Awards & Recognition
Through our exemplary practices in the early childhood education sector, NTUC First Campus is humbled to have attained recognition for the work that we have done in the sector to champion excellence in curriculum, pedalogy and innovation. These includes growing and empowering a talented pool of dedicated and passionate educators to achieve our organisational goals.
Corporate Awards
As a testament of our commitment and passion to partner working families in Singapore, we are honoured to have clinched a host of prestigious awards like the following:
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 | The HR Asia Awards - Best Companies to Work for in Asia |
| 2019 | The HR Excellence Awards - Excellence in Recruitment (Bronze) |
| 2018 | Human Capital Partners Award with Fair Employment Practices |
| 2017 | Adopter of Tripartite Standard on Grievance Handling |
| 2016 | May Day Awards - Plaque of Commendation (Gold) Award |
| 2016 | Best Private Education Institutions in Early Childhood - SEED Institute |
| 2012 | Exemplary Early Childhood Employer Award |
| 2011 | Asia Pacific HRM Congress Awards - Organisation with Innovative HR Practices |
| 2011 | The Singapore HR Awards - Leading HR Practices in Manpower Resourcing & Planning Award |
| 2011 | The Singapore HR Awards - Leading HR Practices in Compensation & Rewards Management Award |
| 2011 | Social Enterprise Association Corporate Awards |
Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Fellows
The ECDA (Early Childhood Development Agency) Fellows programme is one of ECDA’s key initiatives to recognise pinnacle leaders in the early childhood profession and expand opportunities for these leaders to further develop their careers and to fulfil their aspirations.
NTUC First Campus is proud to grow and nurture these exemplary early childhood professionals with high levels of leadership and professional expertise to work in our campuses and in the corporate office.
I attribute who I am today as an early childhood professional to the wonderful mentors that I have had the privilege to have throughout my career. Through my 20-plus years as an educator, a researcher and trainer at SEED Institute, a practice leader at The Caterpillar's Cove Child Study and Development Centre and NTUC First Campus, I have developed a strong belief that learning is a co-construction between the learner and the teacher; that each has something to offer and bring to the learning context.
As an experienced early childhood professional, I have a deep desire to offer my valuable knowledge, skills and experiences to other early childhood professionals who may want to have a meaningful and sustained career with children and families.
Dr Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte
Batch of 2015, re-appointed in 2018
Director English Curriculum, NTUC First Campus
Centre Director, The Caterpillar’s Cove Child Development and Study Centre
I attribute who I am today as an early childhood professional to the wonderful mentors that I have had the privilege to have throughout my career. Through my 20-plus years as an educator, a researcher and trainer at SEED Institute, a practice leader at The Caterpillar's Cove Child Study and Development Centre and NTUC First Campus, I have developed a strong belief that learning is a co-construction between the learner and the teacher; that each has something to offer and bring to the learning context.
As an experienced early childhood professional, I have a deep desire to offer my valuable knowledge, skills and experiences to other early childhood professionals who may want to have a meaningful and sustained career with children and families.
Dr Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte
Batch of 2015, re-appointed in 2018
Director English Curriculum, NTUC First Campus
Centre Director, The Caterpillar’s Cove Child Development and Study Centre
The ECDA Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Development
The ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development recognise the contributions and achievements of outstanding leaders, teachers and educarers; centres that have excelled in teaching and learning; as well as the innovative practices of early childhood professionals.
Individual Awards
| Year | Categories | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award | Poh Jia Yi Bee | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Amanda Yap | The Little Skool-House |
| 2019 | Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award | Heng Hui Noi Jenny | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Tay Shu Ling Eunice | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award | Aishah Bte Sirajuddin | The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Jurong East |
| 2018 | Promising Early Childhood Leader Award | Chew Poh Ching Phyllicia | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Promising Early Childhood Teacher Award | Yuannita Tovanna | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award | Lai Mei Sum | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award | Raihana Bte Suhaimi | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award | Nur Erdina Bte Rahmat | The Little Skool-House |
| 2017 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Jane Mayriel Singh | The Little Skool-House |
| 2017 | Promising Teacher Award | Jazlyn Choo | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Outstanding Leader Award | Gillian Neo | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Promising Leader Award | Dawn Chua | My First Skool |
| 2016 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Hou Zhaoxia | The Little Skool-House |
| 2016 | Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award | Wiwik Susanthi Salim | The Little Skool-House |
| 2015 | Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award | Ong Kwee Lan | My First Skool |
| 2015 | Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award | Ang Yiam Hong | My First Skool |
| 2013 | Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award | Suhana Bte Sallleh | My First Skool |
| 2013 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Nurhamizah Bte Salehudin | My First Skool |
| 2013 | Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award | Rajwant Kaur | My First Skool |
| 2012 | Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award | Rohayu Bte Nabebe | My First Skool |
| 2012 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award | Nur Fazelah Ahmad | The Little Skool-House |
| 2011 | Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award - Infant Educarer | Islinda Bte Idris | My First Skool |
| 2010 | Outstanding Teacher Award | Justin Ho | My First Skool |
Pre-schools Awards
| Year | Categories | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) | The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
| 2018 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 18A Holland Drive |
| 2018 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 212 Choa Chu Kang |
| 2018 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 518 Jurong West |
| 2017 | Outstanding Centre for Teaching & Learning Award | My First Skool at Blk 245 Bishan |
| 2017 | Innovation Award (Distinction) | The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Jurong East |
| 2017 | Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 140 Serangoon North |
| 2017 | Innovation Award (Commendation) | The Little Skool-House At-OCBC-Centre |
| 2016 | Outstanding Centre for Teaching and Learning Award | The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Jurong East |
| 2015 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) Project Title: The Greenhouse Project | My First Skool at Blk 18 Marine Terrace |
| 2014 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 333 Kang Ching Road |
| 2014 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 677 Hougang |
| 2013 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Distinction) | My First Skool at Blk 648C Jurong West |
| 2013 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) | My First Skool at Blk 140 Serangoon North |
| 2013 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) | My First Skool at Blk 166 Punggol Central |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Gold) | My First Skool at Blk 18 Marine Terrace |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Silver) | My First Skool at Blk 419 Bedok North |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Silver) | My First Skool at Blk 796A Yishun |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Bronze) | My First Skool at Blk 183 Edgefield Plains |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) | My First Skool at Blk 667 Hougang |
| 2012 | Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) | My First Skool at Blk 50 Havelock Road |
| 2011 | Early Childhood Innovation Award | My First Skool at Blk 66 Kallang Bahru |
Ministry of Education Award (Individuals)
The Ministry of Education has recognised many of our teachers for their outstanding work and dedication.
