Well done to the following Laddsworth swimmers on being selected to represent uMgungundlovu Districts and KZN Schools Swimming Teams
KZN Schools Swimming Team
Morgan Nixon (Gr6)
Morgan will take part at the 2026 SA Schools Swimming Championships, which will take place from 23 – 27 April 2026 at the University of the Western Cape.
uMgungundlovu District Team
Georgia Floros (Gr7)
Minei Harmse (Gr7)
Timothy Moodley (Gr6)
Gemma Nicholson (Gr7)
Morgan Nixon (Gr6)
Jessica Rossouw (Gr7)
Ava Sharp (Gr6)
Samuel Webb (Gr6)
Well done to all the Laddsworth swimmers on this excellent accomplishment #AimHigh
LADDSWORTH SWIMMING FLYING HIGH
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GIRLS A SWIMMING SQUAD
A massive congratulations to the Laddsworth Girls’ A Swimming Team on once again winning the PMB & Districts A Gala!
This remarkable achievement marks five consecutive years of claiming this prestigious trophy, an incredible testament to the teams hard work throughout the season.
The girls displayed outstanding character and unity throughout the competition, reflecting the leadership of the captains, and the coaching team behind the scenes.
Thank you to Howick Prep for hosting this years Gala, and well done to all the competing Schools for their hard work and healthy competition
BOYS A SWIMMING SQUAD
Well done to the Laddsworth Boys’ A Swimming Team on finishing runners-up at the PMB & Districts A Gala
After lifting the trophy for the very first time last year, the boys returned to the pool with courage and true LADDS spirit. Their determination and teamwork once again made the entire Laddsworth community incredibly proud, finishing in 2nd place overall.
Congratulations to Merchiston on securing first place, and to all the participating schools for making the afternoon so competitive and exciting Once again a sincere thank you to Howick Prep for hosting this year’s gala.
The Laddsworth swimming programme continues grow, and #AimHigh
Mixed C SWIMMING SQUAD
The Laddsworth C Swimming Squad have had a fantastic Term, diving into every gala with fun and fierce determination
Their hard work once again shone through at the annual PMB & Districts C Gala, where they competed against A, B and C squads from schools across the district
The pupils did Laddsworth proud, finishing 3rd overall, a wonderful achievement for this cheerful group of swimmers.
Laddsworth High Schools Expo 2026
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Get ready to take the next step in your child’s educational journey. Don’t miss the 24th edition of the Laddsworth High Schools Expo, taking place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 in the Laddsworth School Hall.
This well-established event is designed to bring together pupils and parents from Primary Schools across the Midlands areas, and expose them to the wide range of high school options. The Expo provides the perfect platform to explore, compare and engage with 26 different High Schools, all under one roof.
The Laddsworth High Schools Expo will open at 14h00 and close at 17h00, giving visitors the flexibility to attend at a time that suits their busy work and school schedules.
Laddsworth Primary School would like to thank the participating High Schools and looks forward to welcoming the Midlands community to the 2026 Expo.
For more information about the Expo or Laddsworth Primary School, visit the Laddsworth website (www.laddsworth.co.za) or follow the school on Instagram and Facebook.
ENQUIRY FOR 2027 ENROLMENT IS OPEN
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Prospective parents are requested to visit the school website at www.laddsworth.co.za, select Admissions, and download the Enquiry for Enrolment form for 2027 once applications open.
Parents are kindly encouraged to share this information with families in Hilton and the surrounding areas who may be considering Laddsworth Primary School for their children.
All relevant information regarding the Admissions process for 2027 will be clearly outlined in the Enquiry for Enrolment form. While the process is initiated online, parents will be guided step by step through what is required of them in the form.
Parents are also reassured that the Admissions process only closes at the end of this term.
The Laddsworth Parent Information Morning will take place on 18 February 2026, from 09H30 - 11H00.
#LADDS2026
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Welcome to a new year at Laddsworth Primary School!
We extend a warm welcome to all parents and pupils. Laddsworth is excited to embark on an inspiring and rewarding journey of growth and learning together in 2026. We look forward to partnering with you to make this a memorable and successful year for every child.
