Progress Report: Lesedi Charane by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Lesedi demonstrates excellent body awareness and coordination. She is able to distinguish between genders and shows a clear understanding of spatial concepts within the classroom environment. Lesedi confidently follows physical instructions, such as touching her right foot with her left hand, and shows a preference for using her right hand in most activities. She can successfully jump and play hopscotch using both feet, as well as balance and hop on one leg, reflecting strong balance and motor control. Her growing confidence in movement and spatial understanding contributes positively to her overall physical development. Well done, Lesedi.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Lesedi has excellent fine motor control and enjoys activities that require precision and focus. She confidently completes tasks such as using the pegboard, cutting along lines, tearing and scrunching paper, and colouring neatly within the lines. Lesedi has developed strong hand–eye coordination and a good pencil grip, which allow her to manage drawing and early writing activities with ease. She also enjoys threading beads and building with small construction toys, demonstrating good concentration and dexterity. Her fine motor skills are well developed for her age, and she approaches all tasks with enthusiasm and care.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Lesedi displays well-developed gross motor skills and enjoys participating in a variety of physical activities. She moves confidently and with good coordination during outdoor play. She is able to jump, run, and hop with control and balance. She enjoys playing hopscotch, using both feet as well as hopping on one leg.

She also shows great confidence when climbing and exploring jungle gyms, demonstrating strength, balance, and coordination. She participates actively in group exercises and physical games, following instructions with ease and enthusiasm. Her confidence and enjoyment of movement contribute positively to her overall physical development.

Dominance:

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Lesedi shows clear right-side dominance, using her right hand, foot, and eye confidently in most activities. She prefers her right hand for tasks such as writing, drawing, and manipulating objects, and she leads with her right foot during physical activities like hopping or kicking a ball. Her right-eye dominance supports strong hand–eye coordination and contributes to her accuracy and control in both fine and gross motor tasks.

Visual Development:

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Lesedi has well-developed visual perceptual skills and can observe, interpret, and respond to visual information with ease. She accurately identifies shapes, patterns, and spatial relationships, and demonstrates strong visual discrimination when completing puzzles or matching activities. She is able to complete 24- to 36-piece puzzles—well done! Lesedi can also recall visual details and follow visual sequences confidently, which supports her learning in other areas such as reading readiness and problem-solving. Her keen observation skills and attention to detail contribute greatly to her overall academic and creative development.

Auditory Development:

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Lesedi has strong auditory perceptual skills and listens attentively during class activities. She is a focused listener who can concentrate for extended periods and follow verbal instructions with ease. Lesedi recalls and responds accurately to what she hears, whether during group discussions, stories, or learning tasks. Her ability to process and understand spoken information supports her overall learning and participation in class. She shows enthusiasm when engaging in listening games and rhythm activities, demonstrating excellent auditory memory and focus.

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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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Lesedi thoroughly enjoys participating in creative arts activities and consistently produces neat, thoughtful work. She takes pride in her creations and approaches each task with care and enthusiasm. Lesedi demonstrates good control when colouring, keeping within the lines and using colours thoughtfully to express her ideas. She enjoys painting, cutting, pasting, and other hands-on art experiences, showing both creativity and attention to detail. She is confident in exploring different materials and techniques and displays a growing sense of design and composition. Her positive attitude and enjoyment of art contribute to her fine motor development and creative expression.

Music and Rhythm:

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Lesedi shows great enjoyment during music and dance activities. She participates eagerly in singing, rhythm, and movement sessions and enjoys learning new songs and actions. Lesedi has a good sense of rhythm and coordination and moves confidently to the beat during group dances and musical games. She listens attentively and follows instructions well, often singing along with enthusiasm. Her joyful participation in music and dance contributes to her self-expression, confidence, and overall sense of rhythm and body control.

Educator:

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Mercia Ludick

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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05/03/2021

Height:

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110.5cm

Weight:

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19. 5kg

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Lesedi is a lovely, clever little girl who comes to school each morning with a big smile and lots of enthusiasm. She always tries her best in everything she does and takes great pride in keeping her work neat and tidy. Lesedi is very independent and looks after her belongings very well. She confidently uses the bathroom and enjoys eating by herself at mealtimes.

She gets along wonderfully with her friends and is always ready to lend a helping hand when someone needs it. Nsika and Kabo are her favourite friends, but she enjoys interacting with a variety of other classmates as well. During free play, Lesedi loves taking the lead and is happy to share her toys and include everyone in her games. She is such a joy to have in class!

2025-10-09 13:54:39 UTC

Lesedi is developing strong early literacy skills and shows great enthusiasm for language-related activities. She enjoys learning and reciting the alphabet, singing songs, and participating in rhymes, which support her phonological awareness and sound recognition. Lesedi is beginning to recognise simple three-letter words and is gaining confidence in identifying the sounds that letters make. She enjoys listening to and discussing stories, often recalling details and expressing her understanding clearly. Her love of books and stories, along with her willingness to participate in literacy activities, reflects her curiosity and readiness for continued language development.

2025-10-09 14:01:22 UTC

Lesedi has developed a solid understanding of early numeracy concepts and enjoys participating in counting and number-based activities. She can confidently rote-count from 0 to 30 and is able to recognise and identify individual numbers from 0 to 20. Lesedi demonstrates an understanding of number order and enjoys practical counting tasks, such as counting objects, clapping rhythms, or steps during play. She is beginning to grasp early concepts of quantity, comparison, and simple patterns. Lesedi can identify and name a variety of basic shapes and uses this knowledge when sorting and grouping objects according to shape, colour, or size. Her curiosity and enjoyment of mathematical activities support her growing problem-solving and logical-thinking skills. Lesedi’s positive attitude towards numeracy contributes to her continued confidence and progress in this area.

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Lesedi enjoys learning additional languages and participates enthusiastically during lessons. She has been introduced to isiZulu, Afrikaans, and basic Sign Language and shows a keen interest in learning new words each week. Lesedi practises repeating the days of the week and months of the year in English, Afrikaans, and isiZulu with growing confidence. Her enthusiasm for language learning supports her listening and pronunciation skills, and she enjoys engaging in songs and rhymes that reinforce new vocabulary.

2025-10-09 17:19:20 UTC

Lesedi is a cheerful, confident, and enthusiastic learner who approaches all activities with curiosity and a positive attitude. She participates eagerly in class discussions and group work and shows kindness and respect towards her peers and teachers. Lesedi takes pride in her work and always strives to do her best. She has made wonderful progress across all areas of development and continues to grow in confidence and independence. It has been a pleasure to watch her learn and achieve so much this year. Thank you for being my right hand and a ray of sunshine for me and your friends!

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