Little Olive Tree
Stories

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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Celebrating Children’s Day at P51!

On October 2nd, P51 came alive with laughter, joy, and childlike wonder as we celebrated Children’s Day. A special occasion not just for our children, but for everyone who treasures the beauty of childlike faith and the magic of childhood. The day began with a burst of colour and creativity as our little ones arrived dressed as their favourite storybook characters. From princesses and superheroes to explorers and animals, each child proudly stepped into the shoes of their he

Oct 31 min read

Bridging Borders: A Visit from Finland

Last week, we had the joy of hosting a group of Finnish students and educators at our centre—a meaningful cultural and professional exchange that left a lasting impression on both our guests and our team. The visit was made possible through a collaboration between Presbyterian Preschool Services and the School of Health Sciences at ITE College East. Our guests included four students and one teacher from a Vocational Institute in Lahti, Finland, accompanied by two ITE lecturer

Apr 222 min read

Little Olive Tree Rings in the Lunar New Year at Pasir Ris Central

The Pasir Ris Central Chinese New Year Party was a vibrant and joyous gathering where families, children, and the community came together to celebrate the festive season. Held at Pasir Ris Sport Centre, the event was filled with laughter, cultural performances, and heartwarming moments of connection. Mr. Desmond, our Senior Minister of State, graced the occasion, delivering an inspiring speech and taking memorable photos with the children. A Stage Full of Young Stars 🌟 A h

Feb 242 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

P51 starts weekly community gardening sessions with Coral Ris residents!

LOT Pasir Ris 51 has started a community gardening project in collaboration with the Coral Ris Residents Committee (RC), aiming to provide a valuable outdoor learning experience for our children. One session will be held every Thursday from 9-10am, with the K1s and K2s taking turns every alternate week. They were thrilled to launch the first two sessions at the end of May! The children were a little shy at the beginning and took some warming up to interact with the seniors. H

Jun 10, 20243 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

Eileen Lua - A Principal who treasures being in a multi-talented team

Eileen Lua, Principal, Pasir Ris 51 Previously, I felt like I was a singular pen with just one colour, but I now feel like I have upgraded to a multicoloured pen! This is because I am part of a team that brings different colours and talents to the table. Each pen also has a spring, so we are able to launch forward to write our story together as we collaborate, instead of focusing only on our own narratives. I have learnt to meet the staff, parents and children where they 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

Class of 2023: K2 Graduation Concert

Last Friday was a bittersweet affair as we saw our graduating batch of children perform their hearts out for their family and friends at the K2 Graduation Concert 2023, titled ‘You Are Special’. An adaptation of Max Lucado’s tale ‘You Are Special’, the children told the story of Danny, who was not seen as talented or beautiful by the world’s standards despite trying his best. Danny went on a journey and eventually met his creator, who told him that he was special just because

Nov 20, 20234 min read

Happy Children's Day!

Apart from it being a day where parents often give their children a 'free pass' for them to eat and do what they like, Children's Day is also a time to celebrate and appreciate them for who they are! Indeed, each child is special in God's eyes and was fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. On Thursday, our Centres celebrated our children in so many fun and exciting

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Happy Teacher's Day from Pasir Ris St 51 Centre

Sep 8, 20230 min read

Our NDP Music Video '23: Shine Your Light

"Go, Shine Your Light upon the world!" The hook "Go, Shine Your Light upon the world" is something we that we've been hearing a lot of on the radio and in malls. Beyond it being catchy, it emboldens us Singaporeans to share our joy and Singaporean spirit with others beyond borders. The song also reminds us that just like how Singapore, a little red dot has come so far in the past 58 years, that we as individuals can also dream big and achieve much if we believe in ourselves.

Aug 7, 20232 min read

Making Old Things New

Teachers and parents empowered children of Pasir Ris 51 Centre to care for God’s creation on Earth Day 2021. This year, our preschools participated in the Christian Preschool Alliance’s Earth Day campaign ‘ Happy Earth Day, Every Day ’, encouraging childcare centres to get their students involved with caring for God’s creation. At Pasir Ris 51 Centre, the children did many activities that involved reusing or upcycling old or recyclable items. On 22nd April 2021, the K2s child

Apr 27, 20212 min read

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