Progress Report: Leoatle Layla Rugani by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Leoatle enjoys being active and is developing a strong awareness of her body. She participates enthusiastically in running, jumping, climbing, and balancing activities, demonstrating growing coordination, control, and confidence. She is becoming more assured 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 enthusiasm during physical activities, as well as her determination to challenge herself and try new skills.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Leoatle enjoys hands-on activities that help develop her fine motor skills. She takes great pleasure in drawing, colouring, cutting, and building with small blocks or playdough. Her hand control and coordination are progressing well, and she approaches each task with focus, care, and determination. It is wonderful to see her confidence, creativity, and attention to detail flourish as she explores and creates, taking pride in the work she completes.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Leoatle enjoys taking part in activities that support the development of her gross motor skills. She loves running, jumping, climbing, and participating in games that challenge her coordination, balance, and overall body control. Leoatle is becoming increasingly confident in managing her movements and demonstrates great enthusiasm and energy during physical play. It is wonderful to see her joy, determination, and growing strength as she continues to develop her coordination and confidence in movement.

Dominance:

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Hand: Right handed

Eye: Right

Foot: Right

Visual Development:

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Leoatle is developing a keen awareness of the world around her and enjoys engaging in activities that involve observing, matching, and exploring details. She approaches tasks such as puzzles, drawing, and other visual activities with great care and focus, showing increasing attention and perseverance. It is wonderful to see her confidence and skills continue to grow as she uses her eyes to guide her hands and explores new visual challenges with curiosity and enjoyment.

Auditory Development:

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Leoatle is developing excellent listening skills and enjoys engaging with sounds, stories, and instructions. She listens attentively during group activities, songs, and story time, often recalling details with understanding. She responds thoughtfully to what she hears and demonstrates genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm when participating in auditory and listening activities. It is wonderful to see how her focus and engagement continue to grow, supporting her learning across all areas.

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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

Art:

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Leoatle has a wonderful creative spirit and enjoys expressing herself through art. She explores colours, shapes, textures, and a variety of materials with enthusiasm, curiosity, and imagination. She takes great pride in her artwork and enjoys sharing her creations with both teachers and friends. It is a joy to see her confidence, creativity, and artistic skills continue to grow as she experiments, learns new techniques, and brings her ideas to life.

Music and Rhythm:

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Leoatle enjoys exploring music, songs, and rhythms through singing and movement activities. She listens attentively to different beats and melodies and joins in enthusiastically with both singing and dancing. She loves expressing herself through sound and movement, and it is wonderful to see her confidence, energy, and enjoyment continue to grow during music sessions. Her enthusiasm and engagement bring a joyful atmosphere to every activity.

Educator:

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Kim Mosedie

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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12 September 2021

Height:

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109cm

Weight:

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17.8kg

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Leoatle is a kind and thoughtful girl who enjoys spending time with her friends and collaborating with others. She is gradually developing confidence in expressing her thoughts and feelings and is learning to share, take turns, and cooperate effectively during play. She shows genuine empathy and care for those around her, and it is wonderful to see her growing independence, resilience, and the ability to form positive, supportive relationships within the classroom. Her warm and considerate nature makes her a joy to have in class.

2025-11-02 13:16:39 UTC

Leoatle is a kind and thoughtful little girl who enjoys spending time with her friends and working alongside others. She is developing confidence in expressing her feelings and is learning to share, take turns and cooperate during play. She shows empathy and care for those around her and it is wonderful to see her growing independence, resilience and positive relationships in the classroom.

2025-11-02 13:48:00 UTC

Leoatle is a cheerful, friendly, and curious little girl who brings positivity and joy to the classroom. She enjoys exploring, creating, and being active, sharing her ideas and laughter freely with both teachers and friends. Her confidence, enthusiasm, and kindness continue to grow each day, and it is a pleasure to watch her develop new skills while expressing her wonderful personality. Great work, Leoatle! I wish you and your family a happy, safe, and restful festive season.

2025-11-02 13:58:48 UTC

Leoatle approaches numeracy activities with curiosity and enthusiasm. She enjoys counting, sorting, and recognising numbers, and she is developing a solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts such as size, shape, and patterns. She works carefully, shows persistence, and takes pride in her achievements. It is wonderful to see her growing confidence, enjoyment, and sense of accomplishment when exploring numbers, patterns, and problem-solving activities.

2025-11-02 14:00:18 UTC

Leoatle is developing her speaking and communication skills beautifully. She enjoys sharing her ideas, experiences, and thoughts with both teachers and friends and is becoming increasingly confident in expressing herself clearly. She listens attentively to others and is beginning to incorporate new words and phrases she learns, including in Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Sign Language, into her conversations. It is a joy to see her growing confidence, enthusiasm, and love for communicating each day.

2025-11-02 14:01:59 UTC

Leoatle 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, such as drawing, tracing, and mark-making. It is wonderful to see her enthusiasm for reading and her delight in sharing what she has learned with both teachers and friends. Her curiosity and enjoyment of literacy continue to grow each day.

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