School 2c19e3be admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1989
Sponsoring body: 香港Christian循道衞理聯合教會
Religion: Christian
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto: 敬畏耶和華是智慧的開端，認識至聖者便是聰明。
Phone: 2636 6533
School website: http://www.smps.edu.hk
Address: New Territories 沙田廣源邨
District: Sha Tin District
POA school net: 91
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School 2c19e3be 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

No official report, annual report, school development plan or annual school plan was found in the crawled official pages.

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Official report sources0

Shatin Methodist Primary School is a subsidized Christian school with Chinese (including Putonghua) and English as the medium of instruction. As no official report is available, parents should verify details on the school website.

Report highlights

Christian school emphasizing holistic education.
Medium of instruction: Chinese (including Putonghua) and English.
Located in Sha Tin, subsidized primary school.
School motto: 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.'
No official report or development plan publicly available.
Parents advised to visit school website for updates.
Website: http://www.smps.edu.hk

School values

Christian values
Holistic development
Bilingual learning environment
Emphasis on wisdom and knowledge

Family action plan

Visit school website to understand mission and curriculum.
Check for open day or admission briefing dates.
Share school motto and Christian values with child.
Observe child's interest in bilingual learning.
Prepare child's basic personal information and documents.
Learn about school's extracurricular activities and support.

Parent interview prep

Familiarize with school's Christian background and core values.
Consider how to practice similar values at home.
Prepare questions about child's learning habits and interests.
Show support for school's bilingual teaching.
Research school's secondary school placement outcomes if available.

Child practice

Encourage child to share reading or learning experiences.
Practice simple self-introduction (in both languages).
Cultivate politeness and cooperative attitude.
Improve Putonghua and English listening through games.
Let child learn about Christian features like prayer.

Interview prep signals

No official report, so signals are inferred:
School may value parents' alignment with Christian education.
Interview/open day may observe child's social skills.
Child's response to bilingual instructions could be noted.
Family's fit with school values may be considered.
Child's curiosity and learning attitude may be assessed.

Parent FAQ

Since there is no official report, how can I learn about teaching quality?

Parents can browse the school website for news and activity photos, check EDB inspection reports, or connect with current parents. Look for published secondary school placement results or student achievements.

How should I prepare my child for the interview?

As no specific guidelines exist, teach basic manners such as greeting and answering simple questions. Practice self-introduction in both languages and encourage expression. The school may value discipline and social interaction.

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