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With Little Olive Tree (FMC Farrer Park) officially launching in January 2024, we spoke with the Principal, May Ten, to find out more...

With Little Olive Tree (FMC Farrer Park) officially launching in January 2024, we spoke with the Principal, May Ten, to find out more about her journey in the preschool sector as well as her approach to education. Hi, May! How many years have you been in the preschool ministry? As of 2023, I have been a preschool educator for 20 years and counting. I have been working in my current preschool at Foochow Methodist Church for 13 years. How did you first start working with chil

A bottle of real honey encapsulates my values and approach as a leader as honey represents God’s gifts and grace in the Bible. In my...

A bottle of real honey encapsulates my values and approach as a leader as honey represents God’s gifts and grace in the Bible. In my entire 20-year journey in the preschool sector, I have experienced so much of God’s providence and blessings, which encourages me to be an authentic leader who guides my team with empathy, grace and opportunities for growth. Honey that is counterfeit or impure does not offer the healing benefits of real, authentic honey. God’s Word reminds me th

I believe that as a Principal I must start by listening well and connecting to my team. This pair of headphones reminds me to converse to understand each of my staff so that I can bring out the best in them. Only when we are personally invested in them as people, learning about them and caring for them, will we be able to function as a team. That is when the team will be able to get moving. Lian Choon, Principal Holland Village

I believe that as a Principal I must start by listening well and connecting to my team. This pair of headphones reminds me to converse to...

Ramona, Principal, Bukit Batok These toy rings belong to my son. It is part of a strategy game and it reminds me to be a thinking and strategising leader so that i can lead my teachers in the direction of actualising our educational mission of building a strong foundation in truth, beauty and goodness for each of our children. As a leader, we need to know where we are going if not our team will only end up running in circles - it may seem like we are doing a lot of work but w

Ramona, Principal, Bukit Batok These toy rings belong to my son. It is part of a strategy game and it reminds me to be a thinking and...

If I asked you what elephants were known for, most of us would discuss their physical qualities like how big they are or wonder about the...

If I asked you what elephants were known for, most of us would discuss their physical qualities like how big they are or wonder about the...

Yinshuang, Principal, Ang Mo Kio Having spent my whole career in the sector as a classroom teacher, stepping into the role of the...

Yinshuang, Principal, Ang Mo Kio Having spent my whole career in the sector as a classroom teacher, stepping into the role of the Principal in May this year meant there are many areas I needed to grow in. However, this role also affords me opportunities to reflect the many good practices I have learnt from the leaders and team mates I have worked with in the past. Hence, I chose the mirror to represent my leadership journey. The mirror also reminds me that as a Principal, I