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Descriptor: During Terms Three and Four, students were assessed on their ability to demonstrate confidence in social settings, establish and maintain friendships, take turns and share, show awareness of the feelings of others, express their own emotions appropriately, and begin to regulate their behaviour with increasing independence.

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Descriptor: During Terms Three and Four, students were assessed on their ability to demonstrate confidence in social settings, establish and maintain friendships, take turns and share, show awareness of the feelings of others, express their own emotions appropriately, and begin to regulate their behaviour with increasing independence.

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Descriptor: Cognitive development focuses on nurturing children’s growing ability to think, reason, and make sense of the world around them. Throughout the year, children are encouraged to explore, question, and problem-solve through play and guided experiences that build understanding and curiosity. They begin to recognise patterns, sort and classify objects and make simple predictions based on what they observe. Activities are designed to strengthen both auditory and visual perception skills, supporting their ability to listen carefully, follow instructions, recognise differences and similarities, and recall details from memory. These foundational skills contribute to their readiness for more complex learning, helping them to concentrate for longer periods, process information effectively, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.

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Naziah demonstrates a deep understanding of visual concepts and an excellent memory for details. She can identify shapes, letters, and numbers with confidence and is quick to apply this knowledge in other areas of learning. Her puzzle-solving and matching skills are well beyond expectations, showing strong logic and visual–spatial reasoning. She enjoys experimenting with colour and form, takes pride in her work, and always aims for accuracy. Wow, big girl, you have made me so proud.

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This term, Naziah has shown exceptional growth in auditory processing and communication. She demonstrates strong listening skills during story sessions, responding with detailed answers and insightful comments. Naziah uses well-constructed sentences to express her thoughts and ideas clearly and confidently. She enjoys singing and joining in with rhymes, showing good rhythm and a strong memory for lyrics. Her questions demonstrate curiosity and developing reasoning skills. I am proud of you, Naziah.

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08/05/2020

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1m10cm

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15,4kg

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Stephanie Abrahams

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Descriptor: Physical development is an important area of learning that supports children in gaining control, coordination, and confidence in their movements. During the year, children are encouraged to strengthen both their gross and fine motor skills through a variety of physical activities and play experiences. They explore how their bodies move as they run, jump, climb, and balance, developing coordination and strength. Fine motor skills are nurtured through tasks such as drawing, cutting, building, and manipulating small objects, helping to improve precision and hand–eye coordination. Alongside these skills, children are supported in developing independence in self-care routines and an understanding of the importance of being active and healthy.

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Descriptor: Literacy development focuses on strengthening children’s skills in phonics, writing, speaking and comprehension through engaging and meaningful activities. Children explore letter sounds and begin to blend and segment simple CVC words, building early sound recognition and word awareness. Writing is encouraged through purposeful tracing, practising correct letter formation, and beginning to write familiar words with growing confidence. Oral language is developed through discussions, stories, and rhymes that extend vocabulary and support clear expression. Although children are not yet reading independently, they demonstrate understanding by recalling, predicting, and talking about stories, laying a strong foundation for future literacy success.

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Descriptor: During the year, our children are introduced to Afrikaans, isiZulu, and South African Sign Language through fun, interactive, and engaging activities that nurture curiosity and confidence in communication. They learn to recognise and use basic vocabulary such as colours, shapes and the days of the week and months of the year across all languages. In Sign Language, they are introduced to the top forty everyday signs, allowing them to express simple needs and greetings while developing awareness and respect for inclusivity. Through songs, games, and repetition, our children build listening and recall skills, laying a strong foundation for a lifelong appreciation of language and communication in a multilingual environment.

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Descriptor: During the year, our children explore numeracy through hands-on activities that develop counting, number recognition, basic addition and an understanding of order and sequence, using both numbers and pictures up to ten and beyond. They practise number lines and explore 2D and 3D shapes, learning to recognise, name and describe them. Through games and practical experiences, children build confidence in patterns, comparing quantities and applying their number and shape skills in meaningful ways, laying a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.

