Southern students to watch in 2021 including Cardijn College, Westminster School
From talented sporting stars to academic high achievers and those making a name for themselves in the arts, find out the students in Adelaide’s south to watch in 2021.
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After a tumultuous year where COVID affected their schooling like never before, our southern suburbs students have come back stronger than ever.
With aspirations to represent Australia in various sports or to establish themselves as world-renowned playwrights, filmmakers and musicians, these impressive young people know what they want and how to achieve it.
We’ve searched the region for the senior school students whose names you should remember because they’re sure to do big things in 2021 and beyond.
See the full list here.
LOCHIE DANIEL
Woodcroft College
At just 18, playwright Lochie Daniel has already launched his own theatre business and is preparing for local performances of his own play.
His play “A Second Chance to Say Goodbye” will be performed on the Hopgood Theatre Stage this month as part of the Adelaide Fringe.
Lochie already has plans for his next script and as big goals for his theatre business and future plays and musicals.
On top of this, the Year 12 student is busy with his final year of studying drama, biology, food and hospitality and music performance.
KATIE WOODMORE
Woodcroft College
A previous winner of the iconic Bay Sheffield running race, Katie Woodmore has a lot on her plate for her final year of school this year.
With athletics training three times a week as well as plans to achieve an ATAR in the high 90s so she can study physiotherapy, the 17-year-old has a busy year ahead.
If COVID allows, Katie will compete at the Stawell Gift in Victoria this Easter as well as the Bay Sheffield again in December.
MASON CARNEY
Seaview High School
Year 12 Mason Carney is known by his fellow students as a talent on and off the court.
As part of the school’s special interest sport program, the 17-year-old has fostered his talents in basketball and football both socially and in competition.
In the classroom, Mason is studying hard and using his sports knowledge to help push him towards a career in physiotherapy.
ISEABAL MCGRORY
Seaview High School
With goals to study medicine at Adelaide University, Iseabal McGrory, 17, has a big year of study ahead.
The Year 12 is known for her dedication to her grades and achieved a perfect score for her research project studying the economic impacts of climate change induced extreme weather.
In her down time, Iseabal likes to paint and was the winner of the people’s choice award at last year’s Seaview annual art show.
SARAH GRAINGER
Seaview High School
At just 17, singer/songwriter Sarah Grainger has already released two singles and established herself as a musician to watch.
Her 2019 and 2020 singles “Human” and “Sixteen” are available on Spotify among the work of the world’s top musicians.
After school, the Year 12 plans to further pursue her studies and career in the music industry.
JACK BROWN
Tatachilla Lutheran College
An avid Videographer and volleyball player, 15-year-old Jack Brown is already establishing himself as a talent in the community.
Just last year, Jack’s film showcasing the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula attracted big attention in a local filmmaking competition.
This year, he plans to expand his films to highlight other SA regions as well as working on a special video for his sister’s 18th birthday as well.
The Year 10 student plans to continue fostering his love for filmmaking at University and one day travel the world.
MOLLY WALKER
Tatachilla Lutheran College
At just 15, Molly Walker has big goals to one day represent her country in the pool.
The competitive swimmer competed in numerous state and national swimming championships, taking home plenty of gold medals.
She will compete in another national competition in April with hopes to qualify for the world championships.
With training six days a week and the demands of Year 10, she knows a lot about balance and hopes to study occupational therapy at university.
REYNE WAETFORD
Wirreanda Secondary School
Reyne Waetford has a passion for sports but it’s rugby and basketball that truly have his heart.
He one day hopes to work alongside pro athletes in America’s national basketball and football leagues.
The Year 12 – who was one of the school’s highest achievers in 2020 – is studying two physical education courses, biology and English and plans to study sports science at university.
GEMMA KENNEDY
Wirreanda Secondary School
At just 16, pace bowler Gemma Kennedy has already represented Australia on the cricket pitch.
COVID interrupted the 2020/21 season but Gemma hopes to play at a high level again later this year and continue her impressive work on the pitch.
The Year 11 student plans to continue her studies in human biology and one day become a physiotherapist for a high level sporting organisation.
SHANIA NAVAZENI
Reynella East College
Migrating to Australia from Germany at just 10 years old, now 17-year-old student Shania Navazeni plans to stick with her roots and study German and become a language teacher at her school.
The trilingual student also speaks Persian and is studying German, psychology, music and English.
The Year 12 student and college captain also volunteers on the school coffee cart and is a passionate about working to improve her school and community.
TY ENGLEHARDT
Cardijn College
Aspiring teacher Ty Englehardt has become well-known in the Cardijn community for his impressive public speaking skills.
These skills will serve the Year 12 student in his future career plans to work as a maths and language teacher.
The 16-year-old also works within a number of local community groups and student driven initiatives.
HUGO HOECK
Cardijn College
South Adelaide Football Club under-18 player Hugo Hoeck hopes his dreams will come true and he’ll be drafted at the end of this season.
Starting out at Willunga Football Club, the 17-year-old was then invited to join the South Adelaide junior development program where he has played for the last few years in the hopes of one day playing at an even higher level.
Off the field, the Year 12 is studying hard to achieve his goals of studying health or sports science at university.
COOPER ROGERS
Cardijn College
Another South Adelaide Football Club under-18 star, Cooper Rogers, 17, dreams of getting drafted but also hopes to pursue studies in medicine or economics.
The Year 12 is studying economics, health, maths and English and is aiming for an ATAR above 90 to keep his options open.
He will continue to play in the South Adelaide under-18 squad in the hopes of having a successful 2021 season and ultimately reaching the AFL.
ALYSSA WILSON
Westminster School
Year 12 boarding student Alyssa Wilson has technically already achieved her SACE but continues to study biology, chemistry, agriculture and Aboriginal studies this year.
Alyssa is involved in the Indigenous Football Academy run at AFL Max as well as playing social netball and being part of the school sailing team.
When she’s able to visit home at Meningie on the edge of Lake Albert, Alyssa gives back to her community by helping out with junior sailing and also using her football coaching skills.
AIDAN ROSS
Westminster School
By the end of Year 11, school captain and now-Year 12 student Aidan Ross had achieved his SACE but has come back for another year of study in the hopes of giving himself an even better chance of one day studying medicine.
With talents in football, volleyball and especially long distance running, Aidan is hoping to represent Australia in steeple chase in the world junior championships in 2022.
He was also awarded the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Gold Award at the end of 2020, a rare accomplishment for a young Year 11 student.
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