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Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents

Errors in early primary school allocation messages spark confusion among Hong Kong parents
South China Morning Post Tuesday 02 June 2026, 02:23 UTC By Edith Lin,William Yiu 1 min read
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Some Hong Kong parents have been left confused after receiving SMS notifications about their children’s primary school allocations a day before the official announcement, with messages showing correct school choices but the wrong calendar year. The Education Bureau’s hotline was overwhelmed on Tuesday morning as many parents called seeking answers. The South China Morning Post reached out to the Education Bureau for comment.

Some Hong Kong parents have been left confused after receiving SMS notifications about their children’s primary school allocations a day before the official announcement, with messages showing correct school choices but the wrong calendar year. The Education Bureau’s hotline was overwhelmed on Tuesday morning as many parents called seeking answers. The South China Morning Post reached out to the Education Bureau for comment. A spokesman said on Tuesday that the bureau needed time to understand...
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