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Descriptor: During the year, our children explore creative arts through engaging, hands-on activities that nurture imagination, self-expression and confidence. They experiment with colours, textures and materials, creating art that reflects their ideas and experiences. Music and rhythm are an integral part of their learning, as children explore sounds, beat and movement through singing, playing instruments and dancing. Through these experiences, children develop creativity, coordination and a sense of enjoyment in expressing themselves, laying a strong foundation for future artistic and musical growth.

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Naziah is a sociable and friendly child who enjoys being with others. She quickly joins in with songs and movement sessions, confidently copying what she sees and hears. Naziah shows a strong interest in painting and drawing and takes care with her artwork. She enjoys touching and exploring different materials and textures. She is full of self-confidence and takes pride in her abilities. She talks about her feelings and can often recognise how others might feel. Naziah joins in happily with group play and also enjoys spending time creating things on her own. She responds well to praise and enjoys sharing her successes with me and her friends. Naziah, you are my sunshine girl.

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Naziah enjoys exploring how her body moves to music, often inventing creative actions and poses. She is developing an understanding of how body parts connect, showing growing accuracy in her drawings. She demonstrates control when using both sides of her body, easily crossing the midline when reaching or stretching. Naziah shows growing stamina and enjoys participating in running games and races. Keep it up, big girl.

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Naziah has made good progress in literacy this year. She can confidently recognise her full name and is practising writing it with increasing independence. Her phonics knowledge is secure, and she can identify and pronounce letters corresponding to the sounds she hears. Naziah enjoys pre-writing and handwriting activities, including tracing shapes and letters, using sensory trays, and practising diagonal, straight, and curved lines. She has developed control when writing from left to right and is confident in forming letters. Her enthusiasm for phonics and writing activities is evident in her learning. You have made me so proud. Keep on shining in this area of development.

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Naziah has made excellent progress in her language skills. She demonstrates a strong understanding of Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Sign Language. She can recite the days of the week and months of the year in isiZulu, English, and Afrikaans. She is developing a growing vocabulary and uses new words confidently in conversation. Naziah speaks clearly and expresses her ideas with confidence. She listens attentively, can retell parts of a story in her own words, and understands the sequence of events. Her curiosity and enjoyment of language learning support her continued progress. Keep up the good work. I am proud of you, Naziah.

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Naziah demonstrates a very good understanding of numbers and counting. She can identify numbers at random, write them neatly, and recall numbers previously learnt. She counts forwards to 100 and backwards from 30, as well as from any given number, such as 5 or 10. Naziah enjoys counting concrete objects and using an abacus to support her understanding. She can recognise shapes, count the sides of 2D shapes, and identify familiar 3D shapes. Her enthusiasm and confidence in numeracy activities are excellent. My little mathematician – keep it up, Naziah!

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Naziah is creative and displays a strong imagination in her artwork. She shows enthusiasm when drawing or doing crafts and loves experimenting with colours. Her drawings, collages, and play-based storytelling are imaginative and expressive. She enjoys dancing with ribbons and scarves, demonstrating good coordination and rhythm. During music and rhyme sessions, she joins in confidently and shows awareness of rhythm and beat. Her creativity, imagination, and willingness to explore new ideas are highly impressive. Well done, and keep on dancing, my sweetie.

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Naziah, it has been wonderful to see your development this year. You approach every task with curiosity and determination, and your kindness towards others is truly admirable. I will miss your cheerful presence in the classroom. I hope you enjoy your new grade and continue to grow and learn with the same enthusiasm. All the best in 2026.

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She enjoys exploring different types of jumps, such as hopping and leaping, and shows excellent rhythm and agility when moving her body. She also enjoys helping others to learn. She is developing strength and accuracy when kicking towards a goal or partner and shows good strength and coordination when climbing. She is improving in accuracy when throwing overarm and enjoys simple ball games. Naziah enjoys exploring obstacle courses and has learned to follow simple movement sequences. She can hop on one foot for a few seconds and enjoys practising on both sides. Naziah shows growing accuracy in hand–eye coordination, especially in swinging or catching activities. Well done, Naziah.

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Naziah can hold scissors correctly and cut with increasing accuracy. Her pencil grip is developing well, and she enjoys practising fine control through drawing and writing activities. Threading and pegboard tasks are completed with concentration. She enjoys using colour creatively when painting and colouring in, and she completes puzzles with logical thinking and persistence. I am so proud of you, Naziah.