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STUDENT REPORT
Name (of student): ………………………………………………. Student no: …………………….
School:
Sunrise Secondary School
School telephone number:
+27 (0)11 234 5678
Address:
123 Education Street, Pretoria 0001
We, the undersigned: M. J. Khumalo (printed: initials and surname of principal) together with S. B.
van der Merwe (printed: initials and surname of mentor teacher) hereby declare that student teacher
T. L. Nkosi (printed: initials and surname of student teacher) student number 12345678 attended the
above school for a period of 28 (number) school days from 15 July 2023 (date) to 25 August 2023
(date).
We hereby comment briefly on the following aspects of his/her stay at the school:
Personal appearance:
Ms. Nkosi consistently maintained a professional and neat appearance throughout her practicum. Her
dress was always appropriate for the school environment and served as a positive model for learners.
Relationship with teachers:
She established excellent professional relationships with all staff members. She was respectful,
approachable, and eager to collaborate and seek advice. She integrated well into the department and
school community.
Eagerness to learn:
Extremely eager and proactive. Ms. Nkosi regularly sought feedback, asked insightful questions about
pedagogy and classroom management, and was observed taking notes during staff meetings and
discussions. She demonstrated a strong desire to improve her practice.
Eagerness to become involved:
She willingly participated in all school activities beyond the classroom, including sports day
supervision and a school clean-up campaign. She volunteered to assist with extra classes and showed
genuine interest in the broader life of the school.
Positive personality traits:
Punctual, reliable, and highly conscientious. Ms. Nkosi displays warmth, empathy, and patience,
which helped her build strong rapport with learners. She is a creative problem-solver and maintains a
positive, can-do attitude even under pressure.
Negative personality traits:
Initially displayed a slight lack of confidence in her authority, which is common for student teachers.
This improved significantly over the course of the placement as she gained experience. We have no
other negative traits to report.
STUDENT REPORT
Name (of student): ………………………………………………. Student no: …………………….
School:
Sunrise Secondary School
School telephone number:
+27 (0)11 234 5678
Address:
123 Education Street, Pretoria 0001
We, the undersigned: M. J. Khumalo (printed: initials and surname of principal) together with S. B.
van der Merwe (printed: initials and surname of mentor teacher) hereby declare that student teacher
T. L. Nkosi (printed: initials and surname of student teacher) student number 12345678 attended the
above school for a period of 28 (number) school days from 15 July 2023 (date) to 25 August 2023
(date).
We hereby comment briefly on the following aspects of his/her stay at the school:
Personal appearance:
Ms. Nkosi consistently maintained a professional and neat appearance throughout her practicum. Her
dress was always appropriate for the school environment and served as a positive model for learners.
Relationship with teachers:
She established excellent professional relationships with all staff members. She was respectful,
approachable, and eager to collaborate and seek advice. She integrated well into the department and
school community.
Eagerness to learn:
Extremely eager and proactive. Ms. Nkosi regularly sought feedback, asked insightful questions about
pedagogy and classroom management, and was observed taking notes during staff meetings and
discussions. She demonstrated a strong desire to improve her practice.
Eagerness to become involved:
She willingly participated in all school activities beyond the classroom, including sports day
supervision and a school clean-up campaign. She volunteered to assist with extra classes and showed
genuine interest in the broader life of the school.
Positive personality traits:
Punctual, reliable, and highly conscientious. Ms. Nkosi displays warmth, empathy, and patience,
which helped her build strong rapport with learners. She is a creative problem-solver and maintains a
positive, can-do attitude even under pressure.
Negative personality traits:
Initially displayed a slight lack of confidence in her authority, which is common for student teachers.
This improved significantly over the course of the placement as she gained experience. We have no
other negative traits to report.
