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In October this year, the Little Olive Tree family experienced a loss. Typically, October is the month that marks the beginning of the end of another school year – a hectic time of preparing and planning. Even though it is marred with some sadness because goodbyes will be said soon, this sadness is always enveloped by a hope that looks forward into the future; a hope that anticipates another year of growth and progress in our young charges; a hope that our circumstances might

With the year drawing to a close and the Graduation Concert done and dusted, the graduating Kindergarten 2 children in some of our Centres had one more exciting event to look forward to before they each embark on their new journeys in Primary School next year. It was the K2 Camp! We had wanted to give the children one last memorable experience with their peers – we wanted to celebrate them. This camp, however, we wanted to celebrate life too. What better way to do it than to

Each year, Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services works towards supporting 80 children with low to medium support needs across our centres. Places for children with additional needs are hard to come by and our Educational Support Programme hopes to do whatever we can to provide a place for every child who is unable to find a place, or support that they need. However, we need your help. The Education Support Programme is donor-funded. The cost of providing Educa

On 15 November 2024, Abirami D/O Kanan (more affectionately known to the children as Teacher Abi) from Little Olive Tree (Ang Mo Kio) was honoured with the prestigious Leading Foundation Teacher Award (LFTA). Administered by the National Institute of Education (NIE) Psychology and Child & Human Development Academic Group, the award celebrates outstanding practitioners in the fields of early childhood and special needs education. This award highlights Teacher Abi’s exceptional

With hearts full of excitement and a touch of nostalgia, Little Olive Tree (LOT) Preschools celebrated our K2 Graduation Concert 2024, themed “Created to Shine!” Our beloved six-year-olds, now ready to step into the world of primary school, took the stage with confidence and joy on November 8, 2024. The stage was bathed in a warm glow, the air filled with excitement, and the auditorium buzzing with anticipation. In that moment, a sea of familiar faces beamed with pride and lo

This article is part of a larger series called “Making Inclusion Work” where we share ideas, inspiration and insights on how we can foster a culture of inclusion in our preschools and in our communities. Follow us to stay updated on the content we post. We are currently seeking funding support for our Educational Support Programme where we hope that children with diverse needs can learn and grow together in our preschools. Click here to donate if you would like support us in

For our K2 children at Little Olive Tree (Hougang), stepping into Primary 1 is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences, friends, and learning opportunities. To help make this transition smoother, we recently embarked on a special visit to Montfort Junior School for a fun and meaningful orientation to understand how formal schooling will be like. The day started with great excitement as the children boarded the excursion bus, chattering happily about what lay ahead.

Christmas came alive at Little Olive Tree (Rochor) with an atmosphere of pure joy and excitement! The children, dressed in their cutest Christmas outfits, brought warmth and festive cheer to every corner of the school. The celebration began with an icebreaker game, Passing the Presents , where little hands eagerly passed around wrapped boxes. Inside were letters that, when put together, spelled out "Jesus Is Born." This simple yet meaningful activity reminded everyone of the

At Little Olive Tree Ghim Moh, Children's Day was a vibrant celebration filled with joy, laughter, and memorable experiences for our young ones! The day commenced with an exhilarating water play session, where children gleefully splashed around, fostering sensory exploration and motor skills development. Following the water activities, the children were treated to a delightful array of special snacks, thoughtfully prepared to cater to their tastes and nutritional needs. This

The GoodStart Early Childhood Conference 2024 was a landmark event that underscored the transformative power of collaboration in shaping the future of early childhood education. With the theme The Power of Collaboration , this year’s conference brought together educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and parents to explore how collective efforts can drive innovation, inclusion, and excellence in early childhood learning. Supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Singa

On the evening of 29 August 2024, the grand halls of Raffles Town Club were transformed into a dazzling celebration of faith, gratitude, and nostalgia as we gathered for Staff Appreciation Night. With the theme Retrospective: A Celebration of God's Goodness That Endures Forever , the night was a heartwarming tribute to the unwavering dedication of our staff, set against the vibrant backdrop of retro-style fashion and music. The evening commenced with an enthusiastic welcome b

The 6th Teacher’s Day dedication service, themed "Feed My Lambs," was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, 24th August 2024. Organized by the Christian Preschool Alliance, the event gathered more than 300 teaching and support staff from 90 preschools and churches across Singapore. The service was a poignant reminder of the calling in early childhood education, emphasizing that the work done by educators is not just a job but a duty. It highlighted the importan

This year’s National Day was truly special. As part of our Start Small Dream Big project, the K1 and K2 children of Little Olive Tree (Yishun) poured their hearts into planning games that would bring joy to the seniors from St. Luke’s Eldercare, our cherished community partner. Their dedication and thoughtfulness shone through as they took on various roles—some as buddies to the elders, offering gentle guidance and companionship, while others stepped up as game masters, pati

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.” On 12th July 2024, a career fair co-organised by e2i and Christian Preschool Alliance was held at Bishan Community Club. Participating preschools involved a number of faith-based organisations including, Anglican Preschool Services , Methodist Preschool Services , New Life Preschool Services , Bethel Preschools , Zion Bishan Kindercare and Little Olive Tree by Presbyterian Preschool Services. This was a

Smiles and laughter filled the air as colleagues from different preschools and HQ greeted each other at Covenant Evangelical Free Church (Woodlands) for our 3rd Staff Learning Day of the year. But there was something a little more significant and special than our past Learning Days as two organisations, Presbyterian Preschool Services and New Life Preschool Services collaborated to host a professional development day. Like all collaborations, it was not a walk in the park, bu

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? Hi, I am Priscilla, the Principal at Bethany. I have been in the EC industry for about 22 years. What aspects of work/your role do you enjoy the most? I enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s lives, collaborating with a dedicated team, and continuous

Today, when you observe Dhil Tay in class, you will not notice any stand-out behaviour from him. Although often seated apart from the other children, he is usually comfortably engaged in his classroom activities with Educational Support Teacher (EST) Ms Diana Tok. However, this was not always the case; things looked vastly different when Dhil first stepped through the doors of LOT Woodlands. Dhil’s first year in his previous preschool was uneventful - he was quiet in class b

Over the past week, our preschools commemorated the 2nd Be You-nique Day of the year, a day which appreciates the uniqueness of every person who is created wonderfully in the image of God, and injects some fun into school life! LOT Fajar At Fajar, their Be You-nique Day #2 was combined with a Parents’ Day celebration, which filled the school with excitement and joy. The theme this time was “Uniqueness in Nature,” and everyone turned up in bright and colourful botanical patte

LOT Pasir Ris 51 has started a community gardening project in collaboration with the Coral Ris Residents Committee (RC), aiming to provide a valuable outdoor learning experience for our children. One session will be held every Thursday from 9-10am, with the K1s and K2s taking turns every alternate week. They were thrilled to launch the first two sessions at the end of May! The children were a little shy at the beginning and took some warming up to interact with the seniors. H