Progress Report: Mikhael Vasilios Fernando by Cindy van Heerden

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Educator:

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Monica Van Rooy

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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03/05/2023

Height:

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88cm

Weight:

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14.1 Kg

Body Awareness:

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Mikhael enjoys using his body to his advantage and demonstrates good physical awareness. He confidently uses his legs to climb, run, and jump, showing strength and coordination. He can balance on one leg and demonstrates effective midline crossing when reaching for a toy or his water bottle, which supports his overall gross motor development and coordination.

Fine Motor:

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Mikhael enjoys exploring activities that develop his fine motor skills. He takes pleasure in building with blocks, threading, and tearing paper into smaller pieces, using his hands and fingers with increasing control and dexterity. These activities are helping him strengthen his hand–eye coordination and precision

Gross Motor:

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Mikhael has a great love for the outdoors and enjoys being active in a variety of ways. He delights in riding bikes, climbing, and swinging on the swings, demonstrating confidence and coordination. He is also developing ball skills and can kick a ball successfully, and catch one when it is appropriately sized for him. These activities support the development of his gross motor skills, balance, and spatial awareness.

Visual Development:

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Mikhael demonstrates very good focusing skills and excellent control of his eye movements. He is able to spot an aeroplane from a distance and can point to it accurately, showing keen observation and visual tracking skills. These abilities support his overall visual development and attention to detail.

Auditory Development:

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Mikhael demonstrates good hearing, although he does not always choose to listen attentively. He enjoys moving to music and can dance confidently to the rhythm of a song. He is able to distinguish between different sounds, such as a car and an aeroplane, and can imitate a variety of sounds and simple words. These skills show that his auditory development and listening awareness are progressing well.

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Art:

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Mikhael enjoys art activities immensely. He delights in mixing colours and experimenting with different textures, showing creativity and curiosity in his work. Messy play is particularly exciting for him, and he becomes very enthusiastic whenever the messy play bin is brought out. These activities help him develop his fine motor skills, hand control, and self-expression through creative exploration.

Music and Rhythm:

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Mikhael enjoys moving to music and responding to changes in tempo, such as jumping up and down. He is able to keep to the beat of the music, provided it is not too fast for him. He can distinguish between fast and slower songs, adjusting the way he moves his body to match the rhythm. These activities demonstrate his growing sense of rhythm, coordination, and musical awareness.

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Social Development

2025-10-15 09:59:06 UTC

Mikhael is a very social little boy who enjoys getting to know new friends and is happy to interact with anyone he meets. He shows a natural curiosity about others and quickly warms up to new people, making connections with ease and confidence.

Emotional Development

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Mikhael is learning to manage and control his emotions more effectively day by day. Mikhael is developing patience and self-regulation, understanding how to stay calm while waiting for his turn on the bike or when things do not go his way. He is beginning to respond to situations thoughtfully and is gradually learning to handle disappointment and frustration with increasing confidence and resilience.

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Mikhael is developing his language skills well and is able to use more than a few words to communicate. He can form 3- to 4-word sentences and is beginning to ask questions when he wants to know something, for example, “When is my friend coming to school?” Most of his words are pronounced correctly, demonstrating clear speech development and growing confidence in using language to express his needs and thoughts.

2025-10-15 10:38:45 UTC

Mikhael enjoys counting with his friends and is able to name several numbers from 0 to 10, including 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. He can also recognise numbers such as 0, 2, 3, and 5. He uses his fingers to count and stacking toys to support his understanding of spatial awareness and early numeracy concepts. These activities demonstrate his curiosity and engagement with numbers, helping him build a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.

General Comment

2025-10-15 10:51:22 UTC

Mikhael is a very outgoing little boy with so much to offer. He is friendly and enjoys making friends with everyone he meets. Over the past year, he has learned a great deal while continuing to develop new skills. With his bold personality, strong will, and natural confidence, he approaches challenges with determination, and nothing seems to stand in his way. His cheerful nature and enthusiasm make him a joy to be around.

koencindy360 — 2025-11-10 13:23:48 UTC