School worksheet

School 69cd4573 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 69cd4573: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1969
Sponsoring body
鮑思高慈幼會
Religion
Catholic
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
誠信、儉樸
Phone
2429 1177
School website
http://www.syh.edu.hk
Address
New Territories 葵涌石排街9號
District
Kwai Tsing District
POA school net
64
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 69cd4573 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 sources2
TypesAnnual School Report, Annual Report, Annual School Plan
Salesian Yip Hon Millennium Primary School is a Catholic school under the Salesians of Don Bosco, with the motto 'Integrity, Frugality'. It emphasises holistic development, offering P1 adaptation courses, self-care programmes, and secondary school articulation support, along with STEAM education and e-learning.

Official documents and evidence limits

2 official report-like source(s) were found, including Annual School Report, Annual Report, Annual School Plan. The interpretation below is limited to the collected official evidence and treats interview advice as preparation signals, not confirmed formats.

Key items parents should notice

  • Parent interview angle: The school's 2024-2025 annual report covers school-based management and development plans.
  • Parent interview angle: Provides a P1 adaptation course and a lower primary self-care programme to ease the transition.
  • Parent interview angle: Promotes STEAM education and e-learning to foster creativity and problem-solving.
  • Parent interview angle: Offers a secondary school articulation programme to support students' progression.
  • Parent interview angle: Focuses on moral, spiritual and civic education through religious formation and uniformed groups.
  • Parent interview angle: Implements a school-based assessment policy with diversified assessment for P1 students.
  • Parent interview angle: Has an active Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association to enhance home-school cooperation.
  • 慈幼葉漢千禧小學 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 "Integrity, Frugality": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Salesian spirit: care, service, positive attitude": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Holistic education: academic, spiritual, moral, physical and social development": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Multiple intelligences: recognising each student's unique potential": 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.
  • 資助小學 / 新界葵青區 / 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

  • "Integrity, Frugality" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Salesian spirit: care, service, positive attitude" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Holistic education: academic, spiritual, moral, physical and social development" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Multiple intelligences: recognising each student's unique potential" 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

Integrity, FrugalitySalesian spirit: care, service, positive attitudeHolistic education: academic, spiritual, moral, physical and social developmentMultiple intelligences: recognising each student's unique potential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 慈幼葉漢千禧小學?

We are not choosing 慈幼葉漢千禧小學 only for reputation. We value the signals around Integrity, Frugality, Salesian spirit: care, service, positive attitude, Holistic education: academic, spiritual, moral, physical and social development. 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 慈幼葉漢千禧小學 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 the school website for details on the P1 adaptation course and self-care programme.
  • Review the annual school report and school plan to understand future development priorities.
  • Explore the 3D VR school tour with your child to familiarise them with the campus.
  • Check school bus routes and lunch arrangements for daily planning.
  • Learn about the secondary school articulation programme and graduate progression outcomes.

Child practice

  • Practice introducing themselves (name, age, interests, family members).
  • Be able to talk about favourite activities (e.g., reading, drawing, sports).
  • Role-play greeting others, sharing, and following rules.
  • Read a simple Chinese storybook and answer basic comprehension questions.
  • Show confidence and politeness when interacting with adults and peers.

Interview prep signals

  • The school may observe the child's self-care ability and basic social skills.
  • Activities might assess the child's ability to follow instructions and complete tasks.
  • Group activities could be used to evaluate peer interaction.
  • Parent interview may focus on understanding of the school's mission and family education approach.
  • Religious background may not be a direct topic, but parents should be aware of the school's core values.

Summary judgement

慈幼葉漢千禧小學 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 content of the P1 adaptation course?

According to the school website, the P1 adaptation course helps students transition smoothly to primary school, covering campus orientation, routine building, self-care and social skills. Check the latest details on the school website or ask during the open day.

How does the school assess P1 students?

The school uses a school-based assessment policy with diversified methods for P1, including ongoing observation, classwork performance and activity participation, not just written tests. See the 'School-based Assessment Policy' on the website.

Do children need to demonstrate English or Mandarin ability in interviews?

The school uses Chinese as the main medium of instruction but offers Putonghua for Chinese. Interviews mainly assess communication and responsiveness, so parents should not overly worry about language; natural performance is most important.

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: Practice introducing themselves (name, age, interests, family members).

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.

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.