Spar Superstars 2024

Isabelle Burton, a Grade 7 learner at Izotsha Primary, is exceptionally diligent and conscientious with an outstanding work ethic.
She is a mature, well-rounded, outstanding academic achiever who is able to find a balance between her academics, sporting commitments, home life and her hobbies. She is incredibly helpful and is able to carry through any task, no matter how big or small, with diligence and reliability.
Isabelle is a good leader who is popular among her peers. She is reliable, responsible, mature and has excellent organisational skills. She was elected as a prefect and as Panther House captain.
She participates in swimming, cross-country, hockey and athletics. She was selected for the cross-country and athletics teams and participated in all the inter-school cross-country and athletics events for the season.
Isabelle is creative and imaginative. During her spare time, she enjoys horse riding, surfing, trail running and drawing and painting. She loves the outdoors, animals and sports but dislikes loud noises, small spaces and unkindness.
Her role models are her parents, who have taught her the values of equality, peace and kindness, to believe that no person is less than another.
Isabelle says: “My mother has taught me that it doesn’t matter how beautiful you are on the outside; it is how beautiful you are on the inside that really matters.”

Kobus, ‘n graad 7-leerder by Suid-Natal Primêr, blink uit in akademie, sport én kultuur. Hy is ‘n veelsydige leerder met sterk leierseienskappe, wat gelei het tot sy aanstelling as onderhoofseun in 2024.
Kobus het in graad 5 by Suid-Natal Primêr aangesluit en het onmiddellik ‘n groot indruk gemaak op die rugbyveld, waar hy tans vir die eerste rugbyspan speel. Sy sporttalente strek verder as net rugby – hy is ook deel van die 1ste span sokker, die skool se swemspan, en behaal puik prestasies in atletiek, waar hy aan verskeie items deelneem.
Kobus is ook ‘n toegewyde skaakspeler en het tydens die Ugu-uitdunne in 2024 al sy wedstryde gewen met vyf uit vyf.
Alhoewel sport ‘n groot deel van sy lewe is, is akademie vir Kobus net so belangrik. Hy handhaaf ‘n indrukwekkende akademiese gemiddeld van meer as 90%. Sy lewensfilosofie is eenvoudig: ‘Harde werk sal talent klop as talent nie hard werk nie’.

Miané word gekenmerk deur lojaliteit, trots, vriendelikheid en doelgerigtheid. Haar passie vir die lewe weerspieël in haar uitstekende prestasies. Miané is ‘n natuurlike leier wat haar rol as onderhoofdogter ernstig opneem en akademiese uitnemendheid handhaaf met ‘n gemiddeld van bo 90%.
Sy speel ‘n sleutelrol in die skool se hokkie, sokker, swem en koor, waar sy elke oomblik geniet. Buite skooltyd neem sy deel aan moderne dansklasse en het sy reeds silwer verower by die ‘Stars of the Universe’ kompetisie.
Miané los graag probleme op, koester ‘n liefde vir wiskunde en aspireer om eendag ‘n aktuaris te word. Sy bestee vrye tyd aan ‘diy’ projekte, eksperimenteer nuwe resepte, leer haar hond om toertjies te doen en speel ‘juffrou’ vir haar boetie.
Met haar talent en deursettingsvermoë is Miané geliefd en ‘n inspirasie wat beslis nog groot hoogtes sal bereik.

Zyev Mahadev of Izotsha Primary is a mature, respectful, friendly and helpful Grade 7 learner who has a good sense of humour.
He manages his time well, keeping a good balance with academics, sports and his free time. Zyev describes himself as being responsible and compassionate. He displays good leadership skills and is a prefect and Leopard House captain.
Zyev has a busy extra-curricular schedule, participating in cricket, soccer, tennis and athletics. He was recently selected for the SKZN U13 cricket team and will be attending the KZN cricket trials this month. Furthermore, he was selected for the Ugu tennis team.
In his spare time, Zyev enjoys playing video games, spending time outdoors with his friends and playing cricket with his family. He also enjoys having game nights with his family. He does not like people who bully others.
His dad is his role model because he demonstrates responsibility, kindness and a strong work ethic. He always puts his family first, working hard to provide for them while also showing patience and understanding. His supportive nature and dedication inspire Zyev to be a better person and to approach life positively.

