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Classes in action
 
 
Almost all Hong Kong schools conducted group activities during the first round of interviews. This is to see if a child has good social behaviour and can mingle well with peers. We have group games for our students during class or mock interviews, to ensure they behave properly.
 


 
Enjoying card games
- learning to be "proactive"

 




  
Matching games 
- focused well and response fast




The ever popular musical chair game
Run, run, but no pushing!



 
Montessori puzzle
- focus and try your best!


 

 
Memory card games



                                                                     

 Chinese words recognition
 
 
 
Silly wrong answers!  Think and try again!
 
 
Doing serious work, good boys!
 
 
"Mock interview time" in a nice quiet room
Take your time, think and reply!
 
 
 
Improper behaviour
 
All kids want to win!
At times, improper behaviour will emerge.  We will correct the child as appropriate.  If he doesn't listen, he will have "time off" to calm down before he is invited to join in the games again.
 
 Wanting to win and grabbing all cards for himself!
 
 
 
 
Foul play - no hands allowed!
 
 
 
 Quiet reading please!
 
 

 

 
 
Lost in the game, crouched down and refused to join in!
 
 
 
 
Our talk
We host several talks to parents of our interview class students throughout K2 so as to better prepare both the child and the parents for the important interviews. Topics include:
- The need to attend interview preparation class

- How our course is by far superior than others

- How to choose the right school for your child
- Tips on Portfolio preparation
- Top schools' typical questions and points to note

- Tips on 6mths, 3mths count down preparation

 
 
 
 
 


 

 
 
 

 

 

 

小一面試培訓課程  -  我們的特式


各位K2的家長,

 

你們的子女  很快  便要出席各小學的小一面試!   有些學校在  年 6月份  已經開始面試!

學府的小一學額大都只有150人, 但申請者超過3500, 甚至 7000!   

很擔心?    怎辦? ..................             

 

我們可以您的子女突圍而出!

我們會訓練及令他們:

 - 熟悉各項面試題型

 - 能有大方合適的禮儀

 - 有自信,肯思考

 - 於小組活動時,懂得勝不驕,敗不屢

我們為各小朋友   “準備”   好小一面試 !


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

課程特式

 

教學:

導師均有多教學經驗, 投考小一 都有高度認識及心得

課堂:

多鼓勵,多讚賞, 小朋友 靈活思考, 公式化答案

心靈: 

著重 品德, 友愛, 孝順努力 讓生命發光 !
教材:

貼各名校題目, 並每堂設  個別課堂表現評估

面試:

設學生及家長: 模擬, 詳細報告及建議

成果:

提昇 IQ, AQ, EQ, 看得到的大進步, 獲大量家長好評

歷屆面試班畢業生 成績驕人九成考進心儀合適, 優質名學府 !

 

 

 

 

 

Ms Gladys Lo
Interview program - Teacher in charge

 

  • Holds a BBA (Hon) degree in Business Management from RMIT University, Australia.  Graduated with distinction.
  • Worked as a legal executive for many years.  Her legal background prepares her for strategic teaching and thorough analysis on the education industry. 
  • A qualified phonics teacher.
  • Won the Best Teaching Award in young children education.
  • Her calling and passion is on children.  She studied child psychology and counseling, and started teaching young children since 2002.
  • Leads playgroups and conducts various children's activities in learning centre and in church.  She is one of the main teachers heading her church kids' program for age 2 to 6.  Children respond well to her active, lively and interactive mode of teaching.
  • Also teaches parents class in church, given her involvement in children and parents ministry, she is skillful in identifying parents' goals on their children's long-term education.
  • Was a committee member with the Mothers Support Group at Canossa Hospital. 
  • Has 2 children at university level and senior secondary, daughter with music scholarship whilst son has been a frequent MVP awardee in sports.
  • In her leisure time, Ms Lo enjoys playing piano and calligraphy writing.

         
   

    
Ms Lo 

    Interview program - Teacher in Charge

 


 

      


 


 

 

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May  2025   

 

2025   Interview   classes - Stage 3,4

面 試 班 報 名

 

       If your child is attending K2 now, pls  click  and fill in this  Form

Children will be invited to come for a trial class.

Where suitable, we will offer seat accordingly.  Thank you!

 

N.B.   PLS USE GMAIL where possible.  If  hotmail,  yahoo mail etc, pls check SPAM folders

 

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  Apr 2025  

Parents' Seminar

Topics:  Portfolio making, school choice, interview count down preparation

 

Abundant info to enhance your child's P1 application. 
Please book online, link sent via email.
 
This seminar is for parents of existing students only.  Thank you!  

 

 

 

 

Mar 2025  

Results for top schools entrance:

 

Congratulations to our 2024 K2 interview class graduates!   

We are very pleased that our students have achieved very fruitful results!    

 

     Students getting Final       interview (2nd in or 3rd in):

    Success (seat offered):     % of Final interviewees 

DGJS

DBSPD

St Paul Co-ed

CKY

St Stephen Stanley

St Paul's Boys

HKUGA

Logos 

YW

and many more...............

