School 2612c59f admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1951
Sponsoring body: 鮑思高慈幼會
Religion: Catholic
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto: 點燃火炬，照耀人群
Phone: 2885 0032
School website: http://salesian.edu.hk
Address: 香港筲箕灣柴灣道16號
District: Eastern District
POA school net: 16
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School 2612c59f 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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Official report sources0

Salesian School is a Catholic aided primary school in Eastern District, Hong Kong, with Chinese (including Putonghua) and English as teaching languages. As official reports are unavailable, the following is based on school facts to guide preparation.

Report highlights

Aided primary school in Eastern District, Hong Kong.
Teaching languages: Chinese (including Putonghua) and English.
Catholic background, motto: 'Light the torch, illuminate the crowd.'
No official school reports found on website.
Parents should verify admission details on school website.

School values

Catholic education: holistic development.
Salesian style: caring guidance for students.
Bilingual environment: emphasis on both Chinese and English.
Service to society: motto highlights illuminating others.

Family action plan

Regularly check school website (http://salesian.edu.hk) for updates.
Learn about Catholic education philosophy.
Encourage child to practice basic Putonghua and English communication.
Attend school open days or information sessions.
Develop good habits in child: punctuality, manners.
Discuss the school motto with your child.
Prepare a simple self-introduction for your child.

Parent interview prep

Familiarize with curriculum and activities on school website.
Consider how to align family values with Catholic education.
Prepare to answer questions about parenting and expectations.
Note possible emphasis on parent-child relationship.
Learn about extracurricular activities and support services.
Check application timeline and deadlines on website.

Child practice

Practice self-introduction in both Chinese and simple English.
Develop focus and ability to follow instructions.
Learn basic social etiquette: greetings, thank you.
Understand Catholic values through stories or games.
Discuss the motto: 'Light the torch, illuminate the crowd.'

Interview prep signals

May test basic communication in Chinese and English.
May observe concentration and instruction following through games.
May ask about interests and daily habits to gauge family alignment.
May value politeness and social interaction.
May include parent-child tasks to observe family dynamics.

Parent FAQ

What is usually tested in the school interview?

As no official report exists, specific format is uncertain. Based on school profile, it may include Chinese/English conversation, activities, group interaction to assess language, focus, and social skills. Prepare a simple self-introduction and basic manners.

How can I get the latest admission information?

All admission details must come from the official school website. Parents should visit the Salesian School website regularly and contact the school directly. Do not rely on unverified third-party sources.

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