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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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Lala has shown astounding visual development this year, consistently exceeding expectations for her age. She demonstrates an excellent ability to perceive and interpret visual information, often being the first to identify figure–ground images and complete shadow-matching activities with ease. Lala confidently completes “spot the differences” and opposites worksheets independently, showing keen observation and attention to detail. She also excels in visual discrimination tasks, such as sorting objects by size, shape, or colour, and identifying patterns and sequences. Her strong visual memory allows her to recall and reproduce complex images accurately, and she demonstrates well-developed spatial awareness when arranging objects or completing puzzles. Lala’s ability to integrate visual information effectively supports both her learning and her creativity, making her a standout in all activities requiring careful observation and visual reasoning.

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Lala has demonstrated exceptional auditory development this year, consistently showing strong listening and sound-discrimination skills. She is able to identify and differentiate sounds with ease, whether in language activities, environmental sounds, or music-based exercises. Lala quickly recognises rhymes, beginning sounds, and patterns in words, demonstrating a keen ear for phonemic awareness. She follows multi-step verbal instructions accurately and is attentive during auditory games and activities, often responding with remarkable precision and confidence. Her strong auditory memory supports her in recalling sequences, instructions, and songs, and she engages enthusiastically in all listening exercises. Lala’s ability to process and interpret auditory information effectively enhances her overall learning, communication skills, and participation in classroom activities.

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30 May 2020

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122cm

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22.2kg

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Natasha van Heerden

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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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Nhalalala (Lala) displays a well-developed sense of self-awareness and confidence for her age. She engages appropriately in both independent and group activities and contributes positively when interacting with her peers. While she often prefers one-on-one communication with her teacher, she is steadily gaining confidence in wider social settings. She accepts praise graciously and consistently presents herself with a positive and respectful attitude.

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Lala has shown outstanding physical development this year, consistently exceeding expectations. She demonstrates a strong understanding of her body and its functions, as well as the five senses, easily identifying and recognising each. Lala confidently distinguishes left from right and orients herself effectively within her environment. Ongoing assessments throughout the year have shown clear dominance in her right hand, foot, and eye, reflecting her well-developed motor coordination and body awareness.

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Lala is a vibrant and energetic girl who demonstrates excellent gross motor skills. She thoroughly enjoys all ball games and physical activities introduced throughout the year and participates with enthusiasm and confidence. Lala has shown remarkable progress in skipping rope, balancing, and coordination exercises, consistently excelling in activities that challenge her agility and motor control. Her athleticism and willingness to engage in new physical challenges make her a joy to work with during all movement-based activities.

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Lala demonstrates exceptional fine motor control and precision for her age. She colours even the most intricate pictures neatly within the lines, confidently using a wide range of colours. While she occasionally needs a gentle reminder to maintain a pincer pencil grip, this does not affect her ability to trace accurately along lines. Lala is often the first in class to complete challenging tasks, such as independently completing 90+ piece puzzles, and she consistently excels in pegboard work, threading, and a variety of other fine motor activities. Her skill, focus, and dexterity in these tasks are truly impressive.

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Lala has demonstrated remarkable literacy development this year. She shows a strong interest in books and stories, actively engaging with texts by listening attentively, answering questions, and recalling key details. Lala confidently recognises letters and their sounds, frequently applying this knowledge in reading and writing activities. She demonstrates excellent handwriting skills for her age, forming letters neatly and accurately, and enjoys experimenting with new words in her writing. Her ability to blend sounds, recognise sight words, and construct simple sentences reflects her strong phonemic awareness and growing language comprehension. Lala’s enthusiasm for reading and writing contributes significantly to her overall academic progress.

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Lala displays outstanding creativity and artistic expression. In arts and crafts, she demonstrates impressive precision, control, and imagination, producing vibrant and well-thought-out work. She confidently explores various materials and techniques, often experimenting with colour, texture, and design. In music and movement, Lala is energetic and expressive, responding with enthusiasm to rhythm, songs, and dance activities. She shows excellent coordination, timing, and creativity in interpreting musical patterns and movement sequences. Her confidence, imagination, and ability to translate ideas into both visual and physical forms highlight her well-rounded creative development.

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Lala has shown exceptional language skills this year. She has embraced the Afrikaans and isiZulu themed words introduced in class, remembering some and confidently recalling them. Lala can recite the days of the week, months of the year, colours, and shapes perfectly in these additional languages when prompted, demonstrating strong memory, language recall, and attention to detail. She eagerly assists friends with sign language gestures, helping and guiding their hands to demonstrate the gestures correctly. Her curiosity about words, meanings, and language patterns supports her engagement with stories, literacy tasks, and classroom conversations.

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Lala has exceeded expectations in her numeracy development this year. She confidently completes basic addition tasks using pictures or numbers up to 15 and demonstrates strong mental maths skills, actively participating in class mathematics activities. Lala enjoys exploring the number line and effectively uses tools such as counter sheets, counter blocks, and the abacus to support her understanding of mathematical concepts. Her enthusiasm for learning, combined with her ability to apply strategies independently, reflects a solid foundation in numeracy and growing confidence in problem-solving.

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Lala has had an outstanding year, consistently demonstrating excellence across all areas of development. Her enthusiasm, focus, and confidence in learning make her a joy to teach, and she approaches every activity with curiosity, energy, and determination. Lala’s ability to apply herself, take on challenges, and excel in a wide variety of tasks is truly commendable. I am very proud of her and wish her all the best as she continues her learning journey.