Lets #AimHigh in this year #LADDS2026
LADDSWORTH OLD BOY AND GIRLS ACCOLADES
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Well done to the following LADDS Past Pupils who continue to #AimHigh in their respective High Schools.
Heads/Deputies/Prefects 2026
Thomas Prentice - Head Boy - Grace College
Kayleigh Henderson - Deputy Head Girl - Grace College
Kade Pollard - Prefect and Portfolio Head (Culture) – Grace College
Emily Thorpe - Prefect and Portfolio Head (Pastoral) – Grace College
Kelly White - Prefect and Portfolio Head (Academics) – Grace College
Eshile Dambuza - Head of Day Girls – St. Anne’s College
Utingo Dimba - Deputy Head of Day Girls – St. Anne’s College
Jessie Usher - Portfolio Deputy Head (Academics) – St. Anne’s College
Marcus Robertson - Head Boy - Howick High
Troy Godley - Deputy Head Boy - St. Charles College
Caden Francis - Prefect - Maritzburg College
Cody Potgieter - Prefect - Maritzburg College
Rebecca Porritt - Prefect - St. John’s DSG
Olivia Greyling - Prefect - St. John’s DSG
Christopher Lindsay – Portfolio Head of Culture – Hilton College
LADDS Supporters Range
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Introducing Laddsworth Primary School's exclusive Ladds Supporters range. Order yours today and wear it with pride as we cheer on our children and champion our wonderful school!
Laddsworth wins the Quarry Centre Showstopper Bake-Off!
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Laddsworth Primary School took home 1st Place at the Showstopper Great Schools’ Bake Off on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
17 Grade 7 girls under the guidance of Mrs Ilijevski and Miss Joubert took three weeks, working hard until late in the afternoons to create an amazing cookie, fondant, and cake masterpiece. This year’s theme was “2025: The Year We All Thrive,” and they showed how our school shines by building a cookie version of The Quarry Shopping Centre.
A train leaves the Quarry, carrying symbols of Education, Culture, Music / Drama, Sport, Health and Family, all the ways the Hilton Community is thriving. It chugs up the railway line around the tasty two-tiered cake and towards the rainbow bridge. At the top, the Laddsworth mascot Zeeb, lounged proudly on a Hilton daisy!
Every detail of this huge cake-and-cookie creation was carefully planned by the girls, telling Hilton’s story from past to future in one dazzling display.
The best part? Fireworks lit up the cake as the judges arrived – a perfect way to celebrate our Hilton community thriving together!
The win is amazing, but the true joy was seeing the girls’ vision come to life. Laddsworth is so proud of you all!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Great Schools Bake-Off & Expo 2025 a success! A special thanks to Mrs Ilijevski for her dedication and patience in guiding the girls to decorate their cakes.
We are grateful to Mrs Jager, Mr Binedell, Mrs Pienaar, the School Management Team, Mr Pieters, and the Laddsworth Security Guards for their hard work in organising the Expo. A big thank you to the Grade 2, 4, and 6 parents for their generous donations and for providing popcorn, toffee apples, and cupcakes for sale during the event.
Finally, thanks to Mrs Nicky Downes and Hilton Quarry SuperSpar for hosting and to Foodpak for their kind sponsorship and ingredient discounts.
LADDSWORTH SWIMMING MAKES HISTORY
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Following the outstanding success of the Laddsworth Boys’ and Girls’ A Swimming teams, we are proud to confirm that Laddsworth has made history as the first school to ever win both the Boys' and Girls' PMB & Districts Schools Swimming Championships in the same year.
Bringing home two prestigious trophies, each with an incredible 95-year legacy, is a moment of immense pride for the entire Laddsworth community. These trophies represent decades of dedication, excellence, and fierce competition, and to have both find a home at Laddsworth this year is a testament to the hard work, teamwork, and commitment of our swimmers, coaches, and supporters.
This achievement will be remembered as a milestone in Laddsworth’s history - Well done to every swimmer for once again, Aiming High.
Laddsworth 1st Team Kit 2025
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A massive thank you to Hilton Quarry SuperSpar for this beautiful set of 1st Team Rugby and Netball Kit.
We continue to #AimHigh on the sports field, in the classroom, and on the cultural stage.
Once again a sincere thank you to Howick Prep for hosting this year’s gala.
