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When the Way Forward Is Not Easy Leadership is often seen through decisions, plans, targets and outcomes. Yet behind every decision is a person carrying responsibility, hope, fatigue, uncertainty and sometimes discouragement. At a recent Leadership Moments Session, our principals and senior leaders gathered not to discuss operations or performance indicators, but to listen to one another. Each person brought an object that represented her current season of leadership. "The o

Racial Harmony Day helps preschool children appreciate Singapore's multicultural society by encouraging respect, empathy and friendship across different cultures and communities. Through meaningful experiences and shared activities, children learn that diversity is something to celebrate. Today, our Little Olive Tree community experienced something quietly historic. At The Chinese Kindergarten, we celebrated Racial Harmony Day together with our friends from Ar-Raudhah Mosque

How Writing Really Begins A walk through a preschool can reveal a lot about how children grow. Step into a K2 classroom and you might see children carefully forming letters, writing sentences or completing literacy activities. The familiar rhythm of pencil on paper is often what parents associate with learning to write. Step into one of our younger classrooms and the picture looks very different. Instead of worksheets, little hands are busy threading beads, building with bloc

A Small Team. A Big Presence. Little Olive Tree at the Presbyterian Church in Singapore’s 145th Anniversary Celebration The 145th Anniversary Celebration of the Presbyterian Church in Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was a joyful gathering of thousands of Presbyterians from churches across the island. While Little Olive Tree’s team was relatively small, we were thankful that our presence was deeply felt. As part of the celebration, Little Olive Tree prepared and di

Infants play with everyday materials such as ice and ribbons because sensory exploration helps them learn about the world. Through touch, movement, temperature, texture and colour, babies develop brain connections that support cognitive, physical and language development. At Little Olive Tree Preschools, these simple materials become meaningful learning experiences through our P.E.A.R. Curriculum. "Because learning begins with everyday moments." To an adult, it may look wond

Little Olive Tree (Ang Mo Kio) was privileged to host Ms. Yannie Soo, Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC), for a professional attachment from 8–19 June 2026. This impactful initiative by NIEC allowed its lecturer to be attached to our centre to better understand our practices, while also giving us a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the consistent work our educators do each day. What is UDL? UDL is a framework that helps educato

Singapore oldest's kindergarten - The Chinese Kindergarten

"If children spend most of their preschool years playing, will they really be ready for Primary School?" It's a question many parents quietly carry. Perhaps you've wondered the same thing. After all, when we think of learning, we often picture children sitting at desks, completing worksheets or memorising facts. Learning feels structured and serious. Play, on the other hand, feels... well, like play. So when we hear the phrase "learning through play," it's natural to wonder: