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Little Olive Tree
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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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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
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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


A chat with Teacher Ivette, who loves to see her children face and solve problems independently
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 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 Jade, whose heart for the children shines through in her attitude and actions
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


A chat with Johanna from Yishun Centre, who hopes to inspire the children to be kind and do good
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


A chat with Teacher Amelie, whose motivation is seeing children grow and thrive over the years
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 there, could you introduce yourself? I’m Amelie, I am a senior English teacher for the Nursery 2 class (4-year-olds) at Hougang Centre. I care for their well-being and deliver lessons so that they can learn through play. What does a typical day at work look like? It could look either messy or organized,
Aug 28, 20233 min read


When a Teacher Had to Leave the Preschool that She Loved - A Talk With Our Staff
Michelle Soberano was the newest “kid” on the block. She joined us in January after her previous centre closed down.
Mar 29, 20222 min read


Agnes’ Passion For Teaching - A Talk With Our Staff
Meet Teacher Agnes, with 25 years at PPS, she makes for our longest-serving teacher!
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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