School 3a998d8e admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1964
Sponsoring body: 大埔舊墟公立學校有限公司
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto: 謙、慎、誠、敏
Phone: 2665 4610
School website: http://www.tpomps.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 大埔安祥路10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 3a998d8e 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

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Tai Po Old Market Public School is a subsidized primary school in Tai Po District, teaching in Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. Its motto "Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Sensitivity" reflects its emphasis on character and learning. As no official reports were found, the following is based on school facts. Parents are advised to verify details on the school website.

Report highlights

Being a subsidized school, Primary One admission follows the "Discretionary Places" and "Central Allocation" stages.
Teaching languages include Chinese (Putonghua) and English, indicating bilingual education.
The motto "Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Sensitivity" suggests a focus on moral education.
Located in Tai Po, the school may have strong community ties.
Parents should visit the school website (http://www.tpomps.edu.hk) for the latest admission info and school development plans.

School values

Humility
Prudence
Sincerity
Sensitivity (deduced from motto)

Family action plan

Browse the school website and read all Primary One admission details and application process.
Note the dates of open days or admission talks announced by the school.
Discuss the school's motto with your child and cultivate relevant values.
If possible, expose your child to Putonghua and English activities to build confidence.
Prepare your child's personal documents and photocopies for application.

Parent interview prep

Understand the admission mechanism for subsidized schools, especially the "Points System".
Consider if your family values align with the school's emphasis on character education.
Prepare questions about teaching languages, extracurricular activities, etc., for parent interviews or info sessions.
Check the school website for any school annual plans or reports (if available) for more insights.

Child practice

Encourage your child to introduce themselves in simple Putonghua and English.
Help your child practice following instructions and expressing themselves.
Use stories or games to convey the meaning of "Humility, Prudence, Sincerity, Sensitivity".
Practice polite social interactions like greeting and sharing.

Interview prep signals

The school may assess language ability and politeness during interviews.
Parents may be asked about their views on character education in interviews or sessions.
The child's cooperation and expression in group activities could be observed.
The school might value parents' understanding of the school motto.

Parent FAQ

Does the school have Putonghua and English lessons? How are the hours allocated?

According to school information, the teaching languages include Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. For specific class hours, please refer to the curriculum information on the school website or call the school directly. It is advisable to attend the open day or admission briefing for detailed explanation.

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