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LADDS CLASS OF 2021 - DUX 2026

03 November 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Congratulations to Laddsworth Class of 2021, Thomas Prentice (Grace College), Rebecca Porritt (St Johns DSG), and Marcus Robertson (Howick High School) on being named DUX of their respective High Schools #AIMHIGH

A MILESTONE IN LADDSWORTH HISTORY

29 October 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

On Saturday, 31 October 2026, Laddsworth will mark a special milestone in its history. Thirty-eight years ago, on 31 October 1988, staff and pupils left the school’s original premises, situated on the site of what is now Laddswood Lodge, and walked…

CLASS OF 2022 LEADERSHIP

29 October 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Laddsworth is extremely proud to congratulate the Class of 2022 who have been appointed to leadership positions at their respective high schools for 2027 Jemma Pitman – Head Girl, The Wykeham Collegiate (TWC) Matthew Muggleton – Deputy Hea…

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS - 2027

03 June 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Congratulations to the following sixteen pupils who have excelled and earned scholarships to the following High Schools next year. We are extremely proud of their achievements and thank them for their hard work in the classroom and on the sports fie…

11 Pupils Selected for KZN Inland Hockey 2026

18 May 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Congratulations to the following 11 Laddsworth Hockey players who have been selected to represent the KZN Inland Hockey Under 12 and Under 13 teams Under 13 Boys - Matthew Koopman (A) Under 13 Girls - Georgia Floros (A) - Layla Palframan (A)…

Laddsworth Boys Selected for KZN Midlands Rugby

18 May 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Congratulations to the following Laddsworth Primary School pupils on their selection to represent the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Primary Schools’ Rugby Team. Under 13 Midlands Rugby B Team - Sifezelwe Shozi - Zano Ngcobo Under 12 Midlands Rugby A…

Laddsworth Aims High at SA Schools Swimming

18 May 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Congratulations to Laddsworth swimmers, Morgan Nixon (Gr6) and Sisanda Palframan (Gr7), who qualified and represented Team KZN at the SA Schools National Swimming Championships held in Cape Town from 24–27 April 2026. Competing at this level is an…

Laddsworth Equestrian Uniform

20 March 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Laddsworth is proud to present its inaugural equestrian uniform, designed for pupils representing the school at SANESA (South African National Equestrian Schools’ Association) It has been fantastic to see the growing number of Laddsworth pupils taki…

LADDS SWIMMING SELECTION

11 March 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Well done to the following Laddsworth swimmers on being selected to represent uMgungundlovu Districts and KZN Schools Swimming Teams KZN Schools Swimming Team Morgan Nixon (Gr6) Morgan will take part at the 2026 SA Schools Swimming Champio…

LADDSWORTH SWIMMING FLYING HIGH

10 March 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

GIRLS A SWIMMING SQUAD A massive congratulations to the Laddsworth Girls’ A Swimming Team on once again winning the PMB & Districts A Gala! This remarkable achievement marks five consecutive years of claiming this prestigious trophy…

Laddsworth High Schools Expo 2026

30 January 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Get ready to take the next step in your child’s educational journey. Don’t miss the 24th edition of the Laddsworth High Schools Expo, taking place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 in the Laddsworth School Hall. This well-established event is designed…

#LADDS2026

19 January 2026 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Welcome to a new year at Laddsworth Primary School! We extend a warm welcome to all parents and pupils. Laddsworth is excited to embark on an inspiring and rewarding journey of growth and learning together in 2026. We look forward to partnering wit…

LADDSWORTH OLD BOY AND GIRLS ACCOLADES

17 November 2025 | Laddsworth Primary School | News

Well done to the following LADDS Past Pupils who continue to #AimHigh in their respective High Schools. Heads/Deputies/Prefects 2026 Thomas Prentice - Head Boy - Grace College Kayleigh Henderson - Deputy Head Girl - Grace College Kade Pollard…

LADDS Supporters Range

08 August 2025 | Laddsworth | News

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Laddsworth wins the Quarry Centre Showstopper Bake-Off!

