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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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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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Sadie has made wonderful progress in her visual perceptual development. She enjoys activities that require observation, comparison and attention to detail and she approaches each one with focus and determination. Through matching, sequencing, and memory-based visual games, she has learned to recognise and recall familiar shapes, colours and patterns with increasing accuracy. Even when a task challenges her, Sadie persists until she finds the correct answer, showing great perseverance and problem-solving skills. Her keen eye for detail and willingness to think carefully through each activity are helping her develop strong visual discrimination and reasoning skills.

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Sadie actively participates in all auditory games and listening activities, showing great enthusiasm and curiosity. She listens attentively to instructions and enjoys activities that involve recalling sounds, rhythms, or spoken information. Even when she does not always have the correct answer at first, she remains eager and engaged, often remembering what was done before and reasoning out the correct response on her own. This demonstrates her growing memory, logical thinking and determination to learn. Sadie’s confidence in auditory activities continues to strengthen and she takes genuine pride in her progress.

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20 June 2018

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110cm

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15.3kg

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Natasha van Heerden

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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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Sadie exhibits a confident and self-aware approach to daily school life. She balances independent work and group participation effectively, engaging with enthusiasm and focus. Although she frequently seeks adult interaction, she is just as comfortable and confident in contributing to peer discussions and activities. Her ability to accept recognition and encouragement with appreciation reflects her healthy emotional development. What a pleasure it has been to watch her grow into the happy, capable and confident girl she is today!

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Sadie has had a truly outstanding year and it has been an absolute joy to witness her remarkable progress and blossoming confidence. She approaches every activity with enthusiasm and determination and her willingness to learn has led to wonderful achievements across all areas of the curriculum. Sadie’s positive attitude, gentle spirit and perseverance make her a pleasure to teach. Her growing independence and self-assurance are evident in the way she now takes on challenges with courage and pride. With the ongoing encouragement from home and the consistent effort she puts into her learning, Sadie continues to thrive both academically and socially. We are so proud of the confident, joyful and capable little girl she has become. Well done, Sadie — keep shining brightly and carry your beautiful spirit with you as you move forward on your learning journey!

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Sadie has made remarkable progress in her overall physical development this year. She has a wonderful understanding of how her body functions and confidently identifies the main body parts and senses when prompted. She demonstrates an impressive awareness of cause and effect, understanding how her choices and actions can influence how her body responds to different situations. Sadie also knows her left from right and is able to orient herself easily within her environment. Her growing self-awareness is reflected in her drawings, which have become increasingly detailed, colourful and expressive.

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Sadie's gross motor skills have developed beautifully, she approaches every physical activity with great enthusiasm and energy. She enjoys ball games, obstacle courses and midline-crossing exercises, always giving her best effort and showing determination to succeed. Her coordination, balance and spatial awareness have improved significantly and she moves with growing confidence and control during outdoor play and structured movement sessions.

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Sadie has truly excelled in her fine motor development. She displays remarkable control and precision in her tracing and colouring, always taking pride in the neatness and beauty of her work. Her cutting skills have improved noticeably and she now cuts more smoothly and accurately around various shapes. Sadie especially enjoys engaging activities such as using the square pegs, threading and completing symmetry pictures, which she approaches with focus and care.

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Sadie has made excellent progress in her literacy development this year. She approaches each activity with enthusiasm and shows genuine pride in her growing reading and writing abilities. Her letter recognition has become more consistent and she forms letters with increasing accuracy and confidence. Sadie enjoys participating in shared reading sessions, listening attentively and contributing her ideas during discussions. She is able to recall story details and identify familiar sight words, demonstrating her growing comprehension and memory skills. Her writing has developed beautifully, she takes great care in her work, forming letters neatly and with purpose. Sadie’s love for learning is evident in the effort she puts into every task and it is heart-warming to see her growing independence and excitement when she reads or writes on her own. Well done, Sadie!

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Sadie has shown a delightful curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new languages. She actively participates in the additional language sessions, eagerly joining in songs, rhymes and repetition activities. She can recite the days of the week, months of the year, colours and shapes in Afrikaans and isiZulu and takes great joy in demonstrating what she has learned. Sadie also remembers and uses many of the Sign Language gestures taught throughout the year, often doing so with confidence and pride. Her positive attitude and willingness to try new words make her a pleasure to teach. It is wonderful to see how her understanding and pronunciation continue to improve as she grows more confident in expressing herself in different languages.

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Sadie has shown wonderful growth and confidence in her numeracy skills this year. She enjoys participating in all number-related activities and is developing a strong understanding of early mathematical concepts. Sadie can confidently recognise, name and write numbers and she enjoys using concrete materials such as counters, number lines and the abacus to solve simple addition problems. She is beginning to think more logically and reason through solutions independently, showing her growing understanding of number relationships.

Her enthusiasm during counting games and problem-solving tasks is always a joy to see. Sadie approaches each activity with curiosity and persistence and she celebrates her successes with a bright smile. She is building a solid foundation in numeracy that will continue to support her future learning.

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Sadie is a wonderfully creative and expressive child who takes great joy in all artistic experiences. She loves drawing her own pictures, adding thoughtful details and using a wide variety of colours to bring her ideas to life. Her artwork has become more detailed and imaginative, reflecting both her growing confidence and her developing fine motor control. Sadie takes pride in her creations and enjoys sharing them with her teachers and friends. She also participates enthusiastically in all music and movement activities. Whether singing along, dancing, or joining in action songs like 'Tooty Ta', Sadie’s energy and joy light up the classroom. Her creativity, enthusiasm and expressive spirit shine through in every artistic activity — what a delight she is to watch and teach!