Progress Report: Uminathi Phumelela Mpehlo by Cindy van Heerden

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Body Awareness:

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Uminathi (Umi) is developing good body awareness and coordination. She enjoys exploring a variety of movements during play and physical activities, including stretching, balancing and gentle jumping exercises. With gentle guidance and encouragement, she is gaining confidence and control in her movements, showing a growing awareness of her body in space. It is wonderful to see her progress in balance, coordination and overall physical confidence as she experiments with different ways of moving and enjoys active play.

Fine Motor Skills:

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Uminathi (Umi) is developing her fine motor skills with gentle support and encouragement. She enjoys engaging in activities such as drawing, threading beads, cutting and building with small blocks. With guidance, she is learning to use her hands and fingers with increasing control, precision and confidence. It is wonderful to see her growing persistence, focus and pride as she completes tasks that require careful coordination and attention to detail. Umi’s determination and enjoyment of these activities continue to support her overall development and confidence.

Gross Motor Skills:

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Uminathi (Umi) is developing her gross motor skills with growing confidence. She enjoys activities such as running, climbing and balancing, and with gentle support and encouragement, she is learning to move her body with increasing control, coordination and awareness. It is wonderful to see her enthusiasm and joy as she takes part in outdoor play and structured movement activities. Umi’s energy, determination and growing confidence in physical play continue to support her overall development and enjoyment of active learning.

Dominance:

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Hand: Right handed

Eye: Right

Foot: Right

Visual Development:

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Uminathi (Umi) shows lovely visual interest and engagement. She enjoys exploring pictures, colours and patterns, often expressing her joy through singing and movement as she observes them. It is delightful to see how she connects what she sees with what she feels, using songs, gestures and actions to share her understanding and happiness. Umi’s curiosity, attention to detail and ability to make meaningful connections between visual and auditory experiences continue to support her learning and enjoyment in creative and observational activities.

Auditory Development:

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Uminathi (Umi) is developing her auditory skills with growing confidence. She enjoys listening to music and often sings beautifully on her own, demonstrating good listening skills, pitch recognition and rhythm awareness. With gentle encouragement and support, she is beginning to feel more comfortable joining in group singing and musical activities, showing increasing confidence in participating alongside her peers. It is lovely to see her expressing herself through song, rhythm and sound, and to watch her enjoyment of auditory experiences continue to grow.

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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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Uminathi (Umi) enjoys expressing herself through a variety of art activities. With gentle help and encouragement, she is learning to explore and use different materials such as paint, crayons, pencils and collage items. She takes great pleasure in experimenting with colours, textures and shapes, showing curiosity and creativity in her work. It is lovely to see her artistic confidence grow as she gains independence in her expression and delight in sharing her creations with others.

Music and Rhythm:

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Uminathi (Umi) enjoys music and rhythm activities, particularly when she is engaged with songs or movements that interest her. She often chooses to participate independently, showing clear enjoyment and engagement through singing, clapping, and dancing. With gentle encouragement and support, she is beginning to join in more confidently with group music activities, expressing her joy and creativity through rhythm, movement and sound. It is wonderful to see her enthusiasm for music and how it supports her overall confidence, coordination and self-expression.

Educator:

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Kim Mosedie

Principal: Mercia Cruickshank

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Date Of Birth:

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07 December 2020

Height:

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106 cm

Weight:

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16.9 kg

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Uminathi (Umi) is a gentle and observant girl who enjoys being around others. She often plays alongside her friends, engaging thoughtfully in her own way, and is beginning to explore group interactions. With encouragement and support, she is gradually joining in shared play experiences, learning to take turns and cooperate with others. It is wonderful to see her confidence grow as she becomes more comfortable connecting and interacting with her peers, developing positive relationships and a sense of belonging in the classroom.

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Uminathi (Umi) is developing a keen interest in early literacy experiences. She enjoys exploring books, pictures and stories, often singing or talking about what she sees with curiosity and delight. With gentle support and encouragement, she is beginning to recognise familiar stories and show interest in letters, words and simple writing activities. It is lovely to see her growing enjoyment, engagement and connection with books, and how her curiosity about literacy continues to develop each day.

2025-11-02 15:09:26 UTC

Uminathi (Umi) is developing her language skills at her own pace. While she is not yet speaking regularly with others, she expresses herself beautifully through singing, particularly when counting, joining in with familiar songs or participating in rhythmic activities. With continued support, encouragement and gentle guidance, she is beginning to build confidence in using her voice to communicate, share her thoughts and express her joy through music. She is also beginning to explore additional languages, including Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sign Language, showing curiosity and enjoyment as she experiments with words, phrases and gestures. It is wonderful to see how she is developing her understanding of language and communication in her own way, and how her enthusiasm for songs, sound and new languages supports her overall learning.

2025-11-02 15:10:34 UTC

Uminathi (Umi) is beginning to develop her early numeracy skills with growing interest and curiosity. She enjoys counting through songs, rhymes and musical activities, often joining in enthusiastically with familiar tunes. With gentle guidance and encouragement, she is starting to recognise numbers in her environment and demonstrate awareness of counting during play. It is wonderful to see her using music and movement as a way to explore numbers, patterns and simple mathematical concepts, and to watch her confidence and enjoyment grow as she engages in playful numeracy experiences.

2025-11-02 15:15:51 UTC

Uminathi (Umi) is a gentle and observant girl who enjoys exploring the world at her own pace. She finds joy in music, art, and movement, expressing herself beautifully through song, creativity, and playful exploration. With gentle support and encouragement, she continues to build confidence in social interactions, communication, and collaborative play. It is wonderful to see her growing independence, curiosity, and happiness each day. Umi is a delight to have in the class, and it has been a pleasure to watch her learn and develop. I wish her all the very best for the year ahead, and a happy, restful and safe festive season to her and her family!

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