Mr Laulala Langkilde - Head of Boys’ Games

E-Mail: langkildel@khps.co.uk

Talofa lava! Mr Langkilde was born in the South Pacific island of Samoa and emigrated to New Zealand when he was 11. In New Zealand he attended Mt Albert Grammar School for Boys which has one of the best academic and sporting reputations in the country. There he represented the school in rugby, athletic, cricket, basketball and volleyball where he was selected for the province and country.

In 1991 Lau was picked to play representative rugby for Auckland and international rugby for New Zealand U19. In the same year he represented Samoa for his first full international enabling him to participate in the Rugby World Cup. He became a professional rugby player after the 1995 World Cup and signed a 5 year contract to play for Nippon Steel Kamaishi in Japan. In 2000 he joined Worcester Warriors, England, where he played professionally for two more years before retiring in 2002.

Mr Langkilde joined Coventry Preparatory School in September 2002 as a part time member of the Games staff. In 2004 he joined King Henry VIII Junior and Senior School as a rugby and basketball coach. Now, as Head of Boys’ Games he also teaches P.E to boys and girls from Reception to Year 6 as well as managing the School Holiday Sports Club for children aged 8-11 and Saturday Morning Sport for 5 to 11 year olds.

Lau also works as a selector and coach for Warwickshire, Coventry Schools and Old Coventrians Rugby Club He passes on his experience and knowledge to young aspiring sportsmen and women believing sport does improve the lives of young people.

Lau is married to Audrey and has two daughters Aklyne and Arisa.