| Year | Categories | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Outstanding Pre-School Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Saniah Binte Sakian | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Su Zhewei | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Outstanding Pre-School Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Ni Xue Jing | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Outstanding Pre-School Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Zhou Shao Juan | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Outstanding Pre-School Mother Tongue Language Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Zhao Yan Dong | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Liu Ying | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Li Fengjuan | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Liu Yan | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Luo Yan Yan | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Xie Xiao Yan | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Gu Yu Fei | My First Skool |
| 2017 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Wu Hongxia | My First Skool |
| 2015 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Wang Yanli | My First Skool |
| 2015 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Li Li | The Little Skool-House |
| 2014 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Lau Yoke Ha | My First Skool |
| 2014 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Zhu Pingfang | The Little Skool-House |
| 2014 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Ke Chun Chun | My First Skool |
| 2013 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Lam Lee Lee | The Caterpillar’s Cove |
| 2013 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Zhou Jie | The Little Skool-House |
| 2013 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Wang Yu | The Little Skool-House |
| 2013 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Tan Seng Siang | My First Skool |
| 2013 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Jia Jing | My First Skool |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Qian Yi Jun | The Caterpillar’s Cove |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Su Yu | The Little Skool-House |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) | Peng Xia | My First Skool |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Hou Zhao Xia | The Little Skool-House |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Bi Cai Xia | My First Skool |
| 2012 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) | Li Feng Yu | My First Skool |
| 2011 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award | Gu Yue Fang | My First Skool |
| 2011 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award | Huang Cui Li | My First Skool |
| 2010 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award | Xiao Zhen | My First Skool |
| 2009 | Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award | Xu Yan | My First Skool |
Singapore Pre-school Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition
The awards recognise pre-school teachers that use creative teaching aids to teach the Chinese Language. The competition participants were judged based on how they used the teaching aids to tell stories creatively and effectively to their pre-schoolers.
| Year | Categories | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Second Prize） | • Wang Zhao Ting • Lim Wen Zhi | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Commendation Awards） | • Su Zhe Wei • Chuang Wan-Ting • Hsieh Ya-Kuei • Rao Huimin | My First Skool |
| 2019 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Commendation Awards） | • Yang Dan Ni • Chang Yu-Jung • Chen Heng Hong • Shao Ming Feng • Cong Rijie | The Little Skool-House |
| 2018 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Second Prize） | • 倪学静 | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Third Prize） | • 于佳丽 • 马晗笑 • 柯望 | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Commendation Awards） | • 陈韵晴 • 田文娟 | My First Skool |
| 2018 | Pre-School Chinese Language Storytelling Aids Competition Award (Commendation Awards） | • 许育宁 | My First Skool |
Singapore Rhymes Competition
The awards recognise the most interesting and creative Chinese rhymes in pre-schools. The winners were chosen based on the catchiness of the rhyme and how well they complemented the children's live performances.
| Year | Categories | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Second Prize） | Yu Xiufeng | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Outstanding Award） | Hou Yadi Lyu Qiuying | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Outstanding Award） | Xia Zhu | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Outstanding Award） | Yu Kwong | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Special Award) | Xia Zhu | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Special Award) | Hou Yadi | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Special Award) | Yu Kwong | My First Skool |
| 2020 | Singapore Rhymes Competition (Using Media) | Yu Kwong | My First Skool |
Leading Foundation Teacher Award
For providing exceptional care to their children, a number of our teachers have received The National Institute of Education’s Leading Foundation Teacher Award.
| Year | Categories | Recipient | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Leading Foundation Teacher Award | Intan Ismail | My First Skool |
SkillsFuture Fellowship Award
The SkillsFuture Fellowships recognise and support Singaporeans who have displayed skills mastery in their respective fields as well as personal commitment to mentorship and the skills development of others.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Ms Suhana Binte Salleh Cluster Quality Manager, My First Skool |
| 2018 | Ms Nagalinggam Thamarai Senior Cluster Quality Manager, My First Skool |
| 2017 | Dr Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte Director English Curriculum, NTUC First Campus Centre Director, The Caterpillar’s Cove Child Development and Study Centre |
President’s Design Award
| Year | Categories | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Design of the Year Award | The Caterpillar’s Cove @ Jurong East |