Progress Report: Mmalethabo Vanilla Maile by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Vanilla is developing a wonderful awareness of her body and how it moves. She enjoys activities that involve balance, stretching and coordination, and she is learning how different body parts work and what they are capable of. She can confidently identify and name her body parts and often enjoys drawing simple body figures to represent them. It is lovely to see how her confidence continues to grow as she explores movement and physical activities with curiosity, focus and enthusiasm. Her developing control and understanding of her body are evident in the way she participates in both structured and free-play activities.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Vanilla enjoys activities that help develop and strengthen her fine motor skills. She particularly loves threading beads, building with small blocks and using scissors to cut carefully along lines. She also enjoys drawing, colouring and tracing, demonstrating good control, focus and attention to detail in her work. It is lovely to see the pride she takes in completing her tasks and the way her confidence continues to grow with each new challenge. Her determination and careful approach to activities are helping her steadily improve her hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Vanilla has shown great enthusiasm for a wide range of physical activities. She enjoys running, climbing, balancing and moving in different ways, and she participates confidently in games that help develop her coordination, strength and overall gross motor skills. Vanilla’s energy, determination and positive attitude make her a joy to watch as she explores new challenges and continues to grow in confidence and physical ability. Her eagerness to take part in active play is helping her develop both control and awareness of her body in a variety of situations.

Dominance:

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Hand: Right handed

Eye: Right

Foot: Right

Visual Development:

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It has been lovely to see Vanilla’s visual skills blossom this year. She notices small details in her work and enjoys activities that involve observing, matching and creating. She is developing a strong ability to recognise shapes, colours and patterns, approaching these tasks with growing confidence and care. Vanilla takes great pride in her creative efforts, showing thoughtfulness and attention to detail in everything she does. It is wonderful to see how carefully and thoughtfully she approaches visual tasks, and how her confidence continues to grow as she engages with new challenges.

Auditory Development:

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Vanilla has shown wonderful progress in her listening skills this year. She listens attentively to instructions and responds thoughtfully during group discussions and story time. She enjoys engaging with songs, rhymes and rhythm activities, demonstrating a good ear for sounds, patterns and language. It is a joy to see how her listening, comprehension and understanding continue to develop each week. Her ability to focus and participate actively in auditory experiences is growing steadily, and she is becoming increasingly confident in following instructions and engaging with her peers.

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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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Vanilla has a wonderful creative spirit and truly enjoys expressing herself through art. She approaches each activity with enthusiasm, imagination and originality, using colours, textures and materials thoughtfully to bring her ideas to life. She takes great pride in her artwork and enjoys sharing her creations with others, demonstrating both creativity and confidence in her abilities. It is a joy to see her artistic skills continue to grow, and her eagerness to experiment and explore new techniques reflects her love for creative expression.

Music and Rhythm:

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Vanilla shows a lovely sense of rhythm and thoroughly enjoys joining in with songs, rhymes and movement activities. She listens attentively to different beats and melodies and participates with enthusiasm during music sessions. Vanilla loves expressing herself through sound and movement, experimenting with instruments, actions and body rhythms. It is a pleasure to see her confidence and joy shine whenever music is played, and her growing sense of timing, coordination and musical awareness is evident in the way she engages so fully with each activity.

Educator:

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Kim Mosedie

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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24 June 2021

Height:

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102cm

Weight:

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16.5 kg

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Vanilla is a sweet and cheerful little girl who enjoys spending time with both her friends and teachers. She has a caring and thoughtful nature and is always willing to help others. She is learning to share, take turns and express her feelings with confidence, showing kindness and consideration in her interactions. Vanilla has settled beautifully into the classroom routine and approaches new experiences with enthusiasm, curiosity and a positive attitude. It is lovely to see her confidence growing each day as she becomes more independent, self-assured and comfortable in her learning environment.

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Vanilla has made wonderful progress in her literacy skills this year. She enjoys listening to stories and often talks about the characters and events with great interest and insight. She is beginning to recognise letters and their corresponding sounds and is developing growing confidence when attempting early writing tasks. Vanilla approaches all literacy activities with enthusiasm, curiosity and a keen desire to learn. It is a pleasure to see her love for reading, writing and language continue to shine as she engages with stories, letters and words in creative and meaningful ways.

2025-11-02 11:48:17 UTC

Vanilla has shown wonderful growth in her language skills this year. She enjoys sharing her thoughts and ideas during class discussions and is becoming increasingly confident in expressing herself clearly. Vanilla listens attentively to others and is beginning to use new words she learns in her conversations, showing curiosity and enthusiasm for communication. She is also beginning to explore additional languages, including isiZulu, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language, and demonstrates excitement and interest as she experiments with new words, phrases and signs. It is lovely to see how her vocabulary and overall language skills continue to develop each day. Well done, Vanilla — your progress and confidence in expressing yourself are a delight to observe!

2025-11-02 11:50:41 UTC

Vanilla approaches numeracy activities with enthusiasm and curiosity. She enjoys counting, sorting and recognising numbers in her environment and is developing a strong understanding of basic mathematical concepts such as size, shape and patterns. She approaches tasks carefully, showing focus and attention to detail, and takes great pride in her achievements. It is lovely to see her growing confidence and enjoyment as she explores numbers, patterns and problem-solving through play and everyday activities. Her interest in numeracy is evident, and she continues to make steady progress while having fun with mathematical learning.

2025-11-02 11:59:54 UTC

Vanilla is a cheerful and expressive little girl who absolutely loves to dance. She is always eager to show us her wonderful moves and brings immense joy, energy and enthusiasm to every performance. Her confidence and excitement shine whenever music is played, and it is a delight to watch her express herself so freely through movement. Vanilla approaches dance with creativity and flair, demonstrating both coordination and a natural sense of rhythm. I can truly see her developing into a talented dancer one day! Keep up the fantastic ideas and energy, Vanilla. I wish you and your family a happy, safe and restful festive season.

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