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A Journey of Purpose, Discipline and "One-Buttock Teaching"
To date, three of our Little Olive Tree preschools— Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Holland Village —have achieved the SPARK 2.0 Quality Certification . We celebrate this milestone not because it was easy, but because it demanded the very best of us. Getting SPARK is certainly not a walk in the park . It is more like learning the piano—slow, deliberate, sometimes awkward, and often full of scales you don’t feel like practising. It calls for thoughtful planning, clear thinking, purp


SPARK 2.0: A Journey of Excellence
A Milestone Worth Celebrating We are thrilled to share that three of our Little Olive Tree preschools—Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, and Holland Village—have achieved the SPARK 2.0 Quality Certification . This milestone reflects our commitment to providing your child with an environment where learning is purposeful, joyful, and deeply meaningful. What is SPARK 2.0? SPARK stands for Singapore Preschool Accreditation Framework , a national quality assurance framework developed by the Ear


2025 K2 Concert: You Are Value-Able!
Reflections from Little Olive Tree’s 2025 K2 Graduation Concert This year’s K2 Graduation Concert — You Are Value-Able! — celebrated more than just the end of a preschool journey. It was a joyful reminder of what truly gives life meaning: knowing that we are valued and that we can bring value to others. The concert showcased Little Olive Tree’s five core values — Care, Respect, Responsibility, Courage, and Honesty — through a delightful story performed by the K2 class


POP 3.0: A New Chapter
In the competitive landscape of early childhood education in Singapore, where government-backed childcare promises affordability and accessibility, private preschools face an uphill battle for survival. For Little Olive Tree Preschools, the journey has been one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to nurturing young lives with truth, beauty, and goodness. Our story began in 1974 when our first preschool was established under Presbyterian Community Services to m


Let Your Light Shine, With Us!
Light is a wonderful thing. It does not exist for itself — it shines so that others may see. On 18 October 2025, the Let Your Light Shine Career Fair at Little Olive Tree (Rochor) was just that — a gathering of light. Jointly organised by the Presbyterian Church in Singapore, Singapore Life Church, and Presbyterian Preschool Services, the event brought together close to 30 participants in a warm, faith-filled morning of sharing, laughter, and inspiration. From the openi


Growing & Glowing with Michele Koh
At Little Olive Tree, faith-based early childhood education center, we believe that every educator has the potential to be extraordinary. We're incredibly proud to announce that Michele Koh , one of our outstanding early childhood educators, has been honored with the prestigious ECDA Award for Outstanding (Commendation) Award . This recognition from Singapore's Early Childhood Development Agency celebrates not just Michele's achievements, but the values that define quality
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Growing & Glowing with Michele Koh
At Little Olive Tree, faith-based early childhood education center, we believe that every educator has the potential to be extraordinary. We're incredibly proud to announce that Michele Koh , one of our outstanding early childhood educators, has been honored with the prestigious ECDA Award for Outstanding (Commendation) Award . This recognition from Singapore's Early Childhood Development Agency celebrates not just Michele's achievements, but the values that define quality
Oct 163 min read


Creation C.A.R.E - Appreciating Horses
Excursions are always the highlight for our children, and as the day draws near, the classrooms buzz with their excited chatter! This time, the Nursery, K1, and K2 children from Little Olive Tree Bukit Arang and Hougang explored the Singapore Turf Club, discovering truth, appreciating beauty, and learning about goodness through every sight and sound witnessed outdoors. The children encountered truth in its most authentic form, moving from apprehension to understanding. One c
Sep 42 min read


Roots and Branches: Celebrate SG60!
Learning Journey with Heart: Little Olive Tree Children and Seniors from Presbyterian Eldercare@Potong Pasir AAC Celebrate SG60 Together On 7 August 2025, the spirit of community and connection came alive as children from Little Olive Tree Bukit Arang and Hougang came together with 30 seniors from Potong Pasir Active Ageing Centre (AAC) for a heartwarming intergenerational learning journey. Themed around heritage, togetherness, and celebration, the event was held in conjunct
Aug 81 min read


SG60 Good Start Run - Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future
Please support our runners! Theodore Chan (HGG) https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/2025-good-start-run-theodore-chan Jenna (HGG) https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/2025-good-start-run-jenna Qiheng (HGG) https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/2025-good-start-run-qiheng Janelle Soh (HGG) https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/2025-good-start-run-janelle-soh Gaius Ho (HGG) https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/2025-good-start-run-gaius-ho Avelynn Cai (HGG) https://www.giving
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Bridging the Generations at the Kindergarten 2 Camp
With the year drawing to a close and the Graduation Concert done and dusted, the graduating Kindergarten 2 children in some of our Centres had one more exciting event to look forward to before they each embark on their new journeys in Primary School next year. It was the K2 Camp! We had wanted to give the children one last memorable experience with their peers – we wanted to celebrate them. This camp, however, we wanted to celebrate life too. What better way to do it than to
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Children from LOT Hougang bond with seniors over music
Children from LOT Hougang often have partnerships with the seniors from St Luke's Eldercare as they have a centre situated just around the corner from their preschool. In May, they started a monthly session of Do Re Mi, with the children and seniors! Do Re Mi Music and Movement Programme 哆来咪音乐小课堂 was designed to engage children in their natural element in order to cultivate a love for musical expression as well as the Chinese Language. Designed in-house by our Chinese C
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Easter: The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross
Last weekend was a time to commemorate both Good Friday and Easter; a time to remember how God had sent His son into the world to save us because of His great love for us. Indeed, it is reason to celebrate that Jesus had victory over death and sin, when he died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead 3 days later! This year for Easter, the children learned that God’s story of salvation was not that simple, nor was it joyful all the way. However, His plan was perfect
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Learning Journey @ Hougang on 8 Mar 24
On 8th March 2024, the Christian Preschool Alliance (CPA) organised a Learning Journey held at Little Olive Tree (LOT) Hougang, for participants from other Christian preschools to observe and learn about how our preschools operate. The theme for this Learning Journey was ‘ Transformation with a Renewed Mind’, and the aim of such exchange programmes are to offer a unique opportunity for educators to broaden their horizons both professionally and culturally, ultimately raisin
Mar 20, 20242 min read


