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"What do you think about when you first start preparing for an ultramarathon?" This was a question we posed to Uncle Nghee Huat in July, during the period of the final leg of training in Singapore for his upcoming ultramarathon in Scotland. His response was unique - he said he would always ask God for help – for strength and sustenance so that he will be able to complete the run without encountering serious issues. ..he would always ask God for help – for strength and susten

Andy* is a child under the Educational Support Programme (ESP), which provides a natural environment for children with special needs to learn, play, socialise and grow alongside with regular peers. As Andy has Global Developmental Delay, he struggled with development in motor skills and social-emotional skills. His parents were highly concerned about Andy’s social- emotional well-being, as he was unable to integrate into his previous preschool. He was left out of group activi

On 23rd June 2023, the entire teaching staff body of Presbyterian Preschool Services gathered to learn about creating classrooms that removed barriers to learning. Conducted by Esther Kwan and Ng Jiayi from Grace Orchard School, our teachers learned practical handles on creating environments that supported the “Universal Design for Learning”, one of the education models that undergirds our curriculum. *Some reflections have been edited for clarity. How has the "Universal Desi

'I'm so excited!' exclaimed Charmaine from PPS Yishun Centre as they were walking towards the Animal Playground for Singapore Zoo's Golden Zoobilee celebration today! To everyone's surprise, Zookeepers brought out two special animal friends while waiting for the celebration to begin. Our children got up close and personal with the carpet python snake and the bearded dragon lizard, feeling the texture of their skin with their eager but gentle touches. Some preferred to observe

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

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

“こんにちは” (Konnichiwa), which means "hello", was the greeting that our children heard from friends across the globe in Japan. Although they were 5,000km apart, distance was not an issue. Thankfully technology made it possible for PPS children to interact with similarly-aged students during their cross-cultural exchange abroad, albeit over Zoom. The Japanese children from Hoppel Land Ushigome Preschool welcomed PPS Woodlands children with waving Singapore flags! What a heartwarm

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

Being literate enables us to make sense of the world around us, communicate effectively and thus form meaningful connections with the people in our lives. And the gateway to a child’s literacy? Through adventures and experiences that come alive through the telling and retelling of their favourite books. This was Ms Bethanie Wong’s intention for Presbyterian Preschool (Ghim Moh) when she rallied her teachers to commemorate World Book Day (23rd April 2023) in advance with their

For Easter this year, we were once again reminded about what God had done for us on the cross, and how God’s love gives us new life.

 Our children were brought on a journey of the four days leading up to Resurrection Sunday, or a day commonly known as Easter. During the last supper - Jesus’ final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion - he showed true servant leadership by washing His disciples feet. He hoped that they would have the same humbled heart and attitude

On 7th April 2023, more than 6,000 people gathered at EXPO Hall 1 for the English Presbytery’s Holy Week Convention . Other than providing activity zones to engage the youngest of the Good Friday Service attendees, PPS also took the opportunity to showcase how we desire and intend to build a strong foundation in truth, beauty and goodness for the children who come through our doors. The Motivation behind Truth, Beauty and Goodness PPS exists to meet the needs and challenges

Here at Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS), we believe that each child is a gift, created wonderfully and uniquely in God’s image, capable of learning, growing and glowing. Thus, we endeavour to provide education for children of various backgrounds and learning needs. What is the Education Support Programme (ESP)? The ESP is a quality educational programme that supports children with developmental needs aged between eighteen months to six years old. Children learn alongsi

2023’s 1st Staff Learning Day On 17 March, the teaching staff at Presbyterian Preschool Services gathered at Orchard Road Presbyterian Church to consider a weighty but essential question: what is the collective story of our lives? And if it were to orient around the good of the children under our care and the colleagues we cross paths with, what might that life look like? Our morning begun during a time of praise and worship led by Ms. Joyce Chia (Head of Pastoral Care) and M

With the sun shining brightly and a gentle breeze in the air, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation. Everyone was looking forward to a team bonding day for the non-teaching staff at Gardens by the Bay - it was a well-deserved day off from the everyday hustle and bustle in the Centres. As everyone gathered at the meeting point, laughter and chatter filled the air as colleagues caught up with each other and shared their excitement for the day ahead. In fac

The Lunar New Year is always an exciting festival for everyone, especially for children! It means time with family, new year goodies and a rest from everyone’s usual routines at school or work. Much of the excitement is also fuelled by children dressing up in their New Year outfits! Most of us look forward to New Years mostly because of what it signifies – a brand new year that is accompanied by new hopes, new opportunities and a fresh start. A do-over, for those of us who ar

On the 1st Saturday of 2023, 350 of us gathered onsite at Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church for 2023’s Dedication Service. With so much uncertainty looming in Singapore and the rest of the world, so many of us wearied by everyday challenges, and reminders of how we may have tried and failed, this year’s theme of Faith Over Fear, Fatigue and Failure is particularly poignant. PCS and PPS’ Mission: Meeting the Challenges and Needs in our Community From the beginning of the se

In collaboration with new Punggol Regional Library, our little ones at Woodlands Centre were busy working hard during December 2022. Punggol Regional Library held a soft launch on 30 January, opening just the first two floors which have specially curated spaces for children's interactive learning. They also offer accessible spaces and facilities that caters to the community with added needs or disabilities. To create awareness about how children can do their part in their own

Every new school year is greeted with much excitement. Sure, there is usually some nervousness and anxiety, especially for the newly enrolled children. However, for most of us, it is a largely positive experience because of the care and warmth that the children experience. Beyond the usual hype, this year’s Back to School at Presbyterian Preschool Services marked an even more unique beginning. New Year, New Beginnings at Little Olive Tree On 3 January 2023, the Little Olive

All of us here at Presbyterian Preschool Services would like to wish everyone a beautiful and blessed Christmas! As Christmas Day approaches, most would agree that it is indeed a very special time of the year. Everyone looks forward to cosy Christmas gatherings which come with heart-warming conversations, delicious food and gift exchanges! However, that is not all there is to Christmas. We remember the story about how a baby was born in a manger on Christmas Day all those ye

All hands were on deck as staff from Presbyterian Preschool Services put in their all to get ready for the launch of not one, but two Little Olive Tree Preschools! Over the past 2 Saturdays, we held Open Houses for Little Olive Tree Preschool @ Bukit Arang, as well as Little Olive Tree Preschool @ Woodlands. You may be wondering what an ‘Olive Tree’ has to do with providing good preschool education to our children. In the Bible, the flowering olive tree represents beauty, abu