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School 86709265 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 86709265: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1967
Sponsoring body
Catholic香港教 District
Religion
Catholic
Teaching language
English
Motto
敬主愛人、力學求真
Phone
2547 7618
School website
http://www.cms.edu.hk
Address
香港中環律打街
District
Central and Western District
POA school net
11
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 86709265 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 sources7
TypesAnnual School Plan, Annual Report, report
Based on official school documents (2024-2025 Annual School Report and 2025-2026 School Annual Plan), Catholic Mission School focuses on Catholic positive education, emphasizing 'Love God and Others, Strive for Truth.' The school values character development, service learning, and inquiry-based learning. Parents can understand the school's priorities from its four major concerns: positive energy, team potential, educational renewal, and future readiness.

Report highlights

  • The school's four concerns for 2025-2026: Positive Energy towards the Lord, Igniting Team Potential, Redesigning Education to Find the Original Heart, and Living in the Present for the Future.
  • Implementation of the 'Five Constants Method' for campus management, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility, with training for all staff.
  • Development of a 'Catholic Positive Values Education' curriculum integrating Bible stories, Chinese virtues, and the 'Emmaus teaching method' with a five-step pedagogy.
  • Teacher professional development divided into three groups with coaching leadership, one-on-one guidance, and monthly sharing workshops.
  • Blended learning model incorporating AI technology to promote personalized learning, with cross-curricular collaboration between humanities and science subjects.
  • In 2024-2025, 100% of senior students participated in service learning, developing empathy through community service activities.
  • All teachers hold a degree and teaching diploma; 39% have master's degrees, and 30% have special education training.

School values

  • Positive energy and service to others
  • Team collaboration and servant leadership
  • Lifelong learning and inquiry
  • Respect, responsibility, and gratitude

Family action plan

  • Discuss with your child the school's positive education values, such as sharing 'good deeds and good people' daily.
  • Encourage your child to participate in community service or volunteer work to develop a service mindset.
  • Practice gratitude at home, e.g., share one thing to be thankful for each evening.
  • Read the school's annual plan and report on its website to understand development priorities.
  • Discuss the concept of 'From Me to Us' with your child, e.g., completing tasks cooperatively.
  • Attend school parent workshops or family activities if available (e.g., FAMILY RETREAT).
  • Familiarize your child with the school motto 'Love God and Others, Strive for Truth.'

Parent interview prep

  • Prepare to share your understanding and support for Catholic education values and how you reinforce them at home.
  • Learn how the school nurtures 'servant leadership' qualities through service learning and prefect teams.
  • Be ready to discuss how you practice positive values like gratitude and respect at home.
  • Note the school's expectations for parent involvement, such as PT A activities.
  • The school's religious background is important but not a requirement for non-Catholic families.

Child practice

  • Practice sharing an experience of helping others or volunteering (e.g., helping a classmate, community service).
  • Be able to talk about personal interests and strengths with simple reasons.
  • Show polite manners, confidence, and curiosity in conversations.
  • Know the school motto 'Love God and Others, Strive for Truth' and its simple meaning.
  • Prepare to answer questions like 'What do you like to learn?' or 'How do you work with friends?'

Interview prep signals

  • The school likely values a child's service mindset and empathy, based on strong emphasis on service learning.
  • Group activities may be used to observe cooperation and social skills, given the focus on team collaboration.
  • Attitude, manners, and enthusiasm for learning could be key assessment factors, reflecting the school's culture of respect and responsibility.
  • Parent interviews may explore alignment with the school's educational philosophy and willingness to partner.
  • Simple reading or storytelling tasks might be included to gauge language skills, as the school prioritizes building expressive speakers.

Parent FAQ

What is the interview format?

Official documents do not specify the interview format, but given the school's emphasis on cooperation and service, the interview may involve group activities or personal sharing. Encourage your child to be natural, polite, curious, and cooperative.

Do I need to be Catholic to apply?

The school is Catholic but does not require applicants to be Catholic. It welcomes families who share its educational values. Parents may prepare to express their support for positive values education.

How can I help my child prepare for the interview?

Focus on service experiences, interest expression, and manners. For example, volunteer together and have your child practice describing the experience. Also, practice self-introduction and encourage asking questions.

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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