Laddsworth pupils Eben van Eeden (Grade 5) and Tayla Street (Grade 4) were awarded their Leaping Wolf Badges in October 2020. Eben and Tayla are members of the 1st Hilton Scout and Cub Group. The Leaping Wolf is the highest badge a Cub can achieve.

As part of Tayla’s Leaping Wolf project, focused on the need for early childhood development for school readiness in children. Prior to lockdown, Tayla spent Saturday mornings with the young children at the Salvation Army Children’s home and used her own occupational therapy exercises to design a programme that would be fun for pre-schoolers. She also encouraged her Cubs group at First Hilton to donate baby formula, nappies, cream, soap etc to the Salvation Army.

Eben focused on Quality Education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all and donated books and bottle tops to Singakwenza. For his Personal Challenge he sailed a Halcat by himself, with dad as crew member.

 

Laddsworth Ballet dancers, Camilla Conway and Amy Goddard, took part in the American Academy of Ballet Performance Awards on Saturday, 14 November 2020.

Camilla Conway (Grade 4) was awarded a Silver with Distinction for Level 4 American Academy of Ballet.
Amy Goddard (Grade 7) was awarded Gold with Distinction for Level 7 American Academy of Ballet. She also received a Mignon Furman Award, which is a Scholarship to attend the AAB Summer School 2021 in New York or Winter Online School 2020/2021.

Laddsworth congratulates our ballet dancers on their excellent achievements.

 

Laddsworth Primary School Grade Three pupils held Victorian Day on Thursday 22 October 2020. Pupils transformed themselves into stylish Ladies and Gentleman. They enjoyed many Victorian activities including ink and quill writing, games and a picnic on the lawn.

 

Laddsworth Primary School Grade Two learners enjoyed a 'Wacky Wednesday" on Wednesday 21 October 2020. The day was inspired by the book Wacky Wednesday written by Dr Seuss. The learners enjoyed lots of 'wacky' activities during the school day and they had lots of fun finding what was backwards or upside down.

 

On Wednesday, 23 September 2020, Laddsworth celebrated South Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, with the learners dressing up to reflect their cultural heritage.

 

Laddsworth Primary School held a special Spring Day Civvies day to celebrate the arrival of Spring on Friday 3 September 2020.

 

Laddsworth Primary School would like to congratulate the following Grade 7 pupils who have earned a Scholarship to their respective High Schools for 2021:

Matthew Bishop: St. Charles - All-Rounder Scholarship
Zach Bormann: St. Charles - Academic Scholarship
Mark Conway: Michaelhouse - Academic Scholarship
Mia du Preez: Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
Amy Goddard: Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
Jodi Moreno: Howick High - Sports Scholarship
Alexander Pitman: Hilton College - Sports Scholarship (Cricket)
Adam Tilbury: Maritzburg College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship

Laddsworth is very proud of our Grade Sevens’ achievements and encourage them to continue to Aim High!

 

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!