School worksheet

School C1369052 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School C1369052: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1935
Sponsoring body
真鐸學校
Religion
Christian
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
信望愛
Phone
2326 5111
School website
http://www.cts.edu.hk
Address
Kowloon 鑽石山斧山道一七一號
District
Wong Tai Sin District
POA school net
45
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School C1369052 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 sources4
TypesSchool Development Plan, Annual School Report, Annual Report, School Report, Annual School Plan
Chun Tok School (真鐸學校) is a government-aided primary school in Wong Tai Sin with a Christian ethos of 'Faith, Hope, Love' and activity-based learning. Its current development focuses on 'activating interest and motivation for joyful effective learning' and 'promoting values education'. This summary is drawn from official school development plans and annual reports to help parents prepare for interviews and admission.

Report highlights

  • The school development plan (2025-2028) centers on 'Activate interest and motivation for joyful effective learning' and 'Promote values education'.
  • Learning strategies include 'Gifted 13 Methods', KWL, concept mapping, and e-learning via Google Classroom, Nearpod, and Learning Chocolate.
  • Special rooms include Point Lab (Math), Steam Room, with an English Room under planning.
  • 97% of teachers agreed professional development activities meet school needs; the school participates in external programs like the Jockey Club Classical Chinese Animation Project.
  • Cross-curricular outdoor learning and project-based learning are implemented; General Studies will be split into Humanities and Science (starting P1 and P4 in 2025-26).
  • Reading promotion includes reading passports, cross-curricular reading, parent-child reading workshops, and online reading platforms.
  • Adhering to 'no child is left behind', the school provides learning support grant, speech therapy, and Chinese support for non-Chinese speaking students.

School values

  • Faith, Hope, Love (Christian spirit)
  • Every child can succeed; no child is left behind
  • Cultivate oneself and help others; strive for excellence
  • Self-directed learning and continuous improvement
  • Joyful effective learning and values education

Family action plan

  • Visit the school website (http://www.cts.edu.hk) to review the school philosophy and latest reports.
  • Cultivate self-learning habits at home, e.g., let your child plan a simple study schedule.
  • Encourage reading; help your child use a reading passport to record books.
  • Familiarize your child with e-learning platforms like Google Classroom or Learning Chocolate.
  • Engage your child in simple science experiments or community observations to echo experiential learning.
  • Teach respect and gratitude, reinforcing the school's positive education and multicultural curriculum.

Parent interview prep

  • Prepare examples of your child's self-learning habits (e.g., previewing, note-taking, reflection).
  • Understand the school's emphasis on 'joyful learning' and motivation; think how you support this at home.
  • Note the school's Christian background; be ready to discuss your views on values education.
  • Have specific examples of your child's reading interests and daily activities (e.g., hobbies, outings).
  • Express willingness for home-school cooperation, as the school values parent-teacher association and family activities.

Child practice

  • Practice a simple self-introduction: name, age, favorite subject or activity.
  • Prepare to talk about a favorite book and explain why.
  • Be able to describe a simple experiment or observation (e.g., planting, pet care).
  • Practice cooperating on simple tasks (e.g., puzzles, blocks) to show teamwork.
  • Show enthusiasm for learning, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions.

Interview prep signals

  • Given the school's focus on self-directed learning and metacognition, interviews may use tasks to observe if children think actively and reflect.
  • Emphasis on experiential and cross-curricular learning suggests possible scenario-based questions or group activities assessing real-life application.
  • The school uses 'Gifted 13 Methods' and concept mapping; they may observe organization and expression skills.
  • Reading promotion indicates questions about reading habits and parental involvement in reading.
  • Support for NCS and SEN students suggests interviews may assess social and emotional skills.

Parent FAQ

The medium of instruction is Chinese; how does the school strengthen English?

According to school reports, the English department participates in EDB Learning Hub on Multicultural Language Arts (MLA). It also uses Learning Chocolate for spelling, phonics courses for lower primary, English reading competitions (Book Battle), cross-curricular reading, and plans an English Room with game-based learning.

How does the school cater for learning diversity?

School reports mention tiered assignments, differentiated instruction, streaming, experiential learning, project-based learning. There are learning support grants, speech therapy grants, and Chinese support for non-Chinese speaking students.

What should parents pay attention to during interviews?

As the school believes 'every child can succeed' and values holistic development, parents should demonstrate expectations beyond academic results. The school values self-directed learning and reading, so prepare specific examples. Also express willingness to participate in school activities.

Does the Christian background affect non-Christian families?

The school is Christian but accepts multiculturalism (e.g., English MLA theme). Government-aided schools cannot force religion. Check the school website for religious education details and inquire directly if concerned.

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.