School worksheet

Tak Nga Primary admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for Tak Nga Primary: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
private primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1960
Sponsoring body
顯主女修會受託人法團
Religion
Catholic
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
以樂事主
Phone
2380 6581
Address
Kowloon 又一村達之路20號
District
Sham Shui Po District
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does Tak Nga Primary 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
Tak Nga Primary School is a private Catholic primary school in Sham Shui Po, with Chinese as the medium of instruction. Its motto 'Serve the Lord with Joy' reflects a focus on holistic development and joyful learning. Since no official school reports were available, parents should verify all details on the school website www.tnps.edu.hk.

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: As a private school, admissions and interview arrangements are set by the school. Check the official website for details.
  • Parent interview angle: Chinese is the main teaching language; the ratio of English instruction is unknown.
  • Parent interview angle: Catholic background; religious elements may be integrated into campus culture and values education.
  • Parent interview angle: Motto 'Serve the Lord with Joy' emphasizes a joyful and grateful attitude towards learning and service.
  • Parent interview angle: Located in Sham Shui Po District, Kowloon. Facility and ECA details require direct inquiry.
  • Parent interview angle: No annual report or school development plan publicly available. Search the school website for such documents.
  • Parent interview angle: Tuition fees and intake quotas may change annually. Confirm with the school office.
  • 德雅小學 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 "Serve the Lord with Joy – Cultivate a joyful and grateful attitude toward learning and life.": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Catholic core values: love, truth, justice, peace.": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Holistic development: balance among academics, character, arts, and spirituality.": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Joyful learning – likely reflected in a relaxed campus atmosphere and activity-based teaching.": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "天主教 educational background": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • 私立小學 / 九龍深水埗區 / 中文 / 天主教 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

  • "Serve the Lord with Joy – Cultivate a joyful and grateful attitude toward learning and life." should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Catholic core values: love, truth, justice, peace." should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Holistic development: balance among academics, character, arts, and spirituality." should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Joyful learning – likely reflected in a relaxed campus atmosphere and activity-based teaching." should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "天主教 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

Serve the Lord with Joy – Cultivate a joyful and grateful attitude toward learning and life.Catholic core values: love, truth, justice, peace.Holistic development: balance among academics, character, arts, and spirituality.Joyful learning – likely reflected in a relaxed campus atmosphere and activity-based teaching.天主教 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 德雅小學?

We are not choosing 德雅小學 only for reputation. We value the signals around Serve the Lord with Joy – Cultivate a joyful and grateful attitude toward learning and life., Catholic core values: love, truth, justice, peace., Holistic development: balance among academics, character, arts, and spirituality.. 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 德雅小學 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

  • Regularly visit the school website (www.tnps.edu.hk) for the latest admission guidelines and application dates.
  • Prepare your child's basic documents: ID photo, birth certificate, previous school reports (if any).
  • Note the dates for school open days or information sessions. Attend to understand the environment and curriculum.
  • Discuss the meaning of 'Serve the Lord with Joy' with your child to foster a positive learning attitude.
  • Research private school tuition and miscellaneous fees to plan your family budget.
  • Call the school office to inquire about the application process and interview format for targeted preparation.

Child practice

  • Teach basic manners: greeting, saying thank you, queuing.
  • Practice a simple self-introduction (name, age, hobbies) in Chinese.
  • Encourage your child to share happy experiences to echo the spirit of joyful learning.
  • Through storybooks, develop listening skills and the ability to answer questions.
  • Engage in cooperative games to learn interaction with peers.
  • If comfortable, introduce basic Catholic symbols (e.g., cross,圣母) to familiarise your child.

Interview prep signals

  • No official data; the following are common patterns in private school interviews that may occur.
  • Individual interview: parents and child may be interviewed separately or together.
  • Group activity: observation of cooperation and social skills with peers.
  • Parent conversation: understanding family education philosophy and alignment with school values.
  • Basic academic assessment: recognition of characters, simple math, or shape identification (age-appropriate).
  • Play-based or scenario tasks: observe problem-solving and emotional regulation.
  • Strongly recommend confirming the interview format with the school directly.

Summary judgement

德雅小學 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

What is the interview format at Tak Nga Primary School?

No official announcement yet. Typically, private school interviews may include parent-child dialogues, group activities, or simple academic tasks. Check the school website or call the office for the latest details.

How much is the tuition? Are there other fees?

Tuition is set by the school and may change yearly. Visit the 'Admissions' or 'Fees' section on the school website, or call the office. Some schools offer financial aid or scholarships—inquire as well.

What about the secondary school placement results?

The school has not publicly released placement data. During open days or info sessions, you can directly ask, or check the school website for any published information.

Is Tak Nga suitable for non-Catholic families?

The school respects different beliefs, but has a strong religious atmosphere. Students participate in prayers, Mass, etc. Consider whether your family can accommodate and agree with these values. Ask the school about specific religious education arrangements.

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: Teach basic manners: greeting, saying thank you, queuing.

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.