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The 'What', the 'Why' and the 'How' Children today are growing in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) climate. In spite of the proliferation of information, and bite-sized news on social media, parents (and teachers, if we might add) are struggling to raise children of the next generation. Challenges that never existed just a decade ago now seep into our everyday lives, and we struggle to raise children in this climate. A key question we must answer is: what t

As part of a collaboration between PPS and United Indian Muslim Association (UIMA), PPS conducted the Continuing Professional Education Workshop for Little Dolphins Playskool, which is under the education arm of UIMA. To be on par with ECDA's tiered approach in enabling inclusion, to value differences, to maximise potential and to enhance pedagogical skills for teachers, Little Dolphins Playskool as an organization decided to take the first step by inviting professional train

Children were looking forward to their Children's Day holiday on 7 Oct - were overheard chatting with their friends animatedly about their plans to go out with their parents or friends. They were in for a treat last Thursday as teachers added to their fun by organising Centre-wide celebrations! It's easy to put a smile on their face with simple gifts or activities, but teachers went above and beyond to make them feel very special. Children were especially thrilled to come t

Psalm 139:13 – 14 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. For children's day this year, we hoped to move the children to see that Children’s Day is about celebrating all children! It is not just about themselves, but their peers too. Thus, we introduced the 10 Ways to be a Little Hero Children's Day cards. You may download them belo

One thing that brings a smile to the faces of both children and adults alike would definitely be carnivals! For children's day this year, Tampines Centre was treated to just that - a Children's Day Carnival with games, food, activities, and basically all things fun. To start off the morning, children had a blast with their friends and teachers outdoors, trying their hand at exciting games like toss the ring and tumbling cups. They were also thrilled to play circle games and c

It was a hectic morning on the 9th of September as our staff bustled around to do final preparations for the Early Childhood Intervention Conference at Lifelong Learning Institute. Everyone was nervous but excited to help to host such a large-scale physical conference – you could hear staff saying words of encouragement such as “加油” or “we can do this!” Some even offered to buy a cup of coffee for their colleagues to perk them up for the day’s activities. It was also a day wh

On 1 September 2022, the entire staff body of Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS) and Presbyterian Community Services (PCS) gathered at Happy Joy Restaurant for the Staff Appreciation Dinner. Themed “In Gladness and Gratitude”, it was an occasion for us to thank the staff for the work that they do faithfully on the day to day. More importantly, it was a reminder for us to express our thanksgiving to God from whom all blessings flow. Over the course of the night, delicious f

"Those who can; do. Those who can't; teach." This phrase first appeared in George Bernard Shaw's stage play, Man and Superman, in 1905. It means that those who are not good enough to do the 'real' work end up teaching. However, at PPS, we have seen our teachers work faithfully and tirelessly to care for the younglings under their care. With more children spending at least 10 hours in a childcare/infant care centre each day, our preschool teachers do a lot more than teach. It

Bright and early on a Saturday morning on 20 August 22, preschool professionals and Sunday school teachers converged at the Faith Methodist Church for a time of thanksgiving, prayer and reflections. It was also a time where PPS staff comprising principals, teachers and support staff, shared blessings and got to know their counterparts in the other Christian preschools. Smartly dressed PPS staff with their white tops and colorful scarves. After the welcome from Ps Alby Yip f

National Day is around the corner and we had celebrated Singapore’s 57th birthday with our children! Our theme for the National Day activities this year is “Loving Our Country”. Our children were reminded to thank God for the wonderful Singapore that he has placed us in. Other ways that we can love our country would be to do good and love our neighbours! Not just our next door neighbours, but anyone and everyone who is around us. This year, we paid homage to the migrant worke

Spirits soared high as over 200 staff from various centres and HQ arrived for PPS Learning Day: The Art of Learning in unique and quirky outfits with vibrant pops of colour. Some were particularly early as they were excited to catch up with those they had not seen in a while. After all, this was the very first time in over two years since the pandemic hit that the entire PPS family was gathering in one place! Some staff expressed their positive feelings about meeting each

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

Some of us may remember a Chinese song that was released in 1989 titled “ 甜蜜的家庭 ” ( My Sweet Family). The song sings of how lovely the family is - clean and comfortable, siblings living together in harmony and parents that are kind and loving. ​我的家庭真可愛 整洁美滿又安康 姊妹兄弟很和氣 父亲母亲都慈祥 虽然沒有好花园 春兰秋桂常飘香 虽然沒有大厅堂 冬天溫暖夏天涼 可愛的家庭呀 我不能离开你 你的恩惠比天长 ​My family is so lovely It’s clean, we are happy and in good health Our siblings live harmoniously Parents are kind and loving Even though we do no

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

Laughter, big smiles and wishes of “Happy Birthday” were in abundance during Learning Day last Friday. Other than being a centre-closure day for a time for rest, reflection, fun, and bonding, 1 April 2022 also marked our “hatch” day - the first official day of Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS) being our own entity, separate from Presbyterian Community Services (PCS). To warm ourselves up for the day’s activities, all centres joined in to do the “Chicken Dance” led by the

Michelle Soberano was the newest “kid” on the block. She joined us in January after her previous centre closed down.

A teacher can teach skills and impart knowledge but without love, may not make a difference in the child’s life.

Meet Teacher Agnes, with 25 years at PPS, she makes for our longest-serving teacher!

How did we handle the Omicron outbreak while staff were down? We reached out to our HQ staff to help out at the centres.

Chinese New Year is a special time for generations of families to get together and spend time with each other. Similarly, it is a time for o