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Lubanzi is very confident about her body and can name her basic body parts, such as her head, neck, stomach, back, arms, hands, legs, and feet. She understands what each part is used for, which helps her move and control her body effectively. She enjoys following directions, especially during movement and dance activities, and demonstrates excellent spatial awareness, knowing where her body is in relation to others and her surroundings.

When listening to songs, she can follow instructions that involve using her left and right sides. This skill shows that she is learning to control her movements and understand directions. By practising these activities, Lubanzi is developing her body awareness and becoming even more confident in her ability to move.

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Lubanzi has shown outstanding fine motor skills and enjoys taking part in a variety of activities. She loves rolling playdough into balls and snakes and confidently cuts them into different shapes. Her enjoyment of cutting worksheets demonstrates her strong abilities, allowing her to complete these tasks with ease and precision.

She also enjoys pegboard activities and threading, which help strengthen her hand muscles. Her good pencil grip supports her writing and drawing skills, making her overall fine motor development impressive. These activities not only enhance her skills but also give her the joy of creating and exploring through play.

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Lubanzi loves taking part in gross motor activities! She enjoys running, jumping, leaping, and hopping. These activities help her develop her large muscles while having lots of fun. Every Wednesday, she looks forward to Buzzi Bodies, where she can play and learn new ways to move her body.

During Buzzi Bodies, Lubanzi completes the obstacle course with ease and confidence. She enjoys every moment, whether climbing, crawling, or balancing. These activities help her grow stronger and make new friends while having a fantastic time playing!

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Right handed

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Lubanzi is a bright girl who loves to sort objects. She can arrange them from big to small and from small to big, demonstrating a strong understanding of sizes. During morning ring time, she actively participates by discussing the weather and helps her friends decide where the arrow should point on the weather chart based on what they observe outside.

In addition to sorting, Lubanzi recognises colours, shapes, and numbers. She can name all her primary colours and many others without needing help from her teacher, which shows how confident she is in her skills. Her enthusiasm for learning and sharing makes her a wonderful friend to have in class.

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Lubanzi has shown impressive auditory skills, demonstrating the ability to recognise and name various sounds, whether soft or loud. She can identify the sounds made by different animals, which highlights her keen listening abilities. She enjoys listening to stories and expresses her thoughts by giving feedback on what she has understood. Lubanzi loves to engage with the narratives, sharing her perspective and interpretation of the events and characters, which further develops her communication skills.

This ability to understand and analyse stories not only reflects her auditory development but also supports her overall language growth. Listening closely to sounds and stories helps her connect with her environment and the narratives around her, fostering creativity and imagination as she articulates her own views.

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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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Lubanzi loves art and absolutely enjoys painting! Whether using sponges, her fingers, or brushes, she has so much fun making strokes from left to right, ensuring there are no blank spaces left on her paper. She adds special details and dimension to her creations using different textures such as glitter, crumpled paper, tissue paper, and even some tissues. Lubanzi makes her artwork stand out by adding colourful rice and even some Fruit Loops, reflecting her bright personality. Through this creative process, she explores colours and shapes, showing everyone how wonderful art can be when it is filled with joy and imagination.

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Lubanzi is a confident girl who loves to move her body. When she hears music, she becomes very excited to dance and sing! She has a great sense of rhythm and enjoys creating fun new dance moves for her friends to copy. They all join in the fun, dancing and laughing together.

She enjoys playing musical games and is always eager to listen to new songs. She loves learning the words so she can sing along. Music makes her feel happy, and she delights in sharing that joy with her friends. Together, they have the best time dancing and singing!

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Chanté Fouché

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13/02/2021

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107 cm

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20,6 kg

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Lubanzi is a confident girl who loves going to school. She enjoys playing with her friends and is always excited to learn new things. Every morning, she says goodbye to her family without feeling sad or crying. She likes to talk to her teacher and share stories with her friends, showing that she is very good at expressing her feelings and asking for help when needed.

She is also very independent. She can use the bathroom by herself and eat her meals without assistance. She enjoys playing with many friends but also likes to spend some time playing alone when she wishes. As a popular friend, she knows how to share her toys and play nicely with others. Her confidence and communication skills make her a great friend and student.

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Lubanzi is a bright and enthusiastic student who enjoys participating in various literacy activities during morning ring. Each day, she eagerly shares the days of the week, months of the year, and the current season, expressing her excitement about the weather outside. She has a strong understanding of what day it is and can confidently identify which day comes before and after the current day. Her curiosity shines through, especially when she asks questions about the different seasons and their characteristics. This inquisitiveness shows her engagement with the world around her and her eagerness to learn.

Recently, she has demonstrated a keen interest in learning about consonant–vowel–consonant (CVC) words. She actively participates in exercises focused on these words, showcasing her developing literacy skills. Her enthusiasm not only helps her grasp new concepts but also encourages her friends to join in the fun. By exploring CVC words, she is building a strong foundation for her reading and writing abilities, and her love for literacy continues to grow each day.

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Lubanzi loves to learn new words and greet her friends in Afrikaans and isiZulu. She enjoys saying "hello" and "how are you?" in these languages because it helps her feel connected to her friends and their cultures. She is curious about why people greet each other in different ways and finds it interesting to see how words can change depending on where you are.

In addition to learning these languages, she practices sign language, which allows her to communicate in a unique way. She enjoys learning the signs for different greetings and words because it helps her express herself and understand others better. Lubanzi also likes sharing what she learns with her friends, showing them how fun it is to greet each other in Afrikaans, isiZulu, and through sign language. By exploring these different ways of communicating, she feels more connected to her friends and the world around her, making every day an exciting adventure in language.

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Lubanzi is a confident girl who loves participating in numeracy activities. She can name her numbers from 0 to 10 in order and also when they are mixed up. Counting backwards from 0 to 20 is something she does with confidence, even if, in her excitement, she sometimes misses a number. When counting from 0 to 50, she enjoys the challenge and likes to use fun movements, such as clapping her hands and clicking her fingers. This shows just how much she enjoys counting!

She is always happy to name her basic shapes and does so with great confidence. Her enthusiasm for numbers and shapes makes learning fun and exciting for everyone around her.

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It has been an extraordinary honour and privilege to have Lubanzi as a cherished member of the Squirrel class. Her presence has been a source of joy and warmth, and her loving nature is truly remarkable. She possesses a caring heart, boundless in its capacity to offer kindness and support to those around her. Her natural inclination to assist her peers and her sincere desire to connect through simple gestures, such as offering or requesting a hug, exemplify her empathetic spirit and profound understanding of the importance of human connection.

Her storytelling abilities are nothing short of exceptional. Her narratives are captivating, weaving imagination with emotion, and her dynamic personality adds a vibrant energy to every story shared. This strength of character, coupled with the ability to engage and inspire others, sets her apart as a truly unique individual.

As she continues on her journey, may she never lose the brilliant spark that defines her. Her shine illuminates the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She should embrace her future with confidence and continue to shine brightly, as her warmth and light have the power to touch countless hearts.