At Brookfield School we have a cohort entry policy for students who are due to start school for the first time. 

How it works 

• We have two intake periods each term - at the start of term and at mid term.

• All new entrants who turn 5 before the start of the term can start at the beginning of that term, or at a later mid term or start of term date before their 6th birthday.

• If their birthday falls after the start of term but before the mid term date, they can enrol on the mid term date, or at a later start of term or mid term date before their 6th birthday.

• Children must have turned 5 before they can enrol in school.

• Start dates are dictated by the Ministry of Education and local early childhood centres / kohanga and whānau will be notified of these dates at least a term in advance. 

• This will mean that we have eight dates during the year where new entrants start in the classroom. Students will not start on their 5th birthday. 

Start dates for 2022