Laddsworth Grade Two pupils enjoyed a week of conducting various science experiments. Various scientific theories were tested and there were many exclamations of delight when an experiment worked out as planned.

 

 

Laddsworth Grade 6 pupil, Irie-Mae Bailey was awarded a certificate with distinction for Level 1 Clarinet from Trinity College London. Congratulations Irie-Mae, well done on your achievement.

 

 

What makes you happy? Friends! Grade 7s working the “Great Schools’ Bake Off” first shift at the Quarry Centre
Laddsworth Grade 7 pupils took part in the Great Schools’ Bake-Off at the Hilton Quarry Centre on Saturday, 16 October 2021. The Grade 7 pupils and their parents sold delicious home baked goods to shoppers at the Hilton Quarry Centre, the funds raised from the cake sale will be used for their Grade 7 leavers dinner.
The pupils, together with parent, Mrs Pollard, created a ‘Showstopper’ cake, based on the theme, ‘What makes you happy’. The Grade 7 pupils decided that friendship is what makes them happy and created a beautiful cake to showcase that.
The Showstopper cakes were judged by a panel of judges, as well by the public. The Grade 7 cake was placed third, after Grace College and Seedlings Montessori.

 

 

Laddsworth pupils Cody Potgieter (Grade 7) and Aphelele Mhlongo (Grade 4), both from Penguins swimming club, took part in an Inter Club Gala: Seaguls Winter Short Course on 9 & 10 October in Kloof.
20 swimming clubs from across South Africa took part in the Gala.
Cody achieved a 1st place in 50m Backstroke, 3rd in 50m Freestyle and 3rd in the 100m Individual Medley.
Aphelele achieved a 3rd in 50m Breaststroke
Well done Cody & Aphelele!

 

 

Lily Smit, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, represented KwaZulu-Natal at the South African Gym Games in Pretoria during the October holidays. She placed 1st in clubs and came 2nd overall in the Level 4 Under 13 age group. Lily also competed in the Ball Group Competition with three fellow KZN gymnasts and they were placed 2nd in their category.
Congratulations Lily, Laddsworth is very proud of your achievements!

 

 

Jemma Pittman, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in the MOVE! National Dance Competition in Cape Town from 1 to 4 October 2021. Jemma achieved wonderful success, placing 1st in her Duet & 3rd in the Group Dance.
Well done Jemma, Laddsworth is very proud of you!

 

 

Alison Rennie, a Grade 3 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in the South African Irish Dance Championship held in La Lucia, Durban from 1 - 3 October 2021. Alison dances for the Davidson Dance Studio in KwaZulu-Natal.
The championship included dancers from around the country and was adjudicated by three judges from the USA. Alison won gold medals in both the Slip, Jig and Treble Jig, as well as silver medals in the Reel and Hornpipe dances. Alison also competed in the Preliminary Championship Level 3 and was awarded silver and bronze in the two rounds of dancing, giving her an overall 3rd place in the South African Championship Priomh Comórtas Level 3.

Alison has worked incredibly hard to achieve these results and Laddsworth is extremely proud of her achievements.

 

 

Top Row L-R: Aphelele Mhlongo (Grade 4), Lily Strydom (Grade 5), Abby Julius (Grade 6)
Bottom Row L-R: Troy Godley (Grade 7), Caden Francis (Grade 7), Thabiso Maduna (Grade 7), William Riley (Grade 6)
The Laddsworth Primary School’s Athletics Team participated in the Northern Park Inter-Schools Athletics Meeting on Saturday, 18 September 2021. The Laddsworth athletes excelled. Laddsworth came first with 167 points, second Athlone with 124 points, third Northern Park with 111 points and fourth Eston with 75 points.
Athletes awarded Victor or Victrix Ludorum:
Under 10 Victrix Ludorum: Aphelele Mhlongo
Under 11 Victrix Ludorum: Lily Strydom
Under 12 Victrix Ludorum: Abby Julius
Under 13 Victor Ludorum: Caden Francis

Athletes awarded Medals for Track:
Under 10 100M Girls: Aphelele Mhlongo
Under 11 100M Girls: Lily Strydom
Under12 100M Girls: Abby Julius
Open 100M Boys: Thabiso Maduna
Open 4 X 100M Boys: Troy Godley, Caden Francis, Thabiso Maduna, William Riley
 
Athletes who broke records in Field Events:
Under 12 Shot Put Boys - William Riley
Open Shot Put Boys - Caden Francis

 

 

Laddsworth Grade 4 pupil, Julia Rossouw, participated in the South African Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships which was held in Pietermaritzburg on the weekend of 26 September 2021. Julia excelled and came 3rd in her age category.

 

 

Laddsworth Grade 4 pupils, Alexia Smith and Ava van der Merwe took part in the Howick Tennis Tournament from 24 to 25 September 2021, at the Howick Tennis Club.
Ava van der Merwe won the Under 10 Girls Singles category.
Alexia Smith played in an older age group and won the Under 12 Singles and Doubles categories.
Laddsworth is very proud of our rising tennis stars!