29 May 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School took home 1st Place at the Showstopper Great Schools’ Bake Off on Saturday, 17 May 2025. 17 Grade 7 girls under the guidance of Mrs Ilijevski and Miss Joubert took three weeks, working hard until late in the afternoons to…

LADDSWORTH SWIMMING MAKES HISTORY

29 May 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Following the outstanding success of the Laddsworth Boys’ and Girls’ A Swimming teams, we are proud to confirm that Laddsworth has made history as the first school to ever win both the Boys' and Girls' PMB & Districts Schools Swimming Championsh…

Laddsworth 1st Team Kit 2025

14 May 2025 | Laddsworth | News

A massive thank you to Hilton Quarry SuperSpar for this beautiful set of 1st Team Rugby and Netball Kit. We continue to #AimHigh on the sports field, in the classroom, and on the cultural stage.

Laddsworth Pupils make Umgungundlovu Hockey

15 April 2025 | Laddsworth | News

HOCKEY Congratulations to the following Laddsworth boys and girls who have been selected to represent the Umgungundlovu District for Hockey. Both the boys and girl’s teams will attend an Inter-District Trials Festival on Sunday, 4 May 2025. GIRLS…

Laddsworth Old Boys and Girls Accolades

07 February 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth is extremely proud to congratulate the following Old Boys and Girls who continue to Aim High in their respective high schools: HEADS/DEPUTIES/PREFECTS FOR 2025 - Madison Guy - Head Girl of Howick High - Fanele M…

Laddsworth 2025 Interns

07 February 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Introducing the 2025 Laddsworth Interns Ms Nel, Ms Meintjies, Ms Cornell, Mr du Plessis, Mr Woodgate, Ms Kiln, and Ms Hardman, welcome to the Laddsworth Family.

Laddsworth Open Day 2025

23 January 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Come and see how Laddsworth has served the Hilton and surrounding community, providing value-driven, quality education to boys and girls from Grades One to Seven for 122 years. Laddsworth strives to honour its traditions and fiercely guards the val…

Laddsworth High Schools Expo 2025

23 January 2025 | Laddsworth | News

Get ready to take the next step in your child’s educational journey. Don't miss the 23rd edition of the Laddsworth High Schools Expo, taking place on 5 February 2025, in the Laddsworth School Hall. An event designed to help both learners and parent…

Laddsworth Nativity Play 2024

11 November 2024 | Laddsworth | News

Performed by the Laddsworth Grade One and Two pupils, Bethlehem The Musical is a brilliant new nativity that charts the exciting events leading up to one very special night in Bethlehem. This all-singing, all-…

Arbor Day at Laddsworth

29 October 2024 | Laddsworth | News

On Friday, 20 September 2024, in celebration of Arbor Week, Mr Lambooy and the Laddsworth Eco-Club planted an evergreen Indigenous white-pear (Apodytes dimidiata) tree at the far side of the Centenary field. This tree grows 5-10 meters tall…

Meet "Daisy" - Project Rhino

29 October 2024 | Laddsworth | News

In celebration of World Rhino Day, the Laddsworth Eco-Club introduced the Hilton community to 'Daisy,' the Laddsworth Project Rhino creation. This creation was done to support the #FutureRhinios campaign run by Project Rhino, as schools around KZN c…

An Evening of Music at Laddsworth

20 August 2024 | Laddsworth | News

Thank you to Athlone Primary School, Cowan House Prep School, and Drakondale School of the Arts for joining us in showcasing the outstanding musical culture the Midlands has to offer. It truly was a celebration of talent and collaboration.

Laddsworth 1st Team Kit Sponsored by Hilton Quarry SuperSpar

20 August 2024 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth extends our heartfelt gratitude to Mr Greg Downs, from the Hilton Quarry Super Spar for his incredible support of Laddsworth. They have generously sponsored Hilton Quarry SuperSpar branded 1st team sports kits for each extra-mural sportin…

Laddsworth Trust Fund Golf Day 2024

20 August 2024 | Laddsworth | News

The Laddsworth Trust Fund Golf Day 2024 took place on Friday, 02 August 2024 at the Victoria Country Club. 144 players enjoyed a very well-organised and fun-filled day. My sincere gratitude goes to all the sponsors and donors of the prizes. Prizes w…

A CHORAL CONCERT FEATURING THE NEUER KAMMERCHOR (GERMANY), KZN MIDLANDS YOUTH CHOIR & LADDSWORTH

03 May 2024 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth proudly presents: A choral concert featuring the Neuer Kammerchor (Germany), KZN Midlands Youth Choir, and Laddsworth Senior Choir Date: Thursday 30 May 2024 Time: 18:00 Tea: 17:00 >>> BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW &…

