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School 10b4e09b admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 10b4e09b: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1986
Sponsoring body
Christian興學會有限公司
Religion
Christian
Teaching language
Chinese（包括：Putonghua）及English
Motto
明道律己　忠主善群
Phone
2699 6945
Address
New Territories 沙田顯徑邨
District
Sha Tin District
POA school net
88
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 10b4e09b 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 sources10
TypesAnnual School Report, School Report, Annual Report, School Development Plan, Annual School Plan
Carmel Alison Lam Primary School is a Christian whole-person education school that emphasises self-directed learning, reading culture, and STEAM education. Based on official school reports, the school systematically fosters children's self-learning abilities, inquiry spirit, and positive values. The following notes are for parent interview preparation.

Report highlights

  • School concerns include 'sustaining and deepening self-directed learning' and 'promoting positive education'. Reports show active promotion of reading and STEAM activities.
  • Reading: All subject teachers recommend extended reading; cross-curricular reading is implemented. In 2024-2025, 93.6% of teachers agreed that recommended books enhanced interest.
  • STEAM: STEAM Room is opened during lunch breaks; activities collaborate with English NET. Over 95% of students enjoyed them. Students participate in external competitions.
  • Positive education: A positive education team holds teacher workshops and integrates positive messages into assemblies and class activities.
  • Stable teaching team with ongoing professional development on self-directed learning and assessment feedback.
  • Strong parent-teacher association and alumni network; family-school cooperation is emphasised.

School values

  • Love God and love people; unleash potential
  • Self-directed learning and pursuit of excellence
  • Positive character and service to community
  • Balanced development in six domains

Family action plan

  • Arrange 15-20 minutes of parent-child reading daily; encourage children to share opinions.
  • Conduct simple science experiments or building activities at home to nurture inquiry.
  • Teach basic self-care (e.g., packing schoolbag, tidying clothes) as school values self-management.
  • Take children to community events or museums to broaden horizons (school reports highlight out-of-school experiences).
  • Practice answering questions in full sentences and encourage asking questions to foster active learning.
  • Introduce simple Bible stories (e.g., Jesus, love and sharing) to align with school's Christian background.

Parent interview prep

  • Visit school website for latest curriculum and activities, especially 'Reading to Learn' and 'STEAM Education' pages.
  • Prepare to answer: How do you support self-directed learning at home? Give examples like reading or science exploration.
  • Understand school's Christian whole-person philosophy and reflect how family values align.
  • Attend open days or showcase events to observe student work and STEAM Room.
  • Note school's P1 admission information and interview format (if any) from website; reports do not specify interview details.

Child practice

  • Practice sitting quietly to listen to a story and answer simple questions (e.g., characters, plot).
  • Try using scissors, glue, etc., for simple crafts; STEAM activities often involve hands-on making.
  • Learn to cooperate with other children in games or tasks (e.g., puzzles, block building).
  • Encourage greeting others, saying 'thank you' and 'sorry'; school emphasises moral education.
  • Prepare a simple self-introduction (name, age, favourite activity).

Interview prep signals

  • Reports emphasise reading and STEAM; may ask child about favourite books or simple science experiments.
  • Positive education is a focus; child's emotional management and social behaviour may be observed.
  • School values self-directed learning; child may be asked to complete simple tasks (e.g., sorting, matching) to observe problem-solving.
  • Christian background; family religion or values may be discussed, though reports do not confirm interview content.

Parent FAQ

What is the medium of instruction?

According to the school's official information, the medium of instruction is Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. Reports show English and library subjects collaborate, and NET teachers conduct STEAM activities in English, indicating English is integrated into daily learning.

How does the school cater for individual differences?

Reports mention differentiated tasks through collaborative lesson planning, gifted education programmes, and potential development groups. The school also provides speech therapy and counselling. For specific P1 support, please contact the school directly.

What basic skills should a P1 child have?

Based on school reports, the school expects basic self-care, simple reading and expression, and willingness to participate in hands-on activities. No formal academic requirements are stated. Parents should focus on developing reading habits and curiosity.

學校周年報告(2024-2025學年) - 2025學校周年報告(2022-2023學年) - 2023學校周年報告(2023-2024學年) - 2024學校發展計劃報告(2018-2021學年) - 2021Carmel Alison Lam Primary School - 2025學校三年發展計劃(2018-2021學年) - 2021學校三年發展計劃(2025-2028學年) - 2028學校三年發展計劃(2021-2025學年) - 2025
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 SystemEDB ePOA resourcesEDB POA 2026 leaflet and points systemEDB School Places Allocation Systems overviewCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release