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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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Rifumu shows growing skill in tracing and enjoys recognising shapes and letters. He completes sorting and matching activities with increasing independence. He completes puzzles thoughtfully and names colours and shapes learned recognising basic numbers and letters with confidence. Keep on working hard Rifumu.

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Rifumu enjoys stories and demonstrates good listening skills by answering questions about them. He follows classroom routines and instructions accurately. He sings songs with enthusiasm and remembers rhymes well. Rifumu communicates confidently using clear sentences when interacting with others. Well doe my boy.

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17/04/2020

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1m 16cm

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17,7kg

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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 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: 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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Rifumu Is thoughtful, pleasant and hardworking. He enjoys school and is a great classmate. He confidently joins in with songs and movement activities, copying actions with ease. He shows a real interest in painting and often uses it to share his ideas. He enjoys exploring different textures by touching and talking about how things feel. Rifumu is becoming more confident in himself and is happy to try new things .He is learning to talk about his feelings and always shows care for others. Rifumu plays well both in groups and on his own, showing focus and creativity. He responds warmly to praise and is always proud to show his achievements. Well done Rufumu.

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Rifumu is developing a confident understanding of his body and can name most major body parts accurately. He explains simple functions, such as what arms and legs do and enjoys linking this knowledge to movement games. When drawing, he represents body parts with growing accuracy and attention to proportion. Rifumu has developed the ability to reach across the body to complete tasks such as drawing or catching. He shows a growing sense of spatial awareness, navigating around obstacles safely. He talks about times of the day and seasons confidently and can trace paths in mazes with good control and enjoys the challenge. He participates eagerly in action songs, moving in rhythm with the group. Well done Rifumu.

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Rifumu has shown excellent progress in gross motor development this year. He enjoys running, jumping and climbing with confidence and control. His coordination continues to improve and he can throw and catch a ball with increasing accuracy. Rifumu moves with energy and enthusiasm and is developing strong balance and rhythm during physical activities. Keep it up big boy.

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Rifumu is showing confidence in using scissors and can cut shapes with accuracy. His pencil grip is strong and controlled, allowing him to form letters and shapes neatly. He concentrates well on threading tasks and enjoys matching colours and patterns. Painting and colouring is completed with care and he enjoys challenging puzzles that require fine coordination. Well done Rifumu.

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Rifumu can identify his full name and surname and uses it during personal tasks. He writes his first name confidently and correctly. He is developing the ability to write his surname with care and persistence. Rifumu is developing confidence in writing sounds and simple words independently. He recognises all letters learned and pronounces them clearly during reading. You have done very well Rifumu. Keep up the good work.

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Rifumu has developed well in saying days of the week and months of the year in Afrikaans, and isiZulu. He is developing greater confidence when speaking to me and his friends. He has learned to listen, respond, and stay on topic during conversations. Rifumu has shown great enthusiasm in learning sign language this year. He enjoys practising new signs and has developed well at this skill. Well done Rifumu.

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Rifumu demonstrates very good understanding of numbers and counting. He can identify numbers randomly, write them neatly and recall numbers previously learnt. He counts forwards to 100 and backwards from 30, as well as from any given number, such as 5 or 10. He enjoys counting in concrete objects and using an abacus to support his understanding. He can recognise shapes, count the sides of 2D shapes and identify familiar 3D shapes. Hi enthusiasm and confidence in numeracy activities are excellent. You have excelled in this skill set. Well done Rifumu.

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Rifumu, it has been lovely to watch your development this year. You show such kindness to others and approach your learning with eagerness and confidence. I will miss your happy and peaceful spirit in the classroom. I wish you every success in the year ahead and hope you continue to flourish in grade r.

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Rifumu is very confident in creative activities. He enjoy exploring different textures and media, including painting with mud, bubbles and using playdough. His drawings, colouring and collages show imaginative ideas and thoughtful use of colour. Rifumu enjoys inventing stories during play and engaging with music and rhymes enthusiastically. He shows strong bilateral coordination when moving and crossing the midline in dance and rhythmic activities. His creativity, energy and willingness to experiment are a delight to observe. You have become such a confident little boy and have made me so proud.