LADDSWORTH WINS THE GREAT SCHOOLS' BAKE-OFF

03 May 2024 | Laddsworth | News

On Saturday, 16 March 2024, Laddsworth participated in the Bake-Off and Expo at the Quarry Centre. In the Bake-Off segment, participants showcased their skills by creating Show-Stopper Cakes. Laddsworth achieved 1st place, winning an R8,000 Quarry…

LADDSWORTH GIRLS A SWIMMING TEAM MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW

08 March 2024 | Laddsworth | News

On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, the Laddsworth Girls A Swimming Team attended the prestigious Pietermaritzburg and Districts Inter-Schools A Gala. Having won the shield for the first time ever in 2022, and retaining first place the following year in 2023…

KIDS LIT 2024

27 February 2024 | Laddsworth | News

On Friday, 9 February 2024, the Laddsworth Grade 6 and 7 teams participated in the Kids Lit Quiz, an international literature competition encouraging learners to read for pleasure. The regional heats held at Athlone Primary School Pietermaritzburg s…

LADDSWORTH HIGH SCHOOLS EXPO 2024

30 January 2024 | Laddsworth | News

As 2024 gets into full swing, it’s time for families to start selecting and applying for High Schools. Mark your calendars for the 22nd edition of the Laddsworth High Schools Expo taking place at the Laddsworth Primary School Hall on Wedne…

WELCOME BACK

19 January 2024 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School would like to welcome you back to the first day of the 2024 School Year. We trust that you had a good holiday and are ready and energized for 2024. A special welcome to this year's Grade One pupils and parents as they joi…

LADDSWORTH 2023 SPEECH DAY & PRIZE GIVING

01 January 2024 | Laddsworth | News

On Friday 8 December 2023, Laddsworth hosted its Grade 7 Speech Day and Prize Giving. Thank you to Olympic Bronze medalist Bridgette Hartley for being the guest of honor, and sharing your stories and lessons for the departing class of 2023…

LADDSWORTH & ST ANNES SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

02 December 2023 | Laddsworth | News

On Thursday 30 November 2023, the Laddsworth Choir and musicians had an unforgettable evening performing with St Anne's Diocesan College at the 'Sounds of the Season' musical collaboration. It was a night to celebrate both music and the coming of Ch…

LADDSWORTH 5-A-SIDE SOCCER TOURNAMENT

02 May 2023 | Laddsworth | News

On Saturday Laddsworth hosted the annual Boys 5-a-Side Soccer Tournament. 10 Schools with 38 teams and 304 boys took to the field for a fun-filled morning. The final results were as follows. U9 Tournament - 1st Laddsworth, 2nd Merchiston U10 Tournam…

LADDSWORTH 120th BIRTHDAY

28 March 2023 | Laddsworth | News

On Wednesday 1 March 2023, Laddsworth celebrated its 120th Birthday. It was a day filled with lots of celebration and fun for everyone involved. We were overwhelmed by the amount of support shown by pupils, staff, parents, and the Hilton community…

LADDSWORTH SWIMMING DOES IT AGAIN

28 March 2023 | Laddsworth | News

OUR GIRLS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN Our Laddsworth Girls A Swimming Team have won the Pietermaritzburg and Districts Girls Inter-School A-Gala and retained their historic title from 2022. In addition to completing "the double," they also brought home the…

120 Years of Laddsworth Primary School

22 February 2023 | Laddsworth | News

In 1903, 20-year-old Miss Daisy Ladds welcomed 20 pupils to a new school at the Hilton Hall. “The Hilton Road School” opened its doors to pupils arriving on horse trap and donkey, with a group being taken to and from the Cedara station by mule cart…

Laddsworth 5-A-Side Soccer Tournament 2022

28 July 2022 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth 5-a-Side Soccer Tournament Laddsworth Primary School, 23 July 2022 A fantastic day as Laddsworth Primary School held their annual Girls 5-a-Side Soccer Tournament. U9, U10, U11, and Open girls from 10 different Schools took to the fiel…

Laddsworth Primary School Pupils selected for KZN Schools Hockey Teams

23 May 2022 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth has always had a proud tradition of hockey at the School but 2022 has been especially successful. 20 Laddsworth pupils were selected to represent the Umgungundlovu Districts Primary Schools’ Teams. From those, an impressive 16 pupils were…

Laddsworth Pupils selected for Midlands Rugby Squad

03 May 2022 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth would like to congratulate Matt Bisset from Grade 7, on being selected for the Midlands U13 Rugby Squad.

