School 24d4ce14 admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 2002
Sponsoring body: 大埔舊墟公立學校有限公司
Teaching language: Chinese
Motto: 謙慎誠敏
Phone: 2665 2333
School website: http://www.tpompspc.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 大埔寶湖道7號
District: Tai Po District
POA school net: 84
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School 24d4ce14 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 sources8

Typesreport

Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove) is a subsidised primary school in the Tai Po district, using Chinese as the medium of instruction. Its school motto is 'Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Perspicacity'. The school places emphasis on positive education, values education, and the development of diverse talents through rich extracurricular activities and school-based curricula. Parents are encouraged to review the school's annual reports, plans, and financial reports, as well as campus life videos, to understand its educational philosophy and daily operations.

Report highlights

The school motto 'Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Perspicacity' cultivates character through morning assemblies and 'Star of the Week' awards.
Multiple subject learning platforms including Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science, and cross-curricular study weeks.
Rich extracurriculars: badminton, jump rope, choir, Cantonese opera, orchestra, Chinese music – students achieve awards in territory-wide competitions.
Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association promote home-school cooperation.
Annual reports, plans, and financial reports are available on the school website.
Positive education and values education programs support student growth.
Secondary school placement statistics can be found under 'P1 and Secondary Admission Information'.

School values

Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Perspicacity
Positive education: fostering an optimistic attitude
Values education: emphasizing responsibility, diligence, respect
Whole-person learning: balancing academics with arts and sports

Family action plan

Visit the school website (http://www.tpompspc.edu.hk) to review 'School Reports, Plans & Financial Reports' and 'Campus Life Gallery'.
Watch campus activity videos such as 'Star of the Week' to understand the school's character education focus.
Attend school open days or 'Online Tour of Po Bu Lake' if available.
Discuss the school motto with your child and practice its values at home.
Encourage your child to try a sport or art activity (e.g., jump rope, choir) to develop interests.
Check the 'P1 Admission' page for the latest updates and submit application on time.
Read about the Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association to understand home-school collaboration.

Parent interview prep

Familiarize yourself with the school's mission and motto, and think about how it aligns with your family's educational philosophy.
Review the school's development priorities (e.g., positive education, values education) from annual reports and prepare examples of how you implement similar values at home.
Browse student achievement records to understand areas the school values (sports, arts, technology, financial literacy).
Prepare to answer why you chose this school, e.g., agreeing with its whole-person education approach.
Check the secondary school placement statistics to be ready for potential questions.

Child practice

Practice self-introduction including name, interests, and favorite subjects or activities.
Encourage your child to share a story of helping others or teamwork, reflecting responsibility and respect.
Role-play following instructions and responding in group activities, e.g., simple games or tasks.
Read a simple Chinese storybook and try to retell the story or express feelings about it.
Practice basic manners such as greeting, saying thank you, and queuing.

Interview prep signals

The school values character education – children may be observed through situational questions about responsibility and respect.
Diverse activity experience may be a plus – children can prepare to introduce one extracurricular activity they enjoy.
In parent-child interviews, parents may need to share how they support the school's 'positive education' approach.
Group activities may be used to observe social skills and ability to follow instructions.

Parent FAQ

Does the school provide details on the P1 admission interview format or content?

According to the school website, no specific interview format is announced. However, the school emphasizes character and positive values. Parents should understand the school motto 'Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Perspicacity' and encourage children to show politeness, responsibility, and teamwork. Actual interview arrangements should be confirmed with the school.

How does the school support students' diverse development?

The school offers various teams and interest classes such as badminton, jump rope, choir, Chinese music, Cantonese opera. Students have achieved excellent results in inter-school competitions. The school also organizes 'Cross-Curricular Study Week' and 'Music Show' for diverse learning experiences. Parents can refer to the 'Extracurricular Activities' and 'Campus Life Gallery' sections.

How many classes does the school have? What is the teacher qualification?

The school website does not directly provide the number of classes or teacher-to-student ratio. Parents are advised to check the 'School Profile' or 'Annual Report' sections which may contain school scale and teacher information. Generally, subsidized schools meet EDB requirements.

What are the secondary school placement results?

The school has a 'Secondary School Placement Statistics' page under 'P1 and Secondary Admission Information'. Detailed statistics are not fully disclosed, but students' award records show excellent academic and artistic performances, which support a good transition to secondary school.

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 System EDB ePOA resources EDB POA 2026 leaflet and points system EDB School Places Allocation Systems overview CHSC Primary School Profiles CHSC POA overview POA School Net Boundaries data POA 2026 central allocation release