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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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04/06/2020

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1m 14cm

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21,7kg

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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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Raheem is a gentle and kind little boy who is developing confidence in social situations. He is beginning to establish friendships and enjoys spending time with familiar peers during play. With encouragement, he is learning to share and take turns more consistently and to express his feelings using words. Raheem is becoming more aware of the emotions of others and is learning how to respond appropriately. He is growing in independence and is starting to regulate his behaviour with support and guidance. His caring nature and willingness to learn are helping him make lovely progress in this area. You have made me so proud, Raheem.

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Raheem is a bright and thoughtful learner who has shown meaningful progress in language understanding. He listens attentively during Afrikaans and isiZulu sessions and recognises repeated words and phrases. He responds positively to sign language lessons and remembers new signs quickly. Raheem shows a good understanding when following instructions and enjoys activities involving letters, colours, and numbers. His receptive language skills are strong, and he continues to develop expressive communication. You have done so well, Raheem, and I have no doubt that you will reach your full potential.

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Raheem has made wonderful progress in his body and spatial awareness this year. He can identify and describe body parts and their functions with growing understanding and draws detailed representations with care. He shows strong midline-crossing skills and a good awareness of his body in space, moving with increasing confidence and control. His developing sense of time and understanding of daily routines reflects his intelligence, curiosity, and growing independence.

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Raheem has shown excellent development in his gross motor skills this year. He moves with confidence and coordination, enjoying activities such as running, jumping, climbing, throwing, and swinging. His enthusiasm for physical challenges is wonderful to see, and he approaches each activity with determination and joy. It has been a pleasure to watch his strength, confidence, and control continue to grow. I am proud of you, my boy.

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Raheem has shown exceptional fine motor skills this year. As a left-handed learner, he demonstrates excellent control and precision in cutting, drawing, and colouring, and his pencil grip is very strong. His work is always neat and carefully presented, reflecting his focus and care. I am very proud of Raheem’s achievements and of the confidence and creativity he brings to everything he does.

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Raheem has made wonderful progress in his auditory development this year. He listens attentively to stories, understands and follows instructions, and is developing his ability to interpret sounds. He is practising his speech with both peers and me and is beginning to ask questions as he continues to build his communication skills through therapy. Raheem is a bright and determined learner, and it has been a joy to see his confidence and understanding grow.

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Raheem has made excellent progress in his visual and mathematical development this year. He can confidently recognise, write, count, recall, and identify numbers and letters, demonstrating strong understanding and accuracy. His keen observation skills and intelligence are evident in all his learning, and he approaches tasks with care and determination. I am very proud of Raheem’s achievements and the enthusiasm he brings to every activity.

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Raheem consistently demonstrates strong numeracy skills. He recognises and writes numbers accurately and can recall previously learnt numbers independently. Raheem counts forwards to 100, backwards from 30, and can start counting from any given number with confidence. He enjoys counting objects, using an abacus, and solving practical problems with numbers. He is able to recognise shapes, count sides, and identify 3D shapes correctly. His enjoyment and enthusiasm for numeracy are evident in all activities. Well done, my love.

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Raheem is developing his artistic skills. He is learning to explore different media and materials, including paints, mud, and playdough. His drawings and collages are becoming more expressive as he experiments with colour. Raheem loves to participate in music and rhythm activities and is developing coordination skills. He enjoys imaginative play scenarios. With support, his confidence and enjoyment in creative learning continue to improve. I am proud of you, Raheem.

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Raheem is a highly intelligent learner with a strong understanding of literacy, despite not yet communicating in full, clear sentences. He recognises his first and last name and can respond to phonics cues. Raheem enjoys tracing letters and shapes in sensory trays and practising pre-writing lines, including straight, curved, zigzag, and diagonal. He shows clear awareness of letter sounds and enjoys participating in writing activities. His ability to attend, focus, and respond demonstrates excellent early literacy understanding. Raheem continues to make significant progress through engagement with multisensory literacy tasks.

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It has been a true pleasure to have Raheem in my class this year. He is an outstanding student who has grown in confidence and independence, showing great determination and pride in everything he does. Despite sometimes needing support, Raheem consistently approaches his learning with enthusiasm, intelligence, and a wonderful spirit. I am so proud of all his progress and wish him every success and happiness as he moves on to his new grade.