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Reneilwe is developing her body awareness and control through a range of fun physical activities. She is still learning to coordinate both sides of her body and to move with confidence in different directions and spaces. She enjoys crawling through hoops, jumping over small hurdles, and walking carefully around objects. Reneilwe is beginning to understand how her body moves in relation to the space around her and shows growing balance and coordination. With continued practice through movement games and outdoor play, she will continue to strengthen her bilateral movements, spatial awareness, and overall physical confidence.

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Reneilwe is developing her fine motor skills at her own pace and enjoys exploring activities that involve using her hands and fingers. She is beginning to show interest in holding crayons and pencils, and while she currently prefers to scribble on her worksheets, she enjoys being encouraged to try new tasks. Her interest is growing and we will keep encouraging our little superstar. Tracing and colouring activities are still challenging for her, and she benefits from gentle support and plenty of motivation. With continued exposure to fun, hands-on activities such as threading, playdough, building blocks, and simple art experiences, Reneilwe will continue to strengthen her hand–eye coordination, grip control, and confidence in using fine motor tools.

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Reneilwe shows great enthusiasm for gross motor activities and always tries her best to participate. She enjoys running, climbing, jumping, and exploring different movement challenges during outdoor play. Activities such as obstacle courses, ball games, and balancing tasks capture her attention and bring out her determination. She loves opportunities that allow her to move freely and test her growing strength and coordination. With encouragement and regular practice, Reneilwe continues to build her confidence, endurance, and control over her larger body movements, showing steady progress in her overall physical development.

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Reneilwe is showing clear signs of right-side dominance in her physical activities. She consistently prefers to use her right hand when holding crayons or manipulating small objects, and she tends to lead with her right foot when climbing, kicking, or stepping over obstacles. Her right eye also appears to be dominant when focusing on tasks or observing objects closely. This developing right-side dominance supports her growing coordination and helps her build greater control and confidence in both fine and gross motor activities.

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Reneilwe’s visual development is progressing steadily as she becomes more aware of details in her environment. She is able to track moving objects with her eyes and enjoys activities that involve matching and identifying pictures, colours, and shapes. She recognises familiar images and shows a growing interest in visual games and puzzles. With continued exposure to activities that encourage observation and focus, such as sorting, building, and simple visual-matching tasks, Reneilwe will continue to strengthen her visual perception and attention to detail. Reneilwe I am so proud of your development and progress this year.

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Reneilwe’s auditory development is progressing well as she learns to listen more attentively and respond to familiar sounds and voices. She enjoys music and rhythm activities, where she listens carefully to different beats and sounds. She is beginning to recognise and respond to her name and can follow simple instructions with support. Through continued exposure to songs, stories, and listening games, Reneilwe will further strengthen her listening skills, sound recognition, and overall auditory awareness. Well done with your progress.

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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing understanding and use of additional languages, including isiZulu, Afrikaans, and Sign Language. Children begin to recognise and use basic words and simple greetings related to daily routines and familiar classroom themes. Through songs, stories, and interactive activities, students build confidence in using theme-related vocabulary and demonstrate an awareness of language diversity, showing enthusiasm and participation during everyday conversational practice.

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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing awareness of sounds and phonics. Children begin to recognise that words are made up of different sounds and demonstrate the ability to listen attentively and identify familiar environmental and initial letter sounds. Through rhymes, songs, and playful listening activities, they learn to distinguish between similar sounds and show awareness of rhythm and rhyme in spoken language.

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During Term Three and Four, students are assessed on their developing understanding of number concepts, recognition, and counting skills. Children begin to recognise and name numbers from 0 to 10 and demonstrate an understanding of quantity through hands-on activities and practical experiences. They practise counting forwards and backwards to 50 with growing accuracy and confidence. In addition, students explore and identify six basic 2D shapes, describing their features and using them in creative and play-based learning experiences to build early mathematical awareness.

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Reneilwe shows strong enjoyment and enthusiasm for art activities. She loves exploring different textures and materials through painting, pasting, and creative play. Art time captures her interest far more than writing or drawing, as she enjoys the sensory experience and the freedom to express herself through colour and movement. She participates with excitement and focus, often taking her time to explore how different materials feel and look. These creative experiences provide wonderful opportunities for Reneilwe to build her fine motor skills, confidence, and self-expression in an enjoyable and meaningful way.

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Reneilwe enjoys music and rhythm activities and often participates with enthusiasm. She loves listening to different songs, clapping along to the beat, and moving her body to the rhythm. Musical sessions capture her attention and bring out her joyful and expressive side. She especially enjoys action songs and group activities that include movement and instruments. Participating in music and rhythm activities helps Reneilwe to develop her listening skills, coordination, and confidence while allowing her to express herself in a fun and engaging way.

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01/03/2021

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104cm

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13.6kg

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Reneilwe is a gentle and observant little girl who is gradually developing her social and emotional confidence. Although she is not yet talking much, she is beginning to use a few words to identify familiar animals, shapes, numbers, and letters, which is lovely progress. She communicates her needs and feelings through gestures, facial expressions, and warm interactions with adults and peers. Reneilwe enjoys being part of group activities and responds positively to encouragement and praise. With continued support and speech therapy, her confidence in expressing herself is steadily growing, and she is becoming more comfortable engaging with those around her. I am so proud of her progress this year.

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Reneilwe is developing a growing interest in early literacy activities and enjoys participating in group learning sessions. She can identify most letters of the alphabet and shows excitement when recognising familiar ones during class activities. Although her speech is not always clear or easily understood, she makes a lovely effort to repeat the days of the week and months of the year, and to join in with songs and rhymes during morning ring. Her enthusiasm for learning new words and sounds is wonderful to see, and with continued encouragement and speech support, her confidence in expressing herself through language will continue to flourish.

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Reneilwe listens attentively during additional language lessons and is gradually becoming familiar with new words and sounds in isiZulu, Afrikaans, and Sign Language. Although she does not yet actively participate when the class learns the word of the week, she enjoys listening and observing her peers. Over time, as her confidence and speech develop, she will begin to join in more actively. Continued exposure to these languages through songs, stories, and repetition will support her understanding and encourage greater participation.

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Reneilwe has shown lovely progress in her numeracy development this year. She is able to count confidently from 0 to 20 and enjoys participating in counting activities during group time. She can also identify and point to numbers from 0 to 20 when asked, showing a growing understanding of number recognition. Reneilwe enjoys number songs, games, and activities that involve counting objects, and with continued practice, she will further strengthen her understanding of early mathematical concepts such as quantity, order, and comparison. She can identify the basic shapes on request, as well as additional shapes such as the cross, arrow, and hexagon. Good job, Reneilwe!

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It has been such a joy to watch Reneilwe grow and learn this year. She is a gentle, curious, and determined little girl who approaches each day with a warm smile and a willingness to try. Her quiet determination and loving nature make her a special part of our class. We are so proud of her progress and look forward to seeing her continue to blossom and reach new milestones in the year ahead.