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Chloe enjoys being active and is developing a strong awareness of her body. She participates enthusiastically in running, jumping, climbing and balancing activities, showing growing coordination, control and confidence. She is becoming increasingly confident in managing her movements in different spaces and takes great pleasure in exploring new ways to move. It is wonderful to see her energy, enjoyment and determination in physical activities, as well as her continued progress in developing strength, balance and spatial awareness.

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Chloe enjoys hands-on activities that help develop her fine motor skills. She takes pleasure in drawing, colouring, cutting and building with small blocks or playdough. Her hand control, dexterity and coordination are developing very well, and she approaches these tasks with focus, care and patience. It is wonderful to see her confidence, creativity and independence flourish as she explores, experiments and creates, demonstrating both skill and imagination in her work.

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Chloe enjoys taking part in activities that develop her gross motor skills. She loves running, jumping, climbing and engaging in games that challenge her coordination, balance and agility. She is becoming increasingly confident in controlling her movements and demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and determination during physical play. It is wonderful to see her joy and perseverance as she continues to grow stronger, more coordinated and confident in her physical abilities.

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Chloe is developing a keen awareness of the world around her and enjoys activities that involve observing, matching and exploring details. She takes great care when completing puzzles, drawing and other visual tasks, demonstrating growing focus, concentration and attention to detail. It is wonderful to see her confidence and skills continue to improve as she uses her eyes to guide her hands, solve problems and tackle new challenges. Chloe’s developing visual perception and observation skills are supporting her learning across all areas and enhancing her creativity and independence.

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Chloe is developing excellent listening skills and enjoys engaging with sounds, stories and instructions. She listens attentively during group activities, songs and story time, demonstrating good understanding and the ability to recall details accurately. She responds thoughtfully to what she hears and shows genuine enjoyment in participating in auditory activities. Chloe’s attentive listening is helping her follow instructions more confidently, engage meaningfully with others and develop her language, comprehension and concentration skills across all areas of learning.

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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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Chloe has a lovely creative spirit and enjoys expressing herself through art. She explores colours, shapes and a variety of materials with enthusiasm, imagination and curiosity. She takes pride in her artwork and enjoys sharing her creations with teachers and friends. It is a joy to see her confidence, artistic skills and attention to detail continue to grow as she experiments, develops new ideas and expresses herself creatively through her projects. Chloe’s creativity is supporting her fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and self-expression.

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Chloe enjoys exploring music, songs and rhythms through singing and movement activities. She listens attentively to different beats and melodies and joins in enthusiastically with singing, dancing and actions. She loves expressing herself through sound and movement, experimenting with rhythm and tempo, and showing creativity in her musical responses. It is wonderful to see her confidence, energy and enjoyment grow during music sessions, as she develops coordination, listening skills and a genuine love for musical experiences.

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Kim Mosedie

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Chloe is a kind and thoughtful girl who enjoys spending time with her friends and working collaboratively with others. She is developing confidence in expressing her feelings and is learning to share, take turns and cooperate during play. Chloe shows empathy, consideration and care for those around her, and it is wonderful to see her growing independence, resilience and ability to form positive relationships in the classroom. Her friendly and gentle nature makes her a valued member of the class, and she continues to thrive socially and emotionally.

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Chloe is developing a love for books and enjoys listening to stories, exploring picture books and joining in with rhymes and songs. She is beginning to recognise letters and sounds and is showing growing confidence in early writing activities, experimenting with mark-making and attempting to form letters. It is wonderful to see her enthusiasm for reading and her joy in sharing what she has learned with teachers and friends. Chloe’s developing literacy skills, curiosity and confidence are supporting her language development and fostering a genuine love of stories and learning.

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Chloe is developing her speaking and communication skills beautifully. She enjoys sharing her ideas, experiences and thoughts with teachers and friends and is becoming increasingly confident in expressing herself clearly. She listens carefully to others and is beginning to incorporate new words she learns into her conversations. It is a joy to see her growing confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm for communication each day, as she engages meaningfully in discussions, expresses her feelings and builds strong relationships with those around her.

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Chloe approaches numeracy activities with curiosity and enthusiasm. She enjoys counting, sorting and recognising numbers, and is developing a solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts such as size, shape and patterns. She works carefully, pays attention to detail and takes pride in her achievements. It is wonderful to see her growing confidence, enjoyment and perseverance when exploring numbers, solving problems and engaging in practical, hands-on mathematical activities. Chloe’s enthusiasm for numeracy is supporting her logical thinking and problem-solving skills across all areas of learning.

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Chloe is a cheerful, friendly and curious little girl who brings positivity and joy to the classroom. She enjoys exploring, creating and being active, and she shares her ideas, laughter and kindness freely with teachers and friends. Chloe’s confidence, enthusiasm and caring nature continue to grow each day, and it is a pleasure to watch her develop new skills while expressing her wonderful personality. Well done, Chloe! I wish you and your family a happy, restful and safe festive season, filled with joy and special moments together.