School D69035a8 admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1876
Sponsoring body: 聖公宗（香港）小學監理委員會有限公司
Religion: Christian
Teaching language: Chinese
Motto: 非以役人，乃役於人
Phone: 2548 3368
School website: http://www.stmatthew.edu.hk
Address: 香港上環新街12-20號
District: Central and Western District
POA school net: 11
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School D69035a8 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

S.K.H. St. Matthew's Primary School is a government-subsidized Christian primary school in Central and Western District, Hong Kong, with Chinese as the medium of instruction. Since no official reports are available, this preparation guide is based solely on public school facts; parents are strongly advised to verify all details on the school website.

Report highlights

The school has a Christian background and emphasizes holistic education and service. Check for any English enhancement programs despite Chinese medium of instruction.
As a subsidized school, it follows the central allocation system but may have discretionary places and knock-door interviews.
The motto 'Not to be served, but to serve' suggests a focus on values like humility and service in admissions.
Located in Central and Western District, the school may value community involvement and multiculturalism.
No official reports found; parents must consult the school website for up-to-date admission details.

School values

Christian service spirit
Holistic development and moral education
Community engagement and responsibility

Family action plan

Visit the school website for admission procedures, deadlines, and open day information.
Prepare a family statement that aligns with the school's motto and Christian values.
Discuss with your child the concept of serving others through everyday actions.
If interested, find out about religious activities and decide on family participation.
Check your home address against the school net for centralized allocation.

Parent interview prep

Prepare to articulate how your family supports the school's Christian mission.
Be ready to discuss your child's strengths in Chinese language and communication.
Think about examples of your child's willingness to help others.
Ask the school directly about any changes in interview format due to no official reports.
Show enthusiasm for the school's motto during interactions.

Child practice

Practice a simple Chinese self-introduction (name, age, hobbies).
Role-play sharing toys or helping a friend in need.
Teach your child to maintain eye contact and speak clearly.
Familiarize your child with basic classroom rules like raising hand.

Interview prep signals

The school motto may lead to questions about altruism and service.
Christian background might involve discussing Bible stories or values.
Chinese as medium of instruction suggests interview will be in Cantonese.
Absence of official reports means interview format is uncertain; monitor the school website.

Parent FAQ

Is the school suitable for non-Christian families?

Yes, the school accepts all faiths, but interviews may assess family support for the school's religious ethos. Be honest about your respect for the school's values and inquire about the degree of religious participation required.

What is the knock-door interview like?

Information is not available from reported sources. Typically, knock-door interviews test basic Chinese communication, attention span, and group interaction. Confirm the current format with the school office.

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