Laddsworth Swimmers Make History at Inter-Schools Gala

03 May 2022 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Laddsworth Pupils Smash It at Jnr T100

15 January 2022 | Laddsworth | News

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 a…

Laddsworths Young Golf Star Starts the Year Swinging

15 January 2022 | Laddsworth | News

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

10 December 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 Decembe…

Laddsworth Golfing Star

06 December 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 i…

Ballet award

06 December 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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, Lad…

Trinity College London Music Performance Examinations

06 December 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Laddsworth pupils receive Gymnastics Badges

06 December 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 Morr…

Laddsworth spreads Christmas cheer to Siyabonga

22 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Laddsworth Pupils excel at the Capital K

22 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

American Academy of Ballet Awards

22 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth pupils Camilla Conway (Grade 5) and Jemma Pitman (Grade 6) performed at the American Academy of Ballet Awards, which was held in Pietermaritzburg on 20 November 2021. Camilla Conway achieved Silver with Distinction for Level 5 Jemma P…

Laddsworth received a visit from 1948 Old Boy

15 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Mr Stafford Smithies, a Laddsworth Old Boy, paid Laddsworth Primary School a visit on Monday 15 November 2021. Mr Smithies, was taught by Ms Daisy Ladds, the founder of Laddsworth Primary School in 1948. Mr Smithies now lives in Gauteng, he holds a…

Mini Cricket Festival at Laddsworth

15 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School hosted a Mini Cricket Festival on Tuesday 9 November 2021. Grade One and Two pupils from Laddsworth and Cowan House played in the Mini Festival. The children were very excited that spectators were allowed onto the school pr…

Laddsworth Grade 2 Science week

15 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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.

Distinction for International Clarinet Exam

15 November 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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.

Third Place at the Great Schools Bake-Off

18 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 p…

Seaguls Winter Short Course Inter-Club Gala

18 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Silver at South African Gym Games

11 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 comp…

First at National Dance Competition

11 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 Je…

Success at National Irish Dance Championship

11 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 in…

Northern Park Inter-Schools Athletics Meeting

04 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships

04 October 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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. &nb…

Laddsworth pupils excel at Howick Tennis Tournament

27 September 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 old…

Eisteddfod 2021

20 September 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Congratulations to all the Laddsworth pupils who took part in the 2021 Eisteddfod. Cayley Hemming (Grade 2) Classical Piano - Pre-Grade 1: Silver Owen Clover (Grade 3) Classical Piano - Pre-Grade 1: Silver Emlyn May (Grade 4) Classical Piano - Grade…

Top 20 in SA Cross Country

20 September 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Tessa Moreno, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in the South African Cross Country Championships on Friday, 17 September 2021, in Amanzimtoti. The competition was extremely tough, with 51 girls competing in the Girls Under 12 ye…

KZN Artistic Gymnastics Team

13 September 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Abbie Julius, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Qualification Artistic Gymnastics competition in Pinetown on Saturday, 11 September 2021. Abbie came first in her age category for Level 5 and has qualifie…

KZN Rhythmic Gymnastics Team

13 September 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Lily Smit, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Rhythmic Gymnastics Trials in Durban on Saturday 28 August 2021. She competed in the Under 13 Level 4 category performing the free dance, rope and club routin…

Laddsworth Inter-House Athletics

23 August 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School held their Senior Primary Inter-House Athletics on Thursday 19 August and Friday 20 August 2021. On Thursday the Field events were held and 3 records were broken: Under 9 Girls High Jump, 1.07m by Sarah Day (Grade 3) Unde…

Laddsworth Grade Threes get creative with Recycling

23 August 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Grade 3 pupils are learning about recycling in Term 3. On 12 August 2021, they made useful products out of recycled materials. They came up with very interesting ideas and designs, ranging from bird feeders, piggy banks to pot plants. &n…

Rhythmic Gymnastics

09 August 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Lily Smit, a Grade 6 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, took part in the Ocean Invitational Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Durban on Saturday, 7 August 2021. This competition was a qualifier for the KwaZulu-Natal Trials at the end of August…

