Spark Rivonia’s head boy for 2026 hopes to balance fun, culture, and academics
At just 17, head boy Litha Ndlwana is set to make 2026 a year of academic excellence, school culture, and memorable experiences, while ensuring every student feels heard and supported.
Litha Ndlwana (17) steps into his role as head boy of Spark Rivonia with a clear and ambitious vision for the year ahead.
“My vision for Spark Rivonia this year is to make it a chapter filled with events, culture, fun, and academics as a number one priority. I believe that school culture and fun are vital, but academics must always come first,” Litha said.
For Litha, the role of head boy goes beyond organising events. “I feel the most important part of being head boy is to stay motivated and passionate. The school relies on me for commitment to events, holding people accountable, and leading by example. All of this requires passion and dedication.”
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Change is also on Litha’s agenda. He aims to make the school environment more approachable and inclusive.
“I want students to feel comfortable coming to me with any concerns. I also want to enhance our school culture, making it fun in an orderly way. After all, you only go to high school once, and we should all have a great experience.”
Litha plans to achieve this by leading morning announcements with energy, holding meetings with scholars for suggestions, and implementing any other methods that drive improvement.
A strong believer in values, he emphasises the importance of passion, confidence, and commitment.
He also highlights Spark High School’s unique Character Quotient (CQ) attributes, which guide learners in shaping their future. “The CQ attribute I identify with most is ‘I am an ally.’ It reflects my commitment to supporting others and being a voice for my peers.
“I strongly prefer in-person meetings because students feel more comfortable sharing in a community circle. After these meetings, I immediately bring their voices to leadership and stress the importance of their input for the benefit of the school and its scholars.”
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He is particularly attentive to the challenges faced by younger learners. “Grade 8 students often face bullying and may feel nervous in a new environment. I reassure them using another CQ attribute, ‘I am adaptable and resilient,’ to help them feel comfortable and supported as they adjust.
“I am very open and respectful, and I strongly believe in listening. In a CQ lesson, we learned that you need to be silent to listen, because the word ‘listen’ cannot be spelt without the word ‘silent.’ This has guided how I work with my peers and leadership.”
While he sees that role as a personal growth opportunity, Litha hopes to leave a lasting legacy.
“Being head boy will help me become more reliable and a better team player. These qualities are essential for my future, and I’m committed to bringing passion, dedication, and any qualities that benefit the school to my leadership role.
“I also want to create footsteps for my younger peers to follow. A true leader leads by example, and my legacy in 2026 will represent the positive changes I brought to Spark Rivonia High.”
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