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School 8013500a admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 8013500a: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1978
Sponsoring body
保良局
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
愛、敬、勤、誠
Phone
2759 9365
Address
Kowloon 新蒲崗康強街30號
District
Wong Tai Sin District
POA school net
43
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 8013500a appear to support best?
  • How will the commute affect sleep, reading time and after-school activities?
  • What should the portfolio prove: language, curiosity, service, arts, sports or self-care?
  • If there is an interview, will the child face individual tasks, group play, parent questions or written observation?

Tonight's practice

Use short, varied practice instead of rehearsed scripts. Prepare one parent explanation of fit, one child self-introduction and one calm recovery phrase for questions the child does not understand.

Official report review

Report highlights and interview prep signals

Official report-like documents or pages were found on the school website.

Research statusOfficial report source found
Official report sources6
TypesSchool Development Plan, School Report, Annual School Plan
Po Leung Kuk Mrs. Chan Nam Chong Memorial Primary School upholds the motto 'Love, Respect, Diligence, Sincerity' and emphasizes whole-person development and positive education. Recent reports show a focus on gifted education, reading culture, e-learning, and home-school collaboration. Parents can use these insights to prepare for application.

Report highlights

  • The 2024-2027 school development plan prioritizes enhancing teaching effectiveness and promoting student well-being through positive education.
  • The 2022-23 school report indicates successful integration of gifted education elements (higher-order thinking, creativity, personal/social skills) into the curriculum.
  • Reading culture is promoted through picture book teaching, cross-curricular reading, and new reading schemes to boost interest and self-learning.
  • Positive education includes the 'WE' program and 'GET SET GROW' curriculum to develop character strengths and emotional management.
  • Home-school cooperation is strong, with high parental trust and active use of social media (Facebook, Instagram) for engagement.
  • Reward schemes like 'CNC FUN' and 'Merit Points' encourage good habits and positive values.
  • Teachers average over 52 hours of professional development yearly; 100% are trained, with English and Putonghua teachers fully qualified.

School values

  • Holistic development: moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic
  • Positive values: love, respect, diligence, sincerity, gratitude, respect
  • Gifted nurturing: identify and develop student potential
  • Home-school collaboration: trust and partnership
  • Reading culture: learning from reading, fostering self-learning

Family action plan

  • Read the school development plan and reports to understand priorities.
  • Encourage reading at home with picture books and shared reading activities.
  • Discuss emotions and positive thinking; practice gratitude and respect.
  • Support your child in extracurricular activities to discover interests.
  • Practice self-introduction and sharing about favorite books to improve expression.
  • Check the school website and social media for updates and admissions info.
  • Visit the school during open days to experience the campus atmosphere.

Parent interview prep

  • Familiarize with the school motto 'Love, Respect, Diligence, Sincerity' and vision, and be ready to give examples of alignment.
  • Prepare to share your family's educational philosophy, emphasizing holistic development and positive values.
  • Show awareness of home-school activities like volunteering and parent-child events, expressing willingness to participate.
  • Mention your child's reading habits and how you support learning at home.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the school's diverse programs (e.g., Cantonese opera, STEM, community service).

Child practice

  • Be able to introduce themselves simply (name, age, interests).
  • Talk about a favorite book and why they like it, naturally.
  • Show politeness and cooperation, e.g., greeting others, saying thank you.
  • Answer simple questions about family life or daily activities.
  • If they have a talent (drawing, sports, music), they can briefly demonstrate or describe it.
  • Show curiosity and interest in learning by asking questions or exploring the environment.

Interview prep signals

  • The school may ask parents how they support home-school cooperation, like volunteering.
  • Children might be asked about their reading habits or favorite book.
  • The school may explore the family's emphasis on positive values.
  • Group activities may be used to observe cooperation and communication skills.
  • Parents might be asked about their knowledge of the school's development plans, such as gifted or positive education.

Parent FAQ

How does the school support gifted and talented students?

The school uses a three-tier gifted program: whole-class (higher-order thinking, creativity, social skills), pull-out (elite training), and external support. Teachers identify students via a talent pool and arrange competitions and activities to develop their strengths.

What specific practices does the school adopt for positive education?

The school participates in the 'WE' positive program, introducing 24 character strengths through life education lessons, assemblies, and the 'GET SET GROW' curriculum to teach emotional management, interpersonal skills, and gratitude. Rewards like 'Merit Points' and 'CNC FUN' encourage positive behavior.

How does the school promote a reading culture?

The school uses picture book teaching, cross-curricular reading, themed reading days, morning reading sessions, extended library hours, and a renovated library. Parent-child reading is also encouraged to boost interest and self-learning.

How can parents get involved in school affairs?

Parents can serve as parent managers or alternates, join the PTA, volunteer in the library or reading programs, attend parent workshops, and engage via social media. The school also organizes parent-child garden activities and events.

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Practice bank

1,000 categorized interview prep questions

Use the school notes above to choose categories, then practise short natural answers. The full bank supports category, difficulty, random draw and read-aloud practice.

100 prompts

Self-introduction

Name, age, strengths, interests and recovery phrases.

100 prompts

Family life

Daily routines, parent support, chores and weekends.

100 prompts

Daily habits

School readiness, sleep, packing, manners and responsibility.

100 prompts

General knowledge

Weather, transport, safety, time, community helpers and Hong Kong context.

100 prompts

Situations

Empathy, conflict, honesty, safety and problem solving.

100 prompts

Picture talk

People, actions, place, sequence, feelings and story ending.

100 prompts

Maths

Counting, comparison, patterns, money, time and explain-your-method prompts.

100 prompts

English

Natural English answers for food, family, school, books and feelings.

100 prompts

Listening

One-step to multi-step instructions for attention and sequencing.

100 prompts

Group play

Sharing, turn-taking, joining games and handling disagreement.

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Sources

Official sources to verify first

Rechecked against official sources on 26 June 2026. Until 2027 cycle dates are announced, confirm every deadline with the latest EDB notice.

EDB Primary One Admission SystemEDB ePOA resourcesEDB POA 2026 leaflet and points systemEDB School Places Allocation Systems overviewCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release