SPAR SCHOOL STARS 2026

Ashton International College Ballito’s Jordan Wright represented the KZN Invitational Primary School Soccer Association (KZNIPSSA) U13A soccer team during the recent school holidays.

The Grade 7 pupil was an important member of the team which finished 10th overall. Jordan represented both his school and province with distinction.

Abenani Khuzwayo from Dr BW Vilakazi Primary School in KwaDukuza is a talented young wordsmith with a passion for language and public speaking.

The Grade 4 class prefect loves to compete in poetry and spelling bee competitions, recently finishing second in a recital at the Luthuli Museum.
Abenani also played a crucial role in organising a school youth month initiative in honour of Youth Day on June 16.

Stanger Heights head girl Azariah Chetty is leading by example through her academic achievements and leadership.

The Grade 7 pupil represents her school in a number of language events, most recently claiming a spelling bee and isiZulu spellathon speech competition. Azariah aspires to become a doctor and contribute to the fight against cancer while promoting community wellness through public health screenings. Her inspiration is her aunt, Dr Samantha Kannie of Stanger Hospital.

Siseko Mthethwa from Nyamazane Primary School in Maphumulo is a mathematics whiz.

The Grade 7 pupil recently finished second in a regional mathematics competitions which included 44 pupils drawn from across the Imati Circuit of the iLembe district.

While many teenagers are finding their place in the world, Crawford International North Coast’s Tyann Mushawedu is helping change it.

The Grade 9 boarder is the co-founder of EcoRise Girls, an initiative that aims to empower young women to lead environmental and climate action in marginalised communities across Zimbabwe.

Launched in April in Epworth, EcoRise Girls hopes to eventually recruit 100 teenage ambassadors from Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces to promote environmental protection while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sixteen girls from local schools joined as the initiative’s first ambassadors at the launch. They also rolled up their sleeves for a community clean-up campaign in partnership with Safe Market Place, taking the first step towards creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.

Curro Salt Rock’s Deeya Moodley recently took her karate talent to the world stage.

She represented South Africa at the WUKF World Karate Championships in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from July 21-26.

The Grade 10 pupil also earned South African presidential colours. Deeya competed in seven individual and team events against some of the best young athletes from around the globe.

Ashton International College Ballito’s Max Hill has earned the honour of representing his country after being selected for the South African junior boys polo team.

The matric pupil will compete against the Zambian schools’ team in a series of junior international fixtures from October 2-4 at the Underberg Polo Club.