HK Primary InterviewP1 interview and school planning
繁简EN

School worksheet

School Efa2409e admissions and interview worksheet

Original admissions worksheet for School Efa2409e: shortlist notes, interview questions, portfolio prompts and official-source checks.

School facts

Type
aided primary school
Gender
co-educational
Founded
1924
Sponsoring body
聖公宗（香港）小學監理委員會有限公司
Religion
Christian
Teaching language
Chinese（包括：Putonghua）
Motto
非以役人　乃役於人
Phone
2779 3076
Address
Kowloon 深水埗東沙島街145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 Efa2409e 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
SKH St. Thomas' Primary School is a government-aided Christian primary school in Sham Shui Po, with Chinese (including Putonghua) as the medium of instruction. Its motto 'Not to be served but to serve' emphasizes a spirit of service. As official reports are currently unavailable, this guide is based on school facts. 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: Government-aided Christian school in Sham Shui Po district, Chinese (including Putonghua) medium.
  • Parent interview angle: Motto 'Not to be served but to serve' reflects service-oriented values.
  • Parent interview angle: No official reports found online; please check the school website for updates.
  • Parent interview angle: School website may contain mission, curriculum, and admission info.
  • Parent interview angle: Interview format is unconfirmed; pay attention to service emphasis and language environment.
  • Parent interview angle: Always refer to the school website for application dates and processes.
  • 聖公會聖多馬小學 preparation should connect school information with the child's daily learning habits, not only the wish to enter a good school.
  • Parents can translate "Service to others (motto-driven)" into home examples such as reading, tidying, sharing and polite expression.

Development direction and fit

  • Preparation can be framed around "Service to others (motto-driven)": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Christian values and loving education": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Emphasis on Chinese and Putonghua": parents should explain home support and children should give small examples.
  • Preparation can be framed around "Holistic development and moral cultivation": 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（包括：普通話） / 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

  • "Service to others (motto-driven)" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Christian values and loving education" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Emphasis on Chinese and Putonghua" should be supported with a family example, such as reading, caring for family, completing small tasks or working with peers.
  • "Holistic development and moral cultivation" 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（包括：普通話） 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

Service to others (motto-driven)Christian values and loving educationEmphasis on Chinese and PutonghuaHolistic development and moral cultivation基督教 educational background中文（包括：普通話） learning environmentwhole-person developmentreading habitsself-care, self-learning and reflectionhome-school partnershippositive characterservice and empathy

Parent answer bank

Why do you choose 聖公會聖多馬小學?

We are not choosing 聖公會聖多馬小學 only for reputation. We value the signals around Service to others (motto-driven), Christian values and loving education, Emphasis on Chinese and Putonghua. 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 聖公會聖多馬小學 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 (https://www.skhstthomas.edu.hk) for admission deadlines and procedures.
  • Check for open days or info sessions and register early.
  • Discuss the school motto with your child to foster a service mindset.
  • Practice simple Putonghua conversations at home.
  • Encourage community service or household chores to embody service spirit.
  • Prepare your child’s basic info and extracurricular records for application.

Child practice

  • Practice self-introduction: name, age, interests.
  • Learn polite expressions like 'hello' and 'thank you'.
  • Role-play meeting new people with eye contact.
  • Read Chinese picture books to improve comprehension.
  • Talk about times they helped others to build confidence.

Interview prep signals

  • Simple Q&A to assess basic communication skills.
  • Putonghua ability may be evaluated.
  • Service attitude could be probed through questions or scenarios.
  • Parent-child interaction may be observed.
  • These are signals only; confirm with official school announcements.

Summary judgement

聖公會聖多馬小學 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 do they typically ask in parent interviews?

Based on the school's philosophy, parent interviews may explore views on Christian education, understanding of service, and how the family supports school values. Review the school website for curriculum focus and prepare examples of your child showing the 'serve others' attitude.

Does my child need to speak Putonghua to apply?

Since Putonghua is used in teaching, basic listening and speaking skills are beneficial but not necessarily required. You can help your child through songs, stories, and simple conversations at home. Check the school website for any Putonghua support policies.

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 self-introduction: name, age, interests.

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.

Open 1,000-question bank Audio Q&A coach
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 SystemEDB ePOA resourcesEDB POA 2026 leaflet and points systemEDB School Places Allocation Systems overviewCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release