Progress Report: Kgotlello Serole Maraka by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Kgotlello has fantastic body awareness! She knows the names of different body parts, including her head, neck, back, tummy, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Each part has a special job, helping her see, move, and play. She feels confident in her own body and always tries to sit up straight when working or eating. She loves drawing on the blackboard and adds lots of details to her pictures, showing how much she enjoys using her hands. Understanding her body helps her feel strong and happy!

Fine Motor Skills:

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Kgotlello shows excellent fine motor skills in many ways! She confidently uses peg boards, skilfully rolls playdough into snakes and balls, and pays close attention when cutting to ensure her work is neat. Her fine motor skills are also evident when she holds her crayons, doing her best to colour within the lines. Her ability to complete puzzles further demonstrates how skilled she is with her hands.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Kgotlello is a bright and energetic girl who loves to play and be active! She enjoys taking part in fun activities that help her use her large muscles, such as walking on buckets while holding ropes, riding her tricycle, doing jumping jacks, running, and rolling. She always tries her best and feels confident when participating. She inspires her friends by showing them how to do the activities, and everyone loves to watch her. Kgotlello is a true motivation for everyone around her!

Dominance:

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Left handed

Visual Development:

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Kgotlello has a strong understanding of visual skills, as she is able to remember and recall what she has seen. She can communicate her observations in detail. She can name shapes, colours, numbers, and the alphabet. When looking at an example on the board, she confidently completes the worksheet. She is able to sort objects from small to big and can combine objects to form a single, general object. I am very proud of you, Kgotlello!

Auditory Development:

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Kgotlello has excellent auditory skills! She listens carefully and follows instructions well. She can distinguish between soft and loud sounds and enjoys participating in musical activities. She is eager to learn and has done an amazing job recognising phonetic sounds. She understands that blending different sounds forms words. Keep up the great work, Kgotlello!

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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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Kgotlello loves to create beautiful things through her art. She expresses herself using different mediums, such as paintbrushes, sponges, and even her fingers and hands. She enjoys adding small details to her work, which shows how much she loves art. She also likes to give her creations more dimension by using materials such as glitter, tissue paper, and tea leaves, making her artwork even more special.

Art is a fun way for her to share her feelings and ideas. Each piece she creates tells a story and reflects her imagination. By exploring various materials and techniques, she discovers new ways to express herself. Her creativity shines through her colourful and unique artwork, inspiring others to enjoy the beauty of art just as she does!

Music and Rhythm:

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Kgotlello loves music! She enjoys singing along to her favourite songs and listening to different types of music. When she plays musical games, she shows great rhythm and fun dance moves. She follows the instructions given through the music and always has a wonderful time trying new things. Her excitement and love for music shine through, making every activity a joyful experience.

When she shares her love of music with her friends, they all join in the fun. They dance and sing together, discovering new songs and rhythms. Music helps her grow and learn in a playful way, leaving her feeling happy and full of energy. Watching her enjoy these activities inspires everyone around her to join in and explore the world of music too!

Educator:

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Chanté Fouché

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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03/06/2021

Height:

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104 cm

Weight:

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17,7 kg

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Kgotlello is a confident girl who loves coming to school. She can walk to class independently, even after saying goodbye to her parents at reception. She communicates with her teacher when she needs something, has questions, or wants to share her thoughts. She is able to go to the bathroom by herself and also eats independently. Her ability to take care of herself and express her needs demonstrates strong social and emotional wellbeing, making her a great role model for her classmates.

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Kgotlello loves learning about letters and sounds! She enjoys saying the days of the week and can identify which day comes before and after today. She likes nursery rhymes and has fun repeating words. When learning about the seasons, she asks thoughtful questions and shares her knowledge. She is excited to practise her phonetic sounds and is becoming a confident reader!

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Kgotlello has shown great interest in learning different languages, such as Afrikaans and isiZulu, even if it is just basic phrases. This exploration will help her build confidence in speaking these languages as she continues to learn more. She has also been an absolute star in learning various sign language signs. She understands that sign language is another way of communicating, even if it is not used every day like other languages. This knowledge not only enriches her language skills but also enhances her understanding of the diverse ways people express themselves.

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Kgotlello loves numbers! She can count all the way from 0 to 50 and even count backwards from 20 to 0. Her excitement is sky-high when counting, especially when she imagines rockets blasting off! She can name numbers in order from 0 to 10 and can also recognise them out of sequence. Learning rhymes about how numbers are formed makes it even more fun for her. She also confidently names her six 2D shapes, demonstrating just how much she enjoys learning about them!

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Kgotlello is a very caring friend with a truly kind heart. She notices when someone is unsure and steps in to help with patience and gentle words. She likes to share and is always quick to offer a hand when tidying up after activities. She cares about others and often gives helpful reminders or a comforting smile to friends who need it.

She is very fond of our Squirrel class and shows her happiness each day by smiling and joining in. She tries her best in all classroom activities, listens to instructions, and works well with others during group time. Her warm, helpful nature makes our classroom a brighter and more pleasant place, and she is an absolute joy to teach.

I wish you and your family a safe, happy, and restful festive season!

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