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It has been an absolute honour to be Christian’s teacher this year. He has shown outstanding growth and development across all areas, approaching every learning opportunity with enthusiasm, curiosity and determination. His passion for learning and joyful spirit have been a true inspiration in the classroom. Christian will be greatly missed and I wish him every success and happiness as he continues his learning journey.

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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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Christian’s auditory development has exceeded expectations. He is often the first to identify and respond to sounds, showing an exceptional ability to listen attentively and process auditory information quickly. He confidently completes sentences, predicts outcomes and reasons accurately when given statements, reflecting strong comprehension and critical listening skills. His ability to follow complex instructions and respond appropriately in group discussions highlights his excellent auditory discrimination and memory. Christian’s progress in this area has been outstanding and his keen listening skills greatly enhance his overall learning experience.

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Christian demonstrates excellent visual perception skills and consistently shows strong attention to detail. He easily notices the differences between two given pictures and is able to adequately reason as why a picture does not fit with the group. He reads situations well and responds appropriately to visual cues in the classroom environment. His keen observation skills enable him to notice small changes and respond thoughtfully to what he sees around him.

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10 October 2020

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120cm

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18kg

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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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Christian is a reserved yet confident learner who communicates effectively when needed, particularly to seek support for himself or assist a friend in need. He enjoys the company of his peers and participates positively in both individual and group activities. Christian gladly accepts comments and praise on his outstanding behaviour and manners that sets a high standard in our classroom and demonstrates a strong sense of right and wrong. He is considerate in his play, interacting more gently with girls while engaging energetically with boys. His enjoyment of diverse play experiences reflects his curiosity and growing social awareness.

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Christian demonstrates excellent body awareness and consistently shows right-side dominance, as observed in assessments throughout the year. He maintains a perfect pincer pencil grip, which supports his precision in writing, tracing, drawing, colouring and painting tasks. His body image drawings are detailed and thoughtful, often including creative additions such as flowers and balloons and he enjoys colouring them to match the clothes he is wearing that day. Christian also exhibits strong spatial awareness, orients himself confidently within his environment and follows directional prompts with ease and accuracy.

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Christian’s gross motor development exceeds expectations. He confidently takes the lead during physical activities, often demonstrating tasks for his peers. He shows excellent control and balance when riding a tricycle, skipping and navigating obstacle courses. His ability to cross the midline and perform heel-to-toe walking reflects strong coordination and body awareness. Christian is truly a gem with outstanding physical abilities and enthusiasm for movement.

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Christian has shown excellent fine motor development this year. He demonstrates precision in his tracing activities and produces beautifully coloured pictures, showing great care and attention to detail. His skills with the peg board and threading activities are well developed and he exhibits good control and coordination in all fine motor tasks.

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Christian takes great pride in his writing and consistently produces neat, well-formed letters. His attention to detail is evident in the precision and accuracy of his letter formations. Christian approaches each writing task with care and enthusiasm, demonstrating a growing confidence and love for literacy. He is an active participant in themed and group discussions, patiently waiting his turn before adding his own thoughts and ideas. During our reading lessons, he was the first to identify the beginning, middle and ending sounds and loved learning the sight words introduced in the last reporting term. Watching carefully as the words learned are put together to form a short sentence.

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Christian has shown exceptional progress in language development this term. He confidently and independently recites words learned in Afrikaans, isiZulu and South African Sign Language. In Sign Language, he knows the majority of the top forty everyday signs and can accurately identify or perform them when prompted. He engages enthusiastically in songs, games and activities across all three languages, demonstrating excellent listening, recall and communication skills. His curiosity and confidence in using multiple languages reflect a strong appreciation for language learning and inclusivity.

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Christian has exceeded expectations in numeracy this year. He demonstrates a strong understanding of number concepts, confidently counting, recognising, and sequencing numbers well beyond ten. He applies his knowledge of basic addition with ease and accuracy, often working independently to solve problems. Christian shows an impressive ability to identify, name and describe both 2D and 3D shapes, using correct mathematical language. He enjoys exploring patterns and comparing quantities, displaying excellent reasoning and logical thinking skills. His enthusiasm for mathematical learning and his ability to apply concepts in practical and creative ways set him apart as a confident and capable young mathematician.

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Christian’s creative development exceeds expectations. He expresses himself confidently through music and movement, often taking the lead and kindly assisting friends who need help with dance routines. His enthusiasm and natural rhythm make him a joy to watch during creative sessions. While he occasionally needs a little encouragement to explore his ideas through drawing, he approaches all creative tasks with a positive attitude and growing confidence. Christian’s imagination, teamwork and willingness to help others truly shine in all areas of creative expression.