
Education Philosophy and core curriculum

Aspen Junior is a private day school with a focus on early years through primary education. We offer an innovative, child-centered, and holistic curriculum in a warm and nurturing learning environment; and encourage our pupils to pursue intellectual curiosity, creativity and foster their talents, establishing global citizens in service and leadership.
Education Philosophy & core curriculum


Our Tenets
The tenets of Aspen Junior school places emphasis on
- Science,
- Technology,
- Engineering,
- Mathematics.
Vision
To be a world-class institution with a quality all-round curriculum, a culture of excellence, curiosity, lifelong learning, and a global outlook.
Mission
To develop world-ready, versatile, and curious learners that have the confidence, character, skills, and knowledge to make an impact in all spheres of life.
Core Values
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Resilience
- Egality
- Teamwork
An Exceptional Library
Our library is a treasure-trove of books, and literature that fuel the imagination of young, inquisitive minds and offer a gateway to a multitude of other cultures, continents, and worlds.
There is a section for Early Years and a separate library for Primary School level.
We have books on the foundation aspects of Early Years; Alphabet, Shapes, Sizes, Colours, Numbers, Animals, Reading and Social interaction. For latter years, we offer more advanced books on Mathematics, Science, Technology, the Arts and Humanities, as well as fiction and non-fiction literature.

Involved, innovative, creative staff
Please see the official AJS LinkedIn account for staff details
School Uniform
We strive for comfort, confidence, convenience as part of the Aspen Junior school brand, and as such the uniform is a representation of these aspects. Uniform is availed on successful admission to the school, payment of registration and uniform fee.
Accessories
- Sweaters- long-sleeved, navy blue button-down and closed v-neck option.
- Blazers- plain navy blue for candidates/ prefects. Trimmed option for head-boy/ head-girl.
- Ties for both girls and boys
- Navy blue knee-length socks
- Black leather shoes
Sportswear
- Coloured v-neck cotton t/shirt with team logo
- Navy blue sports shorts
- Plain white socks
- Appropriate sports shoes/ sneakers
Gardening/ community outreach wear
- navy blue overalls with boots

Early years - P.3. Girls
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie.
- Dress - khaki pinafore

Early years - P.3. Boys
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie
- Bottom - khaki shorts

Middle years P.4- P.6. Girls
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie
- Bottom - khaki skirt w/ pleats in front

Early years - P.3. Boys
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie
- Bottom - khaki shorts

Middle years P.4- P.6. Girls
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie
- Bottom - khaki skirt w/ pleats in front

Middle years P.4- P.6. Boys
- Top - white button-down shirt, tie.
- Bottom - khaki shorts
Characteristics- Children are more autonomous, cleaner, but experiencing a growth spurt.
Candidates P.7

Candidates P.7

Girls
- Top - white button-down shirt, navy blue blazer
- Dress - khaki skirt w/ pleats in front, option for khaki slacks, tie

Boys
- Top - short-sleeved white button-down shirt with tie, plain navy blue blazer
- Bottom - khaki slacks