Progress Report: Palesa-Entle Amira Leine by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Palesa is very confident when it comes to her body. She can name and identify her basic body parts, such as her head, neck, back, arms, hands, legs, feet, and tummy, and she understands their functions. She can draw herself and demonstrates spatial awareness by positioning herself behind, next to, in front of, and on top of a chair. These activities help her develop a strong understanding of her body and how it moves within the world around her.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Palesa has excellent fine motor skills. She holds her crayons correctly, which helps with control and precision. She enjoys threading activities and creating patterns on peg boards. Playing with play dough is also one of her favourites; she likes making snakes and balls, then cutting them. She completes cutting activities with care and always strives to do her best. These activities show how much she enjoys using her hands and developing her skills.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Palesa loves participating in gross motor activities that help her move and play. She enjoys doing lunges and leaps, running and rolling, and balancing on her tricycle while also kicking a ball. She has excellent balance and really enjoys obstacle courses and other fun activities during Buzzi Bodies on Wednesdays. A natural leader, she is always ready to show her friends how to try something new. Palesa is also a supportive friend, cheering on and encouraging her classmates as they play and learn together in gross motor activities.

Dominance:

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Right handed

Visual Development:

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Palesa is showing wonderful progress in her visual development. She can confidently name her primary colors and other colours without any help from her teacher. She also identifies shapes with ease and enjoys participating in morning discussions about these concepts. She has excelled at sorting shapes by size, whether from big to small or small to big. Her ability to complete worksheets independently demonstrates her growing confidence and understanding of these important visual skills.

Auditory Development:

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Palesa loves listening to stories from the Bible and other tales. She enjoys hearing music and can recognise different animal sounds. She is able to identify when sounds are soft or loud, and she can name those sounds. This ability helps her understand the world around her and strengthens her listening skills. By engaging with stories and music, she is developing important auditory abilities that support her learning and communication. Listening carefully not only makes stories more enjoyable but also helps her connect with her friends and family.

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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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Palesa loves art and is always eager to create something beautiful. With her bright and cheerful personality, she enjoys painting using a variety of tools such as brushes, her fingers and even sponges. She also loves exploring different materials to make her work unique and add extra dimension.

Glitter, tissue paper and other textured elements often find their way into her creations, bringing the same vibrancy and sparkle that she brings to the classroom. Her pieces are thoughtfully made, showing her appreciation for detail and her natural eye for beauty.

Through her creative process, she produces lovely artworks that reflect her lively imagination and joyful spirit. Each piece tells its own story, filled with colour, texture and meaning, bringing her happiness and inspiring others to notice the beauty that surrounds them.

Music and Rhythm:

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Palesa loves music and enjoys all the fun activities that come with it, including games like musical statues and dancing. When she hears music, her wonderful sense of rhythm shines through as she moves her body to the beat. Dancing makes her feel happy and confident, and her enthusiasm inspires everyone around her.

Whether she is dancing on her own or with friends, her joy for music brings smiles to everyone’s faces and makes her a true star on the dance floor.

Educator:

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Chanté Fouché

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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31/08/2021

Height:

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108 cm

Weight:

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15,6 kg

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Palesa is a very positive little girl who can say goodbye to her mom in the morning without becoming upset. She is independent and can use the bathroom and eat by herself without needing assistance from her teacher. She shares her toys with her friends with love and care and can communicate her feelings clearly to her teacher. Palesa enjoys playing with many friends, but she also likes to play independently. She is a popular friend in the Squirrel class as well as with children in other classes.

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Palesa loves learning rhymes and can hear and identify the different sounds in words, which is an important early reading skill. She enjoys participating in nursery rhymes and eagerly joins in the morning discussions. She can name the days of the week, the months of the year, and the seasons, showing a strong understanding of time. Her confidence shines as she shares her knowledge with her friends. Her enthusiasm for learning makes every activity fun and exciting. Keep up the great work!

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Palesa is excited to learn about different languages, making greeting time fun and meaningful. In class, we say “Hello” in English, “Hallo” in Afrikaans, and “Sawubona” in isiZulu, helping everyone connect with friends from different backgrounds. She also finds Sign Language fascinating, enjoying the way people communicate using their hands and expressions. This special form of communication allows everyone to share their thoughts and feelings without speaking.

She enjoys listening to Afrikaans children's music, which brings her joy and helps her learn new words. By exploring languages such as Afrikaans and isiZulu, as well as Sign Language, she is developing a wonderful curiosity about the world and building valuable communication skills.

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Palesa loves Mathematics and shows great confidence in her number skills. She can count from 0 to 50 and even count backwards from 20 to 0, which is an excellent achievement for her age. She enjoys naming shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, diamonds, ovals, and rectangles, and she participates enthusiastically in activities involving shape recognition.

She has a wonderful time playing mathematical games, especially those where she combines shapes and counts them as part of her play. One of her favourite activities is cookie counting, where she counts her cookies and shares them with her friends. Her enthusiasm for numbers and shapes makes learning enjoyable and exciting for everyone around her.

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Palesa is a bright and compassionate girl who brings warmth and positivity to the classroom every morning, lighting up the day for her peers and teachers alike. Her presence in the Squirrel class has been a true delight, as she consistently creates joyful moments that enrich the overall classroom experience. Her caring nature and vibrant spirit make her an exceptional student, and an absolute star among her friends. I wish you and your family a safe, happy, and restful festive season!

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