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Laddsworth Primary School Pupils selected for KZN Schools Hockey Teams

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Laddsworth has always had a proud tradition of hockey at the School but 2022 has been especially successful. 20 Laddsworth pupils were selected to represent the Umgungundlovu Districts Primary Schools’ Teams. From those, an impressive 16 pupils were selected to represent the Kwa-Zulu Natal Inland Primary Schools Hockey teams, making Laddsworth one of the most representing Schools in the area.

Congratulations to all the pupils selected, as well as all the coaches and Laddsworth Sports Department for this fantastic achievement.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FROM 2 – 6 JULY 2022 - STELLENBOSCH

KZN INLAND U13 A BOYS           Luthando Shelembe

KZN INLAND U13 A GIRLS          Jemma Pitman

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FROM 25 – 28 JUNE 2022 - HILTON

KZN INLAND U13 B BOYS           Blake Francis

KZN INLAND U13 C BOYS           William Riley

KZN INLAND U13 B GIRLS          Anna May

KZN INLAND U13 C GIRLS          Sophie Hobden

Tessa Moreno

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FROM 26 – 30 JUNE 2022 - PIETERMARITZBURG

KZN Inland U12 A Boys               William Johnson

KZN Inland U12 B Boys               Nsika Msimang

Sam Wessels

KZN Inland U12 A Girls                 Paige Williams

Amile Nxumalo

Payton Nero

KZN Inland U12 B Girls                 Deborah Lock

Amanda Mchunu

                                                      Lily Strydom

Laddsworth Pupils selected for Midlands Rugby Squad

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Laddsworth would like to congratulate Matt Bisset from Grade 7, on being selected for the Midlands U13 Rugby Squad.

Laddsworth Swimmers Make History at Inter-Schools Gala

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On 8 March, 2022 The Laddsworth Swimming Girls made History by winning the most important Gala in the Junior School Swimming Program, the Pietermaritzburg and Districts Inter-School “A” Gala. This is the first time Laddsworth Primary School has won the event, since its inception in 1930, 92 years ago.

The Boys team also produced a fantastic result, being placed 3rd overall, and also for the first time won the U12 Relay Trophy.

Huge congratulations to the Laddsworth pupils, staff and all involved in the Swimming Program.

They all embraced the School’s Motto of “AIM HIGH” and were able to turn the hours of hard work and the early morning training into something truly special.

The fruits of their efforts have created such positivity throughout the entire Laddsworth Community.

Laddsworth Pupils Smash It at Jnr T100

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During the Holiday, 9 Laddsworth boys participated in the Junior T100 cricket festival hosted by the Hollywoodbets Tuskers at the PMB oval. The festival took part over 3 days, comprised of around 80 kids across 6 teams, each having an owner, coach and sponsor.

Sam Wessels and William Johnson’s team made the semi-finals while Josh Vurovecz's team ended up winning the final.

All three boys were drafted into the Tuskers Rising Stars Academy and will be trained by the Tuskers coaches and players. A fantastic opportunity for all three boys.

Congratulations to all the Laddsworth boys that took part in the festival. 

Laddsworths Young Golf Star Starts the Year Swinging

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Christelle van Tonder (Grade 5) took part in an SA kids Golf Tournament at Umhlali Country Club on 23 January 2022. She won her age group of 9 – 10. The year is shaping up to be yet another great one for Christelle on the Golf Course.

Laddsworth Dux 2021

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L-R: Mrs Shannon Lang (Guest Speaker), Mr Neil Greyling, Olivia Greyling (Grade 7), Mrs Melanie Greyling, Mr Gavin Lambooy (Headmaster)

Laddsworth Primary School held the annual Grade 7 Prize Giving and Bell Ringing Ceremony on Friday, 10 December 2021. Guest Speaker, Mrs Shannon Lang, Counselling Psychologist, shared a special message encouraging our Grade 7s to finding their own ‘Super Powers’ and to use them wisely.

Olivia Greyling was named Dux for 2021 and received the Trust Cup - Dux of the School, Olivia also won the following eight trophies:
The Gould Cup for English,
The van der Linde Trophy for Afrikaans,
The Collin's Cup for Mathematics,
The Laddsworth Natural Sciences Trophy,
The Gordjin Cup for Social Sciences,
The Life Orientation Cup,
The Technology Cup and
The Creative Arts Cup.

Congratulations to Olivia and all the Laddsworth Grade 7s. The Headmaster and Staff of Laddsworth school are extremely proud of each and every one of you. We wish you all the best for your high school careers and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you.

 

Laddsworth Golfing Star

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Laddsworth Grade 4 pupil, Christelle van Tonder, took part in the South African Kids Tournament at Princes Grant Golf Estate on Sunday, 5 December 2021. Christelle came first in the 9 – 10-year-old age group.
Congratulations Christelle, Laddsworth is very proud of you!

 

Ballet award

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Laddsworth Grade 1 pupil, Hannah Kitching, received a trophy for The Most Promising Dancer at the Dance Warehouse in Pietermaritzburg at the end of November 2021. Hannah dances with Grade 2s, one year ahead of her age.

Congratulations Hannah, Laddsworth is very proud of you.


 

Trinity College London Music Performance Examinations

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Laddsworth Grade 7 pupils Kayleigh Henderson and Anna Hind took part in the graded examinations in Music performance through Trinity College London Music Exams, during November 2021.
Kayleigh achieved a level 2 certificate in graded examination in Music performance for Grade 4 Flute. Anna achieved a level 1 certificate for Grade 2 Piano.
Congratulations to our musicians!


 

Laddsworth pupils receive Gymnastics Badges

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Top Row L-R: Julia Rossouw (Grade 4) Sarah Day (Grade 3), Hannah Kitching (Grade 1), Maria Askew (Grade 4)
Bottom Row L-R: Rebecca Lusso (Grade 2), Kayla Morrison (Grade 4), Nomcebo Mkhize (Grade 2)


Laddsworth gymnasts, Julia Rossouw, Kayla Morrison, Maria Askew, Sarah Day, Hannah Kitching, Rebecca Lusso and Nomcebo Mkhize had their badge testing and year-end display on Saturday 27 November 2021.


 

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