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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.


 

Laddsworth spreads Christmas cheer to Siyabonga

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Laddsworth Primary School held a Christmas Collection of toys, stationery and toiletries during November for the children at the Siyabonga Centre. On Wednesday 24 November 2021, Siyabonga representatives collected the items. They were overwhelmed by the large amount collected by Laddsworth Primary School. Siyabonga expressed their gratitude to the Laddsworth parents for their continued generosity.

 

Laddsworth Pupils excel at the Capital K

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Laddsworth swimmers participated in the Greendale Capital K swim at Midmar Dam on Sunday 21 November 2021. Some of the swimmers participated in their first open water swim. The Laddsworth swimmers excelled at the event: Hannah van der Merwe, Grade 4, finished 1st in the 1km Girls Under 10 category and Carter Bloxham, Grade 4, finished 3rd place in the Boys Under 10 category.

Laddsworth is very proud of all our open water swimmers!



 

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