School Efa2409e admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1924
Sponsoring body: 聖公宗（香港）小學監理委員會有限公司
Religion: Christian
Teaching language: Chinese（包括：Putonghua）
Motto: 非以役人　乃役於人
Phone: 2779 3076
School website: https://www.skhstthomas.edu.hk
Address: Kowloon 深水埗東沙島街145號
District: Sham Shui Po District
POA school net: 40
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Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School Efa2409e 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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Official report sources0

SKH St. Thomas' Primary School is a government-aided Christian primary school in Sham Shui Po, with Chinese (including Putonghua) as the medium of instruction. Its motto 'Not to be served but to serve' emphasizes a spirit of service. As official reports are currently unavailable, this guide is based on school facts. Parents should verify details on the school website.

Report highlights

Government-aided Christian school in Sham Shui Po district, Chinese (including Putonghua) medium.
Motto 'Not to be served but to serve' reflects service-oriented values.
No official reports found online; please check the school website for updates.
School website may contain mission, curriculum, and admission info.
Interview format is unconfirmed; pay attention to service emphasis and language environment.
Always refer to the school website for application dates and processes.

School values

Service to others (motto-driven)
Christian values and loving education
Emphasis on Chinese and Putonghua
Holistic development and moral cultivation

Family action plan

Visit the school website (https://www.skhstthomas.edu.hk) for admission deadlines and procedures.
Check for open days or info sessions and register early.
Discuss the school motto with your child to foster a service mindset.
Practice simple Putonghua conversations at home.
Encourage community service or household chores to embody service spirit.
Prepare your child’s basic info and extracurricular records for application.

Parent interview prep

Understand the school's Christian background and relate it to your family values.
Prepare to discuss your child's strengths and reasons for choosing this school.
Show support for Putonghua learning, as the school uses it in teaching.
If attending an open day, observe the environment, student work, and teacher interactions.
Be sincere and emphasize alignment with the school's service philosophy.

Child practice

Practice self-introduction: name, age, interests.
Learn polite expressions like 'hello' and 'thank you'.
Role-play meeting new people with eye contact.
Read Chinese picture books to improve comprehension.
Talk about times they helped others to build confidence.

Interview prep signals

Simple Q&A to assess basic communication skills.
Putonghua ability may be evaluated.
Service attitude could be probed through questions or scenarios.
Parent-child interaction may be observed.
These are signals only; confirm with official school announcements.

Parent FAQ

What do they typically ask in parent interviews?

Based on the school's philosophy, parent interviews may explore views on Christian education, understanding of service, and how the family supports school values. Review the school website for curriculum focus and prepare examples of your child showing the 'serve others' attitude.

Does my child need to speak Putonghua to apply?

Since Putonghua is used in teaching, basic listening and speaking skills are beneficial but not necessarily required. You can help your child through songs, stories, and simple conversations at home. Check the school website for any Putonghua support policies.

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