When I went to pick Jade up from school today all the mums were walking along the street with their faces in a load of papers, either with huge smiles on their faces or giving their children the bollocking of their lives! Just have a guess which one I was...
Personal & Social DevelopmentJade is a lovely girl who is always interested and motivated to learn. She responds well to new challenges and tries things with a smile upon her face. Jade has made lots of friends and is a popular member of the class. She knows the difference between right and wrong and follows instructions the first time. Jade always shares the things in the classroom and is willing to take turns when playing within a group. She has a sensitive approach to the needs of others in the class and has a wonderful sense of humour. She has been a pleasure to teach this term and I am sure she will so well in year one. Well done Jade!
Communication Language & LiteratureJade has made excellent progress in all areas of communication, language and literature. She is able to name all the letters of the alphabet and is able to write the initial and final sounds in words. She shows a good understanding of stories and all the different elements from character descriptions to the sequencing of events. Jade enjoys rhyme and is able to continue rhyming patterns. Jade has a good sight vocabulary and is becoming a confident and expressive reader. Her hadwriting is controlled and neat and she attempts writing for a variety of purposes. Jade contributes well to class and group discussions and she explains her thoughts and feelings with enthusiasm.
Mathematical DevelopmentJade has a sound grasp of numbers and she is able to recognise, order and count numbers to twenty. She understands which numbers are bigger and smaller and can sequence them knowing which comes before or after another. In practical activities and discussions she can use the relevant vocabulary involved in addition and subtraction and can read and write simple calculations understanding the process. Jade can recognise and describe the properties of shapes and has experienced weighing, measuring and comparing qualities in lots of practical activities.
Knowledge & Understanding Of The WorldJade shows a natural curiosity and interest in the world around her. She enjoys investigating materials, objects and living things. She asks thoughtful questions about why things happen and how things work. Jade is able to build and construct with a wide range of objects selecting the appropriate tools needed. She has learnt many techniques to assemble and join materials. Jade enjoys using all the technology withing the classroom and is confident with all the programmes on the computer. She shows a sound understanding of the difference between past and present and likes to find out information from stories and pictures.
Creative DevelopmentJade likes to be creative and enjoys all aspects of art work. She has a good understanding of colour and chooses different colours for different purposes. When drawing Jade produces clear pictures that include lots of detail both on a large and small scale. She has had a lot of experience of working with different textures and techniques such as splatter printing and straw painting. Jade really enjoys musical activities and can name some of the instruments. She enjoys the different sounds they make. Jade particularly likes to engage in role play with the other children initiating ideas in the different areas that have been created. She is able to articulately express her ideas, thoughts and feelings, listening carefully to what others have to say.
Physical DevelopmentJade enjoys all physical activities and her movements in dance show good control co-ordination and an awareness of space. She is working hard on developing her skills when using the small apparatus such as the bats and balls and is able to handle these objects in a variety of ways to roll, throw catch and retrieve. She demonstrates good fine motor control and is able to handle construction and malleable materials safely.
Headteachers CommentWell done Jade! You have made super progress and all with that lovely smile!
