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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


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
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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


A Magical Learning Journey to Digital Light Canvas: Where Science Meets Art
As part of our State-of-the-Art (SOTA) curriculum, we believe in integrating science with the arts to provide our young learners with a holistic and immersive educational experience. In line with this, we recently organized an exciting excursion to Digital Light Canvas for our Nursery, Kindergarten One, and Kindergarten Two classes. This journey of exploration allowed the children to step into a world where art and technology merge seamlessly, fostering creativity and wonde
Mar 132 min read


Little Olive Tree Visits Hay Dairies Goat Farm: A Fun-Filled Learning Journey for Families! 🐐🥛
At Little Olive Tree, we believe in the joy of hands-on learning, and our visit to Hay Dairies Goat Farm was a wonderful way for children and parents to experience farm life together! A Morning of Exploration Excitement was in the air as our children, along with some parents, arrived for the 9 AM session. The visit kicked off with an engaging introduction to goats and their milk, where everyone learned how goat’s milk differs from cow’s milk and its nutritional benefits. Pare
Mar 32 min read


LOT Tampines hosts Special Education learning journey for Vietnamese educators
Last month, LOT Tampines hosted a Special Education learning journey for teachers and lecturers from Vietnam through our partner, Singapore International Foundation (SIF). They were in Singapore on a study trip to reinforce key concepts and approaches in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through first-hand exposure and introduce the Vietnamese delegates to the intervention approaches and practices in Singapore’s Special Education ecosystem. They were surp
May 8, 20242 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


Our Centre Leaders’ study trip to learn from educators in Bangkok, Thailand!
Two of our Centre Leaders, Bethanie Wong from Ghim Moh Centre and Joanne Goh from Woodlands Centre took a trip to Bangkok, Thailand to...
Sep 15, 20235 min read


Learning while enriching the lives of teachers in Jakarta!
An all-girls team from PPS had flown to Jakarta, Indonesia, as volunteers to help train teachers there over three days. The team consisted of Eileen, our Head of English Curriculum, Tracy, our Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, along with Ramona, Centre Leader of Bukit Batok Centre. You may think it was a breeze for them since our Curriculum Team and Centre Leaders are very in touch with teaching material and interacting with educators on the ground. However, it was far fro
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Back to Basics – Knowing Who We are and What We are Made For
A summary of 23 June 2023’s Staff Learning Day Being Everything, Everywhere All at Once For the Children Preschool teachers are multi-hyphenates. They are expected to take care of a child’s most basic and fundamental needs (like changing, eating and keeping children safe). But they are also a child’s friend and cheerleader. These barely scratch the tip of the iceberg of all the roles a teacher plays other than preparing for lessons and creating learning spaces within the clas
Aug 28, 20234 min read
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