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Josephine is very good at knowing her body parts! She can name them all, including her head, neck, tummy, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Each part has a special job—for example, her arms help her hug her friends, and her legs help her run and jump. Learning about her body is both fun and important.

She also has a strong awareness of the space around her. She enjoys playing games that involve placing blocks in different positions, such as on top of a chair, next to it, or even underneath it. Josephine is also confident in distinguishing her left from her right. Being aware of her body and how it moves in space helps her enjoy both play and learning to the fullest.

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Josephine is a superstar when it comes to fine motor skills! She holds her pencil correctly and enjoys colouring and writing her name, which makes her feel very proud. She enjoys using peg boards to practise patterns and has fun rolling playdough into snakes and balls, as well as cutting it into pieces. Each time she uses scissors, she focuses on making her cutting worksheets as neat as possible.

Her hard work shows just how strong her fine motor skills are. She remains focused and always tries her best during cutting activities. It is wonderful to see her progress and dedication—keep up the great work!

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Josephine loves to participate in gross motor activities! She enjoys running, hopping, jumping, and doing star jumps, all of which help her build strong muscles and keep her body healthy. She has excellent balance and feels proud when showing her friends how well she can perform these activities.

On Wednesdays, she looks forward to Buzzi Bodies, where she can play fun games and learn new movements. She feels confident completing obstacle courses, using her skills to climb, jump, and balance. These activities are not only enjoyable but also help her develop important physical skills that she can use every day.

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Right handed

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Josephine has excellent visual perceptual skills! She is able to recognise and understand different shapes and sizes very well. She can look at objects and easily identify which are big and which are small. For example, if given a large circle and a small circle, she can confidently point to the big one and say, "This one is big!"

In addition to distinguishing sizes, she is also skilled at sorting shapes. She can independently arrange them from big to small. When presented with a triangle, a square, and a rectangle, she can sort them accurately according to their size.

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Josephine loves to play with sounds! She enjoys activities that involve listening closely and guessing the sounds she hears. When playing "What is the Sound?", she can identify different sounds with ease and tell whether a sound is soft, like a whisper, or loud, like a drum. It is wonderful to see how excited she becomes when recognising a sound.

She is also very skilled at naming phonetic sounds. She knows the sounds that letters make and can articulate them clearly, which helps greatly during storytime. Her confidence in auditory skills shines through, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge with her friends.

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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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Josephine loves creating beautiful art! She enjoys painting with a variety of materials and adding fun elements such as crumpled tissue paper, glitter, and colourful rice to make her artwork stand out, reflecting her bright personality. Painting makes her feel happy and creative, and each piece tells a story, showcasing her imagination. By exploring different materials, she learns to mix colours and create interesting textures. Her art also inspires her friends to explore their own creativity!

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Josephine has wonderful music and rhythm skills. She enjoys music activities immensely and loves moving her body to the beat of her favourite songs. Dancing and singing bring her great joy, and she delights in exploring different kinds of music, including Afrikaans songs, feeling the rhythm in each one.

When she dances, she demonstrates excellent rhythm, swaying, jumping, and clapping along with the music. Whether the song is slow or fast, Josephine participates with enthusiasm, spreading her joy and love for music to her friends.

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Chanté Fouché

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28/06/2021

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112 cm

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21,1 kg

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Josephine is a confident girl who loves coming to school. She always has a big smile on her face when she walks into the classroom and happily says goodbye to her mum and dad each day without any tears. She is an independent little girl who can eat by herself and use the bathroom on her own, showing that confidence means doing things independently and feeling good about it.

In class, she enjoys talking with her teacher and making friends. Very popular among her peers, she knows how to be a good friend by sharing toys and helping others. Her confidence makes her a wonderful role model, demonstrating to her friends how fun and rewarding it is to be happy and kind at school.

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Josephine is a bright girl who loves learning about literacy! She enjoys singing nursery rhymes and songs during morning ring, where everyone joins in and has fun. She knows the months of the year, days of the week, and the seasons very well. She also likes to talk about the weather and can tell which day was yesterday, which day is today, and which day will be tomorrow.

She is very confident with phonetic sounds and enjoys answering questions. Josephine has quickly grasped the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) concept and eagerly blends sounds together to form words, even before looking at pictures. Her enthusiasm and confidence make her a wonderful student in the classroom.

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Josephine loves learning different languages! She is always eager to greet her friends in English, Afrikaans, and isiZulu, and she feels confident and happy when practising. She understands that sign language is another way for people to communicate and enjoys learning new words, trying her best to pronounce each one correctly.

Every time she meets someone, she greets them with a smile and a friendly "hello!" Josephine knows that language is a special tool for connecting with others, helping her make new friends and share joy and kindness with everyone around her.

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Josephine is a Mathematics lover who shines in her numeracy skills! She can count confidently from 0 to 50 and enjoys practising counting backwards from 20 to 0, showing her dedication to learning about numbers. She is also able to name her numbers in order and even when they are mixed up, making learning fun and engaging.

In addition to counting, she knows her shapes very well, confidently naming six basic shapes: circle, rectangle, square, triangle, diamond, and oval. Recognising these shapes helps her understand the world around her, and she enjoys practising identifying them during activities and games. Her enthusiasm for numeracy extends to participating on the board, particularly in the "number of the week" activities, which further strengthen her skills. With her dedication and love for numbers, Josephine is well on her way to becoming a Mathematics superstar!

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Teaching Josephine has been an immense privilege and delight. She demonstrates exceptional manners and radiates a brilliant smile that lights up the room. Her warm heart and genuine kindness bring joy and affection to our classroom community. Seeing her confidence and ease, along with the affection she receives from her peers, fills me with happiness. Her presence has enriched the class in countless ways, fostering a positive and nurturing environment for everyone. It has been truly rewarding to observe the impact of her vibrant personality and the strong connections she has built with others. I wish you and your family a safe, happy, and restful festive season!