Laddsworth pupils took part in the KwaZulu-Natal Gymnastics Union Provincial Festival on 12 June 2021 in Howick and Pietermaritzburg. We would like to congratulate the following pupils on achieving their KZN colours:

Daniel Thorpe (Grade 1), Level 1 7-9 years
Hannah Kitching (Grade 1), Level 1, 6 years
Lilly Rogers (Grade 2), Level 2, 7 years
Katie Roberts (Grade 3) Level 3, 6-8 years.
Sineyka Veenstra (Grade 3), Level 1, 8 years
Emma Buis (Grade 3) Level 2, 8 years
Lilly Smith (Grade 4), Level 1, 9 years
Liam Buis (Grade 4) Level 1, 10-11 years
Lily Strydom (Grade 5), Level 2, 10–11 years
Lisa du Preez (Grade 5), Level 2, 10–11 years
Megan Gibbs (Grade 5) Level 2, 10-11 years
Elihle Mchunu (Grade 6) Level 3, 11-12 years

Congratulations to all our gymnasts!

Top Row L-R: Dax Jursa, Angus Edkins
Bottom Row L-R: Thomas Prentice, Kayleigh Henderson, Caden Francis
Photo Credit: Head Hunters

Laddsworth Primary School would like to congratulate the following Grade 7 pupils who have earned Scholarships to their respective High Schools for 2022:
• Dax Jursa - Maritzburg College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Angus Edkins – St. Charles - Music Scholarship
• Thomas Prentice - Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Kayleigh Henderson - Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Caden Francis – Maritzburg College – Sports Hockey Scholarship

Laddsworth is very proud of these pupils and encourage them to continue to
‘Aim High’ at their respective High Schools.

Laddsworth pupils recently took their American Ballet Awards exams. Mieke van den Berg, Grade 2, completed her American Academy of Ballet Level 3 exams in Howick on 6 June 2021. Mieke achieved Silver with a double distinction.
Sarah Rampaul, Grade 5, completed her American Academy of Ballet Level 4 exams in Pietermaritzburg at the end of May 2021. Sarah achieved a Silver Medal with a double distinction.

Laddsworth is very proud of our Ballet stars.

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.