Laddsworth Grade 4 Taste Tour

09 August 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Grade Fours held the annual Taste Tour on Tuesday 3 August 2021. Every year the Grade Four pupils choose a country to study. They complete a project on their country of choice, including an informative poster, making a puppet and perfor…

SPCA 1000 Paws ‘Donations-in-a Tin’ Collection

02 August 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School collected money for the SPCA 1000 Paws ‘Donations-in-a Tin’ drive. The School raised an amount of R17 309.34. Laddsworth would like to thank our parents and community for their generocity towards animals in need. There wa…

Laddsworth Trust Fund Golf Day 2021

27 July 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School invites you to take part in the Laddsworth Trust Fund Golf Day on Friday, 27 August 2021 at Victoria Country Club. The funds raised at the Golf Day will be used to grow the Laddsworth Trust Fund, which forms an integral p…

KZN Gymnastics Colours

21 June 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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), Leve…

Laddsworth pupils receive Scholarships for 2022

15 June 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 t…

American Academy of Ballet Exams

14 June 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Laddsworth receive Fury Motor Group Donation

31 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 M…

Laddsworth Grade Threes create healthy snacks

31 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 di…

KZN Squash Team

24 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

KwaZulu-Natal Inland Hockey Representatives

24 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 Primar…

KZN Midlands Youth Ballet 2021

17 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 we…

Artistic Gymnastics

17 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 Si…

Quarry School Expo 15 May 2021

15 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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 un…

KZN Irish Feis

12 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

uMgungundlovu Hockey Selection

11 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Rhythmic Gymnastics

10 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

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…

Junior Swimmer of the Year

10 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Amahle Mhlongo, a Grade 4 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School was named Junior Swimmer of the year at the Penguins Swimming Club Awards Evening in April.

South African Canoe Sprint Championships

04 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Carter Bloxham, a Grade 4 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed at the South African Schools and Canoe Sprint Championships from 24 to 26 April 2021 at Ntshongweni Dam in Durban. Carter excelled, even though it was his first attempt at the…

Laddsworth Inter-House Cross Country

03 May 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School kicked off the Cross Country season with Inter-House Cross Country on Tuesday 20 April 2021. Nyala (Green) won with 585 points, Duiker (Blue) 2nd with 510 points, Kudu (Red) 3rd with 493 points and Oribi (Yellow) 4th with…

Laddsworth Primary School celebrates World Book Day

23 April 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School celebrated World Book Day on Friday 23 April 2021. The pupils and staff were very creative in bringing various book characters to life.

Laddsworth pupils enjoy first Mini Cricket Matches of 2021

20 April 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Grade One and Two pupils enjoyed their first Mini Cricket matches last week against Howick Preparatory School. The Grade Twos played on Tuesday 13 April and the Grade Ones played on Thursday 15 April. The boys and girls had lots of fun…

Laddsworth Junior Primary Inter-House Gala 2021

15 April 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School held the Junior-Primary Inter-House Gala on Tuesday 13 April (Grade 1) and Wednesday 14 April 2021 (Grade 2). Laddsworth would like to congratulate all our pupils who participated in the Gala. The Relay Trophy was won by Ny…

Laddsworth Senior Primary Inter-House Gala 2021

07 April 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Primary School held its annual Senior Primary Inter-House Championship Gala on Tuesday, 30 and Wednesday, 31 March 2021. Even though there were no spectators to encourage the swimmers, they still managed to give their best and 11 record…

Penguins Regional Level 3 Championship Gala

29 March 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth Grade 4 pupils, Carter Bloxham and Aphelele Mhlongo, competed in the Penguins Regional Level 3 Championship Gala from Friday 26 March to Saturday 27 March 2021 in Pietermaritzburg. Carter achieved Gold Medals in 7 Under 10 Boys events…

Laddsworth Primary School celebrate 118th Birthday

01 March 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Laddsworth celebrated its 118th Birthday on Monday 1 March 2021. The staff and pupils were treated to a surprise delivery of delicious, individually wrapped doughnuts, kindly donated by the Hilton Quarry SuperSpar. Laddsworth is very proud of its…

Wilson Lollipop Tournament Winner

25 February 2021 | Laddsworth | News

Alexia Smith, a Grade 4 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in the TSA (Tennis South Africa) Wilson Lollipop Tournament on 20 and 21 February 2021 at Westridge Tennis Stadium in Durban. Alexia was the winner of the Green ball section. Con…