 

35% 

 33% 

27%

35%

 36% 

30%

 28% 

 41% 

32%

 

 

 

86%

87%

  85%  

92%

 88% 

75%

77%

83% 

75%

 

 

 

WELL  DONE  children !   We are very proud of you!    And THANK YOU Parents, for trusting us and working with us the entire year to uplift and enhance your child.    

 

Blessings and Best wishes to all our students for a bright new chapter at top primary schools!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                Oct  2024 

2nd in / 3rd in booster class

 

Various 2nd in booster classes  are  undergoing  eg  YW,   HKUGA,  SPB

Gentle reminder to fill in booster class form.  We will contact you once a particular school's booster class is finalised.  FYI, we will be arranging 2nd in booster for DB,DG, SPCC, CKY once results are out. 

Thank you!   Best of luck!

 

 

 

 

3 Sep 2024  

 

Mock interviews

 

Mock interviews with unknown teachers were recently held in May and Aug.

Students had very good practises and displayed what they have learned in Stage 2 (May mock) and 3 (Aug mock)  while gaining precious experiences re interviews.   Video recording of your child's performance, mock papers have been handed back to parents.  Rankings will be sent via emails very soon.

 

We are pleased children have positive experiences facing stranger teachers.   Parents, pls view the mock video and PRAISE your child's efforts!   With more experiences and proper training, he/she will continue to improve!  :> 

 

 

                           

 

 

Jan 2024  

Results for top schools entrance:

 

Congratulations to our 2023 K2 interview class graduates!   

We are very pleased that our students have achieved very fruitful results!    

 

     Students getting Final       interview (2nd in or 3rd in):

    Success (seat offered):     % of Final interviewees 

DGJS

DBSPD

St Paul Co-ed

CKY

St Stephen Stanley

St Paul's Boys

HKUGA

Logos

and many more...............

 

 34% 

 32% 

28%

37%

 36% 

30%

 28% 

 43% 

 

 

 

83%

90%

  85%  

90%

 82% 

75%

73%

78%

 

 

 

WELL  DONE  children !   We are very proud of you!    And THANK YOU Parents, for trusting us and working with us the entire year to uplift and enhance your child.    

 

Blessings and Best wishes to all our students for a bright new chapter at top primary schools!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dec 2023  

2nd in / 3rd in booster class

 

Various Final-in booster classes have been completed:

SSCPS,  SPB,  DG,  CKY,  Logo,  HKUGA,  DB,  SPCC booster classes have been held.

 

Both students and parents have endeavored your best and we are proud of your efforts.   

Best wishes to all our students to have desired and suitable good schools' offers!   

 

 

 

 

 

 27 Oct 2023  

DG 2nd in video tips

 

Many congrats to you re your daughter's DG 2nd in! 

 

We have urgently compiled a document re various points to beware and tips for shooting the videos.   

Pls check your email.   Happy shooting, best of luck!

Remember to always encourage and praise your daughter's efforts, not just the results.  

 

This service is for Smarties House students only.   Thank you.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

21 Aug 2023  

 

End of Stage 2 & 3  -  Mock interviews

 

Mock interviews with stranger teachers were held in mid June and late Aug.   

Students had good practises and displayed what they have learned in Stage 2 & 3 while gaining precious experiences re interviews.   Video recording of your child's performance, mock papers have been handed back to parents.  Rankings have also been sent via emails. 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior years' activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Summer  Booster  Classes

 

Thank you for your overwhelming response.   

Summer booster classes:  Story class and Comprehension & words class are all FULL.

 

Please arrive on time and ONE caretaker to send and pick up child only.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

  

2nd in, 3rd in Top Schools' Special drill

 

We are very pleased to hear about your child's 2nd in, 3rd in at various top schools!   Booster class is arranged as follows:

2nd in re DB  - Private family training and 2nd in training has been completed.

2nd in re DG - Private training and 2nd in group traning has been completed. 

2nd in re TSL  - video training has been progress

3rd in re HKUGA - Group family training and 2nd in training has been completed.  

3rd in re St Stephen Stanley - Group family training has been completed.

2nd in re CKY - video training has been completed.   

2nd in re SPB - Group training and Private family training have been completed.

2nd in re St Paul Coed - Private family training has been completed.      

2nd in re YW  - 2nd in training has been completed.

 

Please note Booster classes are for existing students ONLY.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual 3rd Parents Talk  -  Completed with success  

                                                         

Topics:  Lastest TOP schools interview Qs & tips for success,  final count down preparation,

             school choice as back up,  door knocking techqniues

Please note due to space limitation, only one parent per existing Smarties House student is allowed. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Booster class  (Jul), (Aug) 

 

Thank you for your overwhelming interests.     All Summer Booster classes are  FULL.   

