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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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Creation C.A.R.E 2025 - Symphony of Wings
As the world faces growing environmental challenges, the need to raise a generation of environmentally conscious citizens has never been more urgent. Creation C.A.R.E. (Children’s Action to Rescue Earth) is a powerful initiative that places children at the heart of creation care. This year’s theme, “Symphony of Wings,” turns our attention skyward, focusing on the beauty, value, and vulnerability of birdlife and their habitats. What is Creation C.A.R.E.? Creation C.A.R.E is p
May 237 min read
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
Symphony of Wings in Action: Little Olive Tree Woodlands at Bird Paradise
As part of the Creation C.A.R.E. 2025 initiative themed “Symphony of Wings” , the children of Little Olive Tree Preschool (Woodlands) took flight on a meaningful learning journey to Bird Paradise Singapore. This special excursion brought to life our collective mission to nurture nature and grow the future , allowing our young learners to encounter the wonder of birds up close and experience the beauty of God’s creation in vibrant, unforgettable ways. The adventure began at t
May 142 min read
Tranquility in Practice: What LOT Found at Woodlands Health Campus
Woodlands Health Campus (WHC) officially opened on 13 July 2024, and serves as a vital healthcare hub for the northern population in Singapore. WHC is designed to ensure seamless transition of care, promote health, and encourage community integration. This morning, Little Olive Tree Preschool (LOT) had the opportunity to visit the Learning Space at WHC. The experience was a refreshing one—peaceful, calming, and thoughtfully designed. Set amid lush greenery, the space offers a
Apr 101 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
A closer look at our beautiful tree sculptures & what they have to tell us
Over the weekend, we had our Creation C.A.R.E Art Showcase at One Punggol where we invited friends, family and the public to view our children’s artworks created under the theme “Rooted in Beauty: A Celebration of Trees! Of course, these trees did not sprout out of nowhere. Lots of brainstorming and hard work went into building them from scratch. Take a closer look below into the process and the detail that went into creating some of the wonderful masterpieces we saw at the s
May 21, 20243 min read
Creation C.A.R.E '24 Art Showcase @ One Punggol: Rooted in Beauty: A Celebration of Trees
Sounds of sweet singing and bubbly laughter filled the air at One Punggol earlier today at the Creation C.A.R.E 2024 Art Showcase Opening Ceremony. It was our second time holding our showcase there, which was fitting as it is a hub for young families and communities to come together. This year, the theme for Creation C.A.R.E is Rooted in Beauty: A Celebration of Trees. In the classroom, lessons and activities helped the young ones delve into symbolic parallels between childr
May 16, 20244 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
LOT Holland Village celebrates the Tembusu Heritage Tree through their Creation C.A.R.E art sculpture
Immersing themselves in the nature around them, the children of LOT Holland Village were on a mission to get to know the trees growing around the vicinity of their preschool. During their garden visit, the children were mesmerised by the different types of trees that they found; they were particularly intrigued by the discovery that some trees even bear fruits and flowers. While strolling around, they also discovered some nuts, and their curiosity led them to try opening them
May 3, 20243 min read
Creation C.A.R.E: LOT Bukit Batok explores & studies trees, flowers and plants in their neighbourhood
LOT Bukit Batok is just one of the 22 preschools participating in Creation C.A.R.E 2024 . Over the weeks leading up to the public art showcase, we will get a glimpse into the journeys of various children as they learn, collaborate and importantly, let their imagination and creativity take the lead. In line with this year’s theme, Rooted in Beauty: A Celebration of Trees, children from Bukit Batok have started to explore the trees and plants around their preschool neighbourhoo
Apr 29, 20242 min read
The ‘understory’ of Creation C.A.R.E 2023: understanding the 'why'
Akin to the many layers of the rainforest, there are various facets of Creation C.A.R.E that can be uncovered. Although the children’s artworks were a great hit with the public, Creation C.A.R.E is not merely a fun art project that showed off their creativity and talent for aesthetics. This year, we chose to let the children explore the topic of “Orang Utan and its rainforest friends”. Emergent The emergent layer of the rainforest is where big, tall trees tower over the enti
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Celebrating the children's work at our Creation C.A.R.E Art Showcase launch!
Shrieks of exhilaration and surprise were heard all around as children from various preschools, donned in their colourful uniforms, arrived at One Punggol last Thursday. Our little ones had been looking forward to the launch of the Creation C.A.R.E 2023 Art Showcase, where their precious creations and artworks were on display! As they inched closer for a better look at the sculptures, dioramas and adorable animals, they started pointing at them and beckoning their friends and
Aug 28, 20232 min read
The ‘understory’ of Creation C.A.R.E 2023: understanding the 'why'
Akin to the many layers of the rainforest, there are various facets of Creation C.A.R.E that can be uncovered. Although the children’s artworks were a great hit with the public, Creation C.A.R.E is not merely a fun art project that showed off their creativity and talent for aesthetics. This year, we chose to let the children explore the topic of “Orang Utan and its rainforest friends”. Emergent The emergent layer of the rainforest is where big, tall trees tower over the enti
May 31, 20234 min read
Celebrating the children's work at our Creation C.A.R.E Art Showcase launch!
Shrieks of exhilaration and surprise were heard all around as children from various preschools, donned in their colourful uniforms, arrived at One Punggol last Thursday. Our little ones had been looking forward to the launch of the Creation C.A.R.E 2023 Art Showcase, where their precious creations and artworks were on display! As they inched closer for a better look at the sculptures, dioramas and adorable animals, they started pointing at them and beckoning their friends and
May 29, 20232 min read
Ocean in Motion Showcase at Orchard Central
On 27 to 29 May, Presbyterian Preschool Services participated in the Creation C.A.R.E. 3D Public Art Showcase at Orchard Central’s Atrium. The artwork displayed were a labour of love by our children and their teachers advocating for creation care. We were also joined by 11 other preschools for this showcase that was supported by Far East Organisation and Creation Care SG . Leading up to this event, the children learnt about why creation care matters. Other than preserving a
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Preschool children put up art showcase using recycled materials to advocate for caring for the earth
Curious faces and fingers being pointed excitedly at cute little crabs and turtles were a common sight at Central Public Library in the last week of April. Not real ones of course - a whole underwater world including ocean and sea animals, corals and more was created by the little but nimble hands of preschool children! Children from Presbyterian Preschool Services had collected materials such as used plastic bottles, cardboards, straws, cups an d newspapers to create impress
May 5, 20224 min read
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