School worksheet

School 6b6beb65 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 6b6beb65: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1953
Sponsoring body
Catholic香港教 District
Religion
Catholic
Teaching language
Chinese(包括:Putonghua)及English
Motto
信、望、愛
Phone
2981 0330
Address
New Territories 長洲教堂路長洲地段第916及1092號
District
Islands District
POA school net
97
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 6b6beb65 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 sources5
TypesAnnual School Plan, Annual Report
Cheung Chau Sacred Heart School is a subsidized Catholic primary school in the Islands District, teaching in Chinese (including Putonghua) and English. Recent official plans (2023–2026) show a focus on reducing teacher workload through teaching assistants and pastoral assistants, and on whole-person development via cross-curricular activities, sports/arts training, and exchange trips. The following points are extracted from school reports.

Report highlights

  • Class count reduced from 12 (2023) to 10 (2026), indicating scale adjustment.
  • Continually hires teaching assistants (2024-25 full-time/part-time) and part-time pastoral assistants to share non-teaching duties and strengthen Catholic ethos.
  • 2025-26 after-school support plan covers 78 eligible students for study tours and graduation party, budget $45,000 and $2,100 respectively.
  • Cross-curricular activity week (Apr 2026) covers values, intellectual, national education, STEAM, and mental health, budget $30,000.
  • Annual sports/arts training budget $150,000 for all P1-P6 (184 students).
  • Domestic exchange trips (Nanjing, Xi'an, Sichuan) and overseas trip (2026) for P4-P6, budget $80,000.
  • Flag-raising team training (P4-P6, 12 students) all year, budget $5,000, to foster national identity.

School values

  • Catholic core values (Faith, Hope, Love)
  • Whole-person development: integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes
  • National education and patriotism
  • Caring school culture and teamwork
  • Balance of arts, sports, and STEM

Family action plan

  • Visit school website for updated class structure and extracurricular activities.
  • Check for school open days or information sessions to experience the campus.
  • Discuss Catholic values (e.g. caring, responsibility) with your child and read related stories.
  • Encourage your child to join team activities or hobby classes to build cooperation and arts/sports foundation.
  • Practice a simple self-introduction (in Chinese and English) and polite expressions.
  • Review school development grant reports to understand resource allocation and future directions.

Parent interview prep

  • Prepare to explain why you choose Cheung Chau Sacred Heart School, possibly referencing its Catholic ethos or holistic education.
  • Show familiarity with recent school activities (e.g., exchange trips, flag team) to demonstrate engagement.
  • Express support for measures to reduce teacher workload, indicating a cooperative parent-school attitude.
  • Ask about support for students with different learning needs (e.g., after-school support plan).
  • Be sincere in the interview; emphasize alignment between family and school values.

Child practice

  • Practice stating name, age, kindergarten, and favorite subjects.
  • Prepare a simple sharing about a hobby or talent (e.g., drawing, sports).
  • Learn basic manners: greet, maintain eye contact, listen to instructions.
  • Know the school name (Cheung Chau Sacred Heart School) and motto (Faith, Hope, Love).
  • Role-play common interview questions like 'What games do you like?'
  • Encourage the child to ask questions, e.g., 'What activities does the school have?'

Interview prep signals

  • School emphasizes Catholic atmosphere; may ask family views on religious education (inferred from pastoral assistant role).
  • May ask about child's interests/extracurriculars due to heavy focus on sports/arts and cross-curricular learning.
  • May include group activities or observation to assess cooperation and discipline (signal from 'build team spirit' objectives).
  • Putonghua and English are medium of instruction; interview may involve simple bilingual interaction.
  • Patriotic elements (flag team, domestic exchanges) may be reflected in values questions.
  • Note: These are inferred signals; confirm actual interview format with the school.

Parent FAQ

The school uses Chinese and English as medium of instruction. Will Putonghua be used in the interview?

According to school documents, teaching languages include Chinese (Putonghua) and English. The interview may involve simple Putonghua or English questions. It's advisable to practice self-introduction and basic instructions. For exact format, please check with the school.

How does the school support whole-person development?

The school implements cross-curricular activity week, sports/arts training, domestic and overseas exchange trips, and a flag-raising team to cultivate knowledge, skills, and values. The after-school support plan also provides study tours and a graduation party for financially needy students.

Is the school strongly religious? Is it suitable for non-Catholic families?

The school hires a pastoral assistant to promote evangelization and organizes activities based on Catholic core values. Families of all backgrounds are welcome, but parents should respect the school's religious traditions. Daily religious activities are arranged.

The class structure has changed in recent years. Does it affect teaching quality?

According to plans from 2023 to 2026, the number of classes decreased from 12 to 10, but the school simultaneously increased teaching and clerical assistants to reduce teacher workload, potentially allowing more focused teaching. Parents may check official student numbers and teacher-student ratios.

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.