              

  Our students have worked hard while having fun too!   
Well equipped to face interviews with confidence!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Easter Booster Program

Thank you for your overwhelming interests.  All Easter Booster classes are FULL.  

 

 

An intensive booster program focusing on interview skills :

- Typical Chinese and English interview words recognition
- Maths, Drawing, Story listening & answering and games manners
Dates:   19, 20, 22 Apr (total 6 hrs)
This booster class is for existing students only.    ALL FULL, thank you for your interests.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For intake of K2 new students batch, the procedures are as follows:

1. Children will attend a TRIAL intake class.  (We will offer trial class booking link via email to waiting list per dates submitted).

2. Upon passing the trial class, 1 parent per child will be invited to attend our annual intake Parents Talk in late Oct / early Nov.

3. Enrolment forms will be handed out at the Talk.  We will offer seats subject to the preferred class times and best students' mix.

4. Fees will be payable and thereafter seat is confirmed.  Our interview program starts from Jan to mid Oct.  See you then!

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Please note:

- Due to abundant numbers of interested parties, please note not all children will be invited to the trial class.  

- Likewise, attending the trial class does not mean a seat will be automatically offered.  

Thank you very much for your understanding!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 
Ms Lee
Interview program - Head of School Entrance
 
  • Studied at Marymount Primary and Secondary School, Hong Kong and was awarded as the "Outstanding Student of the Year".
  • Holds a Masters of Tax and Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, Australia.   
  • An International Tax Director and a Certified Practicing Accountant in HK and Australia, she has worked many years at one of the largest world-wide accounting firm as well as listed company.  
  • Her passion is always on children. Shifted career to be an English teacher at a renowned private school for over 7 years.  Has the heart, skills, patience in teaching children and uplifting their self-confidence.   She specialises in advancing children in English phonics, speed reading, comprehension and speech training. 
  • She has also been teaching Sunday school for kids at an English speaking church for many years. 
  • Ms Lee enjoys very much her role as "Interview Program - Head of School Entrance".  Students flourish under her fun, active and encouraging lessons.  She takes pride seeing children improve and excel.  
  • In her leisure time, Ms Lee enjoys music (Organ grade 8) and all furry animals.
       
 Ms Lee 
 Interview Program  - Head of School Entrance 
 Smarties House
 
 
 
 
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Ms Lo
Interview program - Teacher in charge

 

  • Holds a BBA (Hon) degree in Business Management from RMIT University, Australia.  Graduated with distinction.  She is currently pursuing a Master in Counselling.
  • Worked as a legal executive for many years.  Her legal background prepares her for strategic teaching and thorough analysis on the education industry. 
  • A qualified phonics teacher.
  • Won the Best Teaching Award in young children education.
  • Her calling and passion is on children.  She studied child psychology and started teaching young children since 2002.  
  • Leads playgroups and conducts various children's activities in learning centre and in church.  She is one of the main teachers heading her church kids' program for age 2 to 6.  Children respond well to her active, lively and interactive mode of teaching.
  • Also teaches parents class, given her involvement in children and parents ministry, she is skillful in identifying parents' goals on their children's long-term education.
  • Was a committee member with the Mothers Support Group at Canossa Hospital. 
  • In her leisure time, Ms Lo enjoys playing the piano and calligraphy writing.

         
   

    Ms Lo 

    Interview program - Teacher in Charge

    Smarties House

  

 
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Ms Ho
Interview program - Senior teacher
 
  • Studied at Ying Wa Girls’ Secondary School, Hong Kong.
  • Holds a MBA from HK Polytechnic University and BSc from the University of Hong Kong.
  • All rounder in sports (swimming champions) and music (holder of Diploma in piano (ATCL) and vocal (Grade 8)).
  • Has studied Emotion Coaching for Educators  (specialised in children emotion coaching)
  • Has taught Tri-lingual playgroups as well as music classes at renowned centers for many years.
  • Has been teaching both interview classes and top schools' special drills for many years.  Students enjoy her caring and fun teaching and improve vasty under her constant positive reinforcement.  
  • Acted as mock interviewers on many occassions, giving solid feedback.
  • Ms Ho enjoys very much her role as “Interview Program – Senior Teacher”.

 

Ms Ho

Interview Program - Senior Teacher

Smarties House

 

 
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Our Interview Team
We also have Ms Lily,  Ms Elaine,  Ms Fung,  Ms Leung,  Ms Mok,  Auntie Victoria,  Auntie Chau etc in our Interview Team.

 

They are all experienced in the education field with:

- most of them having worked as teachers at top notch primary schools as DB, DG, Maryknoll before

- some have worked in the Education Bureau before

- some have worked in the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education 

-  most graduated from top schools as DGS, St Stephen, Ying Wa Girls, HKU, CU, LSE etc

-  most with children at top schools as well

 

All our teachers all share a deep passion for kids!  They love to see students excel!   

    

 

Believe  in  your  child,  Support  and  Praise  him  and  he  will  EXCEL