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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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Jonathan is developing cognitive skills and continues to make steady progress. He enjoy working with puzzles and he is learning how to fit 24-30- pieces together with support and guidance. Jona is practicing tracing basic shapes and is beginning to show more control and focus during these activities. He is learning how to sort and match objects by colour and shape and benefits from gentle reminders and hands-on practice. Recognition of numbers, shapes, and letters is emerging, and with continued exposure and encouragement, Jona will continue to build confidence and understanding in these areas.

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Jonathan is developing auditory and listening skills and continues to make steady progress. He is developing his listening skills more and to instructions and he is learning to follow them with increasing consistency. Jona enjoys listening to stories and is beginning to recall and discuss simple details. He is developing the ability to interpret different sounds in the environment and show enthusiasm during music and singing activities. Jona is beginning to communicate more confidently with peers, often using short sentences, and is starting to ask questions to express curiosity. With continued encouragement and opportunities for listening and conversation, Jona will further strengthen these important communication and auditory skills.

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30-10-2018

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128 cm

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29.9 kg

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Cheyanne Rossouw

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Jonathan continues to grow in confidence and social skills. He play happily with friends and he is becoming more aware of how to share and cooperate in groups. He is showing steady progress in listening to friends and showing empathy when and where it is needed. He is learning how to say he is sorry. Well done Jona. We are so proud of you!

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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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It has been a pleasure to watch Jonathan develop such a positive attitude towards school and learning. He enjoys being with friends and values the relationships he has built with his teachers. Jona approaches new challenges with curiosity and courage and takes great pride in doing his best. Congratulation to a successful year. I am so proud of all that he has achieved. I wish him every success and happiness as he begins Grade R and new adventures. May your Christmas be filled with peace and your New Year brings lots of New discoveries and smiles"

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Jonathan is developing an understanding of early number concepts and is beginning to grasp the idea of zero. He can recognise some numbers and is working toward writing them correctly and counting with greater accuracy. Counting forwards to 100 and backwards from 30 is still developing, and he benefits from extra support and practice in these areas. Jona is learning how to use an abacus to support counting skills and is beginning to identify basic shapes. With continued encouragement and hands-on practice, he will strengthen number recognition, counting, and shape awareness.

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Jonathan is developing early literacy skills and shows a growing interest in reading and writing. He enjoy listening to stories and recalls key events with support. Jona is learning how to recognise letter sounds, identify initial sounds in words, and blend sounds to read simple CVC words. He is becoming more confident in writing familiar letters and words. With continued practice and encouragement, Jona will further develop his comprehension, phonics, and writing skills.

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Jonathan is developing creativity and showing growing interest in exploring different materials and media. He enjoys playing with playdough and experimenting with colours in his artwork. He is beginning to make up simple stories and share imaginative ideas. He participate in group activities such as musical chairs, enjoys singing songs, and he is becoming more confident with rhyming. With continued encouragement, Jona will keep building confidence and creativity in all areas of learning.

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Jonathan demonstrates enthusiasm and confidence in learning an additional language. He listen attentively, follow instructions better, and enjoy participating in songs, games, and stories. Jona uses familiar words and phrases with growing confidence and is beginning to apply them in simple conversations. He is developing a good understanding of basic vocabulary and shows curiosity about different cultures. Jona is meeting expectations for his age and continues to make steady progress in all areas of additional language learning.

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Jonathan is developing awareness of his body and how it move.

He can identify most body parts and is beginning to understand their functions. He is gaining confidence in drawing simple body shapes and figures. Skills such as crossing the midline like reaching across the body during drawing or play is still developing and improving with practice. Jona shows emerging right-hand and right-eye dominance and he is learning how to use a consistent grip when holding pencils or scissors. With continued opportunities for movement, play, and fine motor practice, Jona will continue to strengthen coordination and control.

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Jonathan is continuing to strengthen his fine motor control. He is showing improvement in colouring within the lines and handling writing tools. Activities such as cutting, fitting puzzle pieces, threading beads, and using the pegboard still require support, but he is making progress with guidance and practice. Continued opportunities to work on these skills will help Jona build greater confidence and dexterity.

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Jonathan is developing his gross-motor skills. He is becoming stronger and more coordinated every day. He is developing skills like jumping rope, skipping, and playing hopscotch, and his throwing and kicking is becoming more controlled.

His is gaining confidence with equipment like bats and rackets and loves tackling obstacle courses. Balancing on one leg is still a bit tricky, but with practice, Jona will keep building strength and stability while having fun.