St. Joseph's College (SJC)

2. English Proficiency & Sportsmanship

Why asked: The first question tests the student's understanding of SJC's core values (sportsmanship, teamwork, character over winning), English fluency, and ability to deliver a positive, inspiring message. The second question tests visual interpretation, creativity, narrative skills in English, and how well they can integrate school themes imaginatively, linking to community service.

Strategies:

• For Question 1: Focus on SJC's "Green and White" spirit by emphasizing teamwork, respect, and learning from effort, not just victory. Use simple, clear English. Provide a short, relatable example from your own experiences (e.g., Sport Act, Football Team) [from achievements].
• For Question 2: Describe the picture clearly and simply. Connect the actions in the picture to SJC values. Explain how your own experience (e.g., JPC, reading award scheme) [from achievements] helps you understand and contribute to such activities.

Model Answer (Question 1 Speech Concept): "Good morning, everyone! At SJC, our 'Green and White' spirit is very special. It's not just about winning medals, even though our basketball team won a championship! It's about working together and being good friends. When I played for my primary school Football Team, sometimes we lost, but we always helped each other and learned. I would tell new students that the biggest win is when we show respect, try our best, and act like brothers on the field, just like true Josephians."

Model Answer (Question 2 Concept): "In this picture, I see students from SJC helping to clean a park. They are picking up trash and putting it in recycling bins. One older student is talking to a younger child about why it's important to keep our Earth clean. These students show the SJC values of responsibility, care for the community, and teamwork. In Junior Police Call (JPC), I learned how to be a responsible citizen and help in my community. That experience would help me know what to do and how to talk to people, encouraging everyone to join in and make a difference."

St. Joseph's College (SJC)

5. 價值觀與社會視野

Why asked: This question assesses a student's critical thinking, ability to form a reasoned opinion, and practical problem-solving skills regarding a relevant social context (environmental issues). It also tests English comprehension and articulation, and how they connect personal action to global responsibility, a key SJC value.

Strategies:

• Choose a simple action: Select an action that is easy for a primary student to understand and perform (e.g., reducing plastic, saving energy).
• Explain the "why": Clearly state why you think this action is important and how it helps the bigger problem.
• Show responsibility: Emphasize your commitment to being a responsible global citizen.
• Use appropriate language: Ensure your English is clear and easy for primary students to understand.

Model Answer (Concept): "I think plastic pollution is a very serious problem for our oceans. One simple thing I can do is to always use my reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles. I will also tell my family and friends to do the same. This small action can make a big difference because if many people stop using plastic bottles, less plastic will go into the ocean. It's like many small drops making a big ocean! SJC teaches us to be responsible global citizens, and taking care of our environment is a very important part of that."

Wah Yan College, Kowloon (WYK)

2. English Proficiency & Leadership

Why asked: The first question tests the student's understanding of WYK's "free school" philosophy (freedom with responsibility), leadership potential, and English communication skills. Integrating Principal Ms. Chow's trust shows they understand the school culture. The second question evaluates creativity, English problem-solving ability, and how they apply WYK's "Men for and with others" motto to a practical, community-oriented context.

Strategies:

• For Question 1: Explain what "freedom wisely" means to you (e.g., self-discipline, making positive choices). Propose a concrete online session idea that aligns with WYK values and student interests (e.g., academic, extracurricular, community service). Use your experiences (WadaChishiki certificate, Just Climb) to show initiative.
• For Question 2: Clearly describe the chosen community group and the problem the app would solve for them. Emphasize the "Men for and with others" motto and how your IT/app development skills (HKOI achievement) would lead to a successful project.

Model Answer (Question 1 Speech Concept): "Good morning. To me, 'freedom wisely' at Wah Yan means choosing to learn new things and also being responsible. Principal Ms. Chow's trust makes us want to do more! My 'Wah Yan Connect' show would have an activity called 'Explore Your Passions, Help Your Community'. I would encourage students to learn new skills, like how I got my WadaChishiki Japanese certificate, or rock climbing with Just Climb. Then, we can use these hobbies to help others. For example, maybe we can teach Japanese to younger kids in the community center! This shows how we can use our freedom to grow and become 'men for and with others'."

Model Answer (Question 2 Concept): "Looking at the map 🗺️🏥👵👴🏫🏘️, I would choose to help the elderly care center 👵👴. Many elderly people might feel lonely or have trouble buying things. My HKOI team helped design a school tour app, so I would use those skills to make a simple app. This app could help elderly people connect with young volunteers for things like chatting, reading aloud, or helping them order groceries online. The problem is loneliness and limited mobility. Helping this group is important because 'Men for and with others' means we should care for everyone, especially those who need help. I would lead my classmates by sharing my app idea, showing them how it works, and organizing volunteers to visit the elderly regularly."