Progress Report: Amelia Robyn Thurman by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Amelia demonstrates good body control and enjoys exploring different ways to move, balance, and stretch. She consistently favours her right hand and shows developing coordination in both fine and gross motor activities. She is aware of personal space and demonstrates consideration for the safety and comfort of herself and others during movement and play.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Amelia enjoys drawing and colouring, demonstrating good control and accuracy. She is able to colour within the lines and produces neat and detailed drawings. She particularly enjoys painting pictures that she has traced and takes pride in her work. Amelia also creates beautiful compositions when tearing and pasting small pieces of paper, showing creativity and careful attention to detail.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Amelia enjoys spending time outdoors and is happiest when climbing and exploring on the jungle gym. She can confidently slide down the fireman’s pole without assistance and demonstrates good coordination while pedalling and steering a tricycle. She shows enthusiasm for outdoor play and approaches each activity with energy and confidence.

Dominance:

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Hand - Right

Eye - Right

Foot - Right

Visual Development:

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Amelia can confidently find objects in pictures or within her environment. She is able to match and sort objects according to colour, size, and shape. She can also identify differences in pictures and demonstrates keen attention to fine details during visual tasks. Clever girl, Amelia shows great focus and accuracy in these activities.

Auditory Development:

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Amelia is a gentle and quiet child who communicates softly and thoughtfully. She usually speaks when spoken to but is gradually becoming more confident in expressing her thoughts and ideas. She enjoys listening to stories attentively and often asks thoughtful questions about the events and characters. Amelia has a good memory for short rhymes and songs, with her favourite being "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." Her love for stories and songs reflects her growing curiosity and engagement with language.

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Amelia is developing her communication skills in Afrikaans and understands common words and phrases used in daily routines. She makes a conscious effort to pronounce the isiZulu words we learn each week correctly. She enjoys singing and joining in with the Afrikaans songs and rhymes, demonstrating enthusiasm and a growing confidence in using an additional language.

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Amelia shows growing confidence and enthusiasm in her early Literacy journey. She recognises the letters of the alphabet with ease and enjoys exploring them through a variety of playful learning experiences. Amelia particularly loves tracing letters in tactile materials, such as mealie meal, carefully forming each shape with her finger. This sensory approach not only supports her developing letter knowledge but also strengthens her early writing skills and awareness. Her curiosity, eagerness to participate, and positive attitude make her a delight to teach. Keep up the wonderful progress, Amelia!

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Amelia demonstrates excellent number recognition and counting skills. She can count fluently from 0 to 20 and confidently counts objects with accuracy. She understands early mathematical concepts such as "first, second, and third" and applies them appropriately. Amelia enjoys practising writing her numbers with chalk on the blackboard, showing care and growing confidence in her numeracy skills. Fantastic work, Amelia!

Art:

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Amelia enjoys art activities and delights in exploring a variety of textures and materials. She works confidently, demonstrating care and attention, and takes great pride in her creations. She enjoys talking about her artwork, describing what she has made with enthusiasm. Amelia loves experimenting with different art materials, including stickers, glitter, and tea leaves, and approaches each activity with curiosity and creativity.

Music and Rhythm:

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Amelia loves listening to music and often joins in with a smile. She responds positively to musical activities and enjoys participating in singing and movement experiences. She has a good sense of rhythm and can clap a simple beat with confidence. Amelia also enjoys listening to music at sleep time, finding it calming and soothing.

Educator: Nanda Booysen

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Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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02-06-2021

Height:

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110 cm

Weight:

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17 - 18 Kg

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Amelia arrives at school each day with a smile and a readiness to learn. She has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to teach. She is a kind and observant child who joins in with others when she feels comfortable. Always willing to help a friend, she shows a gentle and supportive nature. With continued encouragement, she will further build her confidence during social interactions, allowing her to engage even more freely with her peers.

2025-10-20 07:43:09 UTC

Amelia is always smiling and a dear, cheerful young girl. She strives to do her best and consistently produces good work. She is always eager to share her thoughts and enjoys engaging with both her teachers and peers. Amelia is happy in class and an absolute delight to teach. Keep up the wonderful work, Amelia. I wish you all the best for next year and hope you and your family have a happy and safe festive season.

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Descriptor:

koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:29:32 UTC

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.

Descriptor:

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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.

Descriptor:

koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:30:43 UTC

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.