School worksheet

School C645a175 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School C645a175: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
2009
Sponsoring body
東華三院
Teaching language
Chinese及English
Motto
「勤、儉、忠、信」
Phone
2671 1071
Address
New Territories 上水清城路2號
District
North District
POA school net
80
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School C645a175 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 Report, School Report, Annual Report, School Development Plan, Annual School Plan
TWGHs Ma Kam Chan Memorial Primary School upholds the motto 'Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty, Faithfulness' and is dedicated to holistic education. It emphasizes self-directed learning, communication skills, and STEAM education, aiming to become an English primary school. Parents can refer to school reports for key educational focuses.

Report highlights

  • School campus designed with IDEAL concept: Innovative, Dynamic, Excellent, Adaptive, Learning without Boundaries (source: School Development Plan 2024-2027).
  • Major concern: Create self-learning opportunities and nurture students with high expression ability. Learning strategies are integrated across subjects (source: 2023/24 School Report).
  • E-learning: Platforms such as HKT, Seesaw, PowerLesson are used to enhance self-learning and expression (source: 2023/24 School Report).
  • STEAM and computational thinking: P.4-P.6 courses include Chinese story animations, sports达人, AI Farm, etc. (source: 2023/24 School Report).
  • English-rich environment: Six NET teachers, English activities and competitions to increase English usage (source: 2024/25 Annual School Plan).
  • Interview preparation: Mock interviews and 'Interview Passport' booklet for P.6 students to boost confidence (source: 2024/25 Annual Plan).
  • Teacher qualifications: 100% with teaching diploma and bachelor degree, 48.5% with master or above, 63.8% with SEN training (source: 2023/24 School Report).

School values

  • Holistic Education
  • Self-directed Learner
  • High Expression Ability
  • STEAM and Digital Creativity
  • Towards an English Primary School

Family action plan

  • Discuss the school motto '勤儉忠信' with your child and practice it in daily life.
  • Encourage your child to preview and review schoolwork, using learning strategies taught at school.
  • Create an English-rich environment at home, e.g., watching English shows, reading English books.
  • Enroll your child in extracurricular activities to develop teamwork and expression skills.
  • Regularly check the school website and reports to stay updated on curriculum developments.
  • Talk with your child about secondary school goals and make use of interview training resources.
  • Participate in parent activities to build a strong home-school connection.

Parent interview prep

  • Visit the school website to understand its mission and curriculum features.
  • Read school reports and development plans to grasp key concerns.
  • Prepare questions: e.g., How does the school balance academics and activities? How is self-learning supported?
  • Observe your child's study habits and expression ability against school expectations.
  • Learn about the school's e-learning platforms to support your child's digital literacy.

Child practice

  • Practice expressing opinions clearly, e.g., telling stories or sharing what was learned in class.
  • Try using e-learning tools (e.g., Ting Pen) for self-study.
  • Participate in group activities to improve collaboration and communication.
  • Read more Chinese and English books to broaden knowledge.
  • For primary one admission, practice self-introduction and simple interview questions.

Interview prep signals

  • School values self-learning and expression—interviews may observe child's communication confidence.
  • Interview Passport booklet and mock interviews for P.6 suggest emphasis on expressive skills.
  • English environment is a goal, so English ability may be assessed.
  • STEAM and computational thinking programs may lead to focus on problem-solving and creativity.
  • School values discipline and responsibility—questions about daily habits may arise.

Parent FAQ

How does the school foster self-directed learning?

According to school reports, learning strategies are embedded in various subjects, e.g., Chinese requires students to use strategies in note-taking; General Studies includes them in worksheets and tests. The school also runs an e-pen program for primary 1-2 and small classes, and uses e-platforms like Seesaw and PowerLesson for pre-learning, revision, and assessment.

What is special about the school's English teaching?

The school aims to become an English primary school, with six NET teachers and English activities/competitions to enhance usage. English lessons use e-platforms like Seesaw for students to submit reading and presentation recordings. There are also English reading programs and English-medium interest classes (e.g., soccer).

How does the school help students prepare for secondary school interviews?

The school organizes external training, mock interviews, and provides an 'Interview Passport' booklet with tips and video examples for P.6 students. According to the 2024/25 Annual Plan, the target is that at least 75% of students find these activities helpful in boosting confidence and interview performance.

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.

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.