School 6f86ba21 admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1990
Sponsoring body: 聖母聖心會
Religion: Catholic
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto: 明心
Phone: 2703 0499
School website: http://www.klcps.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 將軍澳景林邨
District: Sai Kung District
POA school net: 95
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School 6f86ba21 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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King Lam Catholic Primary School is a government-aided school in Sai Kung, using Chinese (including Putonghua) and English as teaching languages, with a Catholic background and the motto 'Ming Sum' (clear mind). As no official school reports were found, this preparation is based solely on public facts. Parents should verify details on the school website.

Report highlights

School type: Aided primary school (Sai Kung District)
Teaching languages: Chinese (incl. Putonghua) and English
Religion: Catholic; motto: 'Ming Sum' (clear mind)
Website: http://www.klcps.edu.hk
No official reports, development plans, or annual plans found
Parents should check the school website for vision, curriculum, and admission info
Admission requirements and interview format not publicly available

School values

Motto 'Ming Sum': clear mind, good judgment
Catholic values: love, respect, service
Biliteracy and trilingualism: Putonghua and English emphasis
Holistic development: moral and academic balance

Family action plan

Visit the school website to read about its mission, curriculum, and religious education
Check for open days or information sessions; register in advance
Look for 'Admissions' section to understand the Primary One allocation process
Learn about Catholic school activities and how non-Catholic families are welcomed
Browse school photos or videos to get a feel for the campus and student life
Discuss the school name and motto 'Ming Sum' with your child in simple terms

Parent interview prep

Prepare to explain why you choose the school, emphasizing alignment with Catholic values and motto
Think about how you support bilingual learning at home (e.g., reading Chinese and English books)
Memorize key facts: aided school, Sai Kung district, trilingual teaching
Prepare 1-2 questions about religious atmosphere or extracurricular activities
Show respect and understanding of the school during any interaction

Child practice

Teach the child a simple self-introduction (name, age, kindergarten)
Practice answering basic questions in Cantonese and simple Putonghua
Encourage good manners: greeting, saying thank you, sitting properly
Familiarize with school name 'King Lam Catholic Primary School' and motto 'Ming Sum'
Encourage sharing about a favorite book or game as conversation material

Interview prep signals

May ask: Why did you choose our school? What do you know about Catholic education?
May observe language ability (Cantonese, Putonghua, English)
May observe parent-child interaction and family alignment with school philosophy
May ask the child for a simple understanding of 'Ming Sum' or 'Catholic'

Parent FAQ

What are the teaching languages at King Lam Catholic Primary School?

According to school facts, the teaching languages include Chinese (Putonghua) and English, so the school emphasizes biliteracy and trilingualism.

How can parents learn about school quality without official reports?

Parents should visit the school website (http://www.klcps.edu.hk) for school profile, curriculum, activities, and photos. They may also call the school to inquire about open days.

Is the school open to non-Catholic families?

King Lam is a Catholic school but generally welcomes students of all backgrounds. Parents can ask about support for non-Catholic students during open days.

What is the interview format?

No official report details the interview format. Typically, aided school interviews include group activities, individual conversations, and parent meetings. Check the school website or call for past arrangements.

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