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Little Olive Tree
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Christmas came to a little village...
Last Friday, a small corner of One Holland Village felt a little warmer, a little brighter. Children from Little Olive Tree (Holland Village and Ghim Moh) were invited to take part in a Christmas caroling celebration. Twenty children turned up—eyes wide, voices ready, excitement bubbling over. Their parents were just as eager, cameras in hand and hearts full. A light drizzle made a brief appearance, but it did not dampen the spirit. If anything, it added to the charm. The
A moment of Greatitude
On 29th November 2025, we had gathered for our annual Thanksgiving Service with almost all staff present — a simple, heartfelt time of reflection, appreciation, and celebration. Colleagues reconnected, took photos, and paused to thank God for His faithfulness through a year that stretched us, surprised us, and shaped us. Our Executive Director, Mr Lim Ee Tuo, shared a reflection from Matthew 6:28–29, inviting us to see this past year the way Jesus sees the lilies of the fie
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
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LOT Marsiling’s Bird-Watching Adventure at Jurong Lake Gardens
As part of our Creation C.A.R.E. 2025 journey under the theme “Symphony of Wings” , the children of Little Olive Tree Preschool (Marsiling) recently embarked on a learning journey to Jurong Lake Gardens —one of Singapore’s most beautiful green spaces and bird habitats. Equipped with binoculars, bird guides, and lots of curiosity, our little ones learned how to identify different local bird species and observed how birds interact with their natural surroundings. Through guid
May 161 min read
A Decade of Dedication: Regina Andal's Story
Written by Regina Andal Looking back, it's hard to believe that a whole decade has passed since I first stepped into Singapore and began my journey with Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS). Time has flown by so quickly, it feels like just yesterday when I was starting out, navigating a new culture and learning the ropes of early childhood education in a different environment. A Journey of Growth and Learning When I arrived from the Philippines, I faced the challenge of adap
Jan 183 min read
Words of thanks from our parents of LOT Marsiling to their children's beloved teachers
We are thankful that we can journey with so many parents and children, even if it is for a limited time. The love and effort put in by our teachers at Marsiling is above and beyond, as seen by the bittersweet notes that parents have written to them. Read on to find out how families have been touched by our dedicated teachers. From Emmanuel’s Daddy & Mummy Dear Teacher Tiara, Emmanuel has spent one fruitful and happy year at Little Olive Tree thus far. We are grateful that h
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Children at Marsiling fundraise for Children's Cancer Society
During the last week of December, the children at LOT Marsiling created craftwork to be sold to fundraise for donations. As we all know, Christmas is a time for sharing love, joy, and to give. This project was birthed during that season because the team wanted the children to learn the importance of thinking for others and modelling kindness to help them grow into productive and loving members of this society. Thus, the teachers chose three organisations that work with childr
Jan 19, 20241 min read
Joanne - A Principal who is the encourager of her diverse team
Joanne, Principal, Marsiling In the Hundred Acre Wood lives Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, who are all such diverse characters who are...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Staff and their kids in our Centres: A culture of love and trust
As it is always said, it takes a village to raise a child, and many of us are thankful for the PPS ‘village’ that their children are able to thrive in. Many of our staff have placed their children in PPS Centres and for good reason – because they trust and know that their children will be loved and well taken care of. Here, we really function just like a family who cares for and supports each other in all seasons of life. Let’s hear what some of our staff have to say about w
Dec 1, 20233 min read
A chat with Joanne, Principal at Marsiling who loves to inspire and nurture the next generation
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Sep 8, 20230 min read
A chat with Teacher Reetha, who endeavours to make learning fun and innovative for her students
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 Regina, who really treasures her conversations and friendships with the children
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! Could you introduce yourself? Hello, I’m Ms Regina, a K2 English teacher in PPS Woodlands. What does a typical day at work look like? I’ll start by greeting the children - they always have the brightest smile when they see me. Usually if it’s after the weekend they will share about what they did on the
Sep 5, 20232 min read
A chat with Stephanie, who treats the students as her own children and loves entering their world
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...
Aug 30, 20232 min read
A chat with Teacher Xingyu, who always puts building personal connections with the children first
In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...
Aug 28, 20232 min read
"Konnichiwa" to friends in Japan, love from our Woodlands Centre!
“こんにちは” (Konnichiwa), which means "hello", was the greeting that our children heard from friends across the globe in Japan. Although they were 5,000km apart, distance was not an issue. Thankfully technology made it possible for PPS children to interact with similarly-aged students during their cross-cultural exchange abroad, albeit over Zoom. The Japanese children from Hoppel Land Ushigome Preschool welcomed PPS Woodlands children with waving Singapore flags! What a heartwarm
May 19, 20231 min read
Woodlands Centre champions for inclusivity through artworks showcased at Punggol Regional Library!
In collaboration with new Punggol Regional Library, our little ones at Woodlands Centre were busy working hard during December 2022. Punggol Regional Library held a soft launch on 30 January, opening just the first two floors which have specially curated spaces for children's interactive learning. They also offer accessible spaces and facilities that caters to the community with added needs or disabilities. To create awareness about how children can do their part in their own
Jan 17, 20234 min read
Chinese New Year Celebrations 2021
Over the Chinese New Year period this year, our centres had many activities prepared for the children to enjoy and take part in. Here are some of the highlights from various centres! Pasir Ris 21 Centre The children at our Pasir Ris 21 centre were treated to a whole range of activities! The teachers prepared a display of different CNY goodies, decorations and outfits as part of a learning journey activity for the children. Parents also submitted photos and videos of how their
Feb 27, 20211 min read
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