School 2c7e1d3c admissions and interview worksheet

School facts

Type: aided primary school
Gender: co-educational
Founded: 1965
Sponsoring body: 香港Kowloon 塘Christian中華宣道會
Religion: Christian
Teaching language: Chinese
Motto: 敬畏耶和華是智慧的開端；認識至聖者便是聰明。（箴言九章十節）
Phone: 2777 8949
School website: http://www.apstht.edu.hk
Address: Kowloon 大坑東棠蔭街 13 及 23 號
District: Sham Shui Po District
POA school net: 40
Official verification: Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

What kind of learner does School 2c7e1d3c 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.

Research statusNo report source found in crawl

Official report sources0

Tai Hang Tung Lutheran Primary School is a government-aided Christian school in Sham Shui Po, with Chinese as the medium of instruction. As no official reports were found, the following preparations are based solely on public information. Parents should verify details on the school website.

Official documents and evidence limits

No official school report, annual report or development plan was found in the crawl, so the notes below rely on school facts and must be verified with the official website. The preparation notes below are conservative and should be checked against the official website before use.

Key items parents should notice

Parent interview angle: Christian background emphasizing faith and learning.
Parent interview angle: Chinese is the teaching language; Mandarin or English may still be assessed.
Parent interview angle: Located in Sham Shui Po district, a aided school under the central allocation system.
Parent interview angle: Motto stresses wisdom and knowledge of God; interviews may touch on values.
Parent interview angle: No official interview format known; contact the school directly.
Parent interview angle: School website: http://www.apstht.edu.hk for updates.
Parent interview angle: Application follows EDB's Primary One Admission System timeline.
大坑東宣道小學 preparation should connect school information with the child's daily learning habits, not only the wish to enter a good school.

Development direction and fit

Preparation can be framed around "Christian faith and character education": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
Preparation can be framed around "Pursuit of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
Preparation can be framed around "Chinese as primary medium of instruction": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
Preparation can be framed around "Holistic development": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
Preparation can be framed around "基督教 educational background": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
資助小學 / 九龍深水埗區 / 中文 / 基督教 is useful context for explaining family-school fit.
If the latest development plan is not public, ask about curriculum, reading, student support and home-school partnership at open day.

School values in parent-interview language

"Christian faith and character education" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"Pursuit of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"Chinese as primary medium of instruction" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"Holistic development" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"基督教 educational background" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"中文 learning environment" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"whole-person development" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
"reading habits" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.

Useful school-aligned phrases

Christian faith and character educationPursuit of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy OneChinese as primary medium of instructionHolistic development基督教 educational background中文 learning environmentwhole-person developmentreading habitsself-care, self-learning and reflectionhome-school partnershippositive characterservice and empathy

Parent answer bank

Why do you choose 大坑東宣道小學?

We are not choosing 大坑東宣道小學 only for reputation. We value the signals around Christian faith and character education, Pursuit of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One, Chinese as primary medium of instruction. At home, we support reading, self-care and polite conversation, and we are ready to work with teachers to understand our child's needs.

How will your family support the school?

We will respect the school's language, religious or cultural background, keep stable routines at home, build reading habits and follow up early if teachers identify a support need.

What makes your child a good fit?

Our child is still growing, but we see progress in curiosity, sharing, listening and completing small responsibilities. We hope 大坑東宣道小學 can help continue that growth.

How do you prepare if the child feels nervous?

We avoid memorised long scripts. We practise short self-introduction, picture talk, situations, listening instructions and polite recovery phrases.

High-quality questions to ask the school

How does the school build self-care, self-learning and reading habits in the junior years?
How do teachers observe children's personality, social confidence and emotional needs?
What home habits are most useful for parents to support?
How does the school support children with different learning paces or slower warm-up styles?
What curriculum or student-development direction is the school prioritising now?
How does the school follow up when a child needs language, social or attention support?

Family action plan

Visit school website for vision and latest news.
Check EDB central allocation timeline.
Attend open days or briefing sessions if available.
Discuss Christian values like love and respect with your child.
Stay open-minded about interview format – do not assume.

Child practice

Encourage child to introduce themselves in Chinese.
Teach basic manners: greeting and responding.
Develop listening skills and ability to follow instructions.
Avoid over-coaching; let child be natural.

Interview prep signals

Parents may be asked about their understanding of the school.
Children might be asked about hobbies or family.
Christian background may lead to values-related questions.
School may observe parent-child interaction.

Summary judgement

大坑東宣道小學 preparation should focus on whether the child can grow steadily with support from both family and school. Parents should connect official information to concrete home practice: reading, manners, self-care, emotional regulation, cooperation and natural expression.

Parent FAQ

Does the school have an interview? What is the format?

Based on available info, interview format is not disclosed. Aided schools generally follow EDB allocation but some conduct interviews. Contact the school directly or check their website.

We are not Christian; will it affect admission?

The school is Christian but as a aided school cannot reject based on religion. Interviews may explore family values, but non-Christian families are welcome. Be honest about your support for the school's ethos.

What should parents avoid in the interview?

Avoid saying only that the school is famous, high-performing or convenient. Connect the school's values to home practice and the child's real habits.

How should the child prepare?

Practise self-introduction, picture talk, simple English, maths explanation, listening instructions and group play. The goal is natural, polite expression with reasons. For example: Encourage child to introduce themselves in Chinese.

What if no recent school report is available?

Check the school website, CHSC and open-day materials. Do not treat any online summary as confirmed interview requirements unless the school states it.

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