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Little Olive Tree
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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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Be Younique Day 2025 – Celebrating Every Child, Every Gift
At Little Olive Tree Preschools, we believe every child is wonderfully made and uniquely gifted. This year’s Be Younique Day was a beautiful reflection of that belief, as four of our centres came together in joyful celebration—each with their own creative take on what it means to be “uniquely you”. 🎾 Ghim Moh Campus – Sports Day The energy was infectious as children arrived in a colourful array of sports attire! From soccer to rollerblading, our little athletes warmed up
Jun 112 min read
Little Explorers at KidsSTOP™: A Day of Discovery and Adventure
At Little Olive Tree , we believe that learning happens everywhere—not just in the classroom. Our recent visit to KidsSTOP™ Singapore was an exciting opportunity for our little ones to explore, experiment, and have fun while learning! Thrills, Skills, and Hands-On Exploration The moment we stepped into KidsSTOP™, the excitement was palpable. The children eagerly dived into various hands-on experiences that challenged their curiosity, courage, and coordination. 🌟 Soaring Hig
Mar 212 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
Parent volunteers give of their hearts and time to support Creation C.A.R.E 2024
With every big event that we organise and execute for the children, we are blessed to always have our village rooting for us and coming through with their different talents and time to make things work. For Creation C.A.R.E this year, we were fortunate to have a variety of parent volunteers who took on different roles in helping us, from creating the artworks to being there for the art showcase. Over at LOT Holland Village, it started with the mother of one of the K2s who
May 21, 20243 min read
Secondary school students volunteer at Pasir Ris 21 to collaborate on Creation C.A.R.E art sculptures
At the beginning of April, student councillors of Hai Sing Catholic School (HSC) shared with their teachers their proposal to conduct a Values-in-Action (VIA) project, with a sincere desire to contribute meaningfully to the Pasir Ris community around their school. Thus, they reached out to Jasmyn, Principal of LOT Pasir Ris 21 (P21) to explore potential opportunities for collaboration. Jasmyn then shared about how they could come alongside the children to build the “tree” the
May 10, 20242 min read
How being loved and accepted in school helped Josiah overcome his behavioural challenges
When Josiah was born, his parents named him Jevan, a Tamil name which means Bringer of Life . His mother Sheila prayed forJevan that he would grow up righteous and love God, and gave him another name, Josiah , which is Hebrew for God supports and heals . When Josiah was 2 years old, he could already count from 1 to 20. Thus, his parents wanted to give him a good foundational education and enrolled him in a preschool that advertised a strong program in mathematics. Not long
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Back to School as Little Olive Tree!
The first day of school this year was exciting for more reasons than one. Aside from the children getting to see all their friends and teachers again after many had taken a break to go overseas on holidays or to spend time with family, we were starting the year with a new, refreshed brand – Little Olive Tree (LOT). As our 11 Presbyterian Preschools were rebranded as Little Olive Tree Preschools with effect from 1 January 2024, we now have a total of 16 LOT Preschools island
Jan 2, 20243 min read
A chat with Xavier, who overcomes the stigma regarding male teachers by proving himself to parents
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? I’m Xavier Cheh, I’m 27 this year, and I’m an English Preschool Teacher at Pasir Ris 21 Centre. What did you study before you started your career? I studied Game Design in Temasek Polytechnic which was my 7th choice, my original few choices were teaching-related so I was sad t
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Sep 8, 20230 min read
Big Causes by Little Voices: Fundraising by Pasir Ris 21!
Joy and laughter could be heard from afar from children and parents at our Pasir Ris 21 Centre last Thursday during their Carnival – Big Causes by Little Voices. The heart of the carnival was to raise funds for the community. They kicked off the carnival with performances at the void deck, where children were singing and playing instruments enthusiastically. The music captivated many including the residents living in the neighbourhood. Additionally, games were organised by th
May 18, 20231 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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