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School 1f109e60 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 1f109e60: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
2001
Sponsoring body
救世軍
Religion
Christian
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
誠信愛勤
Phone
2109 0328
Address
New Territories 大嶼山東涌逸東街8號逸東邨
District
Islands District
POA school net
98
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 1f109e60 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 sources12
TypesSchool Report, School Development Plan, Annual School Plan, Annual Report
Salvation Army Lam Butt Chung Memorial School is a Christian aided primary school with the motto 'Integrity, Faith, Love, Diligence'. It has been refining school-based curriculum since 2021, promoting blended learning and BYOD, and implementing non-paper assessments for P.1 to ease transition. The school values home-school cooperation, offering parent academy and volunteer opportunities.

Report highlights

  • Small-class teaching started at lower primary in 2004; 2023-2024 report emphasizes group learning strategies post full-day resumption.
  • 2024-2027 development plan focuses on enhancing students' self-directed learning and positive values.
  • P.1 adopts non-paper assessment in first semester replacing traditional exams (2023-2024 report); parents should understand this adaptation.
  • BYOD classes expanded to six in 2025-2026; students need basic digital literacy.
  • 2022-2023 annual plan shows English department participates in EDB Space Town and Keys 2 programs.
  • Lam Butt Chung Star reward scheme and service learning framework foster positive thinking and gratitude.
  • From 2025-2026, General Studies splits into Humanities and Science, starting from P.1 and P.4.

School values

  • Christian values: every child is a precious gift from God, focusing on spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic development.
  • Holistic education: balance academic and arts/sports, discover potential, cultivate self-discipline and independence.
  • Caring culture: whole-school approach to inclusive education, individual attention for SEN students.
  • Home-school partnership: treat parents as partners, provide parent education and volunteer opportunities.

Family action plan

  • Visit school website (http://www.salbcms.edu.hk) for latest development plans and activity photos.
  • Attend school open day or parent seminars, especially on P.1 adaptation and non-paper assessment.
  • Practice basic device operation (e.g., tablet) with your child for BYOD readiness.
  • Cultivate reading habits; reports mention reading grants and online reading platforms.
  • Encourage extracurricular participation; school offers Saturday interest classes and after-school training.
  • Discuss positive values like integrity and diligence; school motto emphasizes character building.
  • Follow school notices on P.1 registration and parent academy to actively engage in home-school cooperation.

Parent interview prep

  • When asked 'Why choose this school?', reference Christian background, small-class teaching, and holistic education.
  • Show awareness of school's major concerns: 'optimizing school-based curriculum' and 'strengthening positive thinking'.
  • Express willingness to support home-school cooperation, e.g., volunteering or joining parent academy.
  • Note your child's learning habits and self-directed ability; 2024-2027 plan prioritizes self-regulated learning.
  • Acknowledge blended learning and BYOD policy to demonstrate understanding of school's digital development.
  • Be genuine; school reports emphasize 'caring', so family values alignment matters.

Child practice

  • Practice basic manners like greeting and self-introduction to show confidence and politeness.
  • Encourage sharing about books they read or hobbies to reflect school's focus on reading and arts/sports.
  • Role-play simple conversations (e.g., introducing family) to observe communication skills.
  • Develop self-care skills like packing schoolbag and wearing uniform; school values self-discipline.
  • If your child has SEN, prepare relevant documents; school has comprehensive inclusive support.

Interview prep signals

  • School received EDB quality assurance visit in Jan 2024 focusing on national education; interview may touch on national identity.
  • Reports repeatedly mention 'natural connection, organic integration' of national education; parents can prepare child's knowledge of Chinese culture.
  • P.1 non-paper assessment shows school values process over scores; interview may observe adaptability.
  • 2024-2027 plan prioritizes 'parent education'; interview may ask how parents will cooperate with school.

Parent FAQ

Will the P.1 admission interview test Putonghua or English?

School reports show medium of instruction is Chinese; English department has Space Town and Keys 2 programs for literacy. Interviews are usually conducted in Cantonese, but simple English or Putonghua questions may be asked. Expose your child to basic vocabulary in daily life.

What support does the school provide for SEN students?

The school adopts a whole-school approach to inclusive education. The 2023-2024 report mentions SENCO, educational psychologist, and teaching assistants providing after-school tutoring and individualized learning plans. Parents can proactively disclose needs during application; the school will provide support accordingly.

What extracurricular activities are available? Is participation mandatory?

Reports mention after-school training, Saturday interest classes, and service teams covering sports, music, arts, etc. Participation is encouraged to develop potential but not compulsory. The school allows a cooling-off period for students to choose suitable activities.

What about secondary school placement?

The 2023-2024 report includes a section on 'Secondary School Results and Awards' but no specific figures. The school emphasizes holistic development; placement results can be found on the school website or during open days.

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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