Personal Development

Personal Development at APJS

More than a curriculum. An entitlement for every child.

At Alexandra Park Junior School, we want every child to belong, thrive and leave us ready for their future.

Our Personal Development offer is deliberately designed to give children the knowledge, character, confidence and experiences they need to flourish. It reflects our community, removes barriers to opportunity and ensures that children's experiences are not determined by their circumstances.

Our offer is built around five strands:

 Becoming Me – confident, resilient and emotionally aware

 Belonging Together – respectful, inclusive and connected

 Living in Our World – responsible, active citizens

 Staying Safe and Well – safe, healthy and informed

 Exploring My Future – curious, ambitious and aspirational

Running through these strands are our APJS 29 Magical Moments (in each year group) – a carefully planned journey of experiences and opportunities from Year 3 to Year 6.

29 experiences x Four years. One unforgettable APJS journey.

From performing and competing to exploring new places, meeting inspirational people, experiencing different cultures, taking on leadership, contributing to our community and challenging themselves on residential, our children experience a personal development offer that extends far beyond the classroom.

These aren't simply 'extras'.

They are part of what we believe every child at APJS is entitled to experience.

Explore Our 29 Magical Moments

Our Magical Moments are carefully planned across Years 3 to 6 so that children's experiences broaden and deepen as they move through the school.

Each year builds upon the last, providing increasing opportunities for children to explore, perform, lead, contribute, take appropriate risks, experience new places and cultures, and think ambitiously about their future.

Together, our four roadmaps show the progressive personal development entitlement we want every child at APJS to experience.