridge-style tutorials or workshops in their chosen subjects. Thank you to Seniors Roya Power […]

We’ve been celebrating ‘Women Setting the Agenda in Humanities’ with a series of events spread over three days. The events bring together inspirational women with talks and panel discussions about the lives and experiences of women in various humanities-related professions. Jessica Hobbs spoke about her career as one of the most successful drama directors working […]

Prominent business trailblazers including the founder of Trunki and the CEO of Charlotte Tilbury, spoke at Benenden’s Enterprise and Innovation conference aimed at inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. On Thursday 6 March we welcomed 120 guests from 9 other schools from across the South East to join Benenden’s Sixth Form students for the Conference […]

Throughout history, sports have been seen as a powerful avenue for personal growth, development, and social change. While traditionally dominated by men, women and girls have increasingly embraced athletics, and the impact of their participation extends far beyond physical fitness. Research and real-life success stories illustrate a profound truth: girls who play sports often grow […]