Progress Report: Rorishang Mohlaga Ramahanelo by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Rorishang can confidently name different parts of the body and describe their functions, such as saying “I walk with my legs.” She consistently favours her right hand during activities and is able to draw an age-appropriate representation of the human body. She also enjoys midline-crossing exercises and completes them with enthusiasm, showing good body awareness and developing coordination.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Rorishang is able to complete a 12-piece interlocking puzzle independently and with confidence. She enjoys scrunching and pasting tissue paper, and she takes great pleasure in drawing and colouring during creative activities. Her right hand is now clearly established as her dominant hand. She also likes threading large beads, an activity she approaches with focus and enjoyment.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Rorishang loves spending time outdoors and shows strong gross motor development. She especially enjoys swinging and can slide down the fireman’s pole confidently and without assistance. She is able to balance on one leg for a few seconds and can jump while keeping both feet together. Her favourite outdoor activity is playing in the sandpit, where she happily “bakes” sand cakes and builds sandcastles with her friends.

Dominance:

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Hand – Right

Eye – Right

Foot – Right

Visual Development:

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Rorishang is able to identify similarities and differences in simple pictures with ease. She confidently recognises her own name, which is wonderful to see. She enjoys threading patterns and takes great care when completing them. She can copy and complete a simple pegboard pattern accurately, showing good concentration and visual understanding. She is also able to remember and recall up to two objects that she has seen, which is excellent for her age.

Auditory Development:

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Rorishang can remember and carry out two verbal instructions with ease. She confidently matches sounds to the correct pictures and listens attentively during group activities. She is able to distinguish between loud and soft music and shows real enjoyment when exploring different sounds. She recalls familiar sounds accurately and loves making them herself, often joining in with enthusiasm.

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Rorishang makes a lovely effort to pronounce the isiZulu words introduced each week and is becoming more confident with the sounds. She can sing several simple songs in Afrikaans and enjoys joining in during group language activities. She listens attentively and readily repeats or imitates familiar words and sentences, showing her growing interest in language and her willingness to participate. Her enthusiasm contributes positively to her overall language development.

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Rorishang is developing strong early literacy skills and shows growing confidence in her learning. She recognises letters and their corresponding sounds with increasing accuracy, demonstrating a solid foundation in phonemic awareness. She enjoys practising her writing and is able to form letters and numbers independently on the chalkboard, showing increasing control and care in her work. She also demonstrates a good understanding of simple sequencing and patterns, which further supports her emerging reading and writing development. Her positive engagement, curiosity, and willingness to participate in literacy activities contribute greatly to her steady and encouraging progress.

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Rorishang loves tracing numbers on the black chalkboard and enjoys practising her number formation. She can confidently count from zero to twenty and recognises most numbers up to ten. She understands positional concepts such as first, second, and third, and can successfully trace numbers during dot-to-dot activities. Fantastic work, my girl! Her enthusiasm and focus in numeracy activities support her continued progress and growing confidence with numbers.

Art:

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Rorishang works creatively with a variety of art materials and enjoys experimenting with different textures and colours. She is always eager to help her friends and likes to try out new ideas during creative activities. She approaches her work with care and puts a great deal of effort into completing each task, taking pride in the finished results. Her enthusiasm, imagination, and attention to detail reflect both her creativity and growing artistic confidence.

Music and Rhythm:

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Rorishang learns the words of songs and rhymes easily and remembers our concert songs with enthusiasm. She can clap a simple beat and keeps rhythm well, often dancing along to the music with joy. She particularly enjoys listening to music at sleep time, demonstrating both her appreciation and developing sense of rhythm. Her musical engagement reflects her enjoyment and growing confidence in musical activities.

Educator: Nanda Booysen

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Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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23-03-2021

Height:

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111cm

Weight:

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20.9kg

2025-10-22 09:09:55 UTC

Rorishang is a well-adjusted young girl with a consistently positive attitude, and she is truly a joy to teach. She engages confidently with her peers and shows genuine compassion, always treating others with kindness and understanding. She enjoys chatting to her teachers and friends, especially Ndazalo, and she forms warm, trusting relationships both in the classroom and on the playground. Her friendly nature, cooperative spirit, and ability to get along with everyone make her a much-loved and valued member of the group.

2025-10-22 09:12:49 UTC

Rorishang has a pleasant and engaging personality. She sets high standards for herself and consistently works hard to achieve them. She is a delightful and independent young girl who shows steady progress in her overall development. Her dedication, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for learning are truly commendable. Keep up the wonderful work, Rorishang. I wish you every success for next year and a very happy festive season.

2025-10-23 12:49:02 UTC

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koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:10:23 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.

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koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:10:51 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.

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koencindy360 — 2025-12-03 15:11:22 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.