Laddsworth Primary School hosted 32 teams at a Mini Cricket Festival on Tuesday 4 February 2020. Laddsworth fielded 5 Grade One teams and 6 Grade Two teams. The boys and girls had lots of fun improving their cricket skills.

L-R: Patrick Lamb, Anna May, Irie-Mae Bailey, Tia Aurets, Julia Rossouw, Justin van der Merwe, Fynn Stewart, Matt Bisset.
Laddsworth pupils excelled at the Umgungundlovu Primary Schools Gala, which was held at TWC on Thursday 30 January 2020.
• Fynn Stewart (Grade 4) achieved 2 Silver medals for Under 10 100m Breaststroke and 50m Butterfly.
• Matt Bisset (Grade 5) received 2 Silver medals for Under 11 100m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly.
• Justin van der Merwe (Grade 6) received 2 Silver medals for Under 12 100m Freestyle and 50m Freestyle, and 1 Bronze medal for 50m Butterfly.
• Patrick Lamb (Grade 7) received 4 Gold medals for Under 13: 200m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke, 100m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley. He also received a Silver medal for 50m Backstroke.
• Julia Rossouw (Grade 3) received a Silver medal for Under 9 50m Breaststroke.
• Anna May (Grade 5) received a Bronze medal for Under 11 100m Breaststroke.
• Irie-Mae Bailey (Grade 5) received a Bronze medal for Under 11 50m Freestyle.
• Tia Aurets (Grade 6) received a Silver medal for Under 12 100m Breaststroke.
Well done to all our swimmers!

Crystal Viljoen (Grade 7) at the DuGYM Cup in December 2019
(Photo Credit: Morvai Tamas Robert Gymnastic Moments)

SA Champion Rhythmic Gymnast (Level 10/U15) Crystal Viljoen, a Grade 7 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed at the DuGYM Cup held in Dubai in December 2019. Crystal received a Silver medal for her Ball Routine and was placed 4th overall. She competed against gymnasts from Russia; Kuwait; Singapore; Egypt and others who are traditionally very strong Rhythmic Gymnastics countries.

Laddsworth is extremely proud to announce that Crystal will be training and competing in 1st year Junior Olympic for 2020. Continue to Aim High Crystal!

Sam Wessels, a Grade 4 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, took a Hat trick against Howick Preparatory School on Saturday 25 January 2020. Sam played for the Under 10A team and achieved bowling figures of 3 wickets for 7 runs in 3 overs.
Well done Sam, keep aiming high!

You are invited to join us for our Open Day on Wednesday, 26 February 2020 09:00 in the School Hall. Welcome tea, presentations and a tour of the school. Please RSVP to Mrs Jager 033 343 3256 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Laddsworth Primary school is proud to host the annual High School’s Expo in the newly refurbished School Hall. The extended hall will create a more spacious area to host the 28 High Schools, who will be exhibiting this year. The Expo aims to assists Grade 6 & 7 pupils and their parents to make an informed decision about their high school career.

Laddsworth Primary School welcomed the new Grade Ones for 2020 on Wednesday 15 January 2020. There were many happy smiles from our new Grade Ones, with proud brothers and sisters welcoming their siblings to the Laddsworth family.

L-R: Quillan Fyvie (Grade 4), Ruth Fyvie, Savanna-Belle Fyvie (Grade 7), St John Hall (Guest Speaker), Mr Gavin Lambooy (Headmaster)

Laddsworth Primary School held the annual Senior Primary Prize Giving on Monday 2 December 2019. Savanna-Belle Fyvie was named the Dux of the school.
She also received the following awards:
The Trust Cup, Dux of the School
The Technology Cup
The Gordijn Cup for Social Sciences

Congratulations Savanna-Belle, keep Aiming High!

L-R: Jodi Moreno (Grade 6) and Tessa Moreno (Grade 4)

Laddsworth Primary School siblings Jodi Moreno (Grade 6) and Tessa Moreno (Grade 4) competed in the CF Tennis Tournament at Kershaw Park in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday 29 November and Sunday 1 December 2019. Tessa won the Under 10 Girls Singles, and the Under 10 Girls Doubles. Jodi won the Under 12 Girls Singles and was runner up in the Under 12 Girls Doubles.

Patrick Lamb, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, participated in the TYR Westville Sprints Gala from 23 to 24 November 2019, at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Patrick received Silver medals for Under 12 Boys 50m Backstroke and Under 12 Boys 100m Backstroke.
Well done Patrick!