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When Josiah was born, his parents named him Jevan, a Tamil name which means Bringer of Life. His mother Sheila prayed forJevan that he...

When Josiah was born, his parents named him Jevan, a Tamil name which means Bringer of Life . His mother Sheila prayed forJevan that he would grow up righteous and love God, and gave him another name, Josiah , which is Hebrew for God supports and heals .  When Josiah was 2 years old, he could already count from 1 to 20. Thus, his parents wanted to give him a good foundational education and enrolled him in a preschool that advertised a strong program in mathematics.  Not long

Mdm Harpreet, a mother of our student, stepped up to share her story at a workshop "Opening Hearts and Minds: Embracing Disabilities...

Mdm Harpreet, a mother of our student, stepped up to share her story at a workshop "Opening Hearts and Minds: Embracing Disabilities through Inclusive Education" conducted by the Educational Support Programme Team for our staff. It was one riddled with struggles and helplessness, but also about a journey of courage, progress and gratefulness. She started off talking about two contrasting experiences of two families who were each navigating the challenges of raising a child.

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? Hi, I’m Joed Che, I’m 29 this year and I’m an Education Support Teacher working with children who have developmental needs. I am usually stationed at Jurong West Centre. What did you study before you started your career? I studied Child Psychology in Ngee Ann Polytechni

In this series of chats with our staff, we get up close and personal. They share about things like their favourite drinks, to their...

In August 2023, 70-year-old Stephen Lim Nghee Huat (or Uncle Yifa/ Nghee Huat as the kids know him by) set off for Scotland to do what an average Singaporean would never even think about doing. Unlike the forgiving terrain in Singapore, the 346km he would be covering as part of an ultramarathon dedicated to Good Start SG which spanned from the West Coast to the East Coast of Scotland, was challenging to say the least. 95% of the course was located within the mountains and fo

In August 2023, 70-year-old Stephen Lim Nghee Huat (or Uncle Yifa/ Nghee Huat as the kids know him by) set off for Scotland to do what an...

Daniel* is currently 4 years old and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. When Daniel first started school at PPS 9 months ago,...

Daniel* is currently 4 years old and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. When Daniel first started school at PPS 9 months ago, he was having difficulty adapting to the new environment as he is non-verbal and faces multiple sensorial challenges. This pushed the team at AMK to experiment with modifying the environment in small ways that would invite him to be more comfortable and accepting of the school environment. For example, he was given a chair with a resistance b

Mithran's premature birth caused him to be born with a condition called Retinopathy of Prematurity, which means that he has an underdeveloped retina. This resulted in him being visually-impaired, which denied him the opportunity to attend school like every other neurotypical child. Given that he is also a non-Singaporean citizen, he was not able to enrol into the existing inclusive programmes recommended via SG Enable. Unlike Mithran, his twin sister did not suffer any compli

Mithran's premature birth caused him to be born with a condition called Retinopathy of Prematurity, which means that he has an...

Stephen Lim Nghee Huat (or more affectionately known as Uncle Nghee Huat or Uncle Yifa among the children in Presbyterian Preschools) is an ultramarathoner who has been running unfathomable distances to raise funds for various causes since 2005. He ran his first ultramarathon, which covered a distance of 160km (almost 4 times longer than a regular marathon), when he was 51. This year, Uncle Nghee Huat turned 70. Yet, the distance he will be covering for his next ultramarathon

Stephen Lim Nghee Huat (or more affectionately known as Uncle Nghee Huat or Uncle Yifa among the children in Presbyterian Preschools) is...

"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,...

"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

Andy* is a child under the Educational Support Programme (ESP), which provides a natural environment for children with special needs to...

Here at Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS), we believe that each child is a gift, created wonderfully and uniquely in God’s image,...

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