Progress Report: Caleb Lehumo Tayali by Cindy van Heerden

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Body Awareness:

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Caleb has developed a clear awareness of his body and can confidently recognise the difference between genders. He can name and point to his body parts with assurance and enjoys participating in crossing-the-midline activities, such as “touch your right ear with your left hand.” He is able to draw a clear, age-appropriate picture of his body, demonstrating both fine motor skills and self-awareness. Clever boy! His engagement in these activities reflects his growing coordination and confidence.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Caleb can thread large beads with ease and is able to pick up small objects confidently using his thumb and index finger. He cuts neatly with a pair of scissors and demonstrates a correct pencil grip when drawing or colouring. He is also able to dress and undress himself independently. Fantastic work! His fine motor skills are developing very well, and he approaches each task with focus and care.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Caleb shows great enthusiasm for outdoor play. He enjoys using the jungle gym and participating in ball games, demonstrating good coordination, balance, and teamwork with his friends. He approaches each activity with energy and confidence, fully engaging in physical play and showing developing gross motor skills.

Dominance:

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Hand - Right

Eye - Left

Foot - Right

Visual Development:

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Caleb can copy and complete simple pegboard patterns with confidence. He is able to sort various striped and coloured objects into appropriate groups and recognises shapes and colours accurately. He also confidently recognises his own name. Excellent work! His attention to detail and ability to focus on tasks demonstrate developing cognitive and visual discrimination skills.

Auditory Development:

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Caleb’s auditory skills are well developed. He listens attentively and responds appropriately to instructions and the various sounds around him. He enjoys listening to stories and is eager to answer questions about the content, showing good comprehension and recall. He is able to listen and concentrate effectively in a group situation, demonstrating both focus and an ability to engage positively with his peers.

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Caleb is in the early stages of learning Afrikaans as an additional language. He is showing steady progress and growing confidence in understanding and using basic vocabulary. He enjoys participating in language activities, repeating words and phrases, and is beginning to communicate his ideas more confidently in simple sentences. His enthusiasm and effort are supporting his continued development in this area.

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Caleb is becoming increasingly confident in recognising letters and using new words. He is able to recognise most of the phonics sounds taught this year and enjoys practising them during literacy activities. He can trace along dotted lines accurately and has made a fantastic effort when writing his name, showing growing control and independence. He is also able to move in different directions, such as zig-zag patterns, demonstrating developing spatial awareness and coordination. Fantastic work!

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Caleb demonstrates good numeracy skills. He confidently recognises numbers, counts accurately, and enjoys participating in number-related games and activities. He can draw a house and a boat independently, showing developing fine motor skills and creativity. He also enjoys writing his numbers with chalk on the blackboard, taking care to form them correctly. Clever boy! His enthusiasm and accuracy in numeracy tasks contribute greatly to his learning progress.

Art:

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Caleb demonstrates strong creative art skills and enjoys expressing himself through drawing while exploring a wide range of colours and textures. He approaches every activity with enthusiasm and invests considerable effort into his work. He consistently produces impressive pieces that reflect both creativity and careful attention to detail. His pride in his artwork is evident, and he takes pleasure in sharing his masterpieces with others, often inspiring his peers with his ideas and techniques.

Music and Rhythm:

koencindy360 — 2025-09-30 15:53:03 UTC

Caleb enjoys listening to music and actively joining in with rhythm and movement activities. He demonstrates a good sense of timing and rhythm and participates with enthusiasm and confidence. He can clap a simple beat accurately and enjoys moving to the music. He particularly loves listening to music at sleep time, which he finds both calming and enjoyable.

Educator: Nanda Booysen

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Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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04-11-2021

Height:

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113 Cm

Weight:

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22,2 Kg

2025-10-20 09:32:51 UTC

Caleb is a well-liked member of his group, and his kind and friendly nature makes him a positive role model in the classroom. He forms strong, caring friendships, especially with his friend Joshua, and shares generously with others. He listens attentively and follows simple instructions with ease. Well done, Caleb! His cooperative attitude and considerate behaviour contribute greatly to the positive atmosphere in the class.

2025-10-20 09:36:42 UTC

Caleb is a quiet, kind, and helpful child who takes pride in assisting his teacher and supporting his peers. I have truly enjoyed being his teacher and will miss him next year. He consistently strives to do his best and responds well to encouragement, showing determination and a positive attitude towards learning. I wish you every success for next year, Caleb. Happy festive season!

2025-10-23 13:00:18 UTC

Descriptor:

koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:17:13 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:

koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:17:45 UTC

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 15:18:12 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.