L-R: Mr Kieran Nero (Head of Sport), Mr Mohammed Abubaker (Fury Team), Mr Petrie van der Merwe (Fury Team), Mr Gavin Lambooy (Headmaster)

The Fury Motor Group donated a set of sports fitness equipment to Laddsworth Primary School on Thursday 27 May 2021. An array of equipment, including slalom poles, skipping ropes, foam rollers, agility hurdles and ladders were donated. This equipment will be used for circuit training exercises at Physical Education Lessons and during Extra-Mural sports practices.

Laddsworth is very grateful for the Fury Motor Group’s ongoing support of the school.

Laddsworth Primary School Grade Three pupils recently learnt about the various food groups and healthy eating options. At the end of May, the pupils prepared an oral on making a healthy snack and explained which food groups were represented and discussed the nutritional value. The Grade Three pupils impressed their teachers with some very creative healthy snacks.

Top Row L-R: Tessa Moreno (Grade 6), Jemma Pitman (Grade 6), Luthando Shelembe (Grade 5), Caden Francis (Grade 7)
Bottom Row L-R: Viwe Ndlovu (Grade 7), Blake Francis (Grade 6), Thabiso Maduna (Grade 7), Irie-Mae Bailey (Grade 6)
Laddsworth Primary School would like to congratulate the following pupils on being selected for the KwaZulu-Natal Inland Hockey Teams.
• Under 12A Girls Team: Tessa Moreno, Jemma Pitman
Non-Travelling Reserve: Irie-Mae Bailey
• Under 12 A Boys Team: Luthando Shelembe
Non-Travelling Reserve: Blake Francis
• Under 13A Boys Team: Caden Francis
Goalkeeper: Viwe Ndlovu
Non-Travelling Reserve: Thabiso Maduna

Laddsworth pupils took part in the KwaZulu-Natal Schools Closed Squash Tournament, at the end of May 2021 in Pietermaritzburg. This event was used to select players for the KwaZulu-Natal Interprovincial Tournament.
Congratulations to the following players on making the KZN Teams. They will participate in the 2021 Inter-provincial Tournament.
 Under 13A Boys’ Team: Aiden McNeill
 Under 13C Boys’ Team: Seth Morgan
 Under 11A Girls’ Team: Lily Strydom

Jemma Pitman, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, has successfully auditioned for the KZN Midlands Youth Ballet Company. Jemma, who dances with Midlands Dance Theatre Centre, attended auditions on Saturday, 8 May 2021. She will attend weekly classes with specialists teaching various styles of dance.
Laddsworth is very proud of Jemma’s achievement.

Laddsworth Primary School pupils, Hannah Kitching, Grade 1, and Sarah Day, Grade 3, participated in the Pro Gymnastics Challenge in Pinetown on Saturday, 15 May 2021.
Hannah achieved a Silver Medal in the Under 7 age group.
Sarah Day achieved a Silver Medal in the Under 9 age group.
Laddsworth is very proud of our fine Gymnasts!

Laddsworth attended the Quarry School Expo on 15 May 2021. The colourful and vibrant Laddsworth stand was front and center and generated a lot of interest. Our Laddsworth pupils proudly represented their school in their various sport and school uniforms. The Laddsworth branded blue and yellow balloons are made of latex and are 100% biodegradable.

Laddsworth Grade 3 pupil, Alison Rennie, competed in the KwaZulu-Natal Irish Dance Feis held in Pinetown on Saturday, 8 May 2021, which included dancers from KwaZulu-Natal, Gqeberha (PE), Cape Town and Johannesburg. Alison won Gold Medals in both the Reel and the Hornpipe dances, as well as Silver Medals in the Light Jig and Single Jig dances. She also competed in the Preliminary Championship Section and won Gold Medals in both rounds, giving her the overall win of the Priomh Comórtas Level 2.

Laddsworth is very proud of Alison’s achievements, and wishes her all the best for the South African Irish Dance Championship, in which she will be competing in September this year.

Congratulations to the Laddsworth boys and girls who were recently selected to represent our uMgungundlovu District hockey teams at the Provincial Festival on Saturday, 15 May and Sunday, 16 May 2021.
Under 12 Boys
Blake Francis, Luthando Shelembe.
Under 12 Girls
Jemma Pittman, Irie-Mae Bailey, Unecebo Mchunu, Tessa Moreno
Under 13
Patrick Mbofana, Viwe Ndlovu, Caden Francis, Thabiso Maduna.

We are extremely proud of these boys and girls and wish them an enjoyable tournament this weekend.

Lily Smit, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in her first Rhythmic Gymnastics competition of the year on Saturday, 8 May 2021 in Durban, hosted by Ocean Rhythmic Gymnastics Club.

Lily represented Glenwood Gymnastics Club and performed her free dance routine. She was placed first in Level 4 Under 13 and was awarded a Gold Medal, based on her score.