LOT Hougang 2024 Open House (24 Feb 2024)
On the morning of 24th Feb 2024, Little Olive Tree Hougang hosted their Open House for existing and potential parents. A range of exciting activities was organised to showcase to parents what the kids do every day in school and also to help parents understand more about the curriculum. First, they had a classroom walkabout where parents and kids were able to check out the projects and artworks done by existing students. Parents were also able to get a chance to speak to the t
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Why do our children love to go to school? Parents share more about their journey with LOT
In our recent LOT Social Media Contest, we encouraged parents to share why their child loves to go to school. We were pleasantly surprised by the heartwarming words of appreciation and stories of growth. Check some of them out below! Tan Hui Mian, Mother of Avelynn | Hougang This year is going to be a challenging year for Avelynn, the year without jiejie(s) accompanying her in school while she's in K1. Teachers are amazing at Little Olive Tree, making her comfortable so she
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Michele - a Principal who celebrates her team members' strengths and uniqueness
Michele, Principal , Hougang Just like a kaleidoscope bursting forth with a myriad of colours, shapes and sizes, I see my team as unique and diverse individuals who come together to create a masterpiece. When I see everyone contributing with their different strengths and personalities, I can really say that 'teamwork really makes the dream work'. Of course, having a clear vision is important for me to guide my teachers, which is why I do a lot of reflection and am constantly
Dec 11, 20231 min read


A note of appreciation from our parents at PPS Hougang
Dear Ms Michele & team, We want to express our deepest gratitude for orchestrating such a magnificent K2 Graduation Concert. The show was nothing short of spectacular, and it truly captured the essence of our children's journey at the school. We feel immensely blessed to have entrusted our children into your care. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and love for the children shine through in every aspect of the concert and in every moment our children spend at the schoo
Nov 24, 20231 min read


A chat with Michele, Principal at Hougang, who hopes teachers can have a positive impact on kids
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their experiences and motivations at work. Hello! Could you introduce yourself? Hi, I am Michele, Principal of LOT Hougang. What does a typical day at work look like? I will come in very early in the morning as I like to quieten my heart and prepare myself before the start of the day. I usually arrive at 6.30am in the morning, I would sing some song
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Appreciating our beloved Teachers this year!
Almost every morning of the week, parents drop off their kids at our Centres to be cared for by our teachers, and pick them up at the end...
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Sep 8, 20230 min read


A chat with Teacher Ivette, who loves to see her children face and solve problems independently
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...
Sep 5, 20232 min read


A chat with Teacher Amelie, whose motivation is seeing children grow and thrive over the years
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their experiences and motivations at work. Hi there, could you introduce yourself? I’m Amelie, I am a senior English teacher for the Nursery 2 class (4-year-olds) at Hougang Centre. I care for their well-being and deliver lessons so that they can learn through play. What does a typical day at work look like? It could look either messy or organized,
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Blessing the community amidst the Lunar New Year festivities!
The Lunar New Year is always an exciting festival for everyone, especially for children! It means time with family, new year goodies and a rest from everyone’s usual routines at school or work. Much of the excitement is also fuelled by children dressing up in their New Year outfits! Most of us look forward to New Years mostly because of what it signifies – a brand new year that is accompanied by new hopes, new opportunities and a fresh start. A do-over, for those of us who ar
Feb 7, 20233 min read


My Family Heirloom 2021
Dear Parents / Guardians, Chinese New Year is a time for families to be together. It is a good time to share family stories, traditions and practices. In this festive season, we invite you to share with us about your “Family Heirloom”, something that has been passed down from your parents or grandparents. It can also be an item (e.g. photo, clock, painting) that is of special significance to your family. Watch this video below to hear Ms Margie, Principal of Our Hougang Cen
Feb 7, 20212 min read


Thank You PCS! A Parent’s Letter of Appreciation
Dear Management of PCS, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude towards the team of professionals who managed PCS (Hougang), especially to Teacher Amelie and Teacher Weng, who guided my son, Oliver Lim since the start of year 2020. Oliver Lim was truly blessed to have Teacher Amelie and Teacher Weng as part of his school journey. Their dedication and patience had enabled my son to receive positive educational experiences during his childhood ye
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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