School worksheet

School 38ba6103 admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School 38ba6103: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1952
Sponsoring body
慈航淨院有限公司
Religion
Buddhist
Teaching language
Chinese
Motto
明智顯悲
Phone
2648 6834
School website
www.chihong.edu.hk
Address
New Territories 沙田源昌里一號
District
Sha Tin District
POA school net
91
Official verification
Confirm every school fact with CHSC, EDB and the school's official website.

Questions before applying

  • What kind of learner does School 38ba6103 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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Chi Hong School is a Buddhist aided primary school in Sha Tin, with the motto 'Wisdom and Compassion'. Since no official reports were found, parents are advised to verify details on the school website directly.

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: Located in Sha Tin, a government-aided school using Chinese as medium of instruction.
  • Parent interview angle: Buddhist school with motto 'Wisdom and Compassion'.
  • Parent interview angle: Emphasizes moral education based on Buddhist values.
  • Parent interview angle: No official reports or development plans available publicly.
  • Parent interview angle: Parents should check the school website for up-to-date info.
  • Parent interview angle: Website: www.chihong.edu.hk.
  • 慈航學校 preparation should connect school information with the child's daily learning habits, not only the wish to enter a good school.
  • Parents can translate "Wisdom and Compassion" into home examples such as reading, tidying, sharing and polite expression.

Development direction and fit

  • Preparation can be framed around "Wisdom and Compassion": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Buddhist spirituality": 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 "Moral character building": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "佛教 educational background": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • 資助小學 / 新界沙田區 / 中文 / 佛教 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

  • "Wisdom and Compassion" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Buddhist spirituality" 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.
  • "Moral character building" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "佛教 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

Wisdom and CompassionBuddhist spiritualityHolistic developmentMoral character building佛教 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 慈航學校?

We are not choosing 慈航學校 only for reputation. We value the signals around Wisdom and Compassion, Buddhist spirituality, Holistic 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 慈航學校 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 to learn about its philosophy and curriculum.
  • Look out for open days or admission talk dates.
  • Browse through school activity photos to gauge school culture.
  • Prepare your child to introduce themselves and practice basic manners.
  • Jot down questions about school environment and teacher-student relations.
  • Discuss Buddhist stories with your child to foster respect and empathy.
  • Confirm application procedures and required documents.

Child practice

  • Practice a simple self-introduction (name, age, hobbies).
  • Learn basic courtesy: greeting, saying thank you.
  • Prepare a short story or song to share.
  • Practice waiting patiently and staying seated.
  • Develop active listening skills.
  • Encourage your child to ask questions about school life.

Interview prep signals

  • May ask about the child's expectations or preferences for school.
  • Might observe cooperative and sharing behaviors through play.
  • May inquire how parents align with the school's Buddhist values.
  • Values good manners and emotional expression.
  • These are cautious inferences based on school characteristics, not confirmed.
  • Verify interview format on the school website or by phone.

Summary judgement

慈航學校 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 medium of instruction?

Chinese is the primary medium of instruction. Please check with the school for subject details.

Where can I find the latest admission information?

Please refer to the school's official website www.chihong.edu.hk or contact the school directly.

Does the school have an interview?

Most aided primary schools have an interview for Primary One admission. For specific format and content, please refer to school announcements. It is advisable to prepare your child with basic self-introduction.

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 a simple self-introduction (name, age, hobbies).

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.