Sarah Sahli, a Grade 4 learner at Creston College, is quickly emerging as a rising star in karate. Having represented her region on several occasions, she has consistently earned recognition for her outstanding performances.
In her most recent achievement, Sarah competed in the Kumite division at the Karate South Africa (KSA) Pretoria League Championships. Her exceptional dedication and skill were on full display, leading her to win the gold medal in her category.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to Sarah’s passion, hard work, and perseverance in the sport.
As she continues to build on her successes, Sarah’s future in karate looks incredibly bright.

Anelisa Ndabankulu, a Grade 11 Creston College learner, has been honoured for her exceptional dedication to community upliftment and leadership.
With over 100 hours of volunteer work, Anelisa has made a significant impact through outreach programmes, including blood drives and her contributions to El Roi Baby Home and Give a Child a Family Africa.
Her compassionate service has improved the lives of many in need. Anelisa has also brought pride to both South Africa and Creston College by representing them in the International Junior Miss South Africa competition, where she earned the Miss Personality award.
Recently, she was named Leader of the Year at the Rotary Youth Leadership course, further solidifying her commitment to personal growth and excellence.
Anelisa is a true role model, inspiring her peers and the wider community through her empathy, responsibility, and dedication to making a positive difference.

Port Shepstone High’s Murray Smith, a Grade 10 learner, has once again proven his mettle in the world of competitive motorbiking.
The talented young rider recently secured a second-place finish in the high school class of the GXCC X-cross Country Club Motorbiking Series. The series, which took place in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng recently, showcased some of the country’s most promising young riders. Smith’s impressive performance not only solidified his position as a rising star in the sport but also brought great pride to his school and community.
As Smith continues to excel in the world of motorbiking, Sheppie High and the local community eagerly await his future accomplishments.

A Grade 11 learner at Port Shepstone Secondary, Awethu Lukhozi is a remarkable 16-year-old with a passion for music and physics and is dedicated to making a positive impact in her community.
A strong Christian, she embraces self-expression through her interests and sporting career, where she excelled as a volleyball player in primary school and a goal defender in netball in high school.
She has been consistently ranking in the top five in her class. Awethu’s achievements include her team’s victory in the 2022 Southcoast Mall Art competition and the 2023 Life Sciences Bioterms competition.
She also participated in the Grade 10 Physical Sciences Olympiad 2023.
Awethu aims to become a medical physicist or an astrophysicist, driven by her love for physics.

Vuyolwethu Dzingwe, a Port Shepstone Secondary Grade 12 learner, has a natural finesse for public speaking. Over the years, she honed her communication skills, earning numerous awards that reflect her dedication and talent. She has acquired a deep interest in politics. She finds the intersection of rhetoric and policy-making fascinating, as it holds the power to shape societies and improve lives.
Her love for politics stems from a desire to address societal issues and create meaningful change. She is drawn to the way political discourse can illuminate problems and propose solutions and is committed to using her skills to influence positive outcomes. By pursuing a degree in political science or a related field, the aim is to leverage her communication abilities to advocate for policies that will make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
In the future, Vuyolwethu aspires to be a voice that not only articulates important issues but also inspires action and drives progress. She hopes to bridge the gap between effective communication and impactful policy-making, contributing to a more informed and equitable society.

Emir Sahli, a Grade 10 learner at Creston College and a dedicated karateka, recently made his mark at the Karate South Africa (KSA) Pretoria League Championships.
Competing in the Kumite division, Emir showcased exceptional skill and perseverance, earning a well-deserved bronze medal in his category. This achievement is just one of many in his growing list of accomplishments as he continues to demonstrate his passion and commitment to the sport.
His hard work and determination are clear in every competition, and this recent performance is a testament to his dedication. Emir’s progress in karate is inspiring, and we are incredibly proud of his ongoing success and future potential.