Lectures Archives

General 19.05.2023

Benenden Celebrates Eco Week

Leaders of the Benenden Eco Committee organised an engaging week of activities for Eco Week, highlighting the School’s efforts to reduce its net carbon emissions while informing the community about recent environmental developments. The week began with a whole-School Prayers during which members of Eco Committee delivered interesting, short presentations different environmentalist topics. The Library put […]

Careers 14.04.2023

Follow Your Passions and See Where They Lead You

Renowned chef Marcus Wareing has urged young people to pursue the things they love because you never know what career opportunities they might unlock. Speaking to students, the longstanding judge on MasterChef: The Professionals said he had never set out to work in television and encouraged them to follow their passions. Mr Wareing is one […]

General 24.02.2023

Students Celebrate Benenden’s Native Languages Week

In honour of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s International Mother Language Day on Tuesday, Benenden students have created and shared a number of workshops to celebrate the School’s Native Languages Week. Several students worked together under the leadership of Six Two (Year 13) Katie to make an exciting and interactive assembly […]

General 10.02.2023

Students Inspire with Electrifying Lectures

Yesterday students were delighted to hear talks on a hugely diverse range of topics from both their schoolmates and visiting speakers in the latest ACE Talks event.The student talks covered a vast spectrum of topics of deep personal interest, reflecting a tremendous effort in research and delivered with professionalism and assurance.Six Two (Year 13) Ava’s […]

General 17.01.2023

Students Enjoy an Evening with Baroness Barran MBE

Benenden students enjoyed an insightful interview between Headmistress Samantha Price and Baroness Barran MBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education. In an event that was also live-streamed to Benenden parents and Seniors, Baroness Barran – who is a Benenden Senior herself, as well as a Cambridge graduate, a former investment banker […]

Lectures 21.11.2022

Sports Scholars Receive Inspirational Talk

Benenden’s Sports Scholars received a talk from Clarissa Murphy of the Rugby Football Union recently. The talk covered ideas around being a role model, challenging behaviours, and the strategies that can be employed to do so.Clarissa recently delivered the same content to the England men’s rugby team at their Autumn nations camp in Jersey. The […]

General 11.11.2022

Benenden Enjoys an Evening With Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE

Renowned space scientist and TV presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock has encouraged Benenden students to “reach for the stars” in their careers. As part of Benenden’s STEM Convention yesterday, in which several schools joined for a day of STEM-based lectures and workshops, Dr Aderin-Pocock delivered two talks aimed at inspiring young people to follow their dreams, whatever […]

General 07.11.2022

Author Visits Benenden to Talk Writing and Running

Manjeet Mann – author, actor and founder of the non-profit organisation Run the World – recently visited Benenden to talk to students about her work. Manjeet spoke about her singlehanded efforts to promote creativity and non-competitive sport among women in communities, through writing workshops and organised exercise with Run the World. The author also discussed […]

Learning 22.09.2022

Benenden Launches Electives Programme

As part of its commitment to A Complete Education, the School is delighted to have recently launched its brand-new electives programme for the Lower School and Sixth Form. While the School recognises the great importance of certificated courses and celebrates the achievements of its A Level and GCSE